Not The Way It Works by deird1 (PG)
Fandom: ANGEL THE SERIES
Pairing: Gen
Length: 3,600 words
Author on LJ: deird1
Author Website: just her lj
Why this must be read: In this story, everyone but Fred and Lorne is out of commission when trouble strikes---and someone has to stay behind to babysit baby Connor. It's so nifty to see Fred rising to the occasion and taking charge, and I love her determined heroism and strength here; it's a fitting tribute to her character. The voices for both Fred and Lorne are excellent, too. There are also wonderful touches of humor lacing this fic, and a great sense of sheer fun.
“Fred, sweetie… muffin… dollface… you don’t have to do this. Not by yourself.”
There was no reply.
“No-one will blame you for staying here. We can always tell Mr Bedford to find someone else.”
“Who else is there, Lorne?” she asked quietly.
He put his hand on her shoulder. “Nowhere is it written that you have to take on ten vampires by yourself.”
“Eleven.”
“Which isn’t much better.”
“Or maybe twelve.”
“Regardless of the math, my point is: taking care of the occasional vampire? Part of the gig. Clearing a nest? Bad idea. Very bad idea. Stay here instead, and help me run a bath for the tiny one over there.”
“And we just let the vampires run riot through the city. That’s not the way it works, Lorne.” She looked at him, determination written across her face. “Our champions are all out of commission - but we still need to do the championing.”
Not The Way It Works
Pairing: Gen
Length: 3,600 words
Author on LJ: deird1
Author Website: just her lj
Why this must be read: In this story, everyone but Fred and Lorne is out of commission when trouble strikes---and someone has to stay behind to babysit baby Connor. It's so nifty to see Fred rising to the occasion and taking charge, and I love her determined heroism and strength here; it's a fitting tribute to her character. The voices for both Fred and Lorne are excellent, too. There are also wonderful touches of humor lacing this fic, and a great sense of sheer fun.
“Fred, sweetie… muffin… dollface… you don’t have to do this. Not by yourself.”
There was no reply.
“No-one will blame you for staying here. We can always tell Mr Bedford to find someone else.”
“Who else is there, Lorne?” she asked quietly.
He put his hand on her shoulder. “Nowhere is it written that you have to take on ten vampires by yourself.”
“Eleven.”
“Which isn’t much better.”
“Or maybe twelve.”
“Regardless of the math, my point is: taking care of the occasional vampire? Part of the gig. Clearing a nest? Bad idea. Very bad idea. Stay here instead, and help me run a bath for the tiny one over there.”
“And we just let the vampires run riot through the city. That’s not the way it works, Lorne.” She looked at him, determination written across her face. “Our champions are all out of commission - but we still need to do the championing.”
Not The Way It Works