A meta, written with so much love in me for the end of the story of Amelia Pond. Looking at: the episode as the final stage of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey; Doctor Who as myth; River Song's role; the use of the X symbol, lightbulbs and eggs; mirroring, looking glasses and metaphors; juxtaposition of opposites; parallels with other stories.

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This vid is flawlessly put together and brilliantly edited. Seriously. Just watch it.

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Alex Kingston interview with Craig Ferguson last night. Yay!!!!
She talks abut learning the accordion, having a crush on Neil Gaiman, tries to define Steampunk, being in Matt Smith's bathroom and is totally gorgeous.

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I'm a sucker for this song, and it fits the two of them and my mood perfectly.

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Title:  The Sun Roars at the Prayer's End
Author:  lonewytch
Fandom/Characters:  Doctor Who; Eleven/River
Wordcount: 4351
Rating: M
Spoilers: Through to the present
Disclaimer: While i wish that I owned Dr Who, I don't.

Summary: River is most insistent that it is, in fact, the Doctor's birthday. Cue a birthday cake with lots of whipped cream and honey, plus some ( Read more... )