Fic: Fides: Chapter 5
Name: Fides
Chapter: Chapter 5: Say Goodbye (5.5/5.5)
Author: nighthawkms (Beta'd by emilys_knickers and dark_tsume_fan
Fandom: Scrubs
Genre: Dark, Fantasy, Slash, Supernatural, AU
Story Rating: R
Warnings: Demons, religious references, violence, sexual situations
Summary: Perry's got a problem, and seeks some alternative help. When his plan goes awry, can JD figure out what's happened and find a way to save him?
Notes: FINAL CHAPTER! Thanks ever so much for sticking with me; it's been a great ride. LOOK AT THE END FOR A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! :)
Story Theme Song: Dance with the Devil- Breaking Benjamin
Disclaimer: I don't own Scrubs; Bill Lawrence and NBC do. And if they know what's good for em they'll gay up the last season to the extreme >_>. I'm not saying Torchwood gay... but like, House MD gay would be nice enough!
Previous Chapters:
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
As JD went flying through the air, the demon had thrown itself to the ground, writhing in pain. And as his final words echoed through the church, the demon’s body exploded into a ball of light.
Dia drew Jack to her, shielding their eyes from the glowing sphere in front of them. Good god, the kid had actually done it! He’d cast out the demon, this was amazing! Damn, he was lucky…
As the light began to fade, she gave one last shove to the rock she had been trying to push off of herself. It finally gave way, and she clambered up, leaning against the back wall to catch her breath. The light had disappeared, and in its place lay a man, hair colored red, with hardened features and roughish skin. This must be…
Perry began to stir, and Dia walked over, kneeling down in front of him and rolling him onto his back. Jack toddled forward cautiously, standing above Perry’s head. When he opened his eyes, the man smiled up wearily at his son and Dia.
“So you’re Perry?”
“That’d be me. And you are...?”
“I’m Dia, and if you want to thank me for saving your skin, I don’t mind.”
“Heh, well thanks then.” His eyes flicked to Jack. “Hey kiddo. Miss me?”
“Daddy, Deejay killed the tingy dat ate you!”
He chuckled and sat up, wincing at the soreness in him. “Yeah, he did. Where is he-“
Oh god. JD!
The younger man was all the way across the hall, lying against a pile of pews. A trickle of blood ran down the side of his head, and- oh shit, his eyes were shut, and he wasn’t moving, and that was not, not a good sign.
“Newbie?” he called out cautiously. JD didn’t stir. “JD? JD! Damn it!”
He pulled himself to his feet, ignoring the help Dia offered, and sprinted over as fast as he could, dropping to his knees in front of JD. His hand lowered to JD’s neck. Come on Newbie, don’t do this to me.
Oh thank god. A wave of relief swept over him as he felt a pulse, strong and steady. Now he could see JD begin to stir, a groan escaping his lips. He opened his eyes and stared up at Perry, giving him a slight smile.
“Don’t you ever fucking scare me like that again, Newbie.”
“Funny, I was going to tell you the same thing.”
Perry chuckled, a whoosh of air escaping his lips. He leaned forwards, helping JD up into a sitting position, and dropped himself down fully, letting the exhausted man rest against his side. Banishing the demon had taken so much energy out of JD; his face was deathly pale.
They looked up as Dia walked over, Jack alongside her.
“I’ll take him out and let you boys have a moment alone,” she said, giving a nod. “Come on Jack, let’s go find that priest and kick his ass!” Jack cheered and followed behind her, shouting ‘kick his ass!’ in time with her.
JD grinned, watching them go. “You think Jordan will be pissed if he starts saying that a lot?”
“She’s Jordan. I’d be surprised if she hadn’t taught it to him herself.”
Perry watched him giggle at the joke, a warmth spreading in his chest. The younger man now turned back to look at him. Stares and tense quiet followed.
“I…” JD began. Eyes bowed to the ground. “I couldn’t let her take you away from Jack. Or Jordan. Or…” Eyes flicked back up. “Or me.”
Perry nodded, and reached an arm around JD’s chest, pulling him closer. Spiky hair tickled the tip of Perry’s chin. He leaned his head down, breathing in the scent of the younger man; mango shampoo and those damned raspberry lollipops he always ate.
“You saved my life, JD. I really don’t know what to say otherwise.”
Wetness. He pulled back slightly to find two darkening spots on his shirt and a red-faced JD. “Why’re you crying Newbie?”
“You, uh, you called me JD.”
Oh come on, he can’t be that wimpy! “You’re crying because of that?”
“No.” A smile fluttered at the edge of JD’s lips. “It’s just… nice to hear.” He wiped away a stray tear and looked up. “Uh, do you remember anything that happened while that thing was controlling you?” His face seemed to darken again, and he couldn’t seem to keep eye contact with Perry.
“Mostly, yeah. There was a point that I woke up from this trance or something, but I still seem to remember what happened during it.” Yeah, he definitely remembered. Definitely.
“Oh well, about that… um… thing that happened at the hospital. I won’t bother you about it or anything.”
Perry’s brain twitched in annoyance as JD continued to look to the side. Could the kid get any redder? Damn it JD, look at me.
JD went on. “I mean, the demon was controlling you and all. It wasn’t your fault or anything; I promise I won’t tell anyone, I just-“
“Newbie, shut up.”
JD’s head swung up like a pendulum, eyes wide in shock. In a second his face turned into a glower. “Well I was just trying to help! I thought you wanted-“
“Do you even know what I want, JD?” Silence, and eyes avoiding Perry’s once more. “Uh huh, I thought so.” Perry reached a hand up, cupping JD under the chin and raising the younger man’s face to meet his. JD stared up at him, eyes filled with fear; sparkling with hope.
The first kiss was soft; eyes closed, imploring rather than demanding. It was different than what had gone on in the storage closet that morning. Perry heard JD release a sigh of satisfaction as he pulled back and opened his eyes, watching the tension finally melt off of JD’s face.
“But, but-,” JD’s eyes shot open. “So it wasn’t just the demon?”
“Newbie, can you think of any issue I'd have that would cause me to go to a church for help?" A curious stare was the only response. "I was having all of these thoughts, and damn it if they wouldn't go away, no matter what I did. I could barely be in the same room with you; all I wanted to do was to pin you to the wall and get my hands down your pants! And don’t you start blushing on me, Annabel.” Crap, I will never be able to resist that pouty look of his. “I was getting desperate, and I took a chance by listening to my crazy sister. Heh, look what happened there.”
“So… ”
“Yeah.”
“You… you like me?”
“We left ‘like’ about three steps back, kid.”
“You mean, you, you mean that-“
“Don’t make me say it, Newbie.”
JD grinned up at him. “You love me.” A teasing tone. Perry’s face curled into a grimace.
“Don’t start.”
“Hehe, you can’t resist the J-Dizzle’s sexiness! Ow!” He rubbed the spot that Perry had slapped.
“You deserved that.”
“Nuh uh!”
“Oh what, have we devolved into a five year old, Patricia?”
JD crushed their lips together to shut him up.
~
When they left the church, Dia was leaning against the side of the van, Jack playing with a tattered, stuffed bear that seemed to appear from nowhere. JD was limping along, an arm draped over Perry’s shoulder for support.
She gave them a nod and pointed to the back of the vehicle. “Cleanup squad will be here in an hour or so. Come on, I’ll take you three home.”
She opened up the back doors, revealing the large, padded trunk; a blanket tossed in the corner. “You all will never fit up front,” she said, smirking and pointing inside.
Perry helped JD climb up and then swung Jack in before getting up himself. Dia closed the doors, darkening the inside. He watched JD flop down, lying breadth-wise against the side wall.
“I’m so tired.”
Perry chuckled, sitting down next to him. “You’ve got every right to be, Newbie.” The engine rumbled to life. “Take a break; get some sleep.”
Jack climbed into his father’s lap, still clutching the teddy bear. “Da lady said I could keep it!” he said, smiling and holding it up to his father’s face. Perry nodded and drew his son closer, letting the tension he’d been holding in loose. God, he could’ve lost everything over his stupid refusal to admit the truth.
He reached his arm out and wrapped it around JD’s shoulder, pulling the younger man against his side. JD let out a faint mumble, already half asleep. “Wha’s wrong?” His voice was husky and breathless.
“Nothing anymore, Newbie. Everything’s going to be okay.”
“’s good.”
“Get some sleep, kid.”
“M’kay. ‘night Perry. Lov-“ the rest was just a whispered mumble.
“…you too, JD. You too.”
It wasn’t long before Perry slipped off as well.
~
Dia glanced in her rear view mirror, watching what was happening in the trunk. Jack was sleeping between the two men; JD had curled against Perry’s chest. She sighed as her eyes fell on the bear clutched in Jack’s hand.
That should’ve been us.
~
It was close to dawn by the time they made it back into the city. The boys piled out of the truck, Jack fast asleep against Perry’s chest.
“You,” Perry said, pointing to JD as he clambered out of the trunk, “are a very bad babysitter. Letting my son stay up so late; shame on you, Newbie.” JD just rolled his eyes.
His leg was feeling better, so he moved away to stand next to Perry as Dia shut the doors. She turned, eyes giving them a once over.
“You two are going to be alright?”
JD nodded. “I think so. Thanks for… well, everything!”
She shook her head. “It’s just my job, kid. You take care of yourself. And you,” she said, glancing to Perry. “You keep your head out of your ass and don’t let this happen again. You’ve got a support system now,” she said, nodding towards JD. “Use it.”
Perry gave a swift nod in reply. “Guess I have to start going to church again, huh? Being possessed by a demon isn’t something you can really rationally explain.”
She snorted. “I’m an atheist demon hunter. That’s about as paradoxal as you can get.” When he raised his brow in confusion, she continued. “I always say, your faith doesn’t make you. You make your own faith. You’re a man of firm beliefs, Perry. Stick to the ones that work.”
She climbed into the van, and they watched her speed away into the sunrise. JD leaned his head on Perry’s shoulder, sighing. “So do you think I’d be good as a demon hunter?”
Thwack.
“Owwww! What was that for!” JD rubbed his forehead in the same spot as before.
“Stick to something that won’t give me a heart attack, idiot.”
“I’m just saying.”
Perry rolled his eyes and motioned his hand towards the door. “Come on, I’m starving. Make me some breakfast.”
“Yes, dear.”
“Do you like it when I smack you?”
“Yeah, it’s pretty kinky.”
“Shut up and get inside, Clarice.”
As Perry yanked him towards the door, a simple thought drifted into JD’s head.
Today was definitely a ten.
THE END...
OF PART I.
COMING SOON
(IE. Whenever I end up writing it)
PART II
(You may now feel free to go "HOLY SHIT" or any such phrasing ;D)
X-posted to jd_cox and scrubsfic
Chapter: Chapter 5: Say Goodbye (5.5/5.5)
Author: nighthawkms (Beta'd by emilys_knickers and dark_tsume_fan
Fandom: Scrubs
Genre: Dark, Fantasy, Slash, Supernatural, AU
Story Rating: R
Warnings: Demons, religious references, violence, sexual situations
Summary: Perry's got a problem, and seeks some alternative help. When his plan goes awry, can JD figure out what's happened and find a way to save him?
Notes: FINAL CHAPTER! Thanks ever so much for sticking with me; it's been a great ride. LOOK AT THE END FOR A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! :)
Story Theme Song: Dance with the Devil- Breaking Benjamin
Disclaimer: I don't own Scrubs; Bill Lawrence and NBC do. And if they know what's good for em they'll gay up the last season to the extreme >_>. I'm not saying Torchwood gay... but like, House MD gay would be nice enough!
Previous Chapters:
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
As JD went flying through the air, the demon had thrown itself to the ground, writhing in pain. And as his final words echoed through the church, the demon’s body exploded into a ball of light.
Dia drew Jack to her, shielding their eyes from the glowing sphere in front of them. Good god, the kid had actually done it! He’d cast out the demon, this was amazing! Damn, he was lucky…
As the light began to fade, she gave one last shove to the rock she had been trying to push off of herself. It finally gave way, and she clambered up, leaning against the back wall to catch her breath. The light had disappeared, and in its place lay a man, hair colored red, with hardened features and roughish skin. This must be…
Perry began to stir, and Dia walked over, kneeling down in front of him and rolling him onto his back. Jack toddled forward cautiously, standing above Perry’s head. When he opened his eyes, the man smiled up wearily at his son and Dia.
“So you’re Perry?”
“That’d be me. And you are...?”
“I’m Dia, and if you want to thank me for saving your skin, I don’t mind.”
“Heh, well thanks then.” His eyes flicked to Jack. “Hey kiddo. Miss me?”
“Daddy, Deejay killed the tingy dat ate you!”
He chuckled and sat up, wincing at the soreness in him. “Yeah, he did. Where is he-“
Oh god. JD!
The younger man was all the way across the hall, lying against a pile of pews. A trickle of blood ran down the side of his head, and- oh shit, his eyes were shut, and he wasn’t moving, and that was not, not a good sign.
“Newbie?” he called out cautiously. JD didn’t stir. “JD? JD! Damn it!”
He pulled himself to his feet, ignoring the help Dia offered, and sprinted over as fast as he could, dropping to his knees in front of JD. His hand lowered to JD’s neck. Come on Newbie, don’t do this to me.
Oh thank god. A wave of relief swept over him as he felt a pulse, strong and steady. Now he could see JD begin to stir, a groan escaping his lips. He opened his eyes and stared up at Perry, giving him a slight smile.
“Don’t you ever fucking scare me like that again, Newbie.”
“Funny, I was going to tell you the same thing.”
Perry chuckled, a whoosh of air escaping his lips. He leaned forwards, helping JD up into a sitting position, and dropped himself down fully, letting the exhausted man rest against his side. Banishing the demon had taken so much energy out of JD; his face was deathly pale.
They looked up as Dia walked over, Jack alongside her.
“I’ll take him out and let you boys have a moment alone,” she said, giving a nod. “Come on Jack, let’s go find that priest and kick his ass!” Jack cheered and followed behind her, shouting ‘kick his ass!’ in time with her.
JD grinned, watching them go. “You think Jordan will be pissed if he starts saying that a lot?”
“She’s Jordan. I’d be surprised if she hadn’t taught it to him herself.”
Perry watched him giggle at the joke, a warmth spreading in his chest. The younger man now turned back to look at him. Stares and tense quiet followed.
“I…” JD began. Eyes bowed to the ground. “I couldn’t let her take you away from Jack. Or Jordan. Or…” Eyes flicked back up. “Or me.”
Perry nodded, and reached an arm around JD’s chest, pulling him closer. Spiky hair tickled the tip of Perry’s chin. He leaned his head down, breathing in the scent of the younger man; mango shampoo and those damned raspberry lollipops he always ate.
“You saved my life, JD. I really don’t know what to say otherwise.”
Wetness. He pulled back slightly to find two darkening spots on his shirt and a red-faced JD. “Why’re you crying Newbie?”
“You, uh, you called me JD.”
Oh come on, he can’t be that wimpy! “You’re crying because of that?”
“No.” A smile fluttered at the edge of JD’s lips. “It’s just… nice to hear.” He wiped away a stray tear and looked up. “Uh, do you remember anything that happened while that thing was controlling you?” His face seemed to darken again, and he couldn’t seem to keep eye contact with Perry.
“Mostly, yeah. There was a point that I woke up from this trance or something, but I still seem to remember what happened during it.” Yeah, he definitely remembered. Definitely.
“Oh well, about that… um… thing that happened at the hospital. I won’t bother you about it or anything.”
Perry’s brain twitched in annoyance as JD continued to look to the side. Could the kid get any redder? Damn it JD, look at me.
JD went on. “I mean, the demon was controlling you and all. It wasn’t your fault or anything; I promise I won’t tell anyone, I just-“
“Newbie, shut up.”
JD’s head swung up like a pendulum, eyes wide in shock. In a second his face turned into a glower. “Well I was just trying to help! I thought you wanted-“
“Do you even know what I want, JD?” Silence, and eyes avoiding Perry’s once more. “Uh huh, I thought so.” Perry reached a hand up, cupping JD under the chin and raising the younger man’s face to meet his. JD stared up at him, eyes filled with fear; sparkling with hope.
The first kiss was soft; eyes closed, imploring rather than demanding. It was different than what had gone on in the storage closet that morning. Perry heard JD release a sigh of satisfaction as he pulled back and opened his eyes, watching the tension finally melt off of JD’s face.
“But, but-,” JD’s eyes shot open. “So it wasn’t just the demon?”
“Newbie, can you think of any issue I'd have that would cause me to go to a church for help?" A curious stare was the only response. "I was having all of these thoughts, and damn it if they wouldn't go away, no matter what I did. I could barely be in the same room with you; all I wanted to do was to pin you to the wall and get my hands down your pants! And don’t you start blushing on me, Annabel.” Crap, I will never be able to resist that pouty look of his. “I was getting desperate, and I took a chance by listening to my crazy sister. Heh, look what happened there.”
“So… ”
“Yeah.”
“You… you like me?”
“We left ‘like’ about three steps back, kid.”
“You mean, you, you mean that-“
“Don’t make me say it, Newbie.”
JD grinned up at him. “You love me.” A teasing tone. Perry’s face curled into a grimace.
“Don’t start.”
“Hehe, you can’t resist the J-Dizzle’s sexiness! Ow!” He rubbed the spot that Perry had slapped.
“You deserved that.”
“Nuh uh!”
“Oh what, have we devolved into a five year old, Patricia?”
JD crushed their lips together to shut him up.
~
When they left the church, Dia was leaning against the side of the van, Jack playing with a tattered, stuffed bear that seemed to appear from nowhere. JD was limping along, an arm draped over Perry’s shoulder for support.
She gave them a nod and pointed to the back of the vehicle. “Cleanup squad will be here in an hour or so. Come on, I’ll take you three home.”
She opened up the back doors, revealing the large, padded trunk; a blanket tossed in the corner. “You all will never fit up front,” she said, smirking and pointing inside.
Perry helped JD climb up and then swung Jack in before getting up himself. Dia closed the doors, darkening the inside. He watched JD flop down, lying breadth-wise against the side wall.
“I’m so tired.”
Perry chuckled, sitting down next to him. “You’ve got every right to be, Newbie.” The engine rumbled to life. “Take a break; get some sleep.”
Jack climbed into his father’s lap, still clutching the teddy bear. “Da lady said I could keep it!” he said, smiling and holding it up to his father’s face. Perry nodded and drew his son closer, letting the tension he’d been holding in loose. God, he could’ve lost everything over his stupid refusal to admit the truth.
He reached his arm out and wrapped it around JD’s shoulder, pulling the younger man against his side. JD let out a faint mumble, already half asleep. “Wha’s wrong?” His voice was husky and breathless.
“Nothing anymore, Newbie. Everything’s going to be okay.”
“’s good.”
“Get some sleep, kid.”
“M’kay. ‘night Perry. Lov-“ the rest was just a whispered mumble.
“…you too, JD. You too.”
It wasn’t long before Perry slipped off as well.
~
Dia glanced in her rear view mirror, watching what was happening in the trunk. Jack was sleeping between the two men; JD had curled against Perry’s chest. She sighed as her eyes fell on the bear clutched in Jack’s hand.
That should’ve been us.
~
It was close to dawn by the time they made it back into the city. The boys piled out of the truck, Jack fast asleep against Perry’s chest.
“You,” Perry said, pointing to JD as he clambered out of the trunk, “are a very bad babysitter. Letting my son stay up so late; shame on you, Newbie.” JD just rolled his eyes.
His leg was feeling better, so he moved away to stand next to Perry as Dia shut the doors. She turned, eyes giving them a once over.
“You two are going to be alright?”
JD nodded. “I think so. Thanks for… well, everything!”
She shook her head. “It’s just my job, kid. You take care of yourself. And you,” she said, glancing to Perry. “You keep your head out of your ass and don’t let this happen again. You’ve got a support system now,” she said, nodding towards JD. “Use it.”
Perry gave a swift nod in reply. “Guess I have to start going to church again, huh? Being possessed by a demon isn’t something you can really rationally explain.”
She snorted. “I’m an atheist demon hunter. That’s about as paradoxal as you can get.” When he raised his brow in confusion, she continued. “I always say, your faith doesn’t make you. You make your own faith. You’re a man of firm beliefs, Perry. Stick to the ones that work.”
She climbed into the van, and they watched her speed away into the sunrise. JD leaned his head on Perry’s shoulder, sighing. “So do you think I’d be good as a demon hunter?”
Thwack.
“Owwww! What was that for!” JD rubbed his forehead in the same spot as before.
“Stick to something that won’t give me a heart attack, idiot.”
“I’m just saying.”
Perry rolled his eyes and motioned his hand towards the door. “Come on, I’m starving. Make me some breakfast.”
“Yes, dear.”
“Do you like it when I smack you?”
“Yeah, it’s pretty kinky.”
“Shut up and get inside, Clarice.”
As Perry yanked him towards the door, a simple thought drifted into JD’s head.
Today was definitely a ten.
THE END...
OF PART I.
COMING SOON
(IE. Whenever I end up writing it)
PART II
(You may now feel free to go "HOLY SHIT" or any such phrasing ;D)
X-posted to jd_cox and scrubsfic