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Fic: Jupiter and Mars

Jun 15, 2011 16:28

Title: Jupiter and Mars
Author: scout_lover
Rating: Um, PG-13? Light R? (I suck at ratings)
Characters/Pairing: Eliot, Damien Moreau, the rest of the team scattered here and there
Word Count: 5,766
Spoilers: S3 season finale (“Big Bang Job” and “San Lorenzo Job”)
Warnings: Spoilers for S3, minor language
Disclaimer: Leverage isn't mine, these ( Read more... )

fic, damien moreau, leverage, leveragexchange, eliot spencer

Comments 30

mystizan June 16 2011, 03:45:38 UTC

By turns dark, funny & inspiring this fic led me down some dark paths but I'm glad Eliot got his redemption.

scout_lover June 16 2011, 16:49:30 UTC

I'm so glad you like it! I wish the writers had given us a scene like this, but, hell, I was more than happy to write it myself. ;)

And, yeah, those dark places. One of the things I noticed (and loved like a crazy woman) was that *this* season, Eliot's past was shaded very differently than in past seasons. In S1, and even to some extent in S2, his past, which we all know is violent, nasty and bad, was played mostly for laughs, with some really funny flashbacks. In S3, however, all that levity was gone, and, while we were never really told anything explicit, we knew it was bad. Eliot Spencer has got some truly *ugly* stains on his soul.

But he is on the road to redemption now. Even if he doesn't quite believe that. ;)

Thanks so much for reading!

mystizan June 16 2011, 16:56:37 UTC

u raise good points about his past over the seasons. I rrrrrrlllllyy want them to delve into E's soul a little more & heal it. & ur welcome!

scout_lover June 16 2011, 17:13:32 UTC

It will be interesting to see what they have in store for him. I read somewhere that we might even find out what "the worst thing I ever did in my entire life" was.

I honestly can't decide if I *want* to know …

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angelskuuipo June 16 2011, 04:24:01 UTC

This was most excellent. :)

scout_lover June 16 2011, 16:49:55 UTC

Aw, thanks. I'm delighted you liked it!

sandycub June 16 2011, 07:14:57 UTC

This is my first Leverage fix to read, my first outside the Supernatural random. I'm new to LJ. I love Leverage and I love Eliot! And this was the perfect story for me to start with too. Big Bang and San Lorenzo were two of my favorite episodes and that is largely due to Eliot's character. You did such an amazing job of capturing who he really is, the struggles he deals with, the regrets. I really felt like I got a glimpse into his soul through your words!

My favorite part had to be the line "Killer Savior Solder Thief". Great description! And his silent exchange with Sophie- brilliant!

Look forward to reading more of your stuff.

scout_lover June 16 2011, 17:02:25 UTC

Oh, well, hey, welcome to the fandom! I'm honored you chose to start with me. :)

And, yes, Eliot. I might have a … thing … for him. (I'm sure you haven't noticed, lol.) I've always loved him, but this season I may actually have made myself his slave. Just the whole slow unfolding of his past, and the soul-weary resignation and regret he's shown … It's like chocolate to an angst slut like me.

I'm thrilled to pieces you liked this so. I desperately wanted a final scene between Eliot and Damien (I may also have an unhealthy thing for their dynamic, *g*). It's my one quibble with those two eps. After watching Eliot basically bleed his way through BBJ and SLJ, we get no resolution? (Seriously, Rogers, wtf?!) So I finally decided to take care of that li'l oversight myself.

And I figured if anyone would understand his struggle over who he is now, it would be Sophie.

Thanks so much for reading, and for your kind words. And feel free to look around the joint. There may be one or two more Eliot stories here and there. (*cough*)

elebridith June 16 2011, 10:28:29 UTC

You know - I wouldn't care if the show does not elaborate on the fallout the whole Moreau thing has on Eliot and the team. Because I'll have this. I'd be perfectly happy to call this canon. Especially loved the part where Eliot explains to Nate how he feels now. Very real.

Awesome as usual!

scout_lover June 16 2011, 17:07:37 UTC

Aw, you're such a sweetie! Thanks, hon.

And now that I've got all this backstory built up in my mind, I'm kind of afraid they'll do something and mess it up, lol.

I'm glad you liked the Nate part. This is a man who knows about demons, who knows about bad choices and the price they exact. He might still be a bit peeved with Eliot (it's Nate; who the hell knows how he really feels about *anything*?), he would certainly understand.

As always, thanks so much for reading. It means the world to me!

the_lady_jade June 16 2011, 14:12:20 UTC

A couple of days ago I was rereading Not That Man (for about the millionth time and it's still awesome, btw!) and now I'm honored to read this. I commented on Not That Man that it became my canon. Now, this fic is my canon, as well. I love this. You seamlessly fill in the gaps that the show leaves. Thank you for this!

scout_lover June 16 2011, 17:10:56 UTC

Aw, thank you so much! I truly appreciate that. I needed to write this scene as much as I did "Not That Man." Eliot's got *so* much he needs to set right, with his team and with himself. And if Rogers & Co. weren't gonna do it, I figured I might as well. ;)

Thanks so much for reading. I'm absolutely delighted this meant so much to you!