Fic: Note to Self: You're Going to Forget All This by heddychaa
Title: Note to Self: You're Going to Forget All This
Author: heddychaa, at fic journal hauldyourwhist
Rating: mature
Length: 2,255 words, one-shot
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Jack/Ianto
Genre/Category: Romance, time-travel
Warnings: none
Spoilers: post-COE
Summary: Three thousand years later, Jack doesn't remember much about the leather strap he wears around his wrist; all he knows is that the device inside it needs to be repaired as soon as possible. Every year that passes he finds himself forgetting more and more, his mind collapsing under the weight of his own prolonged existence. So he does his best to follow the clues his younger self leaves him in the hopes they'll lead him somewhere that makes sense again. For now, that means one date, expressed as coordinates: 2009-08-23.
Why you should read it:
Because it's romantic without being maudlin, and bittersweet with equal helpings of each. This is an interesting take on Jack in the future -- what has he retained, how does he view himself, how does he react to new circumstances? And Ianto here is understanding, but also practical and flexible enough to get something he wants. heddychaa uses lots of little details to ground us in the action and experience everything along with Jack. The writing here is a wonderful example of "show, don't tell."
This story is also a time-travel tale that works equally well for time-travel enthusiasts and those of us who get confused by the plot of "Back to the Future."
Authors appreciate your comments! Feel free to let them know if you liked their work.
Author: heddychaa, at fic journal hauldyourwhist
Rating: mature
Length: 2,255 words, one-shot
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Jack/Ianto
Genre/Category: Romance, time-travel
Warnings: none
Spoilers: post-COE
Summary: Three thousand years later, Jack doesn't remember much about the leather strap he wears around his wrist; all he knows is that the device inside it needs to be repaired as soon as possible. Every year that passes he finds himself forgetting more and more, his mind collapsing under the weight of his own prolonged existence. So he does his best to follow the clues his younger self leaves him in the hopes they'll lead him somewhere that makes sense again. For now, that means one date, expressed as coordinates: 2009-08-23.
Why you should read it:
Because it's romantic without being maudlin, and bittersweet with equal helpings of each. This is an interesting take on Jack in the future -- what has he retained, how does he view himself, how does he react to new circumstances? And Ianto here is understanding, but also practical and flexible enough to get something he wants. heddychaa uses lots of little details to ground us in the action and experience everything along with Jack. The writing here is a wonderful example of "show, don't tell."
This story is also a time-travel tale that works equally well for time-travel enthusiasts and those of us who get confused by the plot of "Back to the Future."
Authors appreciate your comments! Feel free to let them know if you liked their work.