Yuletide Recs (Part the First)
Terribly behind on all this, but I wanted to make sure the I could include the authors before I posted. And then the authors came out, and I was just lazy. Shame shame. But, I reread them all before I write them up and post them, and I just haven't found the time. Some things can't be rushed, you know.
Abhorsen
Dancing Like the Living by Raven
Seven scenes starting after the events of Sabriel and the love and growth of Sabriel.
"My baby," she whispers, kisses his head, and swings Ranna. Like the baby, the bell is tiny, and Sleepbringer brings sleep.
Arthurian Legend
What Is and What Seems to Be by lesserstorm
A piece that takes legend and makes Guinevere kickass. Which should definitely start happening more often if this is the result.
She nods meekly and retires for the night. The Britons may see a delicate princess, an adolescent bride, but Wulfric knows what she can do. She is a tool his king has provided for him, a weapon to his hand.
Beauty and the Beast
What Became of Marie Le Fleur by Sarah Brandt
Author Summary: The green sister, after. A look into the people of the story, and their lives behind the archetype, without drawing away from the “Happily Ever After”
Marie was surprised to realize that she didn't find Gaston nearly so handsome now that he was dead.
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
Static by soundingsea
Billy, after, through the eyes of one of the groupies, a girl who finds her own personality along the way. Not a happy ending, but not a sad one either.
"Hey," he says, blinking up at her. She's pretty sure he can't remember her name. Awkward.
Friday Night Lights
Dillon, Texas by KC
Author Summary: Fifteen years after the state championship. This made me cry. Twice.
"Well if it isn't the famous Smash Williams." Matt smiles. He looks older, his baby face finally matured, his voice more sure, the wedding ring on his finger reflecting the midday sun.
You Can’t Put a Price on Tim Riggins by Bone
Tim Riggins and Grandma Saracen, a most unlikely of combinations.
The thing in white walking slowly along the side of Route 8 might've looked less like a ghost if he'd had less to drink, but he didn't think ghosts wore pink slippers and bathrobes with ragged hems.
The Incredibles
As Close as Hands and Feet by Scribbler
Author Summary: Big sisters are supposed to take care of their younger brothers.
Fantastic voice of the characters, and a believable situation for their age grafted well with their powers and personalities.
"Oh, man, really? I mean, yeah, sure, anything. Thanks, Vi. I appreciate it. I will completely make this up to you. Whatever you want for Christmas, it's yours, I swear it. As long as it fits into my allowance after I finish paying back Mom for that vase I broke."
Mean Girls
Army of Skanks by mock turtle
You don’t think that’s really how it ended, do you? The formatting could use some work, but I love the entire concept of Regina adopting Cady, Janice, and Damien as her new minions.
Saved!
The Circle Game by Caroline Crane
Author Summary: After prom and fatherhood, Dean tries to make his own way.
Beautiful and coming-of-age from a distinctly different viewpoint than Mary’s but still hitting the same feeling I get from watching the movies.
That's what he tells his parents on the day he moves out: they can be part of Lily's life if they want, but if they can't keep their mouths shut and let her grow up happy then they might as well stay away
Tortall
Bis Vivit Qui Bene Vivit by icefalcon
Alanna deals with a uniquely womanly experience.
" You scared him quite badly when you told him.'
'I didn't yell at him at all,' Alanna protested.
'I think that's what scared him.'
Abhorsen
Dancing Like the Living by Raven
Seven scenes starting after the events of Sabriel and the love and growth of Sabriel.
"My baby," she whispers, kisses his head, and swings Ranna. Like the baby, the bell is tiny, and Sleepbringer brings sleep.
Arthurian Legend
What Is and What Seems to Be by lesserstorm
A piece that takes legend and makes Guinevere kickass. Which should definitely start happening more often if this is the result.
She nods meekly and retires for the night. The Britons may see a delicate princess, an adolescent bride, but Wulfric knows what she can do. She is a tool his king has provided for him, a weapon to his hand.
Beauty and the Beast
What Became of Marie Le Fleur by Sarah Brandt
Author Summary: The green sister, after. A look into the people of the story, and their lives behind the archetype, without drawing away from the “Happily Ever After”
Marie was surprised to realize that she didn't find Gaston nearly so handsome now that he was dead.
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
Static by soundingsea
Billy, after, through the eyes of one of the groupies, a girl who finds her own personality along the way. Not a happy ending, but not a sad one either.
"Hey," he says, blinking up at her. She's pretty sure he can't remember her name. Awkward.
Friday Night Lights
Dillon, Texas by KC
Author Summary: Fifteen years after the state championship. This made me cry. Twice.
"Well if it isn't the famous Smash Williams." Matt smiles. He looks older, his baby face finally matured, his voice more sure, the wedding ring on his finger reflecting the midday sun.
You Can’t Put a Price on Tim Riggins by Bone
Tim Riggins and Grandma Saracen, a most unlikely of combinations.
The thing in white walking slowly along the side of Route 8 might've looked less like a ghost if he'd had less to drink, but he didn't think ghosts wore pink slippers and bathrobes with ragged hems.
The Incredibles
As Close as Hands and Feet by Scribbler
Author Summary: Big sisters are supposed to take care of their younger brothers.
Fantastic voice of the characters, and a believable situation for their age grafted well with their powers and personalities.
"Oh, man, really? I mean, yeah, sure, anything. Thanks, Vi. I appreciate it. I will completely make this up to you. Whatever you want for Christmas, it's yours, I swear it. As long as it fits into my allowance after I finish paying back Mom for that vase I broke."
Mean Girls
Army of Skanks by mock turtle
You don’t think that’s really how it ended, do you? The formatting could use some work, but I love the entire concept of Regina adopting Cady, Janice, and Damien as her new minions.
Saved!
The Circle Game by Caroline Crane
Author Summary: After prom and fatherhood, Dean tries to make his own way.
Beautiful and coming-of-age from a distinctly different viewpoint than Mary’s but still hitting the same feeling I get from watching the movies.
That's what he tells his parents on the day he moves out: they can be part of Lily's life if they want, but if they can't keep their mouths shut and let her grow up happy then they might as well stay away
Tortall
Bis Vivit Qui Bene Vivit by icefalcon
Alanna deals with a uniquely womanly experience.
" You scared him quite badly when you told him.'
'I didn't yell at him at all,' Alanna protested.
'I think that's what scared him.'