Comments | a_lifestyle: [Fic] "The Way It Has To Be"

a_lifestyle

[Fic] "The Way It Has To Be"

Jan 30, 2010 22:37

Title: The Way It Has To Be
Author: a_lifestyle
Fandom: Gundam Wing (3x4)
Rating: PG
Words: 969
Summary: ( Should he expect normalcy, now that he flies on passenger shuttles instead of mobile suits? )

gundam wing, meme, fanfic

Comments 16

oceansex February 2 2010, 17:43:37 UTC

oh wow, I loved this. ;_; I normally avoid angst because fic is generally my 'lighten the mood' activity, BUT CURSE YOU. I love everything you write, especially when it seems like its only purpose is to rip my heart to shreds.

I am also so ridiculously in love with Trowa and seeing him hurt like this is just so... UGH. But I think you did a really good job with both Quatre and Trowa here, and now I need to find a way to rewatch Gundam Wing so I can write some HAPPY 3/4 for once. /sob

a_lifestyle February 2 2010, 23:13:36 UTC

Oh lord, you like Gundam Wing, too? *swoon*
I love everything you write.

*not-so-sekritly begs you to write GW*

Thanks for commenting here, sweetie! Made my day.

flecksofpoppy February 7 2010, 15:21:28 UTC

Omgz wtf...if I hear you say one more thing about how you're unsure about writing for Quatre, YOU GUNNA GET HIT. IMHO, you nailed him. You nailed BOTH of them.

It smells like carpet cleaner and women’s perfume. It is warm, and spring approaches quickly; it’s still light outside at this hour.

Jesus Christ. For fuck's sake fwend, you just like...

First of all, this is a gorgeous line; the association of waking up early and noticing how the light looks based on the season is something I think a lot of people can relate to. I love how melancholy this is, and it's so heart wrenching, especially that part when Trowa sees Quatre's expression in the car. Ughhh ( ... )

a_lifestyle February 7 2010, 23:12:54 UTC

I AM WRITING MORE QUATRE BUT IT IS NOT EASY.

Like I told you, the next part of APFN is, I'd say...60% interaction of Quatre and Zechs, and it's so bizarre to write about them because I'm fairly confident writing Zechs and not confident at all writing Quatre. So, I understand their motives and the dialogue I want to take place but I've not totally solidified in my mind Quatre's quirks / way of speaking / demeanor, etc.

Thanks for the LONG AS FUCK comment as usual (twew fwends), and I'm glad you liked it.

masa_reforged February 28 2010, 04:09:38 UTC

motherfucking win.

loved this to death. there's quite a bit of "Quatre needs to get a woman for PR, but what about Trowa?" out there, but this is just so well done. the thing that wins it, for me, is the attention to small details, the sad tone of resigning to this life and looking with empty eyes on all those details.

i also liked the little number motif, which, of course, you do very well.

this one's a gem. Faved.

a_lifestyle February 28 2010, 22:58:42 UTC

Oh, boy, thank you. :D I don't know if I'm worthy of such praise, but thank you for reading and leaving me such kind words. :D

themadfish March 3 2010, 21:54:52 UTC

Ok I'm late in commenting but hi! I really loved this. Quatre's an iffy character for me to read sometimes. There seems to be a lot of extreme interpretations of him--manipulative bastard, emo crybaby, ultra gentle...to name a few. I think you really did strike a good balance. Though it's from Trowa's point of view, it's interesting to see how Quatre is, since he's so driven by his role in politics. I can see how that'd be him, grown up after the series. I really think you nailed him. Even though the obvious hurt there is with Trowa, you can really feel the background current of um..well, ANGST. With both of them. I have a hard time faulting either. Poor boys. While I love happy fics more than angsty ones, I really do love the dynamic of Trowa and Quatre angst, when they face outside influences like Quatre's job and if Trowa's still in the circus, then his traveling around.