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FIC: I Already Have a War, Thanks for Asking

Jan 30, 2009 00:09

Title: I Already Have a War, Thanks for Asking (Red Is My Colour Prompt for Day Twenty-nine)

Author: blue_fjords

Rating: PG-13

Pairings: Jack/Ianto, cameos by Tosh, Owen, Gwen

Setting: season two, post-To the Last Man

Words: 1,150

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

Summary: Jack tangles with the Rift before coming back home.

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tw: jack/ianto, red is my colour, fic

Comments 39

capulet_rose January 30 2009, 05:40:36 UTC

Wonderful use of description. I felt as though I could really put myself in Jack's place and feel and hear the world through his senses.

I also love Jack letting his shields down to seek protection and comfort from Ianto.

I'm glad I checked my messages before going to bed!

blue_fjords January 31 2009, 22:06:35 UTC

Thanks! I really appreciate details in stories; I like to be *there* so I'm glad it worked here.
And I'm glad I stayed up to post it before I went to bed!

hab318princess January 30 2009, 07:03:48 UTC

loved that, the war scenes were so vivid and heartbreaking and I loved Ianto's: Then it’s a good thing you don’t have to.

and Jack's description of himself - no ego issues there! loved it!

blue_fjords January 31 2009, 22:10:49 UTC

Ianto is sometimes so matter-of-fact when he talks to Jack (like "Would you miss me?" "Yup."). If Jack doesn't want to talk about what he experienced then, Ianto accepts it.

And Jack has no shortage of self-esteem, this is true.

mrs_cj_harkness January 30 2009, 08:17:13 UTC

Oh that was gorgeous and just wow.

blue_fjords January 31 2009, 22:14:31 UTC

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. (Aside: I really like the word "gorgeous" -- it makes me feel very elegant!)

lonelyangel_x January 30 2009, 09:38:51 UTC

Brilliant!

blue_fjords January 31 2009, 22:21:04 UTC

Thanks! :)

verasteine January 30 2009, 11:51:20 UTC

Ianto dimmed his bedside lamp and stretched out beside Jack, pulling the covers up around their shoulders. “You should get her to tell you how she did it tomorrow. She’d like that.”

This is quite possibly the most perfect bit, but apart from that, it's also touching, heartbreaking, and beautiful. And because you have responded favourably in the past :), I'll add... I would love to see the next morning, maybe some throwback from the year-that-never-was? (Yes, I am evil)

blue_fjords January 31 2009, 22:26:30 UTC

There are a couple of these that I want to do a sequel to, but they haven't fit the prompts in my mind. I think I will have to take a break on occasion while I'm doing the follow-up to the AU and work out a couple of sequels.
Thanks for the lovely comments! I just kind of dived into this whole fic-thing without knowing what I was doing, and you've been very encouraging, so thanks! :)

verasteine February 1 2009, 11:52:02 UTC

Yay for the sequel and everything!

I'm only an avid commenter because I like getting comments, and so I try to be supportive of others who start out. Also, for a starting author you've racked up quite a reputation (deservedly, mind) in a short period of time! Keep it up!

(Yes, that was shameless cheerleading)

blue_fjords February 1 2009, 19:14:39 UTC

You're an awesome cheerleader!
I am going to try to follow your example and be better at the whole commenting thing. Of course, there are lots of fic's I read before joining LJ that I now need to re-find, then, so I can comment on them. That will be a good distraction when I hit a snag with the AU.
Thanks again!