A Willing Sacrifice

[domfangirlfic]

Title: A Willing Sacrifice
Author: domfangirl
Starring: Sara, LJ, Gretchen (Michael/Sara)
Category: One-shot ficlet (660 words)
Rating: PG-13 (adult themes)
Summary: Sara's POV right before she dies.
Author’s Notes: I started thinking earlier today that I wanted to write something for stealmy_kiss who has a birthday coming up next week. She vacated the PB fandom

Comments

[clair_de_lune]

That was sad and moving, and brings to Sara's death a well deserved dignity. Thanks for writing.

[badboy_fangirl]

I imagine, no matter what we saw on-screen, Sara could not have gone anyway except in a dignified manner. Thanks for leaving a note!

[bnleah]

That was just beautiful Candy even though it's left me a bit teared up. I love the last lane especially. And poor LJ, I hope that he & Sara did have an exchange similar to the one you've written.

[badboy_fangirl]

Oh, thanks, Leah. Can't you imagine Sara being as strong as possible for that poor kid? She would see herself there, I think. So poignant.

[tuesdaeschild]

She wonders if this is how Michael feels when he gives up everything for those that he loves.

*sniffs* That was deeply moving and so, so sad. But beautiful.

[badboy_fangirl]

Thank you! I was moved myself, so I'm glad it touched you too!

[jolietjones]

*wails loudly* Oooohhhh noooooo, so sad and beautiful. You're making us all cry here woman, get the pics out quick!!

[badboy_fangirl]

Leave it to Louise to cry loudly while everyone else is sniffing into their hankies. ;-)

Thanks for leaving a snot-globbed note :D

[chanchito_z]

I've been steadfastly not reading any Sara stories of this type - last moments stuff (except those I had to read for Survivor - and great tho they were and amazingly written, it was so painful, I vowed no more). But when I saw yours I thought maybe I was ready to try again - and for your fic, I did, but now I know I'm not ready. It was absolutely lovely, but it was also so convincing and heartbreaking that I think I'll avoid any more for awhile. That's long-winded and obtuse, but it's an extreme compliment. (You know me, I'm not always clear). you have kilt me.

[badboy_fangirl]

I figured many might feel this way, so I tried to put the warnings out. I appreciate you giving it a go anyway, but considering I cried writing it, I can only imagine those more emotionally invested in the character of Sara and the M/S relationship would find it a difficult read.

I didn't intend to write it as such, but as I delved into it, I realized I've already written the one where they end up happy, and it just wasn't an honest place to go anymore. In exploring the truth and the tragedy of it all I found a rare beauty that makes this piece one of my favorites that I've ever written in all of my PB fic. That people can go to that place and give so freely is the basis of what this show is about, and to tap into that emotion was an unanticipated gift for me.

I hope you can recover in time for my next M/V chapter. I have another that's dying to get out for my L/J WIP, but then I'm determined to finish the next chappy of Pure Desperation. I promise!

[chanchito_z]

You warned very diligently, so I knew exactly what to expect from the fic, I just wasn't prepared for my reaction! And I think the real tragedy of Sara's death would be if the show never acknowledged that character in the way you mention - in her willing sacrifice and commitment to these people. I've dreaded PB returning from hiatus as much as I've looked forward to it for that reason. But again I ramble.

I'm definitely looking forward to more Pure Desperation. I think I'm so anchored in the past of this show bc I have such fears for the future. But as there's still so much to explore there, like your wonderful Misery Universe, I'll happily kick back and hang there. I'll always be here for more whenever you're ready!

(and I owe you email!)

[miss_mazzie]

Hi Ms. Chanchito! I sense you need a post-story hug. So I'm wishing you well and sending digital hugs!