And the rest of the story...

[handful_of_sky]

Comments

[astrogirl2]

Oh, this is absolutely beautiful. Well-written and emotionally affecting, with good River-POV and a nice job of filling in part of that big gap in Who canon.

[handful_of_sky]

Thanks for the lovely feedback. Aside from one teeny ficlet, this is my first Whofic, so I'm beyond pleased that you enjoyed it.

[coaldustcanary]

Oh. *smiles* When my fandoms happily colide I revel in it - it's a bit like basking in sunshine, and I mean that seriously. This is lovely. The characterizations seem utterly spot on to me, and I include the TARDIS as a character without reservation. This flows so well, and I smiled like an idiot and melted into a little puddle as River drew the connection between Mal's feelings about flying Serenity and the mood on...of...the TARDIS.

This is brilliant. Lots of amazingly good little things woven into a very lovely whole.

[handful_of_sky]

Thank you! I appreciate knowing what, specifically, worked for you. Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[petrichor7]

Mmmm. Delicious!

[handful_of_sky]

Thanks very much!

[rosiespark]

This is so very very good! Lovely missing bit of DW canon, and I love the ending too, with the new new Doctor finally able to express his thanks.

He presses a kiss to her temple and even though there is still a fair measure of

pain/sorrow/anger

in his mind, she feels something that wasn't there when they first met. His resolve to live shines brightly now. The once-crushing grief is tempered by his delight in seeing the universe through the eyes of his companion. No--not just a companion--his

Rose.

Mal's told her more than once that the first rule of flying is love. Love is what keeps your ship together, what makes it a home. The Doctor isn't whole--not yet and maybe not ever--but he's becoming because

he loves.

The TARDIS, the girl, the 'verse--he loves them all.

That's beautiful, the way it ties together the two series... Just perfect!

[handful_of_sky]

Thanks so very much! This was my first attempt at Firefly fic and my first crossover, period, so I appreciate your letting me know that the way I tied them together worked for you.

[rosiespark]

Oh yes, quite apart from the lovely characterisation of both River and the Doctor, it's a very satisfying crossover. :)

I'm putting together a post of DW recs and I'd like to include this fic, if you don't mind?

[handful_of_sky]

Are you kidding? I'm pleased as punch ;-) I'd appreciate you letting me know when you post the recs. I'm always on the lookout for more fic. Thanks again!

[wingstar]

Holy crap, this was amazing. I swear my mouth actually fell open at the Doctor's regeneration, and Ten stepping out and thanking River - oh, oh. Brought tears to my eyes. And Bad Wolf, and Miranda, and this rocks. Thank you!

[handful_of_sky]

Thanks so much! Feedback gives such a warm, fuzzy feeling :-) I'm glad you liked it.