Fic for hollyxu: The Queen's Guard

Jun 16, 2011 06:05

Title: The Queen's Guard
Recipient: hollyxu
Author: lavvyan
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Irene Adler, James Moriarty
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: mention of attempted suicide
Summary: In the caves of Afghanistan, John died once already. But in a world ruled by creatures more terrible than divine, death isn't always permanent, and when a half- ( Read more... )

character: moriarty, character: holmes, character: adler, source: bbc, pairing: none, 2011: gift: fic, source: a study in emerald, character: watson

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YESSSSSS! hollyxu June 16 2011, 04:13:23 UTC
I made embarrassing dolphin noises when I saw this, but it's midnight, so I'm going to save this for when I can fully appreciate it: i.e. when I am actually 100% awake.

THANK YOU SO MUCH! ♥

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Re: YESSSSSS! hollyxu June 16 2011, 17:02:54 UTC
This was beautifully done, and creepy as hell, which is the original intention, I'm guessing? And yet, in the end things don't look as bleak as when the story began. *pets John*

What a great gift, thank you. :D

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Re: YESSSSSS! lavvyan July 13 2011, 18:40:49 UTC
You're very welcome! :D

And yes, vaguely creepy was the intention, so I'm glad it worked for you.

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who_is_small June 16 2011, 07:48:41 UTC
This is wonderfully written. I was lost in this world from the first paragraph. I bet even Gaiman would like it.

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lavvyan July 13 2011, 18:41:05 UTC
Thank you very much!

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s0mmerspr0ssen June 16 2011, 09:51:39 UTC
I didn't get half of what was going on, but I couldn't stop either. The writing is just brilliant and I simply love the way the characters worked in this. <3

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lavvyan July 13 2011, 18:42:06 UTC
Ah, sorry! I suppose the story does work better if one reads A Study in Emerald first.

Still, thank you!

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crimsongriffin June 16 2011, 09:54:52 UTC
Sweet! I really enjoyed that. Ah, John. Such a hero.

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lavvyan July 13 2011, 18:42:21 UTC
Thank you!

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lavvyan July 13 2011, 18:42:47 UTC
Thank you very much!

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