[SPN Fic]: Stop and Smell the Rose Thorns - T - 1/1

[ladyknightanka]

A/N: This is a belated present for demira_watson's birthday. I meant to have it earlier, but was harangued by another fic. Happy birthday, Demi, and worry not, because there's a HUGE 'verse associated with this that I've slowly been tinkering away at. It's my next 'big' project. ♥

Title: Stop and Smell the Rose Thorns
Disclaimer: I,

Comments

[bellacatbee]

*incoherant noise* Remember when I said I did like random naked wolf-men? I really do. I love the way you descibed their change from wolf to human and the way the pack is built and I want so badly to know how Adam came to be a werewolf and why Lucifer bit him. The descriptions of their wolf forms was also beautifully poetic.

[ladyknightanka]

Thank you so much, bb! I'm really happy you like the world-building of this 'verse, as I've been putting a lot of thought into it. Hopefully the main story arc is interesting, too. Thanks for the lovely comment! ♥

[bellacatbee]

The thought really shows, even in this standalone extract of what's to come. I'm sure the main story arc will be brilliant.

[ladyknightanka]

Yay, thanks, love! That really puts me at ease! Also, appropriate icon is very appropriate, lol. ♥

[la_mariane]

I'm most intrigues :) More, please! *is demanding*

[ladyknightanka]

*grins* There will definitely be more. I've already started outlining the whole fic. Glad you like it, bb. :D

[_bluebells]

Oh, I love this. I'm really intrigued by all the thought you've obviously put into this world and all the things you've merely hinted at. Adam as Raphael's pupil in healing! Jesse the adopted pup!! Sam and Gabriel! But most of all, I can't wait to hear about Adam and Lucifer, and the chance to see more of Michael in action as alpha. It suits him perfectly. I love the glimpse of this intricate world you've given us! :D

[ladyknightanka]

I am delighted that you enjoyed it, bb, and liked the tiny details. That's one of my favorite things about outlining: even if I don't have the whole story written, I've envisioned and can allude to future details when I want. I always have fun planning this fic and I hope the end result lives up. Thanks for the lovely comment. :D

[_bluebells]

The first time I commented, I also failed to mention how much I loved the point that Adam wasn't a warrior and that Michael wanted to keep him away from that violence, too. I liked how willful Adam is, even in this AU, and I can really believe that characteristic independence that's so foreign to the wolf pack is part of what drew Michael to him.

I'm very interested in Adam's relationship with his brothers, if they know he's been turned, though they're still human and involved with Castiel and Gabriel. I love that Adam was the first one inducted because he's usually the last to join whatever party is going on in every other 'verse where his brothers are involved. Again, with alpha!Michael, I'm not surprised. I will never get tired of typing that.

Which leads me to: naked wolf men. Yes, please.

I love that this is going to be a larger story and I can't wait to read it! Will we get to see or be told about the events that led up to Adam joining the pack?

[ladyknightanka]

I always try to nod to canon and, though we didn't see much of Adam, I think it's been decided by the few things we saw and our own 'verses that he's fiercely independent. Even wolves in the wild don't really have a grasp of that concept and that's why I like the metaphor of angels as wolves, because they're like that, too, with their garrisons and hierarchies. It makes for a fun distinction between Adam and Michael's core values, whereas serious hunters like Dean, as in canon, can relate more to the werewolves, ironically.

All of that will be explained in the fic, I promise. It starts with Adam's change and goes from there, so it's not plopped in the middle of a world like this, and the backstory of creatures/hunters is also more vividly explained.

This is a blast to work on, partly because of world-building, but also, naked wolf men, yes. XD

[demira_watson]

SQUEE! Best birthday prezzie ever!

I'm so overjoyed I have scared the other library go-ers...again! I've never had a birthday fic before. Thank you!

I am so intrigued now and can't wait till it's done! I'm loving it so far. It just flows nicely and what a lovely opening into the world your creating. Protective!Adam is so cute and possesive!Mike is yummy! You've made my day! THANKIES THANKIES THANKIES!

Love for m'dearie! The bestest Mike/Adam writer ever! x

[ladyknightanka]

I'M SO GLAD YOU LIKED IT, BB! *hugs*

I hope your actual birthday went well! You're totally welcome! I really loved writing this and love working on the outline, too, so thanks for an amazing prompt!

ILU! ♥

[bballgirl3022]

Yes! You must write more of this verse! Write everything! I want it all :D

[ladyknightanka]

I will, as soon as spn_adambang is over, I promise! I would have written it for the bang, but the story planned is REALLY long, so I might not have been able to finish, but I'm so glad you like this 'verse, hon. ♥