War Stories: Throwing Down The Gauntlet (1/1)

[lettered]

Series: War Stories
Title: Throwing Down The Gauntlet (1/1)
Length: 9,700 words
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: violence.
Summary: Angel takes over.
A/N: part of the “War Stories” universe. The first story is Raising The Banner. Thanks to everybody who encouraged. Cuz I'm spazzy.

Comments

[jgracio]

Oh boy!

So, first of all I noticed some mistakes on the Fist's speech, but I guess they're on purpose.

Second, part of me is wondering on what the rest of the world is doing and another part is screaming at that part saying that would lead to Buffy showing up and possibly destroying this series awesome dynamic.

But can I just say that this is made of awesome. Awesome world, awesome everything. I feel bad for Angel, but I also feel this is very much in character for everyone, except perhaps Illyria, whom I'm not sure would follow Angel without a Wesley in the mix.

[lettered]

Yeah, the mistakes were on purpose. They made me itch, because it's not immediately obvious they're on purpose, but I didn't want to say, "Lookee here, the Fist is pretensious and kinda stupid!" I don't know if what I did do worked.

Buffy isn't going to show up in this 'verse any more than she already has (I have some ideas re: Angel and Spike talking about her). I love Buffy; she's my second favorite character, but I agree, she would ruin the dynamic of what I'm trying to do. Not the least because this is so intensely centered on LA, cut off from communicating elsewhere. If I ever get around to them, there might be stories that deal with the rest of the world. There will be more about Illyria, too.

Thanks so much for this. I'm glad you like it.

[lettered]

Obviously, I meant, pretentious. Heh.

[jgracio]

You no have to be perfect, I are being foreign so mistakes pass me by... :D

And while I'm glad there won't be any actual Buffy presence (sorry, I think the characters are more interesting apart, not a Bangel or Spuffy, actually not an anything when it comes to Buffy) part of me is asking where is the US military in all this. Which of course is easy to explain, BtvS being a magical universe and all.

Also, there's still a prophecy Connor has to deal with, right? Or is that not a part of your plans?

Anyhow, this is excellent. There's not much Gen being written, so all the quality Gen is like a precious stone, which this very much is... :)

[moss6886]

Wow.

Just...wow.

[lettered]

Hey, thanks!

[terilyn4]

wow, I am really not liking this world at all... I mean the story is very powerful and well written but too bleak for me. But I'm still going to read it cause now I'm invested in it and wanna know how it ends up :D

[lettered]

Aww! You know, you don't have to read, I understand. But not all the stories in my head are this bleak. But thanks for reading!

[terilyn4]

I know I don't have to read it silly but I'm gonna cause now I have to know how it ends. Besides, I love your stories usually so I'm hoping its gonna have a good ending :-P

[lettered]

oh! There is no ending. It's like a universe, that goes on and on. Each bit is like it's own little story. There might be a point where I feel like I've done all the stories I think fit in the verse, but I doubt it. Even if I get tired of writing it at some point, I'll probably have idea for what Connor's grandchildren are doing. But that's one of the reasons this is fun. I don't have to worry about a great big plot, just an atmosphere.

But yeah, read away. Glad to have you. You always make me so happy to share.

[midnightsjane]

This world is pretty bleak, but I love that Angel is stepping up to the plate and taking charge. I really like that his taking charge is directly related to keeping Connor safe....and that his plans seem to pop out of thin air!
Can't wait for the next part!

[lettered]

and that his plans seem to pop out of thin air!

I'm glad you like that element. There's a give and take, between how much you tell the reader is about to happen and how much you show it, and I'm always shaky on that.

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks so much!

[midnightsjane]

I just made the connection between the title and the ripping off of Fist's fist... heeee, and also a bit, ewwww.
It was a vintage beige Angel move.

[lettered]

I went through so many bad puns for the title, it wasn't even funny. Iron Fist, Hand In Hand...

[kita0610]

Ow.

Lots and lots of ow.

[lettered]

And yet, it was still really *fun* to write.

I'm so tickled you're reading this! Thanks!

[kita0610]

Wouldn't miss this ride for all the tea in tealand.