To Fight in the Shade - Part 6

[lovesrain44]

Dean’s eyes were wide open, glittering in the near dark, and Sam could almost see the expression on his face. He couldn’t believe that Dean wasn’t proud of him, even just a little bit. Dad had dismissed the whole thing like it had been nothing, just Dad to the rescue to sign the stupid paperwork and that was it, they were done. Nothing about Sam,

Comments

[catnthecradle]

I love the "Spata" verse, and this another GREAT installment. You do an absoulutely masterful job of conveying Sam's frustration and his sense of the unfairness of the perpetual training.

But the thing I loved most about THIS story was that for the first time I was left with the feeling that there is a light at the end of the tunnel for Sam.

A wonderful story that really pulled me in and had me at times angry, frustrated and just generally wanting to both hug Sam and punch John in the nose.

Thank you for sharing.

[lovesrain44]

You thought that there was a light at the end of the tunnel? You thought wrong! I musta slipped up somehow, because Sam should be miserable all the time in the summer from hell!

Just kidding. I figured it was about time Sam got something positive, because, as it has been pointed out to me more than once, there is no way he could keep going otherwise.

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, and I'm very glad you enjoyed the installment. : D

[ailinex]

I have great trouble finding the right words to explain how this story affects me. So I must say that I can't completely agree with your depiction of John -- from your author's notes I know I'm not the first to say this -- pretty much because in my head canon he his not as, well, brutal. Nonetheless, the way you write him totally works as well. He just makes me even more angry than usual ... I love that darn bastard Again, even though I think he oversteps a line with his punishments I always thought he'd be the type of parent who uses corporal punishment on his kids, it just goes too far for my taste. But what I wanted to say is that I still believe that your John is compatible with canon!John (one could also say that he's a well-rounded character

[lovesrain44]

I completely understand your situation. I have readers who write me off line to state the very thing that you're stating here (or at least what I think you're stating), that they are uncomfortable with how violent John is in this story, and that they think he wouldn't be that violent with his punishments in canon, and yet...they find the story compelling for some reason. The level of violence I use can be off-putting, I realize that, so I appreciate you commenting and being honest about how you feel. That's the best kind of feedback, in my book

[lovesrain44]

Thank you so much for coming by and reading and commenting. I'm glad you liked it!

Otter Pops Rule! : D

[bombom_mamasita]

I don't know what to say. I just want to hug Sam because when he said how hard is to be a hunter but he's really trying it broke my heart. You did an amazing job.

[lovesrain44]

Thank you VERY much! I want to hug Sam too, especially after I do what I do to him. I plan on going out and getting some Otter Pops, and eat them in Sam's honor.

And that particular line you mention, is one of my favorites, to be honest, so I'm glad you like it as well.

[ikeeppushin]

Is it weird that I wish that your John had been my father? I've always been empathetic, even as a child, and could tell the difference between "because I want you out of my hair" and "for your own good". I genuinely loved this fic (and your others). You are a very talented writer. :D

[lovesrain44]

I don't think it's weird at all. I'd love to have a Dad like John. Someone who was attentive to whether I was hot or cold, hungry or thirsty. I mean, don't get me wrong, my Dad was loving, but he was away a lot. So yeah, there's something about John that is very...well, he draws me in, which is why I like to write about him. : D

I'm glad you liked the story; thank you for your lovely compliment.