EPIC EFFIN' WIN.

[oudeteron]

Three needs:

1) You all need to watch this video and marvel at the canonicity of this badass pairing right the hell now. Familiar with the fandom or not, this clip is a thing of sheer beauty. DO IT!

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How many popular fandoms have slash this canon? (Actually, now I'm intrigued. Hit me if you know about any besides HP and MGS the Obvious

Comments

[endgegner07]

omg my gaydar is going crazy lol.

I always loved the music of these game series, but I never knew anything about the story (maybe I should get my hands on it 8D)

[oudeteron]

I don't suppose you even need it at this point, so all is well. XD

And hey, I had no idea you knew something about the series! If you're intrigued now, you should definitely check it out. I've been a flailing addict ever since I was first exposed to it.

[dangerouss]

The video! It would be brilliant without the ending - but when I actually saw the ending... It left me speechless and all awww! *_*

How many popular fandoms have slash this canon? Hit me if you know about any...
Nightrunners. :D

[oudeteron]

Glad you enjoyed it! Oddly enough, my favourite part is the little convo in the beginning, when Kaz is all "Let's go ~watch the sunset~ together," and Big Boss just goes, "...yeeeah." And promptly gives in. Love it.

Thanks for the tip. Will keep it in mind. :D

[dangerouss]

I've never said the ending was my favourite - I was just surprised because I hadn't expected it at all. :D
If I should pick a part that could apply as a favourite one, I would choose the beginning as well. I can appreciate it even though I don't know the fandom at all.

NS are love. ;)

[oudeteron]

Aw, okay, point taken. The lovebox never fails to surprise, you're right. XD
Glad that part seems so universal. :D

[_likimeya]

How many popular fandoms have slash this canon?

Ellen Kushner’s Swordspoint and sequels!

And yes, you should add the Nightrunner books to your reading list. :) Although it’s a bit of a bummer that the author, otterdance has that unwarranted anti-fanfiction attitude and the fandom respects that (or like myself, doesn’t exactly respect it, but thinks it's creepy if the disapproving author is watching…).

Oh, and I think, although in this case "slashy" is not quite the right word, you should read Storm Constantines Wraeththu. (The summary on Amazon gets it completely wrong, therefore: link to our friend Wikipedia. They are, imo, among the most amazing books ever written and I’ve never come across the like again.

[oudeteron]

Awesome, you're so helpful!

Geez, I thought most authors would have grown out of that little untouchability syndrome by now, but apparently that's never quite the case. Still, I'm curious enough to give it a go.

As for that last rec... why do I not know this exists? Might actually give this one priority, because do want.

[_likimeya]

As for that last rec... why do I not know this exists? Might actually give this one priority, because do want.

Those books are not as famous as they deserve to be. *nods* But admittedly, they come from rather high on the special-interest shelf. ;)
I hope you don't have trouble getting your hands on a decent copy. I think the 2007 editions can only be ordered directly from Immanion Press. There used to be a cheap one-volume edition of the first trilogy in its 1980s version available on Amazon, which I'd recommend for a start.

But make sure to get a family box of paper tissues first!

[oudeteron]

Most great stuff isn't famous enough by far. I even put something to that effect in my profile at some point. XD
Yeah, I think I'll just check Amazon since it seems like a decent place to start (and I can ignore their description, heh). I'm not picky when it comes to format!

Will remember that.