Scars challenge - Concrete Angel - Gen, PG-13

[audreyscastle]

Title: Concrete Angel
Author: Audrey Lynne
Pairings: None
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Discussion of child abuse.
Characters: Elizabeth, Carson near the end
Spoilers: None, though the end of the fic is set at the beginning of Season 2 when the senior staff was on Earth.

Summary: The worst scars aren't always physical.

Notes: Bear with me, the story starts out

Comments

[dark_cygnet]

Oh man. Really nice job on this. You really brought across and made believable this version of Elizabeth and her childhood. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Take care!

[audreyscastle]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the feedback...this one's kind of special to me because of the kids I've worked with, but it's not exactly the kind of topic most people want to read. :)

[wildcat88]

What an awesome story! You never know what's really underneath the surface of anyone. Weir had a fierce determination that can overcome most anything. This is a very realistic version of childhood for her. Nicely done.

[audreyscastle]

Thanks so much! I'm glad this view of her worked for you...it's always been in my personal canon that she had to overcome some serious trauma from her past, but the muse just recently let me know what.

[dr_dredd]

"Mama always used my real name...said I wasn't Betsy, really, 'cept Daddy wanted me to be."

It wasn't until I read that line that I suddenly realized Betsy was short for Elizabeth. Very nice, subtle way of introducing Elizabeth's background. And I liked the use of Carson at the end -- a better choice than John or Rodney.

[audreyscastle]

:-D I'm glad that worked for you...I was trying to be subtle, so I love hearing it worked. :-) Thanks so much for the feedback!