Fic: Mercy of the Fallen (2/4)

[tardis_stowaway]

Title:  Mercy of the Fallen (2/4)
Author:  TARDIS_stowaway
Rating:  Teen
Characters/Pairings: Jack/Nine, Jack/Ten, Jack/original character
Spoilers:  Through Children of Earth and The Waters of Mars.
Warnings:  Descriptions of violence, cursing
Disclaimer:  Not mine, no profit here.  Do I look like the BBC?
Summary:   If wishes were horses, this

Comments

[canaana]

I love that some days, saving the world isn't enough, you have to conquer the plumbing too. *g*

I'm really enjoying the interaction between the Doctor and Jack. If there were ever two people who ought to understand each other at these points in their respective timelines, this is that pairing. And I'm glad it finally dawned on Jack that the problem was never that the Doctor wouldn't forgive him--the problem was that the Doctor *would*.

[tardis_stowaway]

Thanks!

With the plumbing disaster, I wanted the Doctor and Jack to have to face some of the mundane problems that follow in the wake of major catastrophes. The Doctor usually takes off before this sort of thing, and Jack has generally delegated it, but in this instance there's no escaping.

And I'm glad it finally dawned on Jack that the problem was never that the Doctor wouldn't forgive him--the problem was that the Doctor *would*.

I love the way you phrased this! :)

[beachy_geek]

This series is wonderful, and I love the conceit of an earlier version of Nine meeting Jack post CoE. Both so wounded yet both reaching out to comfort the other. Their dialogue feels very intimate and real.

But damn that pounding on the door just when I was hoping for some angsty needy sex!

[tardis_stowaway]

Thanks so much! "Intimate and real" is exactly the effect I was aiming for in their conversation, so I'm pleased that you think I achieved it. :)

[dshael]

I. Love. This. So, so much. You write Jack and the Doctor so intense together, and their pain so vividly, and just when I'm getting all teary-eyed you hit me with the molten lead comparison or consequence chickens.... ♥

[tardis_stowaway]

Thank you so much! Glad I could bring both the emotional intensity and the silliness.

I am also pleased that your Brett!Holmes icon seems to be enjoying the story. :)

[sahiya]

Oooh, I love this! The plumbing disaster made me giggle - not nearly as glamorous as either of them is used to! - and then the conversation in the dark was just gorgeous and heartbreaking. I'm enjoying this thoroughly!

[tardis_stowaway]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying.

Major catastrophes are often followed by many more mundane disasters and unglamorous challenges. It's not the stuff that makes history books, but serious to the people involved. Usually the Doctor and Jack flee beforehand or delegate this sort of thing, but I wanted to force them to deal with the less showy side of heroism. Also, the Oncoming Storm and the Immortal Captain unclogging the plumbing is just funny. :)

[honorh]

You're breaking my heart with them. Yet there are moments of sweetness in the pain; your banter is beyond impeccable.

“If wishes were horses, this spaceship would be even more crowded and smelly,” Jack breezed.

The Doctor snorted. “I don’t think even the TARDIS would be big enough for all of them. It would be a problem.”

“You and I would have to go find a nice quiet ranch where all our wish horses could roam. Our regrets would be a huge herd of cattle, and we’d milk them every day.”

“And every night the consequence chickens would come home to roost,” the Doctor added.

It's cute and funny and painful all at once. You remain an insanely talented writer.

[tardis_stowaway]

*blushes* Thank you so much! I'm pleased that enjoyed that particular bit of silly banter. It was tremendously fun to write.