Ouroboros | Alexander

[twhitesakura]

X-posted to atgstories, alexanderfics, and maryrenaultfics. Also, to maryrenault because shezan said I should.

Title: Ouroboros
Author: Whitesakura
Rating: PG
Pairing: Alexander/Hephaistion
Disclaimer: I don't own them.
Summary:

Comments

[matchsticks_p]

Very gorgeous! Short and sweet. I like how you've taken one little teeny tiny aspect (that would be the snakes) and used it to illustrate the span of Alexander's life. Very skilful of you. The last line is beautiful in its conviction.
Good job!

[twhitesakura]

Actually, I hadn't noticed that I used the snake to illustrate the span of Alexander's life, but that was my theme, so I wanted the snake to reappear in different forms and places (ie. In the cradle, in India, on the cup, on the circlet).

Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you liked the story! =D

[layne67]

Very beautifully written, in so few words. Well-done!

[twhitesakura]

Here's a confession: I have a lot of trouble writing longer fics. Shh...don't tell anyone.

Thanks for commenting about my short fic. =D

[shezan]

Absolutely lovely and elegant!

[twhitesakura]

Thank you!

[anonymous]

I don't get the last line but I really liked your story! You have to write more and post it!

[twhitesakura]

After Hephaistion's death, Alexander sought the Oracle to declare Hephaistion immortal. Because Alexander supposedly had some divine blood, if Hephaistion died as a mortal, they would not end up in the same place in the afterlife. Also, Ouroboros is a symbol showing a snake swallowing it's own tail and represents cycles that begin again as soon as they end.

I hope that cleared up some things for you. And thanks for commenting!

[rubynye]

This is splendid and sleek. Like his snakes.

[twhitesakura]

Thank you. Alexander's (fictional) snakes thank you too for the compliment! ^_~