The Avengers

[ubimod]

Title: The Avengers
Author: ubiquirk
Fandom: BtVS
Rating: PG13
Genre: drama, action/adventure
Word Count: ~6700
Characters: Faith, Giles
Disclaimer: Not mine; no money.
AN: Set post “Chosen,” just after “No Future for You.” Written for summer_of_giles 2009. Third in the Avengers Series. Although each story can stand alone, this one is the direct sequel to both ‘

Comments

[firefly124]

I really love all that this shows about their developing working relationship, where they've both come from individually, and where they're headed. A patchwork demon is the perfect Big Bad (or tool of the Big Bad) for them right now. And the reference to Giles' Avengers comment in the comics is spot on!

[ubiquirk]

Thanks! I'm so glad the developing friendship between them works for you and that the Flickenfemme added to it!

[snickfic]

Yay, Giles&Faith! I love the idea of their partnership as it was set up in the comics, and this is a great expansion of that idea. I really liked all the little steps of trust and acceptance between them that you describe here. Bravo!

[ubiquirk]

Thanks! It's lovely to hear you enjoyed the story and thought the developing trust and acceptance between them worked!

[vala3]

I can't tell you how much I like this...cause I can and I will. The use of the flashback to the comics and the melding of them into this story was fantastic. The way you make use of Giles memories of his darker times and his genuine regret of having to use Faith like all the 'others', served to validate their eventual partnership. I especially like the last scene with the viewing of the Avengers. I am becoming a huge fan of this pairing. Thanks so much and hopefully you will be doing more in this verse.

[ubiquirk]

Thanks! I'm so glad you liked this and its use of flashbacks, both to the comics and to his experiences in 'Feet of Clay' and 'New Kind of Same'! I think the main arc of this series of five stories is in place, but I may do more at some point.

[katekat1010]

‘Monster … perfect assassin.’ Yet he looks at Faith with her hand paused, not taking the kill, and he shoves the First’s voice down easily for the first time.

That’s not who she needs to be.

He answers her with a small shake of his head.

That’s not who he needs to be either.

This!! This is the nexus of where I kind of feel this entire series has been going towards - this moment of decision on Giles' part, where he actually makes the choice and begins to realize that he doesn't have to live up to the First.

This series is so frigging RICH, and I love it, and reading this part makes me want to go back and reread all the other parts together so that I can experience them again - it's funny because I remember the Prague part so clearly. But that's what happens with outstanding fics.

And I absolutely love the banner for this too - it's beautiful.

[ubiquirk]

Thanks! I'm thrilled the story worked for you and that section in particular provided the resonance I'd hoped it would have! I'm also glad that having previous stories linked to this made it rich for you (I've never done a series before).

And thanks for the kind note on the banner - coming from you, that means tons!

[theoreme]

Wonderful.
I love the mystery, the Avengers theme, the dynamics between Giles and Faith and how you used your (brilliant) Feet of Clay.

Thank you so much for sharing this.

[ubiquirk]

Thanks! It's lovely to hear that you liked the story's mystery, use of the Avengers, and the friendship dynamic! Also that mixing in 'Feet of Clay' worked!