lindenharp: Crown of Thorns, Part 2 (Tenth Doctor/Jack) [All Ages] (SUMMER HOLIDAYS PROMPT 9)

[wojelah]

Author: Lindenharp

Title: Crown of Thorns

Pairing: Tenth Doctor/Jack

Rating:  all ages

Words: 5557

Spoilers/warnings: none

Prompt 9: 40, Ruby, The Mender of Ways, The War of the Roses

Summary: The Rose Crown of Drelga is a beautiful and valuable artefact--but why does the Doctor want to steal it?

Author’s note:  This story is part of my Two Travellers series, in

Comments

[ext_1198415]

A truly epic adventure with Jack and the Doctor my favorite part was when Jack came up with the idea on how to stop the crown from taking over its wearer and surprised the Doctor and I loved the happy ending too. As always I'm happy to see a Doctor Who story from you.

[lindenharp]

Thanks so much! Jack's a clever bloke, and I felt it was important that he help contribute to solving the problem.

[fannishliss]

very nice! I like the twists in this story and the way the Doctor and Jack are eventually able to use the crown for good.

I liked the look inside Jack's head. It was interesting how his submission to the Doctor felt so natural to him. The Doctor is so principled and it was sad that he had to kill Jack to save him... but I was still curious to see what it would be like inside Jack's head without the compulsion.

Great story!

[lindenharp]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the story. Jack is a very private person, so even though he trusts the Doctor deeply, I can't see Jack inviting him into his mind unless there was a very compelling reason.

[joking]

Ooh, the moment when the Doctor had to kill Jack was so... sweet and tender, somehow. Ushering him into the dark. The plot device of the crown was a great way to explore issues of trust and power between Jack and the Doctor.

[lindenharp]

Thank you! Power and trust are two of my favorite issues to explore, especially with these characters.

[navaan]

What a wonderful story! I loved the crown and the backstory surrounding it. The Doctor killing Jack to help him was a very touching scene and you've really had me on the edge of my seat there. And I like the glimpse of the happy ending for them told from a strangers point of view. Amazing story. :)

[lindenharp]

Thank you! I love outsider POV, especially if it's an alien.

My first draft of the death scene was much shorter and not nearly as emotional, and I'm glad that my betas talked me into extending it.

[trobadora]

Fabulous plot, fabulous characterisation, as always! I love idea of the Rose Crown, and everything you make it show, from the Doctor's self-loathing to the layers of the Doctor/Jack relationship.

[lindenharp]

Thanks. Once I decided what the crown was, there were so many possibilities to choose from.