this story broke me

[asimplechord]

There's been some fabulous fic and art created for spn_j2_bigbang, and this one (which I just read) broke me.

Title: The Far Side of the Sea
Author: ellipsisblack
Artist: slodwick
Genre: Wincest
Pairing: Sam/Dean
Rating: NC-17
Summary: What's weird is that there is suddenly a twelfth century Scottish village nestled on the South Carolina shoreline. What's weirder is that none of the residents of the nearby town seem to think anything is wrong. The Winchesters swing in expecting to deal with the village and be on their way; after all, weird is their business. But then it deals with itself, vanishing with Dean inside. Suddenly, Dean is trapped in Ron Mor, and Sam is left in South Carolina, wondering how the hell to get him back. But that is only the beginning of their problems, because a month later, Dean suddenly shows up on the beach naked and disoriented, barely remembering Sam's name. Sam begins to realise that more has happened to his brother than he can possibly comprehend.


This story is haunting and spare and beautiful, and I think even people who don't read or like Wincest would appreciate it. (It's not about graphic smexing here, people. Take my word for it. I wouldn't have rated this story NC-17.) Because it's about what Dean will do to get back to his brother and his family, no matter the context of their relationship. And it's a reflection on what Sam is willing to accept and live with, for his family.

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this story broke me

[koshweasley.livejournal.com]

OMG - that sounds awesome. You know, we should contact Eric Kripke. We should be the one's writing Season 3.

Off to read. And thanks so much for the road sign:)

Re: this story broke me

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

You're welcome, I hope you enjoy it!

I've got faith in Kripke. Plus, he and Manners did give their boys Wincest to read...

Re: this story broke me

[koshweasley.livejournal.com]

OMG, he did? I wonder what they thought of that?

Re: this story broke me

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

Well, when questioned about it at Asylum, Jensen seemed a bit uncomfortable with the topic. But, dude, Jensen said the word "Wincest". In public. In front of a zillion panting fangirls. I think some of them probably spontaneously combusted. Or something. ;)

Re: this story broke me

[koshweasley.livejournal.com]

I think I justspontaneously combusted

So he knows the term:D

The Far Side of the Sea

[koshweasley.livejournal.com]

OMG, I just finished reading this. It was on Fred and I was reading it at work, I was still running the machines - I'm not a total company abuser:), anyway - OMG. I loved it.

It had a darkish shadow the entire time, and it was...well I loved it. Thank you so much for rec'ing. I'm just still thinking, how can you end it like that? LOL But then again, how could she not. That should be a season finale.

( ( ( ( Hugs ) ) ) )

Re: The Far Side of the Sea

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

It was shadowed, because of Dean's lack of memory and because you know selkie lore you'd know he couldn't stay. But at the same time, it was so powerful because he was willing to live through the sea/land shifts, to wait all that time for Sam, even when all he could remember was Sam's name. That was what made it so painfully beautiful, that his devotion to Sam was so deep-rooted that it seemed like it had become part of his limbic system, not a conscious thought but a physical part of his being and emotional makeup.

I'd love it if that author showed up what happened when Dean comes back again. But yeah, like a season finale.

Re: The Far Side of the Sea

[koshweasley.livejournal.com]

That would be totally awesome. I am, of course picturing Sam there on the beach waiting for him to come out.

And yeah, the fact that Sam was the one thing he remembered, even when he couldn't remember to the detail, he knew Sam. Very powerful.