This was just . . . I'm at a loss for words. SO good. So GOOD! Amazing storytelling. I've never read John like this - never even pictured him like this, when he's just starting to not even hunt so much as SEARCH - try to work things out in his own life against the backdrop of things he's starting to discover elsewhere. You have made him beyond compelling. I can FEEL him - the way he's learning to act with/react to Dean and how difficult it is for him to bend, even a little, just to show affection (let alone apology), the way he can accept help from strangers (although it doesn't come naturally, more like it's recognized necessity), the way he doesn't back down, even when he's not sure what he's up against. The kids are perfect - my God, but baby Sam made me smile with all his cuddle-worthy babiness, and Dean. Dean was heartbreaking. He's a resilient kid, thank God, but that sure as hell doesn't mean it was EASY for him. My heart was in my throat when Sammy was missing - and then, when John "sees" future Sam and Dean . . . yeah. And then how you borught everything together . . . Jaw on the floor. Fantatic, wonderful, amamzing storytelling. Bravo!
It was my original intention with this to write an episode-styled/structured hunting fic... only set way back when. It kind of developed into a different beast entirely, when I was forced to think about *who* John would have been back then, what i'd have to do and show to keep him in character... and yep. seems like it came together alright :D
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It was my original intention with this to write an episode-styled/structured hunting fic... only set way back when. It kind of developed into a different beast entirely, when I was forced to think about *who* John would have been back then, what i'd have to do and show to keep him in character... and yep. seems like it came together alright :D
I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Thank you :D