REC: Snapshots by tearoseandhoney (PG14)

Title: Snapshots
Fandom: Torchwood
Characters: Mica Davies
Author on LJ: tearoseandhoney
Author Website: Fic Tag
Why this must be read:

This story picks up after Children of Earth and tells the story of Mica Davies. She's her uncles neice, but she's also her own person and the life she leads is no less extraordinary than any that came before her.

This is a stark and painful and brutal look at the world that exits in Torchwood and what comes next. Have tissues ready.

Also, this is some extraordinary world building and is just beautifully done.

Excerpt: Mica Davies is special.
She knew she was. Not because sometimes Mrs Griffiths would look at her books and give her a sticker, then go on and on about ‘potential’ and ‘effort’ and making something of herself. And not because after the funeral, her dad had pulled her and David close (her dad who was good at racing on the computer and piggyback rides round the house and funny faces) and told them that they were good and special and needed to help Mum for the next little while. Not because her mum had started looking at her (usually when she got up from in front of the telly, something she’s started doing more and more since her uncle died, and went to boss her brother around or find out what her dad’s latest scheme is) and sighing and telling her she was sensible, just like Ianto. And not even because Gwen Cooper (Gwen who has a gun and fights soldiers and aliens and everything) came round every week to play with her and David, or take them out for ice-cream. Sometimes she came round at other times to sit with Mica by herself and tell her stories about her uncle, little things that made them both laugh. Mica knew she was special because of The Man.

Snapshots

Sunday Round-up

( Blathering On )

Five Happy Things

1. Snow Day! I got to chill at home for a lot of Friday, although I did go into the office for a bit.

2. My "Be Aggressive" attitude worked pretty well and I got a ton of things crossed of my To Do list at work. I'm going to try and do it again this wek.

3. LUSH baths. I took one. I may take another. It was amazing.

4. I got all my laundry done, what? Whoot!

5. I got a random refund check from Comcast. Bwahahahaha! Guilt-free money!

REC: "Mrs. Chestnut, about your daughter...." by C.S. Hayden (PG)

In addition to Torchwood, I'm also reccing DBZ on crack_van. I'm getting a late start, but this fandom still has a large piece of my geeky heart.

Title: "Mrs. Chestnut, about your daughter...."
Fandom: Dragon Ball Z
Characters: Marron, Adroid 18
Author on LJ: C.S. Hayden
Author Website: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/14853/CSHayden
Why this must be read:

In a fandom that is primarily about boys beating up other boys, it's nice to see the girls get some recognition. Even if one of those girls is the indomnitable Android 18.

This is a future fic dealing with Krillan and Android 18's daughter, Marron, who is having trouble with bullies at school… and her mother's advice on how to handle it.

Excerpt: Marron stared miserably at her shoes. The other girls' parents had already gone into Mr. Fitzpatrick's office, their muffled voices rising and falling indignantly through the thick door. She could hear hissing whispers a few seats away and ventured a sidelong glance through the blonde fringe of her bangs. Jetta and her cronies were huddled together, gossiping as usual and casting vicious looks at her.

"This is it, Chestnut," Jetta taunted from the safety of her little social club. "Once my dad is through with Fitzpatrick, you'll be expelled and no school in town will take you."

"Where's your little shrimp of a father?" another girl, Missy or Muffy -- Marron could never keep their silly names straight - sneered as she popped her gum. "Betcha he's too scared to come."

The outer office door opened and firm footsteps strode towards them. Marron looked up and nearly fainted with relief. "Mom!"

Eighteen ignored the other girls and went straight to her daughter. The ex-android was dressed in a chic pants suit and perfectly groomed - but with a no-nonsense look in her eye. "Are you all right?" she demanded. "What was that moron talking about?"

"I'm okay," Marron answered reluctantly, not wanting to blubber in front of everyone, "but they started it."

"Did not!"

"Liar!!"

Looking over her daughter's shoulder, Eighteen swept a frigid stare over the covey of girls that stunned them into silence. She took in the disheveled state of their clothes, the assorted bruises and bumps, and large bald patches in their hair. Turning back to Marron, she gave her the barest smile.

"Mrs. Chestnut, about your daughter...."

REC: Judgment by Vespera (T)

Title: Judgment
Fandom: Dragon Ball Z
Characters: Piccolo, Kami, Others
Author on LJ: Vespera
Author Website: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/7331/Vespera
Why this must be read:

A big part of DBZ is the idea of redemption and how someone who was once evil, and who bears the guilt of murder, can still be a source of immeasurable good in the world. The most prime example is Piccolo.

Once the feared Demon King, once the mortal enemy of Son Goku, he later became the most trusted and beloved friend, and the one whom Son Gohan loved second best.

This is the story of his redemption. It takes place after the Battle with Nappa in the Saiyan Saga.

Excerpt: I think I knew that bastard's intention even before he did.
I saw the murderous glint in his eyes, as that thick lip curled in a nasty snarl. I've seen that kind of rage light up many a warrior's eyes... but this time, there was no helpless alarm behind the glare.
This brute actually had the kind of unnatural power to do something about it.
I took one look at that thickheaded Saiyan, and I could read his mind.
Kill... kill... kill...
Not very sophisticated, but he got points for focus.
Then, I took one look in the direction his burning gaze was directed.
Gohan.
Judgment