Construction Zone

Title: Flying on Manual
Fandom: BSG 2003
Warnings: Apocalypse
Rating: Teen
Summary: Only some things still matter when the world ends.
Disclaimer: Not mine.
A/N: I'm participating in thebsg_refrak rewatch, and as such, just rewatched the miniseries. This fic is the result of that rewatch and contains nothing more than what we know from the mini.

Thanks to strangevisitor7 and shane_mayham for the beta. All remaining mistakes are my own.

As always, feedback is welcome and appreciated.

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( Flying on Manual )

So, with the finale finaled and all... there is a rewatch community already geared up!

bsg_refrak - Info here.

Anyone who missed the fandom goodness the first time around should join in with the rewatch! I'm hoping people will point me in the direction of the awesome fic I know I missed the first time. Plus, whatever you may think of the ending - and don't tell me! No spoilers! - the first few seasons of BSG were amazing.

Why not celebrate the good?

Come and join us. You know you want to!

*tempts*

Title: Hellfire by resolute (PG-13)
Fandom: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 2003/ X-Men Crossover
Pairing: None
Author on LJ: resolute
Author Website: To the best I can tell, her fics are in her Memories here.
Why this must be read:

Because everyone, even Kara Thrace, was a child once, with childish dreams and childish heroes.

Because this fic is exquisitely written and hauntingly potent.

Because this fic crosses two of my favorite fandoms - BSG and X-Men and does it in a way that left me utterly breathless and very touched.

Because resolute captured Kara in this, and showed us her vulnerable side.

Because you really really should, or you'll kick yourself for missing out.

Author's Summary: Kara Thrace is a child on Caprica, and finds a comic book in the library.

( Excerpt )

Hellfire

Fandom: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 2003
Pairing: None, Original Characters
Author on LJ: florastuart
Author Website: Fic organized in Memories here.
Why this must be read:

I knew the moment I signed on to rec for BSG this month that I wanted to rec this fic, but I already know that some people will turn away because of the note about original characters. Don't. I promise you that you will regret it.

This fic is simply amazing. It is a brilliant piece of story telling that does what so few fanfictions can do - it makes us care about the characters we don't really see.

BSG shows us lots of things about life in the military. florastuart shows us things about life as a survivor. Her tale revolves around two boys who are accidentally rescued before the start of the Cylon War. This story shows how they survived, what they sacrificed, how the war looked to them, and, even more impressively, provides a background for the BSG-verse that is utterly believable in its stark grandeur.

To understand what the end of the world feels like, look at it through the eyes of the helpless. Go, read, and adore this fic. It's not that hard to do.

Author's Summary: He's not very good at this game yet.

( Excerpt )


Game Over (The Like the Rifle Remix)

Look at what I did again! More crack_van driving! Yes, I'm in love with the idea of a place to see all the good fic in one easy locale. *grins*

If anyone has any suggestions for recs, let me know, please!

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Quick Driver's Note: I'm back, driving the BSG crack van this month! I've got several fics picked out that run the gamut, but once again, I tend to be character focused and that's what I'll be sharing! I hope everyone enjoys. :)

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Fandom: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 2003
Pairing: Helo/Athena
Author on LJ: teh_no
Author Website: None that I can see. Fic seems to be tagged at teh_no.
Why this must be read:

This is a short piece which captured an amazing amount of depth in a few words. It really details the difficulties that lay inherent in a cross-species relationship. Beautifully written, the story unfolds in a brief moment of intimacy, leaving the reader aware of the sheer amount of history that exists between Helo and Athena, even as the two protagonists are trying to figure out what future they still have.

This is also an incredible look at Karl "Helo" Agathon. The man was willing to risk everything for a member of the enemy… yet, he still doubts.

Author's Summary: Helo has gotten used to Sharon in Boomer's body. Now he gets used to Sharon in Athena's body.

( Excerpt )


Without Scars

Title: Ignorance is Bliss (yeah, I know it's lame, but I can't think of anything else, and I want to post now... *lol*)
Fandom: Battlestar Galactica
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: VERY spoilery for the series if you haven't watched, deals with character death
A/N: Again, I'm being drawn back into this fandom, but the secrets request sparked a memory. And, this is a scene that actually happened, I just dug a little into what he must have been thinking. Also, this is DAY 10. I can't believe I've stuck in for this long... hehehe.
Request: for katharos_8 at: http://www.livejournal.com/community/fic_on_demand/237351.html

( Ignorance is Bliss )

Title: As They Knew It
Fandom: Battlestar Galactica
Rating: PG
Request: for kwaldo at: http://www.livejournal.com/community/fic_on_demand/177401.html
A/N: It's been a while since I saw the episode this is based off of, but I hope that this at least hits on some of what you were hoping for. It's not as big on the comfort as I think you probably wanted, but... sorry! *lol* It's what came to mind. I might try something else later, since this is such a good request!

( As They Knew It )