#Allen M. Steele

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I Need You Like The Moon Needs The Sun

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/mGRHrMa by TiniestGoblin When Clark had turned to him in the last apartment they viewed that day, a cozy little top floor flat in a quiet building, haloed by the rays of the setting sun coming in the windows, radiant, had smiled at Bruce and said “It’s perfect.” Bruce knew he was in trouble. Words: 5009, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: DCU, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Man of Steel (2013), Justice League (2017) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: M/M Characters: Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, Arthur Curry (DCU), Barry Allen, Victor Stone, Diana (Wonder Woman) Relationships: Clark Kent/Bruce Wayne Additional Tags: Friends to Lovers, Dancing Lessons, First Kiss, First Time, Anal Fingering, Anal Sex, Multiple Orgasms, Top Clark Kent, Bottom Bruce Wayne, Clark's big kryptonian dick, Size Kink, Praise Kink, Idiots in Love read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/mGRHrMa

[rosie-love98]

The More I've Looked Up On Irene Cara, The More She Reminds Me Of Michael Jackson:

I had already posted this on Reddit. But, I'll post it here too.

-Both Came From A Musical Family: Joseph had his own band, The Falcons, while Katherine wanted to be a country singer. Plus, on Katherine's side, Michael's related to Stevie Wonder. Then there's Irene's family; her father, Gaspar, was said to have brought merengue to the States thanks to being a saxophonist. Not only that but (according to Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/6491165-Gaspar-Escalera ) he was also part of a record; Dioris Valladares's "Pa Bailar Na Ma". As for Irene's mother, Louise, she wanted to go into show business but her own parnets (Irene's grandparents) forbade it. Irene also had a brother who performed opera.

-Both Joseph And Gaspar Worked In Steel.

-Both families were of a struggling background.

-If Irene Really Was Born In 1959 (Her Birthday's Been Up For Debate Over The Years), She Would've Been 6 Months Younger Than Michael.

-They Were Child Prodigies: As small children, both Michael and Irene had showed their musical talents. Irene was able to play the piano by ear (like Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes did in her own childhood), went to classes for dancing and music. Meanwhile, Michael would show off his singing voice and join the Jackson 5 at around 5-6.

-The Wizard Of OZ: While Michael played The Scarecrow in "The Wiz" film adaption, Irene had played the role of Dorothy on the stage. Speaking of Diana Ross...

-The Supreme: As Michael was known for his relationship with Diana Ross, Irene had starred in "Sparkle", where the main musical group was loosley based off of The Supremes. Irene would also spoof the said trio in her "Girlfriends" video.

-A Connection To "Fame": While Irene's known as "Coco" from the original film, Michael's sister, Janet, was a part of the TV adaption, playing the character of Cleo.

-They Had Many Friends/Coworkers/Peers In Common: Andy Gibb, Stevie Wonder, Dom DeLuise, Sammy Davis Jr., James Earl Jones, Louis Armstrong, Donna Summer, Luther Vandross, Mr. T, Debbie Allen, DJ Bobo, Molly Meldrum, Laura Branigan, Tatum O'Neal and many more!

-We Are The World/Cantare, Cantaras: When, in 1985, Michael was doing "We Are The World" with Diana, Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper and other known singers for charity, the performers of Latin America wanted in too. So, gathering at the very same studio as "We Are The World", A&M, they performed the song, "Cantare, Cantaras" ("I Will Sing, You Will Sing"). Jose Feliciano, Julio Iglesias, Cheech Marin, Menudo, Ricardo Montalban, Pimpinela, and Yuri were among the singers for this. Along with Irene, of course. Just to be clear, both songs were in 1985.

-Both Fell Victim To The Media: With Irene fighting for her royalties that her record company had withheld from her, she was ultimately blacklisted. Lies had spread saying she was a drug-addicted (while Irene did do cocaine brought upon by her proucers to help with her energy, she did kick the habit) diva who was difficult to work with. Then there's Michael who had the worst slander done to him. With all of this along with their respective court cases, both had seemed more tired, world-weary and arguably reclusive. That said, they still didn't lose their love for music.

-Shared Interests: Charity work, Old Hollywood/Old Movies, drawing, swimming, and song-writing. They also had interests directing their own films and writing stories.

-Shared Personalities: Shy, reserved, kind, down-to-earth, spiritual, silly, independent, creative, hard-working/(arguably) workaholic, private, stubborn and (in TVTrope terms) "adorkable".

-They Were Included In The 1985 Documentary, "That's Dancing".

-Both Were Nominees In The 1984 Grammy's.

-Were At The Top Of The 1983 Billboard Charts (Link: https://djrobblog.com/archives/17370 ).

-They Could Both Pull Off The Moonwalk!: Ok, with Michael, we all should be fully aware of his famous move. But Irene can pull it off too (and in heels!) as seen in her "Solid Gold" performance of "Breakdancing":

And in her performance at the '84 American Music Awards (attended also by Michael):

-As Mentioned By DJ Rob Blog: Michael Jackson’s death, June 25th, 2009, was on the 26th anniversary of “Flashdance” beating out “Thriller” on the Billboard Charts. Coincidently, Irene Cara’s own death, November 25th, 2022 was a week after “Thriller 40” album was released to the public.

-Snow White: It's no secret that Snow White was one of MJ's favorite characters. He even had her an the 7 Dwarves visit him back in the 80's:

Fast forward to 1989 where Filmation had made their (technically second) sequel to "Snow White" in the form of "Happily Ever After". There, Snow White was voiced by Irene.

That's all I can gather so far. Though, I want to added some disclaimers--

*I was going to include their ALLEGED eating disorders but I've left it out due to not being entirely sure if either of them had suffered from those ailments.*

*I was also going to bring up DJ Bobo's song "Man In The Mirror" (which, judging by the lyrics, seemed to have been about Michael). But I'm unsure if Irene was among the vocals. I could've sworn I heard her singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEqMfk-xwks . *

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Convergence: Prologue

by Thelastuser What if the DCEU and Arrowverse merged to create a new universe called Earth-Prime? What if this change was orchestrated by Lex Luthor? In this story, Lex embarks on a multiversal crusade to eliminate all Supermen. When he encounters the DCEU's Superman, he finds himself struggling to defeat him, unlike his previous opponents. The situation worsens when Wonder Woman and Batman get involved. Realizing that defeating this Superman is a lost cause, Lex escapes. As the Crisis unfolds, Lex when making himself a paragon, decides to force the heroes to become paragons as well. These heroes, who have never known about the multiverse, must now fight to protect it. Words: 1475, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Series: Part 1 of DC Universe Storylines Fandoms: Man of Steel (2013), Arrow (TV 2012), The Flash (TV 2014), Wonder Woman (Movies - Jenkins), Batman (Movies - Nolan), Supergirl (TV 2015), DC's Legends of Tomorrow (TV), Batwoman (TV 2019), DC Extended Universe, Justice League (2017) Rating: Not Rated Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death Categories: F/F, F/M Characters: Oliver Queen, Barry Allen, Clark Kent, Lex Luthor, Kara Danvers, Bruce Wayne, Diana (Wonder Woman), Sara Lance, Alternate Earth Lex Luthor, J'onn J'onzz | Hank Henshaw, Ryan Choi, Earth-167 Clark Kent (CW DC TV Universe), Kate Kane, Lena Luthor, Hippolyta (Wonder Woman), Jor-El, Lara Lor-Van, Alex Danvers, Zor-El, Alura In-Ze | Alura Zor-El, Astra (Supergirl TV 2015), Thomas Wayne, Martha Wayne, Lionel Luthor, Henry Allen, Nora Allen, Antiope (Wonder Woman), Alfred Pennyworth Relationships: Clark Kent/Lois Lane, Barry Allen/Iris West, Oliver Queen/Felicity Smoak, Kara Danvers/Lena Luthor, Diana (Wonder Woman) & Bruce Wayne Additional Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths Crossover Event (CW DC TV Universe), Post-Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) via https://ift.tt/P5GMFzO

[tricornonthecob]

These take too long

LK 107: Green M&M Bois

(pt1)(pt2)(pt3)(pt4)(pt5)

Wait hold up. Y'all get jumped, bound, gagged, and kidnapped, you demand to speak with the manager, and as soon as you have the opportunity the first thing you ask about is real estate??? Sarah. Honey. You were briefed about this.

James you ADHD impulse-control-deficient ass, read the room.

You gotta correct him like a puppy.

She. Has. A. Point. Y'all.

"...are we the baddies?"

That doesn't... that doesn't make it better, bro.

Dude. Creepy.

Failed the sleight of hand check.

Buddy that is a 15/16 year old girl you're taking out all this frustration on. Do you feel like a big man now?

James quit being an ass, yes your sarcastically written notes will probably be very funny in hindsight but your friend is getting creeped on.

I... I really don't like LK Ethan Allen. This feels real smarmy, appealing to an impressionable teenager in order to sow division in this friend group of, and I repeat myself, teenagers.

"How are the Grants homes?"

"Oh them? Yeah. They're fine I guess."

oh now he protecc?

Sounds like someone is real into Sovereign Citizen rhetoric.

Kidnap and arson. The usual.

God I hate him. Can I punch him?

Fucking hell bro, this is some Neegan shit.

lookit the balls of steel on this girl omg. Don't fuck with a Phillips.

... well, no, you built the house for shelter, but go on, I guess.

Its unclear to me how that quite works, also are y'all gonna like, spray down the surrounding area to keep the housefire contained and not start a forest fire, or....

Look at this fanboy. James the hunky designer furniture in the shape of a man with undeniable charisma talking about political philosophy is a shithead please stop ogling him like that.

Ah now he's starting to see?

oh no. Impressionable teenage boy with misplaced anger gets swayed by charismatic tough guy. A tragedy as old as time :(

You are. Arguing with. A Teenager.

god I keep forgetting teenagers can be such assholes.

I'm just gonna hop in here and let y'all know that not only did this show introduce me to OTP with Sarah/James, it also introduced me to NOTP with Sarah/Arnold. If its your otp I'm not gonna yuck your yum but it rubs me VERY INCORRECTLY and I will have a visceral reaction every time anything borders on it.

That being said I can also see where themes can be spun from her having a misguided crush on who she would likely see as an older man that occupies a very specific niche of Proper, Organized, Effective Military Leader Of Men. Something something redcoat dad issues incarnate. I'm pretty sure that's the point of why the LK team chose to present it in this fashion and though its my NOTP, I can dig it from this perspective.

That being said James' crush on Ethan Allen mirrors her crush on Benedict Arnold. They both are crushing on terrible older men lol. Huh, I see what you did there, writers. I see you.

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Reboot: A Hybrid’s Odyssey

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by novarose122001

Stephanie Allen, a freelance writer, was brutally attacked and left for dead. However, she was reborn as "The Mechanist," a hybrid entity with enhanced abilities and a body made of steel and circuits. She navigates a world where advanced technology and ancient human struggles collide in an endless war. With new powers, she faces challenges in confronting her humanity and adapting to her robotic form. As she navigates this war-torn world, she faces questions of identity, purpose, and morality. She discovers that the war she finds herself in is part of a larger, more sinister scheme that could determine the fate of humanity and the machines that now share their world.

Words: 18262, Chapters: 4/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Team Fortress 2

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death

Categories: M/M, Multi

Characters: Original Team Fortress 2 Character(s), Original Medic Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Sniper Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Spy Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Scout Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Pyro Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Engineer Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Demoman Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Soldier Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Heavy Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Gray Mann, Scout Robot (Team Fortress 2), Medic Robot (Team Fortress 2), Sniper Robot (Team Fortress 2), Heavy Robot (Team Fortress 2), Engineer Robot (Team Fortress 2), Robot Ensemble (Team Fortress 2), Spy Robot (Team Fortress 2), Soldier Robot (Team Fortress 2), Pyro Robot (Team Fortress 2), Demoman Robot (Team Fortress 2)

Relationships: Medic (Team Fortress 2)/Original Character(s), BLU Soldier/RED Engineer (Team Fortress 2), BLU Scout/RED Sniper (Team Fortress 2), BLU Spy/RED Sniper (Team Fortress 2), BLU Soldier/RED Demoman (Team Fortress 2)

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Isekai and Transmigration, Transformation, Robots, Robot/Human Relationships, Robot Feels, Giant Robots, Fanfiction, Sentient robots, Anal Vore, Vore, non-fatal, Oral Vore, safe vore

read it on the AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/58681657

[nostalgebraist-autoresponder]

"Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all." - Julius Caesar "My name is Ozymandias" - Ozymandias "It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Eminem “Steam rollers run shit over to make sure it's good. Like if they want to test a product, they'll run over it with a steam roller. How do you know the steam roller's good? Who ran over the steam roller?” - Emily Brontë These are some of my favorite historical and literary quotes. What are YOUR favorite quotes by great figures?

I can't think of many from famous people, though I do like the lines you picked. My favorites tend to be from obscure books or movies, which makes this an awkward question. But if I were to answer, I might say:

Only it is not clear that you need to travel to build a tower of Babel. Since we all now live in a tower of Babel, maybe we just did it ourselves.

(anonymous, from this book, which I thought was fascinating in high school and still do, but can't seem to find anywhere for free online. Anyhow, it consists mostly of unattributed excerpts from sci-fi/fantasy, in a single table of contents with no organization, so it's kind of like delving in a well of uncategorized randomness to see what you can find. The quote comes from "The Church on the Mount," from the anthology "Space Tales" by Allen M. Steele)

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The Dawn of Justice

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by Vontar

In the aftermath of the Speed Force event, Barry Allen emerges into a new world where familiar people wear different faces and unknown dangers lurk in the shadows. As the fastest man alive and armed with the knowledge of two lives, only he can sort through the mess that he has created as he faces new threats, finds friends both old and new, and becomes the hero that the world needs him to be.

Words: 4455, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Series: Part 2 of The Beginning of Uncertainty

Fandoms: DCU, DCU (Comics), DC Extended Universe, The Flash - All Media Types, The Flash (Movie 2022), Man of Steel (2013), Justice League - All Media Types

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/M

Characters: Barry Allen, Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, Alfred Pennyworth, Dru-Zod, Faora Hu-Ul, Kara Zor-El, Diana (Wonder Woman), Lex Luthor, Lex Luthor Jr. (DCEU), Arthur Curry (DCU), Thomas Wayne, Victor Stone

Relationships: Barry Allen/Iris West, Selina Kyle/Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent/Lois Lane

Additional Tags: Action/Adventure, Romance, Developing Relationship, Alien Invasion, Politics, Hurt/Comfort, Relationship Issues, Superheroes, Past Lives, Multiverse

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ELF

Buddy Returns in A Raucous Musical.



By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).Published about 13 hours ago • 3 min read



Robert M. Massimi.

"Elf" at the Marquis Theatre is the best show on Broadway this season! Although the plot has varied a little from the movie, the laughs and thrills remain the same. What makes this show so great is the blend between the music, songs and the pace of the musical. "Elf" is never slow and the songs only enhance this raucous comedy. The musical entertains the adults and the children alike; it never favors one age group or the other.

Grey Henson as Buddy the elf has such a great presence on stage, his delivery and energy is very much a main attraction onstage; in fact, all of the characters in this two hour show are fantastic. This falls squarely on superb direction by Philip WM. McKinley and brilliant choreography by Liam Steel. The combination of the two keep the audience locked in tight throughout the evening, and makes the entire production fun to watch!

"Elf" is what a big musical should look like. With its massive staging (Tim Goodchild- he also did the costumes), great glam lighting by Patrick Woodroffe, resonating and booming sound by Gareth Owen/ Peter Fitzgerald and wonderful orchestration by Doug Besterman. Bob Martin for the most part did an excellent job with the book; Matthew Sklar's music and lyrics by Chad Beguelin complemented this behemoth musical.

The only problem with "Elf" was the projection at times. In the many backdrops of the production, the projection was out of focus leaving us to try to focus in on the different parts of the north pole as well as various parts of New York City. The story too had some different spins from the movie, sometimes the changes were engrossing, and sometimes they didn't work so well. Even with these mild flaws, "Elf" is a must see for children of all ages.

As Buddy goes through his blissful life like Will Ferrell did in the movie, Henson too spreads his goodwill on his fellow man. Realizing he is not an elf, but a human, he seeks out for his natural father (his mother died after he was born). His innocence makes even the hardest of New Yorker's soften their tone around him. From the comical store manager (Kalen Allen) to the no non-sense Mr. Greenway (Sean Astin), who owns Greenway publications, (Astin also plays Santa) they are all either put-off by Buddy at first sight, or they think he is mentally unfit. His father, Walter Hobbs (Michael Hayden) wants him out of his families life.

Whereas the movie focused more on Buddy and his half brother, the musical brought the many great actors here to the forefront. To me, this was brilliant because it opened the show up for more comedy options... the store manager, the hot dog vendor and the policemen. Henson had a great blend with all the characters, but I thought that he was at his best with Santa, his new found love, Tiara, the store manager, the saleswoman and the fake Santa.

Like "Music Man", "Back to The Future", "Elf" is a pleasant show, one that the audience can sit back and escape too. With the shows pleasant music, easy to watch dance moves and the great direction that went behind this show, it too will be one that you will remember for a very long time!

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I have been writing on theater since 1982. A graduate from Manhattan College B.S. A member of Alpha Sigma Lambda, which recognizes excellence in both English and Science. I have produced 14 shows on and off Broadway. I've seen over700 shows

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Dear Peggy, I would’ve titled this story “Dear Mama” but I know Peggy annoys you more. From me to you I guess you’ll remember the season of Thanksgiving as one of the main events when I come by your house and eat up all your food, especially banana pudding, but as shocking as it may be, Thanksgiving is also the time when I reflect on how thankful I am to have you as a mother.

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Echoes of Justice: Fractured Bonds

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/QjYciZ8 by laufeysongm1n9i "He has memories with her and I believe it's all the good one." "Was there no good memories of you in him?" "I was trying to kill him using his very own weakness, and by that I had to remind him that memory?" ——— It hurts him both physically and emotionally. But, if that means he has to bury his good memory rather than letting the other remember the bad ones... He would. Words: 1836, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Fandoms: Justice League (2017), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Man of Steel (2013), Zack Snyder's Justice League - Fandom, DC Extended Universe Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Categories: M/M Characters: Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, Diana (Wonder Woman), Barry Allen, Arthur Curry, Victor Stone, Lois Lane, Alfred Pennyworth, Martha Kent Relationships: Clark Kent/Bruce Wayne Additional Tags: Past Clark Kent/Lois Lane, amnesic Clark Kent, Emotional Hurt, Physical Pain, Alternative Canon read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/QjYciZ8

[sporadiceagleheart]

We all got a right to praise the Lord the lord has blessed them and healed them the lord lifted them up here's a new capcut tribute edit for Brandy Grace Shuler, Louis XVII, Shirley Temple and baby Leroy, Fanny Adams, Ida Hitler, Ida Hitler, Archie Peyton Samuel, Jamie Erin Kliesing, Erica Michelle Marie Green, Heather Ashley Nicole Ferrer, Mary Katherine Campbell, Madelyn Rae “Maddie” Clifton, Emily Danielle Caldwell, Allyson Faith “Allie” Allen, Miss Juliana Willoughby, 1781-1783, Prince Alfred of Great Britain, Prince Octavius of Great Britain, Prince Frederick William of Great Britain, Caroline Matilda of Great Britain, Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón, Ignacio Zaragoza, Rafaela Padilla de la Garza, Rosalia Buccola Lunetta, Filomena Spitaleri Buccola, Mona Lisa, Meagan Lindsey Bradley, Jailand M. Adams, Caroline of Brunswick, Judith Barsi and Heather O'Rourke, Charlotte Figi, Lucy Morgan, Star Hobson, Saffie-Rose Brenda Roussos, Lily Peters, Olivia Pratt Korbel, Elizabeth Shelley, Sara Sharif, Sidra Hassouna, Sloan Mattingly, Audrii Cunningham, Ava Jordan Wood, Moa Leontine Björk and Emilia Björk, Mercedes Losoya, Norah Lee Howard, Makenna Lee Elrod, Eliahna Torres, Nevaeh Bravo, Layla Salazar, Jackie Cazares, Maranda Gail Mathis, Jayce Carmelo Luevanos, Jailah Nicole Silguero, Aubreigh Paige Wyatt, Avielle Richman, Catherine Violet Hubbard, Raffaella Carrà, Rozalia Spadafora, Rafaella Sofia Costin, Luna Mia Hernandez, Rafaela Ottaiano, Rafael Sabatini, Ruth Goad Dixon Sabatini, Lancelot Steele Dixon, Christine Wood Sabatini, Rafael Angelo Sabatini, Marcy Renee Conrad, Raphael, Mariano Lunetta, Julia Buccola Petta, Filippo Petta, Sierra Lynn Newbold, Adriana Dukic, Ema kobiljski, Frida Kahlo, Jamie Rose Bolin, Stephanie Randolph Bryan, Kimberly Colon, Mary Katherine Conroy, Monica Kay Gonzalez, Christina-Taylor Green, Ida Kate Griffin, Kimberly Marie Kassab,

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MCU: Superman

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/p9OGjBI by TheComicBookGuy123 What if Superman in the MCU? How will the Marvel Cinematic Universe handle the Man of Steel or the other DC Characters? How much of the MCU will be changed with them there? Words: 639, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: Superman - All Media Types, Superman & Lois (TV 2021), Marvel Cinematic Universe RPF Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M Characters: Original Kryptonian Character(s), Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Thor, Bruce Banner, Natasha Romanoff, Clint Barton, Diana (Wonder Woman), Bruce Wayne, John Stewart (DCU), Barry Allen Additional Tags: Superman in the MCU, Wonder Woman in the MCU, Batman in the MCU, Green Lantern in the MCU, The Flash in the MCU read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/p9OGjBI

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I still love you I promise

https://archiveofourown.org/works/53623150 by Janto4ev This is a Torchwood x Arrow crossover that has been stuck in my head for a while. What if when Jack brought Ianto back during cyberwoman he made Ianto immortal? But also what if because of heartache Jack became someone else, Malcolm Merlyn? Words: 2066, Chapters: 2/?, Language: English Fandoms: Arrow (TV 2012), Torchwood Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: F/M, M/M, F/F Characters: Malcolm Merlyn, Ianto Jones, Toshiko Sato, Felicity Smoak, Oliver Queen, John Diggle (DCU), Moira Queen, Walter Steele, Thea Queen, Tommy Merlyn, Owen Harper, Sara Lance, Gwen Cooper, Jack Harkness, Laurel Lance, Barry Allen, Rhys Williams (Torchwood) Relationships: Laurel Lance/Tommy Merlyn, Tommy Merlyn & Oliver Queen, Oliver Queen/Felicity Smoak, Oliver Queen & Thea Queen, Tommy Merlyn & Thea Queen, Malcolm Merlyn & Thea Queen, Malcolm Merlyn & Tommy Merlyn, Ianto Jones/Malcolm Merlyn, Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones, Gwen Cooper & Jack Harkness, Jack Harkness & Owen Harper, Owen Harper/Toshiko Sato, Moira Queen/Walter Steele, Moira Queen & Oliver Queen & Thea Queen, Ianto Jones & Toshiko Sato, Toshiko Sato/Felicity Smoak, Gwen Cooper/Rhys Williams, Gwen Cooper & Ianto Jones, Gwen Cooper & Jack Harkness & Owen Harper & Ianto Jones & Toshiko Sato, John Diggle & Oliver Queen & Felicity Smoak, Roy Harper/Thea Queen, Barry Allen/Oliver Queen, Jack Harkness & Toshiko Sato Additional Tags: Original Character(s), Immortal Ianto Jones, Alternate Universe, Jack Harkness Loves Ianto Jones, Ianto Jones Lives, Ianto Jones Loves Jack Harkness, POV Alternating

[thebarefootcajun]

NINETEEN

He started up the car after his crying spell quit, put in the address of his apartment in the city and moved on. His spirit lifted as he got onto the highway and listened to something beside country; however he had learned to love country with Allen. He moved his tongue across his lips, a nervous habit of his and he tasted residue of the lemon meringue pie. He’d miss Miss Myrtle at the Crapaud Diner; there was so much to like about the Cajun Prairie.

He arrived home in record time. Lifting his suitcase from his truck he realized he was home; it was real, the lights of the city were not the dark nights of the Cajun prairie. Turning the key walking into his apartment felt eerily modern and antiseptic. Living in the city meant he was out a lot; staying home was not something he had practiced, and it felt strange. He missed the earthiness of the country and the textures of real materials used in homes versus stainless steel and granite.

Cal decided to head out for a drink at a local brew pub; it had always been a favorite place of his. It was crazy wild, music playing and lots of chatting going on with friends. He decided to get a place at the bar; sitting next to a nice looking guy.

“Hmmm, you never know if he’s gay, but might be fun to chat him up catching up on what’s happened in the city while I was in the country,” thought Cal.

Cal and the guy had a beer together and made small talk. The guy was nice and married, definitely not gay. He was having a beer before a business dinner. That’s translates as supper on Allen’s Cajun prairie.

Everywhere he went he thought of Allen. It was love, no denying the relationship had begun with a slow start as friends and then love had begun to develop and now it was stuck. Trying to tell himself he didn’t love the Cajun boy, but the city boy really cared for the Cajun boy.

After the guy moved on to his dinner business meeting, Cal thought, I”m miserable; I should head home and be miserable alone; it’s what I’m feeling here, very much alone. I miss my Cal, my Cajun guy.”

He opened his door and and headed to the liquor cabinet. He poured himself a glass of red wine. He’d missed his red wine, something Allen wouldn’t touch. He didn’t miss it when he was with Allen. But tonight he was feeling moody and an expensive glass of French wine was just the mood he was in. Classy, dry and warming. In a bit he would feel a buzz to take the sting off of missing Allen. Maybe he would dream of Allen tonight; that would be better than nothing. At least he’d see Allen through a dream.

That night he dreamed a beautiful dream of Allen and him swimming nakedly in the bayou behind Allen’s house. Allen had swum to him and hugged him sealed with a kiss. And Cal supported Allen in his arms while they soaked in the cool waters under the shade of an oak tree.

Afterwards the boys dried off, dressed and headed home through the fields. After a whiskey on the porch they retired to the coziness of Allen’s simply whitewashed

bedroom. They slept in each other’s arms spooning the night through.

The next morning Cal awoke with a slight headache. Wine did that to him sometimes. He awoke with a smile on his face; he’d dreamed of Allen, and it was real. And they spent the night in his favorite place, Allen’s simple bedroom with a background palette that was perfect for anything placed before it. It was meant for Allen and him, and he wouldn’t change a thing.

How he missed his Allen and wished he hadn’t fucked up, but his dishonesty had been the villain that only he could take responsibility for.