Post by Minuit on Jun 26, 2010 22:08:38 GMT 10
SMACKDOWN Spotlight - Male Competitors
by Lisa, inthefire, and theantichris
Title: Not Funny
Author: journeycat
Rating: PG
Competitor: Baird
Summary: Faleron is a funny guy.
Reason: The most intriguing aspect of Keladry/Baird is how Neal will react, and this humorous piece explores that thoroughly.
Link: here
Title: Balor's Needle
Author: Minuit
Rating: R
Competitor: Wyldon
Summary: Kel finally conquers her fear of Balor's Needle.
Because: Given the pre-SMACKDOWN talk of Wyldon and the loss of panties, it was impossible not to choose this delightful sexy romp.
Link: here
Title: Losing Touch
Author: Jazzyjess
Rating: G
Competitor: Rikash
Summary: In Tortall, the dead are walking.
Because: it’s haunting – not just in its subject, but in the concepts larger than the fic, of the nature of the barrier and the realms of various lives and afterlives.
Link: here
Title: Perhaps
Author: wordy
Rating: G
Competitor: Dom
Summary: Kel steps up, and Dom finds himself considering something.
Because: it’s simply exquisite, capturing the ease between Kel and Dom while adding a romantic layer most readers have been waiting for.
Link: here
Title: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Domitan of Masbolle
Author: Verasque
Rating: PG
Competitor: Dom
Summary: Kel, bored and in unrequited love, writes a list.
Because: This is incredibly sweet and light0hearted, and so very K/D.
Link: here
Title: In Her Blood
Author: Aurorax
Rating: PG-13
Competitor: Raoul
Because: It’s gorgeously written and all of the character relationships- not just Raoul and Kel- are just spectacular.
Link: here
Title: Wager
Author: bebeschtroumph
Rating: G
Competitor: Raoul
Summary: Raoul makes a wager with Gary.
Because: It’s wonderful to see how much faith Raoul has in Kel, and the Gary and Raoul relationship is terrifically amusing.
Link: here
Title: Turning Point
Author: Jazzyjess
Rating: PG
Competitor: Raoul
Summary: Raoul and Kel go to a party.
Because: It’s written quite eloquently and Raoul’s feelings for Kel are captured in a stunning fashion. It also features an excellent use of second person.
Link: here
Title: The Parting Of Ways
Author: journeycat
Rating: G
Competitor: Faleron
Summary: A true friendship endures anything, and Kel can only hope that she and Neal will past this ultimate test. Inspired by Malorie's Peak #22 Cage.
Because: Fal’s love for Kel is displayed quite intensely here, and the Kel and Neal goodbye is just heartbreaking.
Link: here
Title: Reaching
Author: allymarty
Rating: G
Competitor: Faleron
Summary: A little help, here, please...
Because: It kidnaps the playfulness of Kel and Faleron’s relationship and is incredibly adorable.
Link: here
Title: Sorrowless Field (I)
Author: kit
Rating: PG
Competitor: Neal
Summary: "I dreamt last night/of a sorrowless field/
unburdened by destiny's shadow." -- Karine Polwart.
Because: It's wistful and lyrical, and also about vegetables. Which are important.
Link: here
Title: Almost Like Being in Love
Author: dragonbat
Rating: G
Competitor: Owen
Summary: Owen’s cousins have just arrived at the palace—and they’re already noticing a few things!
Because: Owen and his cousins discussing Kel is just priceless.
Link: here
Title: Aspiring Poet
Author: journeycat
Rating: G
Competitor: Owen
Summary: Neal really needs to stop sticking his nose where it doesn't belong.
Because: Neal's not the only awful poet in the pages' wing.
Link: here
Title: Despondency
Author: jazzyjess
Rating: PG
Competitor: Owen
Summary: In which Owen loves Kel who loves Dom and Owen who loves Margarry, but then there is Wyldon.
Because: It captures the gritty atmosphere of the Scanran border.
Link: here
Title: Middle of the Night
Author: PeroxidePirate
Rating: PG-13
Competitor: Owen
Summary: Kel has a late-night visitor.
Because: Along with its sequels, it's a realistic look at Kel/Owen in the midst of canon relationships.
Link: here
I second Jess in saying I'm honoured to be mentioned given all the brilliant fics in SMACKDOWN. ... *must refrain from reading more fics during work* >.< 
Maybe once we'd have seen it during Smackdown!