After Chulak by Random (PG)

[aizjanika.livejournal.com]

Rec Category: Jack and Daniel Friendship

Pairing: no pairing
Category: gen, friendship, Jack and Daniel friendship, episode tag/missing scene, angst
Warning: no warnings
Author on LJ: randomfreshink
Author's Website: Random's Page at All Daniel Fic

Link: After Chulak by Random

Why This Must Be Read: This story rocked my socks. It's set during the time when Jack takes Daniel home with him during Children of the Gods. Random took this familiar premise and turned it into something unique that rang true to me. It hit all the right emotional buttons without being maudlin or overdramatic. It's an intense character study of both Daniel and Jack (especially Daniel), by an author who knows these characters in the way that I know them, better than I know them.

I loved the interaction between Daniel and Jack in this story in a way that makes me miss this show so much that my heart aches for it.

While this story is completely gen and contains nothing that hints at slash, my slashy side also liked it. :-)

This story was short enough to be read in one sitting, but long enough to be satisfying in a very good way. (10,133 words)

Comments

[aizjanika.livejournal.com]

I read Training Day last night and ended up staying up *way* too late to do so. You guys are making me want to give up another night's sleep to read these. *g*

[aurora-novarum.livejournal.com]

They really are enjoyable. You'd probably like Angels and Vagabounds first...but I really recommend Numerology as well (even though it is S6--it's still very Daniel and Jack oriented--er, not that way, at least not that *I* read it. Your mileage may vary.)

I don't recognize "Training Day" from the title. I'll have to give it a look-see. ;-)

[aizjanika.livejournal.com]

hehe I'll keep that in mind for when I decide it's bedtime tonight and have to read fic. *g*