Favourite H/C moments in Fic - no 4

[tari_roo]

This moment/button is one I like to indulge in periodically: disability fic.

Supernatural is a great fandom for this, but I have read some great SGA, M7 and other fandom fics in this genre. It is more a genre than a button, but its certainly one of mine. This expands to perm!disability which I know is not everyone's cup of tea, right down to temp disability.

I have the greatest of respect and admiration for real life individuals who live with disabilities. Their courage and endurance in the face of these challenges are inspiring and humbly when you consider the much smaller trials and difficulties in your own life. And as a result, I think this is part of why I like disability fic. A character I like (but do not have the same emotional investment with like an RL family member or friend) goes through an incredible life changing experience. Those stories are moving and powerful (generally) and touch on heart warming and sensitive subjects. Both the character who has been disabled/hurt/injured and the family/friend character who needs to offer support and encouragement (and likewise receive their own support) add to the mix of enjoyment in the story.

Here then, are some of my fav disablity(perm and temp) fics:

The Sky is less blue - Blind!Sheppard
Bellatemple's but Deadly verse - Mute!Dean
From a Scream to a Whisper - Mute!Dean
Deficits and Handicaps - Perm!Injury!Dean
Ratherastory's Fusion verse - Perm!Injury!Dean
Rose's in December - Injuredleg!Dean
Roque_clasique's Drive verse - Injuredleg!Dean
No More Words - Mute!Injured!Vin

Comments

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

I will never forget The Sky Is Less Blue...........I don't watch Supernatural so cannot comment on the ff based on it.

[tari-roo.livejournal.com]

Oh, its such a good one :) SGA doesn't have as much disability fic but when its there, its good :) I thought I had more SGA recs in that genre, but couldn't find the links.

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

There is one which Stealthdragon wrote where Sheppard is missing and Ronon finally finds him and he is blind.....
He has taken a lot of malicious teasing while he is in custody so it is difficult for Ronon to approach him initially
As they leave the facility, the badgering continues and Ronon has to beat them off.........
Very poignant. . .

[tari-roo.livejournal.com]

Oooooo, do you have the link? Sounds v.interesting!

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

I knew you would ask.
As soon as I find it will send to you via email.........
>;-)

[tari-roo.livejournal.com]

\o/

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

Okay decided to post it here in the event others have not read it.........he is blind and deaf, not just blind:

At His Fingertips (Kriadydragon)

http://sheppard-hc.livejournal.com/100962.html#cutid1

[tari-roo.livejournal.com]

Thank you thank you!

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

My pleasure.........she writes good Sheppard H/C
>;-)

[schneefink.livejournal.com]

My favorite (that I can think of atm) is Fading Skies, with John in a wheelchair.

[tari-roo.livejournal.com]

Ooooo, thanks for the rec. I'll have to check it out.

The other one I was thinking about was Exhuming McCarthy which is not a perm disability but a really nice temp disability/injury :)

[schneefink.livejournal.com]

I don't know that one. Do you have a link?

I hope you enjoy it, I think it's a very good story.

[tari-roo.livejournal.com]

yep: http://everybetty.livejournal.com/12509.html

Enjoy! :)

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

Oh thanks so much for posting as I have never read it.

[schneefink.livejournal.com]

You're welcome, I hope you enjoy it :)

[ferrous-wheeler.livejournal.com]

I don't usually go for the perm disability fics but love the fusion 'verse and will definitely check out your other rec's.
Have you ever read Hanging on by a Thread by neonchica(ff.net)? It is really, really good and one of my favourites.

[tari-roo.livejournal.com]

Nooooo, I don't think so. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Wow, two recs! Thank you so much!

[tari-roo.livejournal.com]

:) My pleasure! Goodness needs to be shared

[saphirablue]

Yes to all the things you said! Exactly the reason why I like and read perm disability/injury fics.

(and one day I'm going to do a big rec post with all my favourite fics in this genre.)

[tari-roo.livejournal.com]

I look forward to reading that!! This is hardly a comprehensive list as there is a lot of great stuff out there :)

[saphirablue]

Please, don't hold your breath for it. It will be one time in a far away future...

[tari-roo.livejournal.com]

*lets breath out* whew, ok. Fic to read list is almost as long as books to read let alone tv shows to watch.

so, how many open tabs do you still have? ;-)

[saphirablue]

Don't ask, please don't ask! (especially since I'm spending more time rewatching Numb3rs and various movies than, you know, reading. *sighs*)

[tari-roo.livejournal.com]

*evil chuckle*

[saphirablue]

Yes, yes, laugh at that. *pouts*

And it doesn't help that evil plotbunnies sneak up on you when you take a walk and demand that they are being carried to the Prompt Post of Prompt Fest. Immediately. *sigh*

[tari-roo.livejournal.com]

*beams*

Oh, really? New prompts - *dashes off to see*

Those plot bunnies are peravise indeed (and virulent!)

But we love 'em too.

[saphirablue]

Yep, new bunnies there and new bunnies in my head. And not all of them are H50...