With the Strength of Lions - Master Post (Sparta Verse)

[lovesrain44]

Title: With the Strength of Lions

Author: lovesrain44

Rating: PG, Gen, violence, angst, hurt, but not a whole lot of comfort

Verse: Sparta Verse

Pairing: None

Word Count: 17,652

Summary: Since it’s been so hot, Dad finally takes Sam and Dean to the river for a little fishing trip. This makes Sam feel a little bit better for not being able to play soccer, but not a whole lot because it’s still the summer from hell. This story is a sequel to The Gauntlet

Master Fic Post
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3


Author's Notes:

I've found that  keeping the Summer From Hell going like it should is a little harder than I had thought it would be. I'm often tempted to let Sam reach out for comfort, and for John to respond. I'm sure they both want to, and I'm sure Dean would really appreciate a cease fire right about now. The first draft of this story, and even the second one, had that, had John being kind and Sam responding like a 12 or 13 year old would, with a little bit of resistance, but actually, in his heart of hearts, welcoming the kindness. Then I realize I couldn't DO that. It wouldn't be right, not to me, nor to Sam. I want to respect what he's going through and that means not diminishing it in any way. So, cut, cut, cut, and away goes nice John and easy going Sam.

Let the beatings continue!!!

Here is a picture of the cover of the book that Sam tried to memorize.




Here is a picture of the De Soto falls, which are only a mile from the location of the cabin.




Here are some youtube.com links for images of the river in flood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY91AtKwa_A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDbWFkPWufQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK0xGfWoXeI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaqWenVwalo&feature=related

http://www.newschannel9.com/sections/slideshow/?id=1152363

 

Comments

[kassidy62.livejournal.com]

oh Deb, you love this verse, too? I am SO HAPPY IT'S POSTED:)

[debbiel66.livejournal.com]

I do love this verse...dearly. This sounds kind of goofy but I wasn't sure where to leave my comment now that I've read the story. It said to comment on dreamwidth, using open ID, but I wasn't sure about that.

So here I go - loved this story! Loved the hints of despair and terror and tenderness we can glimpse in John even through Sam's little kid POV. I think this verse is one of the best uses of an adolescent POV I've read. Sam is trying to make sense of his world, while we try to see beyond Sam.

Really tragic the way those two never quite connected. Please say that the Sparta summer will be endless. Not great for Sam, but I don't want this to be the end. Selfish, I know.

[lovesrain44.livejournal.com]

I should actually take that comment off of my dreamwidth, as I don't need people to go there to comment especially.

I'm glad you loved the story, thank you! I try to make it fun for me while miserable for Sam. And John. And Dean. And YES, the summer is endless, and oh how the days crawl by. It's the incredibly expanding summer!

[lovesrain44.livejournal.com]

You are sweet to say so.