REC: The Ten Commandments of Fan Fiction
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brainofckThe Ten Commandments of Fan Fiction
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I am not writing that Teal'c thing. You do it. Maybe I can get my brother to do an icon, though...
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green_grrl for the link!I am not writing that Teal'c thing. You do it. Maybe I can get my brother to do an icon, though...
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My Little Jaffa
Date: 2005-08-26 04:14 am (UTC)"Sure Teal'c. I'll see you soon."
"I will provide... snacks." The Jaffa nodded farewell to the Doctor. Because of his symbiote he was, as usual, the first released.
After a stop in the commissary, he continued on to his quarters loaded with fruit, chocolate, cookies and coffee. He was fairly certain that given the choices DanielJackson would not be eating the fruit, but wished to provide healthful options should his friend surprise him in his choice of nourishment.
Upon arrival, he arranged the food in an aesthetically pleasing display, then turned his attention to the package that had arrived from Amazon.com while he was off-world. Inside the plain brown wrapper -- addressed to SGC's cover address, attention "Murray" -- his order was indeed suitably gift-wrapped. He nodded approval, and settled down to wait the arrival of his friend.
Daniel entered the room, not put off by the sight of candles and a meditating Jaffa. Teal'c was obviously not deeply into kel no reem, only waiting for his friend's entrance. Sure enough, he opened his eyes and shifted his face into the slight change of expression that meant "smile."
"DanielJackson. Thank you for accepting my invitation."
"My pleasure, always, Teal'c. You got anything on your mind?" Daniel wondered, because usually Teal'c specified he was in the mood to play a game, watch a movie, make plans for an excursion....
Teal'c gestured towards the snacks and Daniel helped himself to cookies and coffee while Teal'c formulated his thoughts. "DanielJackson. I have been meditating on the nature of friendship, and on my relations with my friends here. I was using your internet to research Tau'ri customs and gestures of friendship, and found something which had great meaning to me. I feel that this reflects my feelings towards you."
He handed over the brightly wrapped package.
"Teal'c! You... you bought me a present?" Danile was unbelievably touched. He looked up at his friend, who gave him a nod, encouraging him to open it.
The paper came off, and Daniel found himself holding a piece of colorfully printed cardboard with a yellow plastic pony blister packaged onto it. "My Little Pony. Merriweather," he read. He looked up at Teal'c, a little puzzled.
"This is the manufacturer's literature regarding 'Merriweather' pony," explained Teal'c.
Daniel read:
Merriweather knows how to make rainy days fun - she takes her pals puddle jumping! Splash, splash, splash! Don't forget your rain boots! Ponies are wonderful friends! They love to play together and have exciting adventures. They're also good listeners, and are always ready to help a friend who needs their support. Every year the ponies celebrate their friendships at a magical ball, where one special pony is named Best Friend of the Year!
"DanielJackson, of all humans I know, you are the one who makes rainy days fun. I believe you would be most likely to take me puddle jumping. We have exciting adventures." He paused a moment, then continued, "If we were at a magical ball, I would name you Best Friend of the Year."
Daniel gaped. Teal'c seemed to be serious, but then he always seemed to be serious. He studied Teal'c closely. Nope, he really was serious. Daniel broke the pony out of its plastic prison. "Thank you Teal'c. No one's... no one's ever bought me a My Little Pony before."
Re: My Little Jaffa
Date: 2005-08-26 10:44 am (UTC)He's not the only one. *eyes you*
Re: My Little Jaffa
Date: 2005-08-26 06:13 pm (UTC)Bloody, freaking brillient!!! And I want to be there when Daniel takes Teal'c puddle jumping. Sweet, sweet, sweet - and believe me normally My Little Ponies give me hives so that's saying a lot!
Re: My Little Jaffa
Date: 2005-08-27 05:28 pm (UTC)That was very sweet and touching though.
Pardon me while I clean my monitor. I *gigglesnort*ed literally and well it's now all over the screen.
I cannot believe you actually wrote it! *gigglesnort*
Re: My Little Jaffa
Date: 2005-08-31 06:36 am (UTC)Angie
Re: My Little Jaffa
Date: 2006-02-10 01:46 am (UTC)*dies a thousand joyful deaths*
My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-26 04:15 am (UTC)"Well..." Daniel was holding the little creature to his chest and stroking its flaming pink mane. "When a child... or whoever..." he quickly amended, "does not have friends or family or a pet with him, he can give attention to a stuffed or plastic animal in simulation of connection with a living being. When the object was a gift from a particular person, it can serve as a stand-in for the affection of that person until they next see each other."
"Interesting." That eyebrow angle indicated some remaining incomprehension.
"Here, you try." Daniel held out the neon-colored toy to his friend.
The tiny creature was dwarfed completely as Teal'c held it to his broad chest, and attempted to feel an emotional bond. He peered down at the daffodil-colored plastic cradled against him.
After a while he handed the toy back. "I am afraid this is a human custom that does not translate to Jaffa."
"That's okay," Daniel said quietly, as he retrieved Merriweather and cradled her to his chest. "It means something to me. Thank you Teal'c." He hugged the big guy tightly with his free arm, knowing that Teal'c would tolerate it and understand, even if he was always a little stiff in the "hugging back" department.
That night, home in bed, Daniel clutched his gift close. The thrill that he wanted to get from holding a token of affection from Teal'c, something that Teal'c had held close to his own body, was undercut with the knowledge that the Jaffa was unable to make a connection with little Merriweather. And that he could not, ultimately, make the kind of connection with his DanielJackson that Daniel wanted so badly. And Daniel was too smart to be able to lie to himself.
"Best... friend. Just friend." A tear slid down onto Merriweather's mane.
FIN
Aaaargh! I wrote T/D angst crack!fic! OMG heeeeelp meeeee!
Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-26 10:47 am (UTC)The tiny creature was dwarfed completely as Teal'c held it to his broad chest, and attempted to feel an emotional bond.
*facepalm*
Are you gonna post this somewhere? And you gotta link the Ten Commandments chick! :)
Remind me not to dare you to do anything more frightening! :p
And look. Your story made Daniel sad. Now he is thinking about all that he could have had with Teal'c that is lost. He is thinking of ascension again...
Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-26 03:40 pm (UTC)(Don't worry about Daniel. I'm sure any day now aliens are going to make Jack and Daniel do it, and Daniel will be happily boinking with someone nearly as incomprehensible to him as Teal'c. *loves her J/D OTP*)
Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-26 06:14 pm (UTC)Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-26 07:25 pm (UTC)(I'm totally with you on the Carebears thing. *shudder*)
Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-27 05:31 pm (UTC)Also I could just see them with the bright yellow pony.
I fear I may need to ficstick someone into writing West Wing MLP fic now. *gigglesnort*
Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-27 08:34 pm (UTC)Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-28 01:51 am (UTC)Good little funny. I like MLP, I hated Amy with a passion. *shudders*
Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-28 01:02 am (UTC)Angst Crackfic with toys (and one that doesn't even take batteries!), just whoa!
"Brilliant, scary but brilliant."
Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-28 02:16 am (UTC)Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-28 02:52 am (UTC)Seriously? I've never seen the series and now, I'm going to have to.
And weren't you the one speaking to me about angst earlier this week?
Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-28 07:03 am (UTC)Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-28 10:53 am (UTC)Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-28 02:06 pm (UTC)Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-28 10:52 am (UTC)Re: My Little Jaffa, cont.
Date: 2005-08-28 02:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-08-26 06:09 pm (UTC)ahahahahahahaha
hehehehehehehehe
can't...breathe...air...good..
no subject
Date: 2005-08-26 07:29 pm (UTC)