PoT: Standalone: Challenge - Chapter Ten

[branchandroot]

Fic post from my archive.

Challenge: Chapter Ten

The team brings the results to their captain. Drama, I-3

"Is it over, do you think?" Yagyuu asked, at last, barely whispering in the silence. He didn't protest when Masaharu twined a hand into his hair, drawing his head down to Masaharu's shoulder.

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[caprix.livejournal.com]

I'm writing this at 4am on a sunday morning because I've just finished marathoning this fic. I hope I don't sound too incoherent. First, I'd like to offer my sincerest thanks for gifting us with such a well-written fanfic. *sparkle*

Seriously, this is one of those fanfics where the characters just come to life. You've taken 2D characters that we have next to no background on and given them distinct personalities, fears, and motivations. ♥_♥

It's funny, because I came to this fic thinking it would be another "D1 does the switcheroo" premise. Boy, was I ever surprised! This is the first piece of tenipuri fanfiction I've read where an entire team gets fleshed out in a believable (and canon-complying) fashion. I mean, not even Seigaku gets such good treatment! ^_^

I love how your Yukimura is so strong; how your Sanada and Yanagi are so close to their captain; how your Niou is so perceptive; how your Yagyuu has a devilish side; and how your Akaya is the baby of the team. I also love how they're so recognizably Rikkai dai. That, I think, is the most amazing aspect of your fic. The fact that you've written such real characters out of practically nothing, while they remain true to their 2D portrayal.

*____* Okay, I'll stop sparkling at you now. Thanks for such a great read!

[branchandroot]

*vast blushing* You're very welcome, and thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it, and it means a lot to me to know that, after all the extrapolation, the characters still ring true to their source.

*eyes muses* It was actually supposed to just be a D1 story, but the rest of the team waltzed in and demanded their own time. I was helpless to resist. The Rikkai boys really have eaten my soul.

*muses high-five each other and smirk*