Destiny's Savage Heart by danceswithgary (Part 2 of 2)

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Title: Destiny's Savage Heart (Part 2 of 2)
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 21,492
Cover: Cover #2
Summary: The sky. The sea. Their destiny.

Comments

[danceswithgary]

This is going to be a favorite of mine. I was sorry to see it end, there's so much more that could happen between the cave and the present. *sigh* Maybe a sequel?

[danceswithgary]

Certainly something to consider. *grin*

[theclexfactor]

I adored this story. I love how you were able to weave Native American culture with the Superman and SV mythos. And I loved the names you gave the characters because they were perfect for each one of them. I swear a tear fell on more than one occassion. Plus, the fact that I absolutely LOVE historical Clex fics just made me a vrey happy birthday girl.

[theclexfactor]

Thanks! I did a lot of research which was fun because I've always been interested in Native American culture. And Happy Birthday (belated)!

[theclexfactor]

:D Thanks.

[bagheera_san]

Oh, this was awesome!

Somehow, this story reminded me a whole lot of Highlander (but so did the cover), what with Clark rising from the grave, and this:
Nadiemakwe smiled and using a mix of Hatteras, Croatan and English in a Scots brogue explained that Luther Clark was training the son of the sky who was the gift of Kitcki Manitou and was a man who'd risen from the dead. Stroking his heavy red beard, Luther Clark looked between the boy and the brawny young man and nodded. "Then I was right to gie him ma father's claymore. No other man could deserve it more."
and then the coda with both of them living in the future/present and changing identities because they're immortal. Being a HL fan, I adored this.

Also, Kitchi Elsu flying for the first time with the red mantle! *squee* That's the kind of moment that gives me shivers.

[bagheera_san]

Well, that's interesting! I've never seen or followed the Highlander Series, although I've seen the first movie more than once. You're right, there do seem to be parallels, but to be honest I wanted the Scots connection for the castle and names in the future (wrote the ending first) and my research on two-handed swords led me to claymores. The rising from the dead was my take on Doomsday / Mortal. Now that you've pointed it out, it could certainly be taken as HL too, even though coincidental. I think. Lord only knows where I get some of my ideas...

exactly my thoughts :)

[enderwiggin24]

when i was arriving at the end, i thought as well, wow, the author must also be a fan of HL!!!
(and i totally agree with you bagheera! the cover!! Duncan!!! gnedewreif hot!)

//"So we're going with Scottish?" Leaning over the Itahu's shoulder, K'El pointed to the first set of names on the list. "Clark Kent and Lex Luthor. I like the sound of that."//

that sound, along in your fic, is perfect!!!!
the perfect end for a great journey, for both the readers and for K'El and Itahu!

and i could have both whacked sir grenville and lady victoria into pieces....grrrr

Re: exactly my thoughts :)

[bagheera_san]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the journey. :-D

[lola_thursday]

This was such a wonderful story. I loved every twist on canon, but even more than that, I was completely captivated by the world you created. Perfect characterizations, interactions, and captivating plot. Couldn't ask for more!

[lola_thursday]

Thank you! I loved writing this world and bringing K'El and Itahu and Nadiemakwe and all the rest to life. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[allzugern]

A wonderful period piece and I swear it felt like reading a Harlequin :-)

Nice job.

[allzugern]

Thank you! It's nice to know I didn't waste all those years I spent reading them. :-D