And the Greatest of These... 7/7 (Gen, PG-13)

[swanseajill]

And the Greatest of These...

by Swanseajill

Chapter Seven

7

The irritating buzz at the edge of his consciousness slowly coalesced into the murmur of voices.  Other senses began to kick in, and he became aware that he was half-lying, half-sitting, leaning against something solid but warm.  He could distinguish words, uttered by a voice he knew well, a

Comments

[embroiderama]

This is wonderful! I love the hurt!Dean and Bobby helping out and Sam's ruthlessness followed by remorse. A thoroughly satisfying story!

[swanseajill]

Thanks for the lovely feedback. I'm glad it worked for you, and I was glad I managed to work Bobby in, because he rocks!

[pheebs1]

Very satisying, I enjoyed this. Totally makes sense that the boys would turn to bobby for help!

[swanseajill]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on each of the parts - I haven't replied to each individual comment, but I wanted you to know I appreciated them! I'm glad you liked my solution for how Dean was saved - I think I might work that up into a proper story.

[pheebs1]

I would do, that would be cool ;)

And no worries, I felt each part deserved a proper comment! (A reply to each was entirely unnecessary though, hee).

[extraonions]

This was such a deliciously satisfying read... all the hurt Dean I could want, and Sam's ruthlessness is chilling in its intensity. And I enjoyed Bobby's characterization here as well.

[swanseajill]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Hurt Dean is becoming a bit of a given for me, but I'm glad I manged to convey something chilling in Sam and that my characterisation of Bobby worked for you.

[el1ie]

Oh god I feel so guilty for not commenting on every chapter, but I just couldn't stop hitting the link so I could keep reading. I wish I had now as there were so many things in this story that I should comment on and now I'm so overwhelmed I can't think of all of them.

I'm just going to have to go with "bloody marvellous" and hope that comes close to summing up how I feel about this.

Wonderful story, beautifully plotted and written with such skill. Adored your characterization of the boys and Bobby, the dialogue was perfect and I could hear every word. The whole thing played out in my head and I think I'll always remember "seeing" this one rather than reading it.

Perfect, thanks so much for sharing.

[swanseajill]

I forgive you for not commenting on every chapter! I'm just happy that you've taken the time to comment at all, and I think 'bloody marvellous' will do very nicely as a summary! I'm really happy that you thought the characterization and plot were good, but the comment that stands out and means the most is when you say you could see the story playing out in your head. That makes me feel so good!

[iamstealthyone]

Great ending chapter. I love Sam’s guilt -- of course he’d beat himself up about what happened -- as well as Bobby’s confrontation with Dean, and the last bit, with the boys by themselves having a heart-to-heart, worked really well.

Favorite lines:

He felt fingers at his throat and panicked, reflexively lifting a hand to swat them away. A large hand closed around his wrist, and Sam’s anxious voice said, “Dean, it’s okay. You’re okay.”

Aww. I really like this image.

“Who else should I blame? Dean? All he’s ever done is try to protect me. And all I ever do is hurt him.

Oh, Sam.

“Look, I know in your warped view of reality Sam has more right to live than you do. But I’m telling you, that ain’t true. When will you get it through your thick head that your life is important? It matters whether you live or die. It matters to me, and to all those people whose lives you’ve saved and whose lives you’re gonna save one day. And most of all, it matters to Sam.”

*applauds* Awesome speech!

“What if this incantation hadn’t

[swanseajill]

Haven't replied to all your comments on every part, but as always they're most appreciated, particularly as it's so constructive when you point out the parts that work best for you. Hugs are heaped on you as you're probably sick to the back teeth of this fic, without having to take the time to send feedback!

[iamstealthyone]

Always a pleasure reading your work, my dear. :) *hugs back*