[POTC series fic] - KINGDOMS OF THE SWAN, Installment One, "The Ghosts at the Brink" - rated R

[writing_samsara]

Series: KINGDOMS OF THE SWAN
Installment: 1/???
Segment Title: "The Ghosts at the Brink"
Timeframe: Post AWE
Pairing: J/E, shades of W/E
Rating: R
Word Count: 6,444
Disclaimer: No copyright infringement is intended. All rights belong to Disney, etc.
Acknowledgements: Many, many thanks and squishes are owed to djarum99and piratemistress , for flawless beta,

Comments

[gea_luv]

Well, you got me; I'm officially hooked :) I loved every bit of it but I have to say what really had me choked up was when Elizabeth was dreaming of her father.

I want you to know,” he’d said, squatting beside the mattress, “that this doesn’t change things between us.” But his eyes held something fragile as he produced the ring from his pocket and pressed it to her hand.

How very in character! Having Jack return the ring was one of my favorite parts.

I can't wait to read on :)

[writing_samsara]

Thank you so much for reading, and for your lovely comments! I'm so happy that you enjoyed the story. :)

I'm really glad that the Weatherby scene and the flashback to the ring return worked for you. Those moments were my darlings.

Thanks so much again!

[naika7]

This story is something! I mean it's so original, I love it! Thanks for this, can't wait for more!

[writing_samsara]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad that you enjoyed the story. More is on the way. :)

[akarii]

In all honesty, I have never quite understood why 'Pirates' fanfiction authors found themselves to disheartened and disappointed after AWE's ending.

The movie left so many problems unsolved and so much interaction open that I thought Sparrabeth lovers would be itching to explore the endless possibilities of future developments. I was looking forward to angst, drama, earth-shattering disputes and banter between Jack and 'lizabeth and several possible solutions to the potential Will/Elizabeth/Jack love triangle. Now, finally, this is a story that promises all that and more.

I already love it and will be waiting for updates faithfully. Thank you for sharing it!

[writing_samsara]

Thanks so much for the lovely comments, and for showing interest in my work. I agree that there are a ton of options left to explore at the end of AWE, and I'm excited to have started just that. There will certainly be plenty of angst and craziness etc - at least if the universe in my head makes it to the page intact. :)

Thanks so much for reading! You've made my day.

Wow

[ebutts]

This was way beyond all of my expectations. I'm an avid Sparrabeth shipper, and I actually just joined livejournal because there wasn't much decent fic on ff.net. (I'm actually still getting used to this whole reading stories in journal format thing, lol

Re: Wow

[writing_samsara]

Thanks so much for the detailed comment - and for taking the time to check out my work. I really, really appreciate the support, and comments like this keep me motivated. Thank you, thank you, thank you

[kseenaa]

I am in... just.... wow.... wow....

I am new to the fandom, and so far I have missed Elisabeth a bit. William's and all the other struggles after AWE, is clearly found. But not Elisabeth. At least not so it rings true to me. I am just a reader, not a writer, but really... This rang sooo, sooo true to me. Much love.

/KSena

[writing_samsara]

Welcome to the fandom, love! :) *hugs*

Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I'm thrilled that you felt the piece was faithful to the characters - it makes my day to know that my work was enjoyed.

Thanks again!

[kseenaa]

Oh, it sure did. :-) Say, you will put links to this if you continue it? (And I sure as hell hope you do. This is just to good...)

[writing_samsara]

Thanks again, love! I'll certainly put up links when I post again, and you can find all of my archived fanfiction here as well: http://writing-samsara.livejournal.com/tag/fic+list

I should have a new installment up this weekend. :)