In the Light, Against the elements they stand together

[alena]

Just to make up for my ineptitude in finding chapter 4, I have devoured it in one sitting.
Wow Again, another tense chapter with a humdinger of an ending... after all the angst of Dean fighting off the ikiryoh, it's nabbed Sam instead! It had better not shred Sam .... Of course with their lives either brother would be a feast for it.
At least there is one fewer of Sal's gang to torment the brothers- what a lovely gruesome description of the late Mr. Jones!
The mystery is shaping up nicely and starting to get to me- I must say that I had wondered about the girl at the bar in chapter 1.
I'm also really intrigued about Maggie and why she doesn't want to involve Bobby.....
Anyway- great chapter and just itching for chapter 5!
P.S. Thanks again for the help to chapter 4

[gaelicspirit]

Hey alena!

Thanks so much for your review. I'm so pleased you liked it. It was one of those chapters that kinda creeped me out a bit writing...

Anyway, just for you, here is the next bit. Hope you enjoy.

CHAPTER FIVE:

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4040745/5/In_the_Light

[alena]

Thanks Gaelicspirit
(and the link worked just fine)

Oops- just noticed my spelling mistake - now corrected!!!

This post has been edited by alena on Mar 10 2008, 09:11 PM

[alena]

Bother!!! I just spent ages writing a review, pressed the wrong key and lost the lot
Anyway, I thought after all the great discussion over on the Discussion Thread that I ought to get my act together and leave a comment for chapter 5!

You've certainly kept the angst factor cranked up high- I'm biting my knuckles over poor Sam. I just knew Sam not having that charm was a bad idea.
All I can say about Claire at the moment (to paraphrase my favourite brother) "that Claire chick, what a b***h!". Although she has every right to want justice against Sal and friends, that's no reason to hurt Sam or Dean (or anyone else not directly involved). Ooh and I think they are going to have trouble with Yeats unless Claire deals with him first.
Glad to see Maggie has finally called in Bobby.Let's hope she's got a successful plan to help Sam.
Great to see the return of Lobo when Dean needed support- since Sal was being his usual charming and pleasant self...
Roll on chapter 6

[gaelicspirit]

*grin*

Thank you, alena! I love that you're faithful about reading as you're the only one here. Hee. Yeah, Claire's situation isn't an easy one; I hope you get the way things continue to unravel. And by "get" I mean... not hate me.

Had some unexpected visitors this weekend which put a cramp in my writing plan, but I'm working on Chapter 6, and as promised will not let more than 2 weeks go between postings. I really hope you enjoy it.

Best to you,
Gaelic

PS
I hadn't noticed your spelling mistake, so no worries.

[alena]

I hope your weekend went well.
No worries about updating (I'll just gnaw away on my knuckles until chapter 6 )...

[gaelicspirit]

Hi alena! And... anyone else who wanders by.

Here's CHAPTER 6. Hope you enjoy!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4040745/6/In_the_Light

Slainte.

[alena]

Just to let you know that I've read Chapter 6- nearly a record time for me!
Another riveting chapter and worth the wait. I really like the way the different characters all fit together and the way you tease out their back stories.
Poor Dean- I loved the touch about John singing to Sam when he was ill. Just so Dean to let these moments through only when he is so badly hurt.
So glad to see that Sam worked out how to remove the ikiryoh and WOW you promised a "bad end" for Sal and he certainly got it!!
Claire definitely dealt with Yeats! It's sad, but at least the others won't be faced with having to fight a grieving Yeats about his daughter.
I'm glad you brought Bobby into this story- he's such a great character and fills in some of the holes that John never seemed to. It's interesting to see how Bobby and Abe react to each other.
Nice work teasing out the wolf/ charm/ Lobo details...
There's so much I'd like to comment on, as you always give so much food for thought in your stories, but it starts to get splurged together in my brain (and that is never a good thing)- so sanity says STOP right here

I'm looking forward to your next chapter (and here's hoping that I hit the right button this time )

[gaelicspirit]

alena -- thank you so much for your faithful reviews. I treasure them! I didn't see that you'd replied because I got logged out somehow and then had to search for my password. *blush*

There is more to come about Abe, Bobby, and Maggie -- as seen through the boys' eyes, of course. I am hoping to make Chapter 7 the creepiest, angstiest, kick assiest (heh) one of the story... with Chapter 8 wrapping everything up. Ahem. IF I do it right.

Anyway I thank you for reviewing and I'm so sorry it took me a bit to reply.

Slainte.

[alena]

No worries gaelicspirit- glad I'm not the only one who has "untech moments"- my usual one is carefully typing out a review and then pressing the wrong key and losing the lot!
I'm drooling already by the sound of what's in store for the remaining chapters ....

[gaelicspirit]

Hi alena (and anyone else that wanders by). Here's CHAPTER 7:

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4040745/7/

Chapter 8 has been started and I hope to get it to my beta by the end of this week unless something random happens...

I hope you enjoy!

Slainte.
Gaelic

[alena]

Oh Yipee! it's chapter 7
Thanks gaelicspirit- I'll pop back when I've had a chance to read it. I'm off to visit my family on Tuesday for a week or so- so I don't know whether I'll be able to hijack my brother's computer to review before I get back (as you know I'm not exactly a speed reader )
Anyway... slainte mha

[alena]

I hope you're feeling better Gaelic.
I'm back home and I've finally got some quality time on a computer (MINE! )
Chapter 7 was another rivetting read- great stuff!
The tension in the safe house scene kept me twitching, wondering if the ikiryoh would claim another victim after Sal. I had a nasty moment or two when I thought it would finally get Dean... and I'm intrigued by the hints that Sam shouldn't have been able to rid himself of the ikiryoh. I loved Dean's embarassment when he realised he was naked and Bobby's matter of fact fatherlyness (probably not a word, but it fits). Interesting backstory between Bobby and Maggie- I really liked it and the way Maggie still had his clothes- just as well it was Dean and not Sam in that fix!!!
I liked the way you linked Sam and Dean and their protections/protectors- loved the Abe angle! I'm also glad that Lobo survived his encounter with Claire. I haven't completely changed my earlier opinion of her, but that was a nice little twist with the Roadhouse hunter and why Claire wouldn't call off the ikiryoh. It all fits so well when you look back at it. I'm really itching to find out what will happen to Claire and her ikiryoh now that they are reunited
Anyway as I've already said- don't rush yourself to get the next chapter out- your health is more important even if it has given you more writing fodder!

In the most sincere way- Slainte mha

[gaelicspirit]

Hi Alena!! (and anyone else reading over here )

Well, it's done. Here's the link to CHAPTER EIGHT:

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4040745/8/

I sincerely hope you enjoy.

Best to you,
Gaelic

[alena]

Chapter 8!
Great to see you're out and about again- hoping that you are fully recovered (and baby too)
I'm off to Asylum next weeekend so I don't know if I'll be able to get my act together to read and review before then, but I'll do my best
Rushes off to get chapter.....