Sentinel Reverse Bang 2012 (vol 2) SENTINEL REVERSE BANG 2012 Volume 2 Challenge hosted by sentinelbigbang.com CONTENTS FUN AND FAMILY IN VEGAS (ARIESTESS)……………………………………………………………………7 Genre: Slash (Jim/Blair), Crossover (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Division, Women's Murder Club) Rating: PG Warnings (story): None Wordcount: 3,700 Author's Note: What You Need to Know: About five and half years ago, Jim and Blair discovered that there were others like them. Not the hell that Alexis put them through, but sane women, bonded tightly to one another. Blair and the other Guide, a woman named Catherine, made the arrangements for their Sentinels to meet. Dace is a powerful businesswoman with the soul of a wild cat that lives in Las Vegas. When she met the boys, she wore Jim out and Blair got some lovin' too. Now, each of the men have children to meet, many years later. Summary: Years ago, Jim and Blair had a positive encounter with a female Sentinel. Now they get to meet their kids during a fun weekend in Vegas. 1 | Page Sentinel Reverse Bang 2012 (vol 2) THE LAZOX CONNECTION (MORGAN BRIARWOOD AND FLITTERFLUTTERFLY)……………………17 Genre: Slash (Jim/Blair), AU, Sci-Fi Rating: NC17 Warnings (artwork): None. Warnings (story): Violence, Explicit Sexual Activities (m/m) Wordcount: 12,000 Author's Note: Beta'd by Bluewolf. For the Sentinel Reverse Big Bang and the two beautiful pieces by Morgan (briarwood). Some of the space aspect is based on Star Trek, but some also is my own creation. Summary: When the starship Cascade crash lands on the mysterious, swamp planet of Qecban, the empathic diplomat Blair is separated from the crew and lost in the jungle alone against unknown predators. There he meets a native called J’m and through learning his tragic stories and his way of life is opened to a new type of emotional connection. BUSMAN’S HOLIDAY (BETH AND CAITRIONA)………………………………………………………………47 Genre: Gen, drama Rating: PG13/T Warnings (artwork): None Warnings (story): None. Wordcount: 5,600 Summary: Jim and Blair never seem to be able to make it through a vacation without tripping over a case. Even a simple fishing trip turns into a busman’s holiday. 2 | Page Sentinel Reverse Bang 2012 (vol 2) UNAUTHORIZED AFFAIR (LAPETITE KIKI)…………………………………………………………………61 Genre: Slash (Jim/Blair) Rating: R Warnings (artwork): not work safe CHRYSALIS (HELVETICA4EVER AND MAB BROWNE)……………………………………………………62 Genre: Slash (Jim/Blair), AU, Sci-Fi Rating: mature Warnings (artwork): None. Warnings (story): sex, mature themes and language Wordcount: 24,700 Summary: Jim Ellison has five enhanced senses and a secret. When he decides to flee the planet Cubero on the space hauler Monarch, his secret puts both Jim and the hauler’s owner, Blair Sandburg, in danger. 3 | Page Sentinel Reverse Bang 2012 (vol 2) HOSTAGE (PATT)………………………………………………………………………………………………121 Genre: Slash Rating: M Warnings (story): Angst Wordcount: 2,500 Summary: Jim wants to protect Blair at all costs and he doesn’t care what he has to do. THE LAND OF TEARS (BETH AND ENIGMATICBLUES)…………………………………………………128 Genre: Slash Rating: PG-13 Warnings (artwork): None. Warnings (story): Descriptions of torture. Wordcount: 6,600 Author's Note: Title from The Little Prince: “I did not know what to say to him. I felt awkward and blundering. I did not know how I could reach him, where I could overtake him and go on hand in hand with him once more. It is such a secret place, the land of tears.” ~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Summary: After a tough case, Jim knows they need to get away. A DISMANTLED LIFE (PATT AND DEBBIET)………………………………………………………………145 Genre: Gen, Angst Rating: PG13 Warnings (artwork): None Warnings (story): Violence, angst Wordcount: 4,500 Summary: When a perfect vacation gets interrupted, Jim and Blair both struggle to return life to normal. Will they see each other again? Or is it the end of Sentinel and Guide? 4 | Page Sentinel Reverse Bang 2012 (vol 2) THE COLDEST WINTER (BANBURY/ANNIEB)…………………………………………………………………………………………….157 Genre: Slash (Jim/Blair), angst, h/c, post-TSbyBS Rating: M Warnings (artwork): None Warnings (story): None Wordcount: 5,400 Author's Note: Thank you to Banbury for the wonderfully evocative art, Patt for the wonderful cheerleading, Lyn for the fantastic beta and constant encouragement and brainstorming when I almost gave up on this, and Morgan for organizing this shindig and for being patient with me. The disorder mentioned towards the end of this story really does exist. Summary: She’s determined to get him back. Nothing will stop her. Not hell, high water, or Blair Sandburg. UPON A MOUNTAIN’S EDGE (PETE PAULOS AND LAURIE_KY)…………………………169 Genre: Slash (Jim/Blair) Future Sci-Fi classist society Rating: Mature Warnings (artwork): Semi Nudity. (Bare chest) Warnings (story): Rape Wordcount: 37,000 Author's Note: My utmost thanks go to the people who made this story possible: the mods, Patt and Morgan, for their hard work (and for granting me an extension), Patt for being the best cheerleader, Bluewolf for the fantastic and speedy beta, and Pete, for the dreamy artwork. Summary: Book Three in A Glimmering From Afar series. A task force created to put a stop to the human trafficking of bastards to fund a terrorist group asks for Jim’s and Blair’s help, using a sweet-root and stick approach. If they agree, they will be risking their bond, their lives, and for Blair, his mind and body. 5 | Page Sentinel Reverse Bang 2012 (vol 2) INTO AFRICA (AERYIANYA AND BRYNNH)………………………………………………………………249 Genre: Gen Rating: Teen Warnings (artwork): None Warnings (story): None Wordcount: 12,300 Author's Note: Not a crossover, though some NCIS characters make a cameo appearance (not at all necessary to know NCIS) Summary: While in Africa on an expedition, Blair finds a man that changes his life. 6 | Page Sentinel Reverse Bang 2012 (vol 2) FUN AND FAMILY IN VEGAS STORY BY A. MAGILUNA STORMWRITER (08-31-07) The minute we stepped off the plane, I know this isn't going to be a normal weekend getaway. Okay, I knew that before I ever stepped foot on the private jet that Dace sent for us, but that's beside the point, right? "What the hell possessed us to agree to come to Vegas in August, Chief?" I ask as we relax in the back of the limo winding its way through the late morning traffic. "The chance to finally meet our kids?" Blair is leaning back into the plush seat of the limo, fingers laced over his stomach and a blissed out smile on his face. I know his eyes are closed despite the dark sunglasses covering them. I haven't lived with this man for the last eleven years without learning a few of his habits. Without hesitation, I reach over to rest a hand on his, taking solace from his familiarity. "You know, it's okay to be nervous to meet them, Jim," he says after a moment or two. "I'm totally terrified to meet them. It's still really weird to even think of myself as a dad, you know?" "I know. I just hope they like us." Blair chuckles and shifts to twine his fingers with mine. "Do you really think they won't like you?" He pushes his sunglasses up onto his forehead to study me. "You're a great guy, Jim." "I'm not good with kids, you know that." He squeezes my fingers tightly and shakes his head. "You don't have a lot of experience, no, but you are good with kids, whether you'll admit it or not." I snort softly and lean back in a poor imitation of his relaxed pose. The muted sounds of the Las Vegas traffic filter through the glass, and I find myself more grounded into myself by the familiarity. My eyes drift shut and I try to remember the last set of pictures that Dace and Catherine sent to us of the triplets. Was it their birthday party? "Mr. Ellison? Mr. Sandburg?" The petite chauffeur's voice comes over the intercom, pulling me up from a surprisingly restful nap. "We're here." I tug on our still-entwined hands to wake Blair. I swear, he could sleep through a bomb raid sometimes. He grumbles under his breath and turns to curl into my side. For a moment, I relish the nearness of him, but I know we can't put this off forever. 7 | Page Sentinel Reverse Bang 2012 (vol 2) "Thank you," I call out as the engine goes silent. I can hear the driver's door open, followed by her soft footfalls. "Come on, Chief, wake up. It's time to go see Dace again and meet the kids." When he doesn't make any moves to get up, I lean over and flick the diamond stud in his exposed earlobe. "Five more minutes," he mutters, batting at his ear. I repeat the movement, a little harder this time, and he opens his eyes to glare at me. "Damn it, Jim! You know I hate it when you do that." I grin and shrug, running my hand through the riot of curly hair in apology. "I had to get you up somehow, and I doubt you'd have wanted the driver to witness how I wake you up at home. Or am I wrong about that?" I pause to check on her whereabouts. "She's grabbing the bags from the trunk. I can get you going before she gets that door opened." "You're a sick, sick man, Jim Ellison," he replies, batting at my hands. The grin on his face belies his words.