Fic: Blasphemy (Double Drabble #9)

Title: Blasphemy (Double Drabble #9)
Series: All That Lies Between Us
Word Count: 200
Characters: Seeley Booth
Spoilers: For The Knight on the Grid.
Summary: Tie-in for the end of The Knight on the Grid.
Rating: M or R for language
A/N: As always, thank you for the lovely comments you've left; they've cheered me up during a tough time. You have my word that I'll respond to you all as soon as I can.
Disclaimer: Bones and its characters belong to FOX, not me. This story is purely meant to entertain. No copyright infringement is intended.

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Title: Blasphemy (Double Drabble #9)
Series: All That Lies Between Us
Word Count: 200
Characters: Seeley Booth
Spoilers: For The Knight on the Grid.
Rating: M or R for language
Story Notes: The following is a double drabble—200 word vignette—set during the montage at the end of The Knight on the Grid.
A/N: As always, thank you for the lovely comments you've left; they've cheered me up during a tough time. You have my word that I'll respond to you all as soon as I can.
Disclaimer: Bones and its characters belong to FOX, not me. This story is purely meant to entertain. No copyright infringement is intended.

Thanks to

tabaqui for catching a mistake I should have caught myself.

The sick motherfucker mailed her two bloody kneecaps, and then tried to kill them both with a bomb packed with human teeth. For these transgressions alone, Booth would pry every last tooth from the motherfucker's mouth.

But he knows he won't be granted that opportunity.

“I’m your gun,” he remembers telling her.

And he is—her gun, her Michael, her flaming sword.

So he pictures a man with an unknown face, while he reloads the magazine and empties it into the target, six sure rounds in all. His grip stays steady and his aim remains true.

A man with this purpose cannot afford to waver.

If his list were to grow by one more name, that is a price he is willing to pay.

If given the chance, he will shoot to kill.

One for the blood staining her familiar face.

Two for the tooth lodged in the flesh of her arm.

Three for the gash on her pale forehead.

Four for the endless seconds until she lifted her head.

Five for the lives the bastard so needlessly ended.

Six for the fear for her that now burns in his gut.

If given the chance, he will shoot to kill.

Edited to add an explanatory note:

The mention of Michael and the flaming sword are biblical references. Saint Michael the Archangel fought against Satan and his followers. He is sometimes depicted as a warrior angel carrying a flaming sword. His name was the war cry used by the good angels in the battle against Satan. Michael is considered the patron saint of warriors, police officers, and soldiers.

Tags: all that lies between us, bones, bones: fic, fic

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a_mistletoe

2007-12-23 02:16 pm (UTC)

Yissss! I love this series. Gritty!Booth. That is what he was thinking at the end of that episode.
More power to you!
Christmas Greetings too.

only_more_love

2007-12-29 09:06 pm (UTC)

He covers it well much of the time, but Booth is dangerous. Not a man to be toyed with.

Thank you; I'm glad you enjoyed this. And please accept my belated holiday wishes. :)

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2007-12-30 12:28 am (UTC)

Thank you!

paperskies

2007-12-23 02:33 pm (UTC)

I love when people write about this different, slightly darker side of Booth, that is a little frightening and confronting but is also completely him. Because underneath the cocky and joking attitude is someone who will do anything for the people he cares about, even to the point of eliminating the threat or sacrificing himself, and that is probably his greatest vulnerability. Brennen, and the feelings he has for her, is one of those vulnerabilities and I think you captured that perfectly.

Adored it.

2007-12-30 12:33 am (UTC)

*nods and agrees with everything you said about Booth* Scratch at the surface of him, and just beneath, you'll find a very dangerous man. One who protects his own—by any means necessary.

At least that's what I think. *winks*

2007-12-30 12:36 am (UTC)

The only thing better than watching Bones is re-watching it. :) I agree that a conversation might still be in order. Knight on the Grid was a fantastic episode, and I thought the way DB and ED played the explosion scene was brilliant and subtle. I loved it. So much subtext between those two, and I am a sucker for subtext. *g*

Thanks for your lovely comments, Asra. :)

2007-12-31 03:09 pm (UTC)

Judas was a fantastic episode, and I agree that it gave a great deal of insight into Booth and what motivates him.

He feels helpless and useless just waiting for someone ,who doesn't even have a face or a real name, to attack. But with the cool gunmetal in his hand, he's has to be ready.

I can't add anything to your comments that wouldn't be redundant, so I'll just nod and say I agree with you.

Thanks for commenting, Court!

sarabones

2007-12-23 04:44 pm (UTC)

If given the chance, he will shoot to kill.

One for the blood staining her familiar face.

Two for the tooth lodged in the flesh of her arm.

Three for the gash on her pale forehead.

Four for the endless seconds until she lifted her head.

Five for the lives the bastard so needlessly ended.

Six for the fear for her that now burns in his gut.

If given the chance, he will shoot to kill.

Amazing!
That part.. perfect!
Once again, amazing drabble :D

2007-12-30 02:48 am (UTC)

Thanks, Sara. It's always interesting playing in Booth's mind.

sarcastress

2007-12-23 05:43 pm (UTC)

Excellent. I love the naming of each bullet's purpose. That was fantastic.

2007-12-30 02:50 am (UTC)

Thank you very much. There's no doubt in my mind that Booth will shoot to kill if necessary, but he won't do it without knowing why—at least at this point in his life. He's all too aware of the cost.

tabaqui

2007-12-23 05:52 pm (UTC)

“I’m your gun,” he remembers telling her.
And he is—her gun, her Michael, her flaming sword.

Lovely. That fits Seeley excellently.

Teeny thing:'waiver' should be 'waver'.

2007-12-30 04:15 am (UTC)

I'm glad that seemed true to Booth. Thank you very much for commenting.

Teeny thing:'waiver' should be 'waver'.

Yikes! I should have caught that myself. *cringes* Thanks for pointing it out.

lostakasha

2007-12-23 06:57 pm (UTC)

Now there's the Booth I know. No clown on the planet would frighten him. Good stuff, particularly the litany of each bullet in the chamber.

More, please!

2007-12-31 03:03 pm (UTC)

Thanks! I'm glad you saw Booth in this. I haven't yet decided how I feel about that fear-of-clowns bit. I'm not sure if it's inconsistent characterization or just a believable quirk. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like you're solidly in the former camp. *g*

Thank you for commenting; I appreciate it. BTW, I know you're a huge Hodgins/Booth fan. Whenever they share scenes, I think of you. Hopefully that doesn't sound too weird. ;)

a2zmom

2007-12-23 07:53 pm (UTC)

Great look at Booth's thoughts. One kill he'll have no problem with at all.

If I don't get to post later, Merry Christmas!

2007-12-31 02:59 pm (UTC)

Thanks! Booth is a dangerous man, and he takes care of his own.

Thanks for the holiday wishes. It sounds like yours were filled with laughter and family and unfortunately, a little sickness. Hope you're feeling better now. :)

buffyangellvr23

2007-12-23 08:04 pm (UTC)

I hope you write more, this is awesome :)

2007-12-31 04:10 am (UTC)

eternalgrace

2007-12-23 08:48 pm (UTC)

I LOVE your writing. I really do.

You are excellent, as is this piece.

2007-12-31 02:52 pm (UTC)

Thank you so very much. You can't see me, but I'm smiling because of your comment. :) It makes me very happy that you're able to connect with my writing.

geezbones

2007-12-23 11:40 pm (UTC)

wow! a long time since I last commented here. I'm loving this set of drabbles and double drabbles. They are just amazing.

Is there any chance that you put up another chapter for the other fics? like...WWHIWK? It's been a while since the last update, but just wondering!

(:

2007-12-31 02:56 pm (UTC)

Glad you're enjoying these drabbles, Sofi. Thanks for letting me know that. I hope you're doing well. :)

I can't remember which chapter of WWHIWK (or my other stories) you last read, but you can check my fic index for a list of links to all my fics/chapters. I will absolutely finish all my stories, but family issues have cut down on my writing time and energy of late, so I can't give you a precise timeline.

blergg

2007-12-23 11:42 pm (UTC)

This is the first Bones fic I've ever read, I think, and I REALLY really liked this. The ending, the naming of each bullets purpose, was phenomenal, and the whole thing was very Booth, very much how he is when he gets into I-must-protect-Bones mode. Great job.

2007-12-31 02:51 pm (UTC)

Thank you, Leila. I'm glad you enjoyed your first foray into Bones fic. There's some excellent writing out there, so I encourage you to keep reading. :)

I'm happy that you were able to see Booth in this. In my opinion, at least, he takes care of his own—for better or for worse.

Thanks for reading and feeding; I appreciate it!

brennanite

2007-12-24 12:14 am (UTC)

Just perfect !
I really enjoyed looking into Booth's thoughts :)
thank you :)

2007-12-31 02:48 pm (UTC)

It's fun to get into his head. :)

Thank you for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed this drabble. I appreciate it very much.

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