Fic: Starlight ‘N’ Roses (1/1)

[bradygirl_12]

Title: Starlight ‘N’ Roses (1/1)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Clark/Bruce
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: Silver tears mingle with starlight 'n' roses.
Date Of Completion: November 2, 2010
Date Of Posting: November 7, 2010
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 396
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Note: Happy Birthday, patrese1! Requested Pairing: Clark/Bruce. I tried something a little different, almost like an Impressionist painting. Hope you like it! :)



Rose petals mingled with stars as they showered lightly down upon the two men sitting in the field of lemon-yellow, dotted by green, red, and blue wildflowers. A shimmering city in the distance stretched its spires high to the blue-violet sky, pink clouds drifting by, sweet perfume in the air.

One man in tattered red cape and red-streaked blue uniform cradled the other in his arms, a black cape nearly torn to shreds as the cowl hung limply, exposing a battered face, the costume’s armor slashed and broken. Red pooled in the sunshine grass as the dusky-rose sun shone down, warm and life-giving.

Birds with purple plumage flew gracefully high overhead, their long tails flowing out behind them as they uttered sing-song chants.

Starlight and roses sparkled in the dark hair of both men, kissing their skin. A silver trail of tears ran down the man-in-blue’s face, his arms tightening around his companion, whose breathing was labored and wheezing. The sorrowing man could smell the cloying scent of iron, the taste of dust in his mouth.

The wind blew, gently ruffling the tattered capes and hair of the duo, a bird’s mournful cry echoing across the field. Somewhere windchimes tinkled, soft and melodic.

The man-in-blue gently caressed his companion’s hair, his hand trembling. Eyes wells of sorrow, he began to rock back-and-forth, a keening wail beginning to build up in his chest.

The world shook, the starlight and roses coming down faster and heavier, filling the air with a delicate dance as they curved.

The starlight felt cool on his skin, the rose petals soft, like wisps of air. Their colors were rose-pink, golden-yellow, and blood-red, glittering tears mixing with starlight drops. The man-in-blue brushed a yellow petal from dark hair, a slash of velvety-red on a pale cheek.

A sob escaped from the vigilant guardian, the city in the distance sparkling green-and-gold.

Suddenly, blue eyes widened, watching an ashen face regaining healthy color, his companion’s breathing growing steady. A smile began to curl his lips as another set of blue eyes fluttered open.

The angry red slashes on vulnerable flesh began to close, bruises and cuts fading as the kiss of the petals mingled with glittering starlight.

The man-in-blue let out a cry of joy as he kissed his beloved, quicksilver tears running down to sparkle with starlight teardrops as his companion touched his face.

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Comments

[lilacs-roses.livejournal.com]

The imagery in this is absolutely brilliant and wonderful hun :) I can clearly see what you meant by 'Impressionist painting.'

That aside, I was wondering about Batman's miraculous recovery....

Another very nicely done piece, hun :)

[bradygirl_12]

The imagery in this is absolutely brilliant and wonderful hun :) I can clearly see what you meant by 'Impressionist painting.'

*beams*

Thanks, Rose! :)

That aside, I was wondering about Batman's miraculous recovery....

It must be magic in the air. ;)

Another very nicely done piece, hun :)

Thank you, luv! This was a fun fantasy to write. :)

[kittymayhem.livejournal.com]

*wibble*

That was truly beautiful! Truly, truly remarkable...and such imagery! And the content...

Okay, my heart did a sure wibble. I thought my lip was doing it too, and when I got to the end, I just about leapt out of my chair for joy. *sniffle* I was prepared to sob!

It really was a wonderful painting of words to read. Thank you for sharing!! ^-^

[bradygirl_12]

*wibble*

That was truly beautiful! Truly, truly remarkable...and such imagery! And the content...

Thank you, Kitty! :)

Okay, my heart did a sure wibble. I thought my lip was doing it too, and when I got to the end, I just about leapt out of my chair for joy. *sniffle* I was prepared to sob!

Sometimes I'll write the sad ending, but this one was going to end up happy from the get-go. :)

It really was a wonderful painting of words to read. Thank you for sharing!! ^-^

You're very welcome! Thank you for reading and commenting. :)

[ladyblkrose.livejournal.com]

This piece was, was, was lyrical. The imagery was magical. The story evolves so languidly that I was afraid to read further cause I am not in the mindset for deathfic but the quality of the writing kept pulling me on. I am so glad to see Batman’s miraculous recovery.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful experiment. I call it a success.

[bradygirl_12]

This piece was, was, was lyrical. The imagery was magical.

Thank you, m'lady! Exactly what I was going for. :)

The story evolves so languidly that I was afraid to read further cause I am not in the mindset for deathfic but the quality of the writing kept pulling me on. I am so glad to see Batman’s miraculous recovery.

Me, too! It was always intended to end happily. ;)

Thank you for sharing this wonderful experiment. I call it a success.

Thank you for reading and commenting! :)

[gogglehead84.livejournal.com]

Awww, this was just beautifully written. :)

[bradygirl_12]

Awww, this was just beautifully written. :)

Thank you, G.! And thank you for reading and commenting. Always appreciated! :)

[saavikam77.livejournal.com]

~O_O~ Wow.

This was utterly gorgeous, hon! Such a stark contrast, I practically held my breath waiting to see what would happen to them there.

*applauds wildly*

[bradygirl_12]

~O_O~ Wow.

This was utterly gorgeous, hon! Such a stark contrast, I practically held my breath waiting to see what would happen to them there.

*applauds wildly*

*grins*

Thanks, Saavi! I'm glad you enjoyed the story and that it kept you on tenterhooks! :)

Thanks for reading and commenting! :)

[hitokaji.livejournal.com]

Beautiful images,as always! I love how you describe every little details to portray Superman's emotions.
Well-done,hon! :D

[bradygirl_12]

Beautiful images,as always! I love how you describe every little details to portray Superman's emotions.
Well-done,hon! :D

Thank you, Hito! Details are so important, aren't they? :)

Thank you for reading and commenting! :)

[ctbn60.livejournal.com]

Wow this left me breathless. I was so sad and then you turned it around and the images you evoked with the colors it was wonderful honey!

[bradygirl_12]

Wow this left me breathless. I was so sad and then you turned it around and the images you evoked with the colors it was wonderful honey!

*beams*

Thank you, C.! I was hoping that the colors would work. :)

Thanks so much for reading and commenting! :)

[northernwalker]

This was a lovely piece- the Impressionist approach worked! Poor Clark- he's going to need lots of Bat-cuddles to get over this.

[bradygirl_12]

This was a lovely piece- the Impressionist approach worked!

Whee! Thanks, N.W.! I'm glad that it worked. :)

Poor Clark- he's going to need lots of Bat-cuddles to get over this.

I think you're right. :)

Thanks for reading and commenting! :)

[starsandsea.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, wow, what a beautiful little fic! I loved all the descriptions, they were so very lovely. And I'm so glad that Bruce got better. *hugs him and Clark*

Thank you for sharing, Brady, this was wonderful! :)

[bradygirl_12]

Ooooh, wow, what a beautiful little fic! I loved all the descriptions, they were so very lovely. And I'm so glad that Bruce got better. *hugs him and Clark*

I'm glad the descriptions worked for you, hon, and Bruce getting better was always the plan. ;)

Thank you for sharing, Brady, this was wonderful! :)

You're very welcome, Star! Thank you for reading and commenting! :)

I saw your posting of my birthday fic! *squees* I don't have time to read it right now, but when I do, you know you'll hear from me. I want to savor it and not rush through it! *excited*

[svgurl.livejournal.com]

Oh, this was beautiful. I honestly don't know how you do what you do. I think you did what you were trying to do, because you seriously painted a picture with words here. It leaves me in awe. I had my heart in my throat the entire time, because I didn't know what you were going to do. I was like, "Is she going to kill poor Bruce?"

But yay for miracles! I smiled along with Clark when Bruce began to heal. I'm so glad he's okay, though Clark will probably keep his Bat close for a while. :)

Fantastic job! :D

[bradygirl_12]

Oh, this was beautiful. I honestly don't know how you do what you do. I think you did what you were trying to do, because you seriously painted a picture with words here. It leaves me in awe.

*dances*

I'm glad it worked! :)

I had my heart in my throat the entire time, because I didn't know what you were going to do. I was like, "Is she going to kill poor Bruce?"

It was always intended to heal him. ;)

But yay for miracles! I smiled along with Clark when Bruce began to heal. I'm so glad he's okay, though Clark will probably keep his Bat close for a while. :)

Fantastic job! :D

Thank you, luv! And I agree that Clark will keep Bruce close. :)

[(Anonymous)]

I have a question. How come that despite the fact that I find things like this far too urple (purple-prose) and sparkly for my tastes, I still end up reading a ton of your fic and enjoy it too?

[bradygirl_12]

I have a question. How come that despite the fact that I find things like this far too urple (purple-prose) and sparkly for my tastes, I still end up reading a ton of your fic and enjoy it too?

*laughs*

My brilliant talent shines! ;)

Thank you for reading. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. :)