Lance centric AU
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popslash_lollipopsI'm in an AU mood. How about a Lance centric AU (pairing him with JC, Chris or Nick) that shows the lengths he would go to protect the person (or people) that he loves. AU setting though.
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Date: 2007-09-13 09:39 pm (UTC)~*~*~*~*~
Throwing down his stick, Lance dropped to his knees. His breath blew white with each panted gasp, and he could feel the cold seep through his pads and thick woollen socks. Fumbling off his gloves, he risked a quick touch of JC’s chest -- palm down, warm skin against cool fabric – always aware of the watching crowd, their hands pressed against the plexi glass, concern mixed with the excitement of a potential fight.
Reluctantly standing, Lance skated backward, always looking at JC, noticing the way he was being carefully turned on his back, dark hair and red blood, stark against the ice.
“He’ll be fine, “Joey said, skating close. He was holding his helmet by the straps, sweat making his hair cling to his forehead and neck.
“I know.” Gloves tucked under his arm, Lance clenched his fist and dug his blade into the ice, remembering the thud of JC’s body against the boards and the way he collapsed ungracefully to the ground.
It had been a brutal tackle, done for nothing but spite, and anger bristled. Lance wanted to grab his stick and skate, tame the fury with speed, ice cold air against his cheeks, the puck at his feet, ready for a slap shot at goal. Instead he forced himself to stand still, Joey a reassuring presence at his side.
“Tell me one reason I shouldn’t go cross check that smug bastard right now?” Skating in a tight circle, Chris glared across at the opposition who were huddled around their number nine.
“Because getting a major penalty now would be stupid, we need to win this game.”
“Don’t you think I know that?” Chris rounded on Justin, and Lance had to give the rookie credit for the way he didn’t look away, staying cool despite Chris spitting fury. “I know we need to win this, but he took down one of ours. For nothing. Play was nowhere near C.”
“He’ll be thrown out of the game,” Lance said, hoping that was true. those were the rules and he had to trust in them, the same way he trusted Doc to look after JC.
“He’d better,” Chris said, his anger simmering as they watched JC being strapped to the stretcher.
“I should go with him,” Lance said, his voiced pitched low; but he didn’t move. He was needed here, but more than that, it just didn’t happen that way. The Doc would look after JC, and Lance would pretend he was a concerned friend, nothing more.
A final tightening of straps, and Joey and Justin skated forward, helping Doc and Coach lift the stretcher and guide it off the ice. Immediately clapping rang out, a ripple of sound that echoed around the rink, enveloping the clack of sticks against the ice, the players own version of applause.
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Date: 2007-09-13 09:39 pm (UTC)The referee held up one hand. “Devils, Ruggles. Two minutes for cross-checking.”
“Are you crazy?!”
Chris immediately skated forward, and despite his own anger, Lance remained with his team, trusting Chris to sort out the problem, because two minutes was pathetic, especially when Ruggles was sneering over at them, obviously pleased.
“He needs a five for charging at least,” Chris protested, fiercely protective of his team.
“He’s getting a two, Kirkpatrick, and if you don’t move right now you’ll be joining him.” Skating back, the referee placed one hand against Chris’ chest, pushing him back.
“The faggot deserved it anyway.”
Whirling around, Lance saw Ruggles skate past on the way to the box, unconcerned at being overheard.
It was too much. Jerking off his gloves, Lance threw them to the floor so they landed close to the spots of JC’s blood. Charging forward, he threw himself at Ruggles, reaching for the back of his shirt. Clawing at it, Lance landed punch after punch, the fists that slammed into his own sides nothing but irritations as he worked out his frustration.
An elbow caught his nose, and blood flowed as officials jumped onto them both, pushing them to the ice. Still Lance fought until he was flat against the ice, caught under all three officials that refused to let him move.
“Settle down, Bass,” the referee demanded, his mouth close to Lance’s ear. “One more move and you’re out of the game.”
Nodding his understanding Lance relaxed, feeling the ice against his bare hands and the ache in his sides.
“You crazy, fucker. If you cost us this game I’ll see you'll get busted back to the peewees” Holding Lance’s stick and gloves, Chris shook his head, but Lance could see the pride in Chris’ expression, and couldn’t help a slight smile as he hauled himself to his feet.
“Wasps, Bass, five minutes for fighting.”
Chin held high, Lance skated across the ice to a chorus of applause and boos, nodding when he noticed JC sitting up on the stretcher, watching from under the towel pressed against his eye. A reminder of why Lance had done this, and why, if needed, he’d do it again.
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Date: 2007-09-16 03:27 pm (UTC)Re: 2 0f 2
Date: 2007-09-17 11:09 am (UTC)I know you usually like the supernatural type of AU, but this is what popped into my head. So I'm glad you liked.
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Date: 2007-09-17 01:57 pm (UTC)It's still a lovely story and will make the upcoming hockey season so much more bearable (I believe pre-season games start airing either tomorrow or Thursday), our team doesn't have anyone named JC (or Josh, Joshua or Chasez) or Lance, but I know we've got Joe(y) and a Chris. lol. Oh and we've got a Nik. lol
*hugs you tight* Thank you again.
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Date: 2007-09-16 11:22 pm (UTC)Re: 2 0f 2
Date: 2007-09-17 11:08 am (UTC)I long time ago Couch started a hockey AU and she never finished it. This gives me woe because it would be awesome.
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Date: 2007-09-16 11:29 pm (UTC)Re: 2 0f 2
Date: 2007-09-17 11:07 am (UTC)I'm glad you enjoyed. Thank you!
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Date: 2007-09-17 03:34 pm (UTC)Re: 2 0f 2
Date: 2007-09-18 06:34 am (UTC)Re: 2 0f 2
Date: 2007-10-03 06:44 am (UTC)Re: 2 0f 2
Date: 2007-10-03 03:30 pm (UTC)I love hockey a lot, and have always wanted to read a full length hockey AU fic, so decided to indulge myself a little.
I'm so glad it worked for you :)
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Date: 2007-10-03 07:21 pm (UTC)This was such a darling little ficlet and I wish it could be longer. Why can't all your stories be longer Terri? They make so very very happy! Even if they keep me away from my history assignment that needsto get done :D
Looks like JC will need some comforting after this game. Some reeeeall good comforting.
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Date: 2007-10-18 07:35 pm (UTC)*smooch*
Thank you!