WISHLISTS: Constellations of Love (Caradoc/Dorcas)

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Author: briony_tallis
Recipient: deathlydragon
Title: Constellations of Love
Pairing: Caradoc Dearborn/Dorcas Meadowes
Request: Destiny
Rating: PG
Word Count: 394
Summary: The stars are people, the crackling fires of our souls.
Author's Notes: This came very close to becoming quite sad and angsty, but somehow I managed to keep it sweet and fluffy for you! I write too much angst, anyway, writing happy moments is good for me. I've never written these characters before, so I really hope you like this! To the Mods, I didn't see a tag for this pairing. :)


It was nearly dark, the sun casting shadows over the grass, and Caradoc Dearborn lay on his back in the yard, staring up at the sky as the stars slowly twinkled into view. "We haven't had a night like this in a while," he said quietly. "It's beautiful, isn't it?"

Beside him, Dorcas Meadowes rolled over onto her side, so that she could watch the profile of her lover. He looked best like this, she thought, his handsome face illuminated by the last rays of the sun, his soft mouth smiling for once. She was all too used to his frown, the way his eyes darkened when he talked about the war. Here they were happy, relaxed in the protected boundaries of their safe house. "Oh, I adore watching the stars," said Dorcas, placing a gentle kiss upon Caradoc's cheek before settling back down beside him, looking up with him at the gathering night.

"You know," he said, slowly, "I've always thought the stars were people."

"Oh?" Dorcas raised her eyebrows. "How so?"

"The crackling fires of our souls," said Caradoc, "released into the universe upon our demise."

Dorcas frowned and pinched his arm. "That's awful morbid," she said. "Let's not be morbid tonight, please. Can't we have one night of peace, just for once?"

"It's not morbid at all," Caradoc said earnestly, turning to face her. His fingers tenderly traced the line of her jaw. "Out there, in the sky, we keep living. We shine on forever. It's always peace; it's an eternity of peace. And all of your loved ones will be there beside you, creating constellations of love."

Despite herself, she smiled. "And which constellation will we be, dear Caradoc?"

He laughed, his voice husky in the growing gloom. "Something amazing, I'm sure."

"Perhaps a lion," said Dorcas, her smile widening. "Or a phoenix."

"Or a pair of embracing lovers," said Caradoc, rolling over on top of her. Dorcas shrieked and laughed beneath him, wriggling playfully as he kissed her neck and chest.

"Don't worry," he said, voice muffled as he pressed his face into her neck, inhaling her scent. "No matter how or when we get there, we'll be there together. It's our destiny, Dorcas; you can be sure of that."

Dorcas smiled serenely and squeezed Caradoc tighter to her, trying not to think of the implications of his statement.

Comments

[deathlydragon.livejournal.com]

Ohhhh, I love you so much for writing this for me! *hugs* Caradoc and Dorcas of all, I never thought about anyone daring to write them. :D And you did a wonderful job. It's so incredible romantic.

I love your Caradoc. His last paragraph almost made me cry, because of their upcoming faith. You just have to hug Caradoc for that. So, writing Caradoc and Dorcas totally happy is almost impossible. But it's the knowledge about both of them dying that makes a story about them so beautiful.

Such a wonderful moment and I'm at a complete loss for words. Thank you soooo much! *gives you a huge cookie*

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Yay! I'm very happy you liked it. I had to pick this couple because the idea of what happens to them is so unbelievably tragic. This moment they have here can be as sweet as anything and yet it's still touched by sadness, because we all know where it ends up. But just think, at least they're happy now up in their constellation together. :)

[lar_laughs.livejournal.com]

What a great story! His explanation about the souls is really poignant!

Can I rec this at first_order? It's not big enough to get you a great flock of readers but I'd love to have it in the archives!

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Oh my gosh, I've never been recced before! This is a magical moment for me, you have no idea. By all means, rec away, my friend! *happy dance* Sorry, I'm so unbelievably lame sometimes, but this feels really special to me, haha. I'm really happy you liked the fic. =)

[lar_laughs.livejournal.com]

Really? Never? Well, I will get to be the first! Like I said, it's still a very small comm... just me and my friend that I coerced into joining so it wasn't just me. I haven't been able to pimp it much but it's about time the First Order of the Phoenix got some love!

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Well, I kind of lied, I did have a friend rec a couple of my fics, but when it's a community it just feels more specialer, you know? Plus, I've joined your community and it's totally making me want to write about the first order. Because you're so right, they don't get any love! It must be remedied!

[lar_laughs.livejournal.com]

I felt the same way after taking the challenge someone gave me to write Kingsley happy in love. They suggested writing him with someone from the First Order. After going looking to see if there was any communities out there for the First Order, I found there wasn't. Granted, there is only about an 11 year window to write some of these characters but I think knowing their ending makes it BETTER! There's a layer of angst already built in!

Thanks for joining! I hope to have more time to spend pimping it out after my sister's wedding next weekend so there should be a bit more going on over there!