5 Rare(ish( Pairings

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

It's always fun to come across a story that pushes you out your comfort zone as far as ships are concerned. Here are five rare(ish) pairings - I say 'ish' because one isn't really, but it's so awesome I had to include it! *g*

In Nairobi in the Rain by inlovewithnight, Xander meets a strangely familiar girl in a Nairobi bar and realises it is Fred, who died a few weeks before. There’s just something about the atmosphere of this fic that haunts me - it’s just lovely.


twilightofmagic hasn’t been an active participant in fandom for a long time, which is sad because she is an awesome writer. A Grave Man is a great example of why she’s missed. This is D/s Wesley/Spike and my eyes definitely crossed when I read it again recently. There is bondage, punishment and boy sex, so be warned if that’s not your cup of cocoa.

A Tall Ship by sam_arkand is one of my favourite fics, period. Xander is grieving the loss of Anya down Mexico way when Buffy turns up on his doorstep. I know that Xander/Buffy isn’t really a rare pairing, although rare enough, but I love this fic so much I had to include it.

Domestic Bliss by nomelon is Spike/Riley and I avoided it for the longest time because you know - Spike/Riley. But baudown talked me into it and I’m glad she did, because it’s great.

The Soft Darkness, The Dreamless Sleep by lunabee34 is Xander/Ben and it’s a kick in the gut, beautifully delivered.

Comments

[thenewbuzwuzz.livejournal.com]

Xander/Ben? This, I have got to see. :)

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

Definitely pairings you don't usually see so thanks for posting.

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

Great collection! I don't think I've ever read Xander/Ben before!

[yourlibrarian]

I can confirm that Xander/Ben is not one we've seen here before -- new tag! And I agree about the atmosphere of Nairobi, a very nice piece.

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

Yep, I raised an eyebrow when I first came across it!

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

Yay, glad I could do something different.

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

Yes, I think that's the only Xander/Ben I've ever come across!

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

Woot! I caused a new tag - my work here is done! *g*

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for the rec. I'm so flattered.

<3

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

It's a great fic - it was very easy to rec! :)

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

*blushes*

[dragonyphoenix]

Xander/Ben? *laughs* That's gonna be interesting!

[baudown.livejournal.com]

I've been away and am just catching up on Buffyverse Top 5. SO glad to see Domestic Bliss recced...but Xander/Ben? I have to give it a shot, if only for its sheer uniqueness.