I cannot say this enough: THANK YOU to the amazing writers responded to my ridiculous prompt with brilliant writing. Seriously, all the pieces were amazing and so well written and evoked all the emotions.
Authors have been added to the Week 1 Submissions post
1st Place: To Everything That Might Have Been by @iamanonniemouse
2nd Place: Soul Mates? by @themuller13
3rd Place: Tie between Only Chopping Vegetables by @endofmeandeverything and Broken Line by @iambid
Thanks to all the writers who participated and all the commentators and voters! I will be sending the writers their comments on Wednesday.
So I’ve decided to let y’all get some payback for the ridiculous prompts I have been doing for LDWS. I will be filling the same prompts from the challenge during 007fest but I wanted to give you some opportunities as well. I will be accepting drabble prompts (similar format/ themes etc from the ldws) from the ldws writers to fill in July. Each of you get to send in a prompt as ridiculous or challenging as you like and I will attempt to fill it.
Please no explicit requests for non fixable death or non con etc but those is a huge squicks of mine.
Below the cut are this weeks submissions. The prompt was Miscommunication and 250 word count max. The challenge this week was that it could only contain dialogue.
These writers stepped up to the challenge and have as always provided the fandom with amazing content this week. Please consider voting and commenting here
Voting is closed at Noon EST 8/27.
I hope you enjoy these as much as I did!
Title: Soul Mates?
Author: @themuller13
Rating: general
Warnings: none
Summary: Q is puzzled.
“Soul mates? Q! What did you tell him?”
“Honestly, Danny, what would you expect me to say? Of all people, for Alex to even think about this utterly ridiculous senti- What?”
“I know he doesn’t believe in soul mates! But what did you say? Why were you even –“
“Danny! Calm down! We were just decoding a programme. Nothing special, just a simple lie-detector progra- Danny! What is wrong with you?”
“What did Alex say?”
“Nothing much. In fact, he was really quiet once we’d finished with it. Out of the blue he asked me about soul mates. Whether I believed in – Danny! Why are you crying? Please, you’re freaking me out here. What is wrong with you?”
“And you just told him – wait! You said: What are the odds this person would be in the same country? Or the same city? That their paths would even cross? It would mean almost everyone in the world is with the wrong person. If it’s a way of saying, “we’re good together” why not just say – “we’re good together”? Right? Stop gaping, Q!”
“How? That’s exactly, what – but I would’ve thought –“
“Yes, Q! Of course. I do believe in soul mates! What were the odds of me finding Alex after MI5 had taken him? The odds, for the four of us finding each other? Being perfect for each other?! Fuck.”
“I don’t understand, Danny.”
“He was asking you, whether you, whether we, really do love him.”
Title: Only Chopping Vegetables
Author: @endofmeandeverything
Rating: General
Warning: None
Summary: Living with spies means living with lovers who always imagine the worst-case scenario.
“It’s hardly that important. Honestly, you always worry so much. No, don’t send James! No, not Alex either! You very well know you can’t just come off work! I promise, it’s only a cut and I’m nearly to hospital anyway.”
“You’ll have to forgive my penchant for overreaction. It’s just that every time James says ‘It’s not that bad’ he means that he’s half severed a limb or taken a bullet somewhere normal human beings considered vital.”
“Don’t get sour like that, I’m not angry with you. Just a moment, here’s my stop–”
“Danny?”
“Here. Anyhow, I’m not saying you’re being silly, I know your jobs are…strenuous. But honestly, it’s only a cut–”
“You texted ‘on way to hospital’ when I asked how you were. I do think it warranted at least a telephone call.”
“I’m sorry, really I am. I ought to have thought…. I promise, I’m fine. I didn’t mean to worry you. It’s probably only a few stitches.”
“We’ll see about that when I get home.”
“Q.”
“It’s my place to worry.”
“Not over me. Never over me.”
“Don’t be ridiculous. Have you got there yet? Tell the doctor that if he hurts you, there are highly placed government officials willing to take drastic measures.”
“I’m not telling him that.”
“Only a joke.”
“It wasn’t!”
“Don’t be smug, Daniel, I can hear you smiling.”
“I love you, too.”
“Do shut up.”
Title: Broken Line
Author: @iambid
Rating: General
Warnings: None
Summary: Q gets some bad news
“Hi…I’m sorry sweetheart.”
“Where is he?”
“Stuck in Alaska… he…. the phone signal broke up. James said he won’t be home for my birthday.”
“Q … oh hey, don’t please. It’s OK. Come here, it’s OK. You did all you could. Alex told me you were trying to get him home from the field but it isn’t the first time is it? These things happen. It’s OK.”
“I know but… it’s just so damn hard sometimes. Loving him and not getting to have him here for the special things.”
“You still have me and Alex.”
“I know and I appreciate it, I really do but… where is Alex anyway?”
“Getting a Chinese. He’s getting you that stringy stuff you like.
“It’s called Crispy Beef Dan.”
“Yuck. Gross.”
“You look cute when you wrinkle your nose like that.”
“Bleargh.”
“Hehe. I love you baby I just wish… is that the door?”
“Hullo? Hello chaps, look who I found lurking outside.”
“JAMES! You absolute prick! You said you were stuck in Alaska!”
“Oof! Thanks for the warm welcome darling… probably could have done with the tackle-hug after I’d taken my coat off.”
“What… how are you here?”
“I tried to tell you on the phone. I wouldn’t be able to fly via Homer – I was too late to catch that flight…”
“I thought you said you wouldn’t be able to fly home…”
“Well I’m here now and I fully intend to make it up to you… all weekend…”
“I can’t wait.”
Title: Treats
Author: @blood-suits-and-tears
Rating: none
Warnings: none
Summary: too many cooks, well wannabe-bakers
“You said 30 minutes”
“That’s not what I meant… 30 minutes in total, 13 minutes in the oven”
“B-but Q…”
“Shh… It’s okay Alex, don’t worry. We can just pop to the shop and buy some. And Q can clean up in that time”
“I’m sorry”
“We just wanted to do something nice for Danny, he’s doing so well at uni and deserves a break and a treat after a long day of exams”
“I know. Let’s go to the fancy bakery around the corner, Danny always presses his nose to the window when we walk past it to look at all the sweet treats”
“You two better hurry then, he’ll be home soon”
“Oh, I hear the door…”
“Anyone hom-… hey kitties, of course I got you two a treat as well. What’s going on? What’s that smell?”
“Nothing to worry about Danny. Congrats on finishing your exams though!”
“Thank you, it went quite well I think”
“Of course it did, you’re brilliant!”
“You are, Q is right”
“You all have to stop with the flattery now, please, I’m blushing already”
“Which we all don’t mind because you’re cute and you deserve it”
“Then let’s celebrate, I brought cake and dinner is ordered and on its way”
“Wait, what?”
“That was our job”
“You three are always so busy, so I thought I’d just organise something quickly. No worries, really”
“But we wanted to treat you”
“Well, there’s still time after dinner…”
Title: To Everything That Might’ve Been
Author: @iamanonniemouse
Rating: Teen
Warnings: Referenced/Discussed Major Character Death
Summary: On love and loss.
—
"I—I don’t understand.”
“Q…”
“Why didn’t he listen to me? I said turn around, but he didn’t do that, he—”
“Q, it’s okay. It’ll be—”
“And why the hell would you just ignore me like that? I—he always listens to me, but he didn’t, he bloody well didn’t this time. When someone says, ‘Turn around,’ you bloody well do as you’re told!”
“Q.”
“What?”
“When I lost Alex…”
“Oh god, Danny, I’m sorry, I—”
“When I lost Alex, I thought it was a dream. It wasn’t real. He’d come back after a couple of months, a year. We’d have some storybook ending. ”
“Danny, you don’t have to tell me, it’s okay.”
“I found the video of him. Someone sent it to me, or left it, I don’t know. But I found it. His last words were—Sorry, I. God. His last words were my name. He died calling my name.”
“Danny…”
“At least James went fast. You know? He didn’t even have time to think about it. And that’s the best way to go. Suffocating in a bloody trunk like Alex did…”
“I’m sorry, Danny.”
“I’m sorry, too. But you can’t fix it. Okay? I learned that. It’s no use trying to think about what you could’ve done. He’s gone.”
“He’s gone.”
“Yeah.”
“And what the hell am I supposed to do now?”
“Honestly? Mourn him. And move on. Don’t go chasing ghosts like I did, Q. It’s not worth it.”
Prompt: “Did you have to be so cliche?”
Word Count: 250 max
Challenge: This is a quote challenge! That means the quote can be added to but not changed or abbreviated.
These writers did their thing and presented us with more AWESOME CONTENT. Please consider voting and commenting here
Voting is closed at Noon EST 9/10.
I hope you enjoy these as much as I did!
Title: Debriefing
Author: @endofmeandeverything
Rating: G
Warning: None
Summary: Nothing 009 does is normal.
Q is distinctly unimpressed.
The focus of his discontent is a rose resting at the edge of his workbench. There’s nothing wrong with it, really: it’s a perfect specimen. Partially open, perfectly crimson.
Considering that it’s 009 who placed is there, it’s also also completely unexpected.
After a moment of thought, Q asks: “Did you have to be so cliche?”
Alex tilts his head as if he’s seriously considering the question. “It was Danny’s idea,” he confesses. He doesn’t look at all ashamed that he can’t figure out how to apologize without help. (If there’s a sure thing about Alex, it’s that he knows his limits).
But Q is still cross. “Then give Danny flowers.”
“James did say it was foolish.” Alex delivers this as he does everything else: a fact.
“Next time, listen to James. He’s had to apologize to me so often that he could write a dissertation on how it’s done.”
As usual, 009 accepts his criticism with aplomb. “How should I apologize?”
Q takes up the rose anyway, touches the silken petals with two fingertips. It isn’t the flower that mollifies him, but Alex’s earnest desire to make him happy. “Promise me not to get shot again. Honestly, wrangling double-oh-seven is quite enough. You’re normally more sensible.”
“The mission required action.”
Q smiles. “I know.” He touches the bloom to his mouth. “You were perfect.”
Title: Anger
Author: @themuller13
Rating: General
Warnings: None
Summary: Eventually, Danny breaks.
“Danny. Really? Did you have to be so cliche?”
Q walked into the living room with an ashtray, pointing it accusingly at Danny. Bond felt the rising tension in the room even before Danny sat up on the sofa.
“Cliche?”
Danny only just hid the anger in his voice. Putting his book down, Bond registered the bewildered look on Alex's face.
“Smoking after sex? How cliche –“
Q stopped midsentence as Danny jumped up, shoulders hunched, hands turned to fists.
“Cliche? You know what’s cliche? You lot!”
Danny waved a hand at three of them.
“You bastards think you can keep your own little live-in rent boy. Convenient, isn’t it? Whenever you have some spare time from saving the world, you come home, have a cuddle and a shag. Little doe-eyed Danny will be oh-so-happy to pleasure you and be your house-keeper while you’re out and about.”
His body was trembling, the words almost shouted. Spit out in a powerless rage. Bond shot a warning glance at Q, who was too gobsmacked to react. Alex was shaking; confusion written all over his face. One last glare at the three dumbstruck men in the room, then Danny turned with tears in his eyes, and stomped off, slamming the door behind him.
Silence.
Bond took a deep breath, having expected this. He had been surprised at Danny's patience with them. With a reassuring nod at Alex and Q, Bond rose and followed Danny out of their flat. Time to set things right.
Title: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue
Author: @iamanonniemouse
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Summary: Danny loves holidays, and he loves his guys, too!
As Danny scatters the last handful of rose petals, he realizes he may have gone slightly overboard.
He looks at the red candles, the red cups and plates, the heart-shaped napkins.
Goddammit, Danny, he thinks. Did you have to be so cliché?
He's about to put it all away and settle for chocolate and roses when he hears voices outside and a key in the lock.
It appears he's going to have to settle for embarrassment instead.
The front door swings open, and Q and James stumble inside.
Q's eyebrows raise as he takes in the apartment. "Who died?"
"If it's one of your cats, I'm leaving now," James says.
Danny flushes. "Nobody died."
"Then what the bloody hell is going on?" James asks.
"Ah," Q says. "Sorry, Danny."
James crosses the room and picks up a napkin. "It's Valentine's Day, isn't it?"
Danny can't help but smile. "You forgot?"
"I'm too busy saving the world to remember stupid things like holidays," James says.
Q snorts. "Saving the world seems a bit much."
"Oh, shut up, Q."
The front door swings open again and Alex quietly slips inside, removing his coat. He hesitates, and Danny watches his eyes flick around the room. He finishes hanging up his coat then walks straight to Danny's side, wrapping an arm around his waist and kissing him.
"I love you," he murmurs. "Happy Valentine's Day."
Danny beams.
"See?" Q says. "Alex isn't too busy saving the world to remember holidays."
"Oh, shut up, Q."
Title: Anniversary
author: @blood-suits-and-tears
Rating: Gen
Warnings: None
Summary: Alex makes Danny mad
The front door slammed open.
“God Alex, did you have to be so cliché? Stuck up twat!” Danny stamped past the lounge door and up the stairs.
“You go after Danny.” James said to Q. He found Alex standing by the front door, a forlorn look of confusion on his face.
“What happened, Pickle?”
James’s silly term of affection usually made Alex smile but instead he turned to him, burying himself in his arms.
“I did it again. I upset him.”
James held onto him tightly and kissed the side of his face. Alex was a sweet young man but James knew that he sometimes struggled to relate to other people, even his three lovers.
“What happened?”
“We went to the bridge where we met. He wanted me to kiss him and I couldn’t… I don’t like it in public… He said I should run back home to my mum if I was going to be so shut off. I don’t mean to be James.”
James leaned forward and kissed Alex softly.
“I know, baby. But you have to remember, the anniversary of the day he was told that you’d died is coming up. He always finds it hard and I’m so sorry... Q and I should have picked up on that.”
“I didn’t think… You’re so clever.”
“No,” James laughed, “Q’s the clever one. I’m the one with the big dick, remember?” That got a little chuckle out of Alex. “Come on. Let’s try to cheer Danny up together.”
Title: Pride
Author: @iambid
Rating: General
Warnings: None
Summary: Danny got a tattoo
"Danny? Is that you?"
"Hello! Yes we're back"
James turned around to greet Danny and Alex who just entered the kitchen.
"How did it go? You have to remember to take good care of it and keep it clean and-..."
"James, it's just a tattoo, I'll be fine"
He pecked James' lips to take his mind off.
"Hey, let's see!" Q comes in and puts the kettle on and gets mugs out for everyone.
Danny puts his exposed foot on one of the chairs so they all can see.
"Did you have to be so cliché?"
"No, Q, let me explain. It's not just a rainbow... There's a nice cloud with the sun and then the rain cloud with lighting on the other side of the rainbow. And of course I'm proud as well. But the rainbow can't exist with only one of the clouds. So it's bad times and good times"
Danny squeezes Alex' hand for emphasis. And then they're all just quiet for a moment, as they all can relate to what Danny said.
"That's nice" James manages to get out, almost a bit choked up, he pulls Danny close and places a kiss on his temple.
"No one I'd rather share good and also bad times with. I love you three" Danny pulls everyone close and tears up a little.
Prompt: Miscommunication
Word Count: 250 max
Challenge: This is an all dialogue challenge! That means no using narration, including dialogue tags like “he said.” All of the words in your drabble should be enclosed in quotation marks.
Writers are tagged: @lapsang-and-earlgrey @endofmeandeverything @blood-suits-and-tears @iamanonniemouse @iambid @themuller13
It came to my knowledge that the link in the original Week 3 submissions post was not working. I have fixed it so please go here and read the lovely submissions and vote. I will extend the voting period to account for the glitchy quiz.
Second; Are you ready for more results??!!
Week 2 Submissions Results
1st Place: “Anger” by @themuller13
2nd Place: “Debriefing” by @endofmeandeverything and “Roses are Red, Violets are Blue” by @iamanonniemouse
A HUGE thanks to the talented writers who have been taking tim eout of their busy lives to make these lovely fics for all of us! <3
