Prompt # 010

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Title: Cast From Eden’s Gate With No Regret
Author: Always_jbj
Rating: G
Word Count: 215
Prompt: 010
Characters/Pairing: Ethan
Note: Set in London. Part of my Days of Blood and Wine series, which can be read in chronological order HERE

Cast From Eden’s Gate With No Regret


He loved the mornings, the quiet moments as the sun gently climbed above the horizon, bathing everything in gold. With the curtains left wide you could watch its slow progress from the bed. Watch as the sky over the river lightened gradually through an array of colours; the night giving way gracefully to the emerging day, the river turning from inky darkness to a shimmering rainbow of colours. 

He had always been a morning person—a habit that had served him well over the years, allowing for timely exits when necessary or expedient. Now, however, he enjoyed the peace, and the tranquillity of sharing the sunrise with someone who made him want to linger, to appreciate the softness of life, the rare moments of beauty. Even if that someone was usually asleep and snoring through nature’s performance.

He smiled to himself; in the few short weeks since he had met Ripper, his life had changed dramatically. He watched the sunlight filter in through the grimy windows of the tiny Hammersmith flat that they shared, and found himself dwelling once again on how grateful he was for the night they'd met. Lately Ethan found himself eager to face each day; and with it all that life with this vibrant, powerful, and amazingly passionate man would bring.

Comments

[boy-named-susie.livejournal.com]

I haven't seen many positive portrays of Ethan, so this was really great. Your description was good and I really enjoyed this.

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

As a writer I have always adored Ethan for his...usefulness LOL, and over the course of writing 'Days' I have come to love the character for himself. He's a lot of fun, and much like an ogre (or a vampire) he has layers.

[scarlettlily.livejournal.com]

Just amazing. Ethan is so sweet here and for the right man.

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I love Giles/Ethan...they are just so adorable together! lol

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

I just love your Gethan! *sigh*


Gabrielle

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Awww... Thank you, sweetie!

[slaymesoftly.livejournal.com]

Nice little look at very early Gethan. :) If poor Ethan only knew what was to come....

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

If poor Ethan only knew what was to come....

I know... but I'm fixing it... honest I am... slowly!

[lilachigh.livejournal.com]

Too little is written about Ethan. Very nice piece.

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Thank you!
I really love Ethan, he's so much fun to write.

[pinkdormouse.livejournal.com]

Here via su_herald, and I liked that. Must find the time to read the rest of the series.

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it and I hope that you enjoy the rest of the series when you get the chance to read it.

[blueanddollsome.livejournal.com]

An interesting way to think of Ethan that hadn't occured to me before. Nicely done.

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. I really enjoy writing Ethan.

[xlivvielockex.livejournal.com]

I really loved your use of language in this, the description of the sunrise. Very vivid. As Sarah pointed out, there aren't a lot of positive Ethan fics out there so it was a nice change to see one. :)

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Thank you! My Ethan isn't always 'good' lol... but his actions are always (at least in his mind) justified!

[skull-theatre.livejournal.com]

Nicely done and tightly written - always amazing to see a "bad" chara with some decent interior monologuing!

[wereleopard58.livejournal.com]

This was a great look at the character thank you for this