Story 54: "Badlands" by J.S. Michel

[dictatorcari]

Today's story is "Badlands" by J.S. Michel. It's--surprise!--set post-series, but this time we follow Doggett and Reyes through post-invasion Mexico. There are also a couple of unexpected familiar faces...but you'll have to read it to find out who they are.

Badlands

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Comments

[mosinging1986.livejournal.com]

Aw, this brings back memories! I can't believe it was written in 2003. It feels like yesterday that I discovered and fell in love with this story. It's one of my favorites of all time.

I love post-col stories. Everything is stripped away and you're left with the characters. And since I love all these people, that's a good thing. I love John running a military style camp for all these kids. I love him struggling with his Spanish, and Monica just being there for him.

After watching the new movie, it was great to see Spunky!Scully again. That's the girl I know and love! Even when she's sick, she'll kick your butt!

This is XF as it was meant to be. There many not be a whole lot of M&S, but the feeling is all there - all these people a team (of sorts) doing their part to save the world. Or at least, to survive in a world that maybe can't be saved. This is the movie I wish they had made.

And being a huge Springsteen fan, all the references were a special treat. It's like she wrote this story just for me.

[bmerb.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah that was good. I don't know Doggett and Reyes, but I suspect I'd like this version of them much more than CC's version. Post apocalyptic is just a great genre to explore, and I sure liked the gritty versions of M & S and William here. Especially William. Just... Yah.