Story 264: "Silver Cornet" by Bonetree

[wendelah1]

Is anyone in The X-Files fandom still reading this journal? If not, it's my own fault. I can't believe I let three months go by without posting a new story. (This is why having a co-mod would be helpful. Any volunteers?)

True confession: I never thought I would be saying this but my enthusiasm for the series has flagged following the huge letdown of season ten. I finished my season seven re-watch back in February (around the time I posted "Parabiosis," in fact) and I still haven't cracked open the brand new Blu-ray case for season eight. Well, I'm done wallowing in misery. Yes, season ten was even worse than I'd anticipated, but that doesn't negate what I loved about the original series. And, it certainly doesn't cancel out the great fanfiction. If anything, we need fic more than ever. (Is anyone working on an AU for season ten? Because we need one and we need it TODAY.)

Since most of what's sitting in the nomination queue is novel length, I decided to pick something from the Ten Greatest Fanfictions post. I chose "Silver Cornet" for two reasons: (1.) We haven't discussed much of anything by Bonetree, which is a huge oversight, and (2.) I've never read "Silver Cornet."

Silver Cornet (22641 words) by Bonetree
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The X-Files
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence
Relationships: Fox Mulder/Dana Scully

SUMMARY: Set just after "Je Souhaite," Mulder and Scully take a ride on a mysterious train that's carrying more secrets than either can imagine.

The link is to AO3 so if you like the fic, you can hit the kudos button, even if you don't come back and leave a comment here. However, I'd love to know what you think of "Silver Cornet." Heck, now that there's a little bit of distance, I'd love to hear your thoughts on season ten. Don't forget to leave your suggestions for next time.

EDIT: The versions at AO3 and Gossamer are missing chapter four. Thanks to the sharp eyes and fic-finding skills of drodrey, we have a complete version via the Internet Archive.

Read the complete Silver Cornet via the Wayback Machine.

Comments

Hi and welcome

[wendelah1]

I feel bad about so much time passing between posts. Season ten depressed me more than I'd thought.

It's great that you've started rewatching the series. I'm in the middle of a rewatch myself, with my 94-year-old father, who was also a fan, back in the day.

I'm very glad you commented to let me know you'd found our little group. Would you like me to add you to the roster so that your comments post unscreened? I have the comm set to screen non-members as an anti-spam device.

Re: Hi and welcome

[keslei]

Sure, go ahead and add me; that sounds great.

Rewatching old episodes (particularly the early seasons) is how I got myself past that post-S10 disappointment. That, and reading good fic. And ranting to my husband (who doesn't watch the show, but is very patient with my fannish tendencies).

Re: Hi and welcome

[bmerb.livejournal.com]

wow, you were/are rewatching with your 94 yr old father? I used to watch with MY father who also happens to be 94 now, but I doubt I could wrangle him into rewatching. Hope you enjoyed the rewatch! I made it into early season 7 and couldn't force myself to keep going, went back into fanfic after a 15 year hiatus instead because the quality is (often) better...