Hello, drive-by comment. I have a hard time resisting when it comes to new and exciting completed stories, and I just happened to find yours!
First of all, I have to compliment you on your excellent handling of the potential non-con situation. It was very very dub-con initially, just as you said, but I really approved of the way you made the five alphas (yes, I'm definitely including Sam) see the error of their ways without sacrificing any of Dean's own power or personality in the process. In fact, you had Dean do it so brilliantly and well that every single alpha ended up giving him the due respect he deserved, and honestly, that is always the part that throws me out of a story, when the author doesn't do it well. You did it VERY well, and for that, you have my eternal gratitude! It really makes me crazy when stories are written having omegas being weaker in both body and mind, and you established immediately that there was nothing wrong with Dean's mind or will.
I liked how each alpha sat with Dean, before and after he handed down exactly what he thought they were doing. It was a great introduction to all of their personalities, as well as what motivated them. I liked Gabe and Cas the most of the angel flock (before Sam joined), and Sam was utterly adorable in his love for Dean, even if he was just as initially pig-headed as the other four! They were all fantastic :)
Finally, what can I say about the sex other than it was fantastic? That may have been one of the longer, better-written sex scenes I have read, with realistic "rules" (ie, omegas always get hard for their alphas) and recovery times involved.
I admit, I'd love to see some expansion of this, maybe with how the angel alphas all met each other, to say nothing of how they properly woo Dean later. He definitely deserves to be wooed after all they put him through! I'd also love a look into the mating rituals. I love the world building, and I'm a sucker for such things, if you have the time :)
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Date: 2014-12-30 06:29 am (UTC)First of all, I have to compliment you on your excellent handling of the potential non-con situation. It was very very dub-con initially, just as you said, but I really approved of the way you made the five alphas (yes, I'm definitely including Sam) see the error of their ways without sacrificing any of Dean's own power or personality in the process. In fact, you had Dean do it so brilliantly and well that every single alpha ended up giving him the due respect he deserved, and honestly, that is always the part that throws me out of a story, when the author doesn't do it well. You did it VERY well, and for that, you have my eternal gratitude! It really makes me crazy when stories are written having omegas being weaker in both body and mind, and you established immediately that there was nothing wrong with Dean's mind or will.
I liked how each alpha sat with Dean, before and after he handed down exactly what he thought they were doing. It was a great introduction to all of their personalities, as well as what motivated them. I liked Gabe and Cas the most of the angel flock (before Sam joined), and Sam was utterly adorable in his love for Dean, even if he was just as initially pig-headed as the other four! They were all fantastic :)
Finally, what can I say about the sex other than it was fantastic? That may have been one of the longer, better-written sex scenes I have read, with realistic "rules" (ie, omegas always get hard for their alphas) and recovery times involved.
I admit, I'd love to see some expansion of this, maybe with how the angel alphas all met each other, to say nothing of how they properly woo Dean later. He definitely deserves to be wooed after all they put him through! I'd also love a look into the mating rituals. I love the world building, and I'm a sucker for such things, if you have the time :)