Reviewer: amethyst (Signed) · Date: 08/01/09 11:00 PM · On: Chapter 15
so she's Evie, how fantastic. I just love her. another great chapter looking forward to tomorrow
Author's Response: Hey Amethyst. Yeah she's Evie...and we really like her and we're glad you do. Thanks so much for reviewing it means a lot Bev and Jane
Reviewer: Primrose (Signed) · Date: 07/01/09 11:48 PM · On: Chapter 14 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
I am so grateful that you saved the Impala! My Dad hit a deer when I was a girl, and totalled the car. I was frightened for the poor Impala! This story has been great fun to read! Keep up the good work!
Author's Response: Hey Julie Thank you for your kind words, And yeah we'd never dare total Dean's baby! So professional storyteller? We noted that on your biog...wow very ccol! Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: rbliss1969 (Signed) · Date: 07/01/09 09:22 PM · On: Chapter 14 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Bev & Jane, saved by Rudi too funny....... and lets not forget Chris. great chapter Renee
Author's Response: Renee sweety! Yup reindeer'd back to life! Random or what! Ahh the lovely Chris Cringle whata lovely man! Thanks for reviewing. Bev and Jane xx
Reviewer: youthere (Signed) · Date: 07/01/09 10:37 AM · On: Chapter 12 Save 10 Follow the Star!
Ahahaha! The sign of the star! Brilliant! :)
Author's Response: Hey Eva. We are so glad you like our shiny star! Thnanks for taking the time to review...its much appreciated. Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: amethyst (Signed) · Date: 06/01/09 11:45 PM · On: Chapter 13 The Hiker's Diary
fantastic chapter, very romantic, he can't rest until he gets a letter to his wife. can't wait for tomorrow
Author's Response: Hey Amethyst. Thank you for your very kind words. We were touched by the romantic Christmas spirit! Thnaks so much for reviewing it means a lot Jane and bev xx
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 06/01/09 11:17 PM · On: Chapter 2 Decking Dean with Boughs of Holly
This was great, brotherly banter and Hurt!Dean, nicely wrapped with crimson blood drops. Sue
Author's Response: Hey Sue. oh that's a pretty review! Thank you Bev and Jane xx
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 06/01/09 11:04 PM · On: Chapter 1 prologue
That was a fun intro, full of word-play, which I love. The interfering Angel of the Lord comment makes me wonder if this is a season 4 story? Sue
Author's Response: Hey Sue No not a season 4 story, a season one really but it was a harkening to mary's 'angel's are watching over you' comment and to the angels of the Nativity. Thanks for reviewing Bev and Jane xx
Reviewer: rbliss1969 (Signed) · Date: 06/01/09 08:21 PM · On: Chapter 13 The Hiker's Diary
Bev & Jane, as always great chapter. James dying wish that Evie knew he loved her...........i am a romantic at heart so this chapter touched me when they read the journal. Dean and Sam both need lots of rest when this is all done. Renee
Author's Response: Hey Renee, so nice to hear from you hunny. We found out that maybe we are romantics too...well Christmas is all about love really isn't it? Thanks for your lovely review. Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 06/01/09 08:19 AM · On: Chapter 12 Save 10 Follow the Star!
Aw, back in the stable with the boys. Wonderful. "Mmmh. Gimme a minute, babe." Hilarious start! Great. *slaps thighs in fits of laughter* Dean looked on in envy, wishing he could repeat the manoeuvre with as much grace T alk about cat-like grace. Now he would even go for goat-like, huh?
saddle sore... ouch. Hope his private parts are still intact...
Now I can't even sit down without something hurtin'!' Well, Dean. You do hurt so well, what else do expect of Bev and Jane??? harsh tones of his father rang in head That was all he needed aw. This always triggers his last remaining energy, doesn't it? The well-known “Look out for your little brother, boy!” quote... ugh, how John drilled that into the man... poor Dean. whole body trembling with his head in his hands, sucking in deep laboured breaths, as beads of sweat rolled down his face nice hurt!Dean image... drooling like hell here. I'm not leaving my baby out there alone for another night in this weather aw. Sammy and the car. His family.. his motivation. sudden hesitation, a pulling back from a place where he might expose his heart. Ugh, heart-wrenchingly beautiful. *gasps* Dean was so used to sacrificing himself. Rationality had not really been a consideration. Is it ever any consideration? He is so reliant on his instincts. And he always is right to follow them in the end, isn't he? Even if it means agony and suffering... he had none apart from the journal and the letter. He prayed that the hunter would finally bring his words to Evie. Oh dear, the ghost is really getting to me. Wanting closure and deliverance, poor Caspar... Can't let Sam know how much it really hurts. Dammit Dean! All this walling up sure ain't too healthy. his brother's seemingly unending ability to push himself to unimaginable limits With you there, Sammy. He is adorable and I admire his strength so much. Wish I wasn't such a wussy... So, not quite fooling the Samster, huh? LOLOLOLOLOL. Samster? Seriously, dudes! Awesome. stated with a hint of barely controlled panic, at the daunting task ahead of them, edging into his voice. O oh, panicking Dean is soooo sexy. All that angst and worry finally breaking through... That'll be a drool-fest. He turned a watered down version of puppy dog eyes on his disbelieving brother Prizeless! Dean forcing The Look on Sammy for a change. Like that! See how you cope with that for a change, Sammy! whooping and hollering with unrestrained joy, like children. And for those few minutes, children they were, laughing with tears in their eyes as they careered down the slope. Oh yeah! Like that image. Sweet, innocent and free of concerns for once. They so need that from time to time. My heart burst with tears of love for them. Still feel an oddly nice lump forming in my throat with that picture in my mind. Aw.... how few times he'd ever caught his brother, looking totally unguarded, totally happy. *sobs in a good way* truly happy Dean gets to me all the time... not that this happens too often though. Happy!Dean is a very rare thing and needs to be cherished when it comes along. back to the Impala, back home. So true... their home and haven...Wish they were there already. so Sam had simply picked his brother up complete with his crutch and carried him, stumbling into the wind, searching for somewhere safe to wait out the storm. Oh god. Oh. Oh, I've got something in my eye.... strong kid brother carrying (CARRYING not dragging) a limp and broken Dean... That... that is... *wails in commiseration* Have to take a minute here... Running low on tissues... dammit girls. That is one intense image! What's a sign, a sign of what? The Apocalypse you idjit! HEEEHEEE. Sorry, but I needed a laugh after the carrying-Dean ordeal.
"Follow the Star to Bethlehem"."Follow the Path to the Impala". Great dialogues in this story and funny scene. Again, you amaze me with the wonderfully wide range of emotion this story has to offer. Angst, followed by banter, then chick-flick and severe hurt and again snarky remarks... LOVING IT! We made it back! Phew. FINALLY. Now they only need to free the Hiker and get back to Bethlehem. Maybe Charley will have a soft sport for the battered and beaten hunters now. I sure do! Nothing better than nursing 'em back to health. "Not an ‘it'" Dean muttered under his breath. "Don't you worry, honey. He's just doesn't understand!" Damn right Dean! You tell him... Gotta love Dean and his obsession with his car... ole softie that he is... Huns, amazing, breathtaking, drool-inducing, hilarious, sad and relieving. All in one single chapter. Well done! Worth the wait. And bring on the next (and sadly last) chappie soon! Loves ya both! Ilka
Author's Response: Ilka You are so caring but put your mind at rest his butt and boy-bits are indeen intact! Heehee Bev and Jane xx
Reviewer: calUK (Signed) · Date: 05/01/09 04:47 PM · On: Chapter 11 A Little Rest and Recuperation
aw... wanna be the goat! (gotta love goat's 'n dean together...) missed a couple updates, so mea culpa - but it seems like the nice twins have been out to play - giving the boys a 'rest', though i suppose they cant be too nice - sewing up can't be any kind of fun!
Author's Response: Hey Cal. The goat was homage to your lovely goaty presant! BaaBaa! bev and Jane xx
Reviewer: NongPradu (Signed) · Date: 05/01/09 04:43 PM · On: Chapter 1 prologue
Ahahahahahaha! Too awesome! It was light-hearted and funny all the way through, and then you added that wonderful little tee-hee moment with the "angel of the lord" comment. Too cute!
Author's Response: Hey Melanie Wow hun NongPradu is such a cool name...it has meaning? We'd be fascinated to know. We are real glad you like the prologue, we were aiming for lightness and happiness so we are glad we hit it on the nose. Thanks so much for reviewing. Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 06:35 PM · On: Chapter 11 A Little Rest and Recuperation
Awesome... I felt I needed a time out too. Very welcome rest for a change. Though higlighted with a half-naked Dean (YAY!) and some nausea and sutures. OK. detailed review and account of drool inducing scenes impending: Spent, he sagged forward, forehead pressing into the comforting presence at his side. Oh darn exhaustion getting the better of him after all. Of course he waited for his bro to leave before he allowed himself to give in to the weakness... he felt the room begin to tilt.... oooh I love him dizzy! Nice, thanks hunnies. "Sammy, I don't feel so g..." Dean's whisper was lost in the donkey's thick coat, he felt himself slipping sideways, losing the battle with the slowly spinning room and the rising tide of darkness. YEAH. Um. Sorry, I should be feeling sorry for him, right? Um. I can't. Just the thought of him slipping sideways... that is fantastic hurt!Dean material. How am I supposed to be sorry... Well, of course I am sorry but at the same time I relish it. OK. Here goes: Aw poor weary, wilting warrior, he needs some rest. I think they found the perfect place for it! (That better? I am a a schizophrenic, didn't I tell ya? Got a sadist and a nurse fighting for the crown inside me!) Why didn't you say something? Well, why the bloody hell did you not listen you gigantic idjit! You know Dean all your life and you still can't make out his soft gentle voice? And why did you leave him alone without taking care he is taken care of and put at ease in the first place. Before checking out the place like a child in a newly discovered attic room. Sorry. Um. Got carried away. Sam sometimes makes me angry. Guess it's my inner Dean, lol. We'll put it down to Sam's exhaustion then, shall we? He is a little erratic at the moment. the slowly spreading blood stain that darkened the frayed denim covering the lower left thigh. Oh damn. That knee must've been bleeding the whole day and Mr M-Fine hasn't said a word about it. Not that Sam would have been able to do anything about it. But still. Dean can be sooo idiotic too! Guess it runs in the family. Gathering his brother in his arms Dean's head rolled towards him, settling in the crook of Sam's neck. Wonderful comfort and protection here. Love Sam for it. I bet Jared can really carry Jensen around! The sight of his muscles in that hot sex scene was almost terrifying! Gotta say, the boys seem to have turned their luck around. Their present location is almost a luxuriously comfy stable compared to biblical standards or Winchester standards (if you think about a night in the car I mean) And there were surely some motel rooms that have been less equipped and comfortable. All we need now is a bathroom and 2 shower scenes... yummy.... in through the nose and out through the mouth. Heeeheee. I know that line! Must've read that somewhere recently. Can't really think of the actual story though! there any painkillers in that kit Boy must he be groggy and in pain to ask for painkillers.... "I guess I'm not Mr Clumsy, dude!" Well, if Dean is Mr Clumsy that just made us a married couple I'd say! Bring in the champagne and then let's slip into our bedroom....mmmmmmmm
Dean cried out as the soiled cotton ripped away from the dried lesions marring his back. holding the foot steady as Dean sought to pull it away. Gasping as the liquid burnt it's way under the nails. HURT HURT HURT! Painful but loving it, as usual! At some point, he had felt Dean go limp beneath his hands, the strangled gasps subsiding into quiet moans, then short breaths as he slipped, gratefully, into the welcoming arms of oblivion. Awh good. All the agony finally takes its toll and presents Sam with the chance to patch up his bro in a less painful manner... Thanks guys. Was getting unbearable, even for me. Dean stirred fitfully, mumbling and moaning as the needle pierced his inflamed flesh. Pain spiking, reaching through the layers of darkness, calling to him as each fresh stitch was formed, gently pulling the skin together. Yikes, even when he his unconscious the pain reaches out and wracks him... poor guy, give some rest now! It was meant to be a Christmas to remember. A good Christmas! Awh guilt stricken Dean. Nice too. coloured boxes of sweets, sat a beautiful sleigh. You gotta be friggin kiddin me! No way! That's not... It can't be! Must be some prop storage or something... Eerie. Dean witnessed the entire scene, erupting into a howl of laughter at the look of abject horror, "Sammy, it's a match made in heaven. You've even got the same hair stylist!" A freaking camel? Haaaaahaaaaa. I know why even the Dean “Butch” Winchester succumbs to the giggles here. And the same hair cut. Hilarious. care and devotion of the Winchester brothers for each other I like that ghost. He is kind of a representative, congress man for the readers. He starts relating to those awesome brothers and begins to like/love them. He even regrets hurting them earlier. And he is so right about care and devotion. Both brothers would die for each other. At any time. I'll keep watch, bro. Get some sleep. Full on big bro mode. And he is just in time. Poor Sammy must be exhausted beyond believe. He has taken care of Dean and now Dean allows his baby bro the much desired and well-earned rest. Love it. ‘The Goat Whisperer' freakin obsession with baby goats! Cal taught you well! Guys, I hope you will update soon. In the meantime: Thanks for sharing and enjoy reading my reviews. They point out how much fun I had so far. Hugs ya, Ilka
Author's Response: ilka Now hunny calm down you're getting over excited! Did you enjoy Sammy's 'date'? The camel! we thought they were so alike and yeah if it makes Dean giggle then that is just too sweet for words. Thanks sweety. Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 03:59 PM · On: Chapter 10 A Stable Somewhere Outside Bethlehem
A stable, huh? After the donkey? And then the back pain... well, let's hope Dean doesn't end up as Virgin Mary after all! Just kidding, no one in their right mind would come up with something as twisted... or would they? Well, I obviously did. Does that make me a pervert? Just kidding huns... trying to keep my mind off more serious business at the mo... "You're right. I'm sorry. I'm being an ass!" "No, Dean. It's okay, but if I feel the need to ‘burro' your girlfriend, I'll let you know!" "Well, there's no need to be mulish about it, Dean. You don't have to act like a complete Jackass." Hilarious selection of donkey related jokes. I am desperate for every bit of colloquial English and swearwords... very much appreciated! he could see exhaustion written all over their injured bodies, and the arid remains of his once beating heart went out to them. SEE! I told you he is actually a cousin of Caspar the friendly ghost, lookin' for company and deliverance. face scrunched in agony as the abused muscles spasmed. His back arched suddenly, forcing him heavily backwards, into Sam's chest. Mh yummy. Another wonderfully painful image.... So, is he having spasms from dehydration? Or just the strenuous ride? Oh, just so you know: bucket has been emptied on numerous occasions over these last hours... "Donkey!" "Jackass!" Dean countered, hotly. LOL: Hilarious variation of the usual Bitch/Jerk banter. Love it! the muffled sound of hitching sobs that rocked through his brother's frame OMG. Is he actually crying... like CRYING? Like in the last scene of 4.10? OMG, that means his chin quivers and he tries to fight the treacherous sobs... oh shit, here I go again. I actually worked myself up here this time. ‘Why couldn't I have just completed the goddamn booking confirmation when I should'a done? We'd have been tucked up safe and warm in the Holy Night Inn's best suite, complete with Jacuzz,i having a great time. Would have been a Christmas that Sam could have remembered for all the right reasons for once. Crap, I am such a freakin' screw-up!' ANGST! Oh, Dean. One thing is for sure: you so aren't a screw-up. You are funny, heroic, strong, caring, skilled, brave.... Hell that is a wonderful para again. Dean's self-flagellation obviously knows no bounds... Why, oh why does he think so little of himself?? He felt the sadness, loneliness and need that rolled in waves from the depths of the disembodied eyes. That ghost kind of reflects Dean's innermost feelings in this one instant. Dean feels lonely, sad and needy. He can relate on a very subconscious, primal level to the ghost's real intentions. I guess Dean's instincts are picking up on the ghost's feelings and Dean has learned to trust his instincts... Love this idea! Way to go! Very deep meaning here and awesome writing. Just one line and it means so much more... Santa's sleigh HAHAHAHA! Great idea. Are they gonna have the donkeys pull them to the Impala in the morning? That'd be a nice thing to look forward to! Angel Freakin' Gabriel! Or rather Angel Freakin' Castiel... sorry, had to go there. I miss my favourite angel dearly! Great update and again my favourite topic (angst) is very predominant... either in Sam's or in Dean's thoughts. Loving every single word of this story.
Loves ya, Ilka
Author's Response: hey ilka oh no hunny we don't do those odd pregnant Dean stories...way too strange! Well keep him as the Virgin Dean! Hope we didn't overdo the donkey jokes and make ass's of ourselves! Heehaw! Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 02:37 PM · On: Chapter 9 The Little Donkey
Girls, jumping right into review as I am still trying to catch my breath from this rollercoaster ride! "S...Stop...gotta ...stop!" "Lemme...down, S...Sammy." Shit he doesn't sound a happy puppy. Stuttering and mumbling. Short of giving up... Sam made sure his eyes brimmed just enough with tears at his next line. Manipulative sonuvabitch! Aw well, it's for Dean's well-being... I can roll with that! Like the younger man was a marionette Well, I accused Sammy of manipulation but I guess Dean knows his way around that too. there was Dean's mortal soul on display for him to see. ... It took the words from Sam's lips with the intensity of feeling he saw there. Those eyes resonated with loss and grief and terror. They were darkened with the knowledge of too many horrors seen and wearied by responsibility beyond their years. They longed for their Mom; the Mom that Dean could actually remember as a person not just a concept. They yearned for something beyond this, beyond hunting with its death and destruction. Yet they didn't think they deserved it. Holy shit. That was unexpected. Such gentleness you put in your words. Not drilling the angst into our hearts by force, simply describing what is apparent in those eyes once they show their true colours. OMG. What are you guys doing to me? This is so far the best part of the story. Man I loved the angst in the last chappie but this here, the emotions it sparks inside me... truly unprecedented. Exactly how I feel when I look in those green orbs.... I say it again. HOLY CRAP. saw beneath the loss, and fear and grief and there was love The perfect way to find hope in this sad, sad part of the chapter. Love is the engine that keeps this man running. Maybe not the love for himself. However, only those who love themselves are truly capable of loving others. Maybe the time while his mum was still alive enabled Dean to love others the way he does. I just wish he would put a little of that love aside for himself. Because, let's face it, he is the most adorable, honourable, handsome, strong, heroic... yadayadayada (I could fill pages with adjectives describing his multi-layer personality) man on TV. He deserves a little love... "Yeah, well no doubt it's a she, then, Dean. Didn't you just say you were irresistible to females?" HEE, thanks for the return of happiness. I was actually worrying there might be none until the next chappie. The donkey sure is a terrific addition to the saves. And hell yeah, I bet all females in the world, at some point in their lives, would fall for Dean Winchester. "Weary traveller riding on a donkey, into Bethlehem...it's all getting a bit too bit biblical for my taste." And we all know how tough it is for Dean to accept religion and the concept of God in his life. He must be squirming inside. LOL. Virgin Mary lol So great. That idea sprang to my mind when I read the title. Dean as the pregnant Virgin Mary... un-freaking-believably funny... HILARIOUS! This chapter came up with a vast variety of emotions... Great. I cried silently (worse than aloud, I must say), laughed happily at the snowball attack and smirked mischievously at the image of Dean sitting bandy-legged across the back of the she-donkey. Thank you Jane and Bev for such a wonderful story... Snogs, Ilka
Author's Response: Hi Ilka Yeah isn't that image of Dean on the donkey a hoot? he's got the bandy legs for it! Heehee. glad you liked it and thanks for your real detailed review as always. Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 01:29 PM · On: Chapter 8 Save Seven-Icicles!
Hunnies, what a chappie. Man, I am crying like a baby. The hurt, memories and the brotherly bond were so palpable. And I so swore I wouldn't cry. A few quick quotes and thoughts about this chapter... another blizzard, god if it rains it pours... puppy chow yikes, that gave me goosebumps. Reminds me – again – of NRFTW... crutch slipped a little on the icy ground and Dean's knee twisted He hiccupped in pain Oh Jesus. Is it never gonna stop? He is so tortured by now even I feel sorry for him. He'd wormed his way in against Dean's side, lifting his brother's lifeless arm and snuggling it around him. And there he'd sat as Dean had laid his head against the top of Sam's. He couldn't remember any words being said, but he knew that Dean's hot tears had trickled through his long hair as his strong arms had finally wrapped around Sam and held him desperately close. Girls... I gotta take a moment here. That just ripped my heart out in one swift movement. Soooooo sad here. You reduced me to tears... Gawd, the tears, the strong arms, the brotherly bond, the comfort. PERFECT in a very sad way... *sighs deeply, chest hitching* subtly trying to shield his brother from the worst of the weather as he continued Love that image. Very protective in a truly subtle way... That is sooo sweet. his wide eyes briefly showing his fear to the world. Oh gawd. Here I go again... tears, sobs and all that. Shit. This wasn't supposed to happen.... Dean is so worn he can't even mask his fear anymore and the memory of that black dog incident must be a very tough one. Hell, my soul bleeds for him. he hiccupped the pain softly into place love that line... very evocative... This was a very different chapter. True, the others had painful parts in it but this here has been pure angst and comfort. A combination so emotionally charged it always gets to me. I must admit you did a great job in forcing me to cry. Dammit. New Years resolution 1 already been broken... crap. So wanted to become a tough girl (always the thought of meeting him in the back of my mind), not a wuss. Hugs ya, Ilka
Author's Response: Hey Ilka So you didn't say who wrote that one? Sorry to make ya cry, but then Christmas is always a bit sentimantal isn't it? Thanks for another lovely review. Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 12:49 PM · On: Chapter 7 The Little Christmas Tree
Man, I am reviewing like there is no tomorrow! Seems you got to me with this one!
windbreak Han Solo rescuing L...Luke And you call m...me a g...geek well, damn right he is and so is Dean. As Sam is “princess” Luke, the incarnation of geeky, and Dean is Han (awh, first love... mmmh). So, Dean is a warrior/hunter geek, Sam a nerdy mathlete and we all are Sam and Dean geeks.... fan-girls are geeks if ever there were any! too tired to give as good a he got Didn't I say earlier it won't take long and the handsome hunter will fall silent? When pain and exertion take their toll... even Dean Winchester has to give in sometimes. I know. I made him do it more than once! *cackles viciously* Lying on his side, rocking, he hugged his knees to his chest, grinding his teeth, as he tried in vain to prevent the anguished groans from passing between his blue tinged lips. Gawd that is tough to read. He has the energy to save his bro but now there is nothing left for himself, not even enough to keep up his well-practised gameface. He just breaks my heart every time when he is hurt. finally lost his battle against the rising tide of pain and exhaustion that pulled him down into its warm, dark embrace. Oh please let him rest for a while even if it means Sam has to carry him. He needs a time out. So hurt, so exhausted … *sniffles* (just a head cold!) H...help me out here. Desperate and cold Sammy trying again to save Dean. He is one hero in this story. Very good. Like it when Dean is allowed to be weak and Sam can offer support, strength and comfort. Dean's leather jacket gods, am I glad he found that jacket. And such an awesome way of letting him find the right direction to the tree again. Great idea. home That is so touching. The warm canopy (that the right word?) of the tree sheltering them from the storm and thus morphing into a home. Shelter and comfort, feelings both boys usually associate with the car... wincing as he revealed the bloodied, broken nails, and spreading bruising on the two largest toes on the right foot Ouch, that does sound painful. And you with the feet again, Bev! How is he gonna walk to the car the next day? Will they ever be saved...? played across the ridged muscles of his tense abdomen oooo. Yummy even though it's Sammy. I was a bit too over-enthusiastic in the last review. Only read that Dean had cast off his shirt. Thought of him half-naked (well, I do that most of the time, anyway, heh!) So, I won't take my drooling back cos my mind came up with the images and they were caused by reading this story... so, I have to thank you for allowing my to drool... even though Dean was “in reality” still mostly dressed. Christmas Hiker I can't shake the feeling this hiker isn't that bad after all. He is nudging them, into the right direction to either find his bones as he wants to rest as last. Or he has some task for the boys, some Christmas themed task... we'll see. But I guess he isn't as vengeful. A deep gash oozed a steady trickle of blood, which ran into the loosely clinging bandage, fresh bruising in furious shades of blue and purple stood out on his pale flesh. Gawd the pain he must be in and what a gory sight. Makes me wanna start administering dressings, ointment and sutures right away and top it off with some hugging and rocking him into well-deserved sleep. God, me and my sick desire to nurse him back to health. Tho I guess I am not the only one around here *winks* wind-proof barrier, sealing them into a warm, safe haven And another seasonal save! A Christmas Tree igloo sheltering them from the blizzard. How many more ideas are you gonna write into that story? Awesome storytelling. Girls I am glued to the screen and absolutely glad I have waited this long. You know me, patience doesn't come easily to this girl... Off to the next one, Ilka
Author's Response: hey Hun. Umm...so maybe the hikers not so bad after all? well you'll have to wait and see! Thanks for taking so much time to leave such splendid reviews. Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 10:49 AM · On: Chapter 6 Save 5 - On Dasher, On Dancer, On Comet, On Cupid!
Aw Dean is in a bad state. Head hanging, shoulders hunched. Not good. Not good at all, but at the same time oh sooooo drool inducing, hehe. the bass harmonies ??? Seriously dudes. Dean trying to teach Sammy singing? I gotta say that is one weird image. Sam (and Jared for that matter) would be hard pressed to ever learn it. And poor Jensen has to sing off tune as Dean... Hilarious idea though. Dean always gets so touchingly sweet when he is concussed, doesn't he? Like him, so innocent and cute. Don't you remember spectacularly breaking your fall just now by smashing your head into that nice, big Yule log O oh, disoriented and memory loss. That so can't be a good sign. I am starting to worry now... Really worry. Moon shadows raced silvery paths across the shiny blanket and Dean chuckled aw another terrific imagery here.... love this! wrapped his hand around Dean's toes Oh I bet you wish it was your hand doin' that Bev! concerns were efficiently swept away by the appearance of Dean in full patronising big-brother mode When is Sam ever going to be content? Worrying first and then annoyed again. That man sure has issues with Dean. Well, I for one think that he should be happy that Dean has returned to his more usual self even if that means he is a pain in the ass. found his breath catch in his chest as Dean's deep green eyes reflected the pale of the full moon back at him. Vulnerability briefly poured from his accomplished, controlled brother aw fluffy yet heartbreakingly wonderful so... Like 'em vulnerable. And oh those eyes. I still can't believe I am gonna see right into them if he comes to Asylum. I am fainting already. Phew. Deck the Dean... yay, let's do that! lololol... Terrific and so Dean to quip about that... whereas it takes worried Sam awhile to find the humour in it. I guess Sam is too busy mother-henning Dean. Yelling for Dean. Drilled into Sam from years of being able to rely on his big bro to save him. Just instinct as it is Dean's instinct to react accordingly, injuries shoved aside...putting his own life at risk to save Sam. shedding his heavy jacket and over-shirt, as he arched powerfully and dived into the liquid black pool Oooooooooh nudity mmmmh. Bucket filling quicker than ever.... abs, chest, biceps, scars all soaking wet and oh sooooo sexy..... He was losing the fight and there was nothing more he could do. O shit, somebody help them? Anybody? Lololol, you are kidding, right? A freaking inflatable reindeer was admittedly the last thing that came to my mind. You girls have some weird fantasies! Oh Christ, you are putting them and especially Dean through some terrible ordeal, girls. LOVING it. Can't wait to go on, see you on the next chappie. Ilka
Author's Response: Hey Ilka Yeah, 'slightly out of it' Dean is just too sweet for words isn't he? Vulnerability is so hard for our boy that it's interesting to see. We thought you'd enjoy his beautifully arched back as he dove into the pool in full 'save Sammy' mode. Love ya hun Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 09:54 AM · On: Chapter 5 Save Four - The Yule Log Incident
Right, ladies. I AM SO HOOKED. Awesome. Still appalled by all the symbolism you've put in here. Didn't know there were so many pagan/Christian rites and traditions surrounding Christmas... Very insightful and sophisticated. OK having said that: Thanks for the massive whumping in this chappie... heehheee, you made this Dean-girl a very happy reader... concentrated on simply placing one foot in front of the other and remaining upright oh jeez. This sure isn't a good sign... Dean is in pain. Mind-numbing, bone-jarring pain. Poor guy... GO ON! MAKE HIM SUFFER EVEN MORE! *picks up drool bucket and reads on* allowing moonlit shafts to pierce through the wavering branches, spotlighting the gossamer fall of snow that continued to drift between the overhanging boughs. Cold, blue light illuminated the billowing clouds of foam spray emanating from the churning waters. Beautiful description! Beautiful... can really see it! Lines of pain creased the pale forehead as fiery tendrils radiated from his swollen knee awh.... hurt!Dean always gets to me... And great choice of words there with the tendrils... Just shoot me before we go, and it'll save a lot of suffering in the long run! And cut us off from all that pleasant pain? NO WAY! So not gonna happen! ‘Oh god, Sammy. I gotta stop soon, please let us stop soon.' Breaking point for Dean straight ahead I reckon. And for my eyes apparently. Going to snatch a few tissues just in case I find I have something in my eyes. *clears throat and pretends to be at ease* as the gasp of pain hissed through his parted lips argh... love and hate that equally. Hm. Poor hero... Dean grit through teeth clenched tight against his desire to scream. uh... *narrowly avoids a compassionate yet treacherous sigh to escape her lips and ruin the fake relaxed composure* Quit talking to me like I'm a freakin' idiot. At least he's got enough energy left to get pissy and bitchy. It's only when he turns uncharacteristically silent that I worry very much for him. But knowing you guys, I am sure it can't be long until he stops talkin'... Christ, this is one awful way for them to celebrate Christmas. Dean's fall. OMG. The scream tore at my heart and made me clutch my chest and gasp... Saw it happen with my mind's eye! Great action and very well-written, too. And that log had a shifty look to it, at least thru Sam's observant eyes. Wonder how badly hurt Dean is now... Unconsciously, he rocked the still form, ..."Dean, please wake up?" OK I know it's far-fetched but it made me think of Sam holding his bro after the hellhound attack. Oh god. That really made me cry and still does... in a silent way. I ache for both of 'em... Everything hurts! And man, must he be in pain to admit that. I feel for him so much right now, I even consider taking a break to compose myself. … No, gotta know how the story goes on... ‘What in hell's name is going on here with all this festive symbolism, rescue crap?' I hear ya Sammy! The only way to find out is to hunt down Jane and Bev and torture them until they refrain from writing more festive hurt and comfort... But honestly, do I want them to do that? NO! So, suck it up Sam and pull through! It's your friggin' job as Winchesters to make us happy! Go, present us with some more hurt/comfort! Right racing on to next chappie, this is one awesome ride... xxx Ilka
Author's Response: Hey Ilka. Owh all the hardship Dean is going through isn't bringing you down then hun? heehee as if! Yeah there is a freaky ammount of Christmas symbolism isn't there? Thanks for the review hunny. Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 08:46 AM · On: Chapter 4 Rocking Robin!
Girls, you may find I am a bit rambling in this review, just bear with me. I review as I read and you'll find how I live through the twists and turns. Even if I get rambling... some serious peck-age lol... love this! And regarding the giggles, I'd say it's a bit of both. Though I prefer the concussion *snickers viciously* A possessed robin? LMAO... that is even better than were-raccoons or were-guinea pigs. HA! ‘Jason Voorhees' you advertising Friday 13th here? LOL. Image of a masked robin now buzzing around in my mind.... lololololol little birdie Such an awesome way to write in a Mary Sue! Hummingbird … and advertising Muffy as well... here I go over-interpreting. Happens when I get carried away by a great story. Erithacus rubecula is ferociously defensive of its territory ROTFLMAO Dean using the Latin name for the robin, that is too much... Hilarious. Been watching too much Nature Channel, that man. Awesome. Teaching college boy ornithology! *Laughs bending over narrowly avoiding desk* Wouldn't it have been even better if the other programme had “Days of our Lives” on? Hahahahaha, talk about getting carried away... *snorts* bear trap... would have been limp!Sam then. Although it reminds me off “Hanging on by a Thread”. Have to go and re-read that sometime. hate to think of some animal getting caught in it. …. aw, sweet and caring Dean. Even looking out for animals. Love him to bits... So it is the vengeful spirit's doing? Huh. A trap for Dean and Sam? Thought it might have been something less evil... You got me here! Doesn't happen that often, so count yourselves skilled writers! Snogs, Ilka
Author's Response: Hey Snookums Umm, maybe it was a were-bird after all! See you got the film ref again! clever girl! Hey maybe we'll use the bear trap in the sequel...maybe have Dean have a painful tussle with a savage trap? how would that be? Thanks babe/ Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 08:04 AM · On: Chapter 3 The Holly and The Poison Ivy
Hey girls, loved this one! Dean deteriorating, stumbling along and Sam offering comfort. And then the flashback to a very crappy Christmas with a harsh!John... GREAT
"I just wish if something was gonna get involved in giving us a hand, that it'd do it without us getting half killed beforehand." But that would sorta mean we'd miss out on all the lovely hurt! And that so can't be right! Anyway, what's the point in reading a fic without them risking their lives! Sorry, not being mean here, that is just my sick, slutty self. Getting a bit carried away here, heh. Love fluffy stories, too. Hell, I wrote one or two myself. But then again, nothing can compete with a beat up Dean and a hovering Sam! Did you hit your head and not mention it to me? Cause you're kinda startin' to ramble here. Well, I gotta say it: RAMBLE ON! And Sammy, do you honestly think Dean would tell you he hit his head if it wasn't like falling off or hanging on by a thread at the same time? I mean, only if he couldn't hide his pain or suffering anymore he'd open up. Only if he couldn't shrug it off... or if he is concussed. Which he apparently is. Heeh, a strong hit on the head never ends well for the older bro, does it? Reminds me of the delightful “What's My Name Again, Sammy?”--- uch... those were the days--- Oh and by the way, them stumbling through the wilderness totally reminds me of gaelic's Ramble On which is why I had to sorta shout “Ramble On” before. Heh. Always loved that fic and especially the long trek through the night. So, I thank you for reminding me of it! shooting pains streaking down his shin with rhythmic discomfort ouchie! Scream 2? Seriously dudes. If ever there was a worse series of so-called horror movies... well, there was, namely “I Know What You Did Last Summer”. Hate those teenage horror movie wannabes. I'd much rather watch an old-school monster movie (heh) or a remake (double heh) like MBV-3D (original is quite good!) or Friday 13th (seriously, I always loved Jason and his movies! Scary and splattery. Gave me the creeps when I was 13!) And Titanic? Heheeeee. Sammy, always the sucker for a chick-flick. Sorry, rambling here. Back to your awesome story. you skidded the car in the snow and ended up creasing it up against a tree! Oh dear. John can't have been amused seeing his precious car creased up against a tree. God. Reminds me of my story... A car-crash is the worst for either Dean or John, I bet. I love Sam in this scene. Joining Dean's reminiscence only to see Dean picking up his pace. He subtly helps Dean to carry on. So like that sweet man. Dean's lips pouted THAT is so Bev! Heeehee- like his pout so much. He drove us out about 40 miles into the mountains, gave us a six hour head start and then we were supposed to practise Escape and Evasion techniques, so he didn't catch up to us. Ouch, what a crappy dad John can be... Poor boys. However, Dean did deserve it a little for massacring the Impala. How could he be so reckless? Well, he was a teenager then. Get your boots and socks off, Sammy. You don't wanna be walking with wet feet in this snow. Aw, big bro mode in full swing. Always the first instinct is to look out for Sammy. sweat had beaded upon his upper lip and his breath hitched as he sought to control trembling muscles and the black spots dancing before his eyes. Droolin here.... constantly deteriorating, just how I like him. Oh crap. Told you, Sam would be the catalyst for some major Dean hurt... I got it right that Sam stumbles, didn't I? Dean's instinct to save his bro no matter what will always force him to react before calculating his own risk... And see what came of it? His knee is worse than before... However, that means bandages... lemme give ya a hand there, Sammy! Man, you were so damn clumsy at that age, Sammy. Still is. See above mentioned scene and remember Bad Day at Black Rock (coz then it was amplified by the rabbit's foot... but hey, let's not be toooo picky, heh). Guess it's those freakishly long limbs dangling around him all the time... a one man destruction unit um, sounds vaguely familiar. Could it be I am distantly related to Sam? Me so dead clumsy. you couldn't watch your 90210 or Melrose guess he was! Heeeeee, hilarious. you've turned into some freakin' leper. All beauty lost! That man's got a lot to answer for. Aw Sammy. You'll eat your words when he's dead. So, am I right in guessing this is set in season one then? some horribly warped Spirit of Christmas who wants to keep our asses in the game! Might be some sexy angel... could do with a little bit of angelic interference by Cas... Dammit, why isn't anything ever simple? How much more of this goddamned hill can there be? bit of angst is always the icing on the cake! It's never simple for them, is it? Always the long hard way... Loving the flashbacks. See, Bev?! Wee!chesters don't always have to be them at 8 or stuff... Teenagers are fun! All the angst and anger and hormones make awesome stories... like this one! Hugs ya, Ilka
Author's Response: Hey Ilka We knew we could count on ya to spot the film references! Yeah yeah...Weechester obsessed girly! haha! Thanks for the lovely review. Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 06:32 AM · On: Chapter 2 Decking Dean with Boughs of Holly
Love the title! Kept hummin' the song along reading this chapter... heheeee. "Freakin' Holly! I hadda fall into the scratchiest, sonofabitching bush known to man. I couldn't have landed in some sweet smelling, soft leaved, springy-boughed, cotton-wool covered trampoline bush?" LOL. Pissed off Dean in the early bit of this chapter is a real prezzie! Lovely! And holly is such a pain in ass, isn't it? NO! Not the leather jacket?! You better retrieve it, girls! Or I'll go search for it myself... love that thing... Worn out, smelling of motor oil, gunpowder and the musky scent that is Dean. And he is concussed, lovely. Sluggish mind, out of focus eyes, slurred speech, just PERFECT! shielding his glazed and glassy eyes within the first layers of unconsciousness. Wow. Just. WOW. "Why the hell did you take your jacket off, Dean?" Well, good that Sam found it. However, I would be the last to complain about Dean taking off ANY clothes at all! Indeed, if it were me, I'd make him lose his shirt as well... mmmh.... OK bucket right here! my superbly toned and much sought after body LOL! And *drooooooools* "See, it happens to me all the time..." "Women always want to remove my clothes, Sammy." Especially in fanfiction written by Dean-girls! And so good to know Mother Nature is a fellow Dean-girl! "You're back's all torn up, Dean..." "Yup. They do that, too." ROTFL.... *filing nails to fine, sharp points, eying Dean on the screen mischievously* Sam not understanding the torn up back reference, too good. He is such a a sweet innocent man. Though I prefer a bit of smut as you perfectly well know! So, thanks for Dean's smutty mind, Eric Kripke, and for voicing some of his smuttier ideas here, Jane and Bev! Festive Fool! Awesome... *dries away tears of laughter* and then Sam stating the obvious... as usual. Dude, listen to your brother! It's you who always wants to talk yet if he does you rarely pay attention, *giggles*. I have the feeling Sam is gonna be the one to blame for some of the bad luck and whumpage Dean is gonna suffer from. Sam and his slow reactions (at least compared to Dean's perfect hunter senses) and clumsiness. “Lost my shoe “-kinda thing, ya know? *chuckles in malevolent anticipation* the re-awakening limb buzz with pins and needles. Gawd I hate when that happens. 'bout the worst thing, even worse than pain. A little less of the heavy and the old Vanity thy name is Dean! Heh. The thought of Sam's gawky form in the tree made me laugh. Long limbs curled awkwardly around the trunk, arms and large paws reaching out for the jacket... Like an over-sized sloth... or monkey. Lol. Still funny. Sam gestured towards his backpack good thinkin' there, Sammy. At least they can defend themselves in the wilderness now. Thank god. Or the Christmas Spirit. Dean shook his head. The lie springing readily to his lips "Nah, s'okay." mmmmh. Love it when he does that. Hurt and denial of the same coming up! Ooooh, that Hiker Ghost seems a mean caspar! Looking forward to a very vengeful spirit here! Bring it on! Hugs ya! Thanks for this ingenious masterpiece... Ilka
Author's Response: Hey official GaLS Slut! we knew you'd like the Dean/Sam discussion about women finding the green eyed god irresistible as we,of course, know he is! Glad you're enjoying it hunny Jane and Bev xxx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 04/01/09 05:10 AM · On: Chapter 1 prologue
Jane, Bev. I gotta tell ya, I took me long enough to get started on this piece but it was so friggin' worth the wait. Had several giggles and a few hysteric fits of laughter already! You're certainly pushin' all the Christmas buttons there! Awesome... crack-quote That was if it all went to plan, but then what was there to go wrong? Dean had it planned down to the last detail. Best laid plans... o oh. I wonder if that works out... Riker, a wrestler and the drummer boy!... Weird combination though... like the Three Wise Men visiting baby Jesus... Happy freaking Winchester Christmas! Totally sulky, moody Sam... heeeee. So typical and there has to be some loophole in the whole thing. There is no way the boys are gonna have a “normal” Christmas! NO FREAKIN' WAY! Dean doin research... heee, connecting to his inner geek-boy, isn't he? Sam found himself warming slightly to the job despite himself. Always so reluctant to hunt, so Sam. "Sam! Shut the damn door." Evil snowflakes assaulting the black leather upholstery, now we can't have that! Dean swearin' even when he is impressed, so typical! Holy Night Inn??? You gotta be freakin' kidding me! Dean online? How'd he do that!? Must've taken him ages to find his way around... presumable accompanied by many not so christmassy curses... awh, what an image! Love me a pissed-off Dean... threw his arm around his giant baby brother's shoulders He must be in a real good mood there, if he can actually allow himself to “hug” his bro in broad daylight without mortal peril forcing him to! Nice warm image tho, brotherly warm, I mean. The best laid plans he had worked so hard at were melting like snowflakes in Hades awh crap. I feared this would happen. Poor guy. And now they're stranded like Mary and Joseph themselves... well, no question who is who there, is there, heh? MR CRRINGLE? MR CRINGLE?????? ROTFLMAO THE BETHLEHEM STABLES... you guys are killing me here! Three Wise Men and an interfering Angel of the Lord appear... well it would be ever so appropriate and worth a drool to have Castiel show up! You make him appear later? Please? Pretty please? Awesome. The boys portrayed very in character, a lot of laughing and very Christmas setting. Now the only thing I need is a massively hurt!Dean, a bit of angst and my drool bucket!
On with the next chappie..., Hugs, Ilka PS: This one was written by Bev mostly, wasn't it? All those “handsome” and “emerald” references... NOT complaining, he is one handsome, emerald-eyed hunter! So with you there, Bev!
Author's Response: Hey Babe. We are so pleased you spotted Mr Cringle...didn't know how many people would see the reference. Thanks for the lovely detailed review, you're a sweety oh and yeah Mostly Bev on this one! Jane and Bev xxx
Reviewer: saltnburnem (Signed) · Date: 03/01/09 01:30 AM · On: Chapter 11 A Little Rest and Recuperation
Great chapter!! Fruitcake, camels sleigh and all!!! Good job on the boo-boo cleanup crew!! Poor guys!Since you treated me to another Xmas save, here's the recipe for great fruitcake!! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/free-range-fruitcake-recipe/index.html
Author's Response: Hey Hunny wow thanks for the recipe...virtual slice for you for the sweet reviews. In Yorkshire we have cheese with fruitcake (Okay Jane I know you think its odd!). try it hun its nice! Thanks so much for reviewing. Jane and Bev xx
Reviewer: amethyst (Signed) · Date: 02/01/09 10:43 PM · On: Chapter 11 A Little Rest and Recuperation
"the goat whisperer" awesome!
Author's Response: Hey Amethyst Heehee, Isn't Bambi just so sweet? We have Dean pegged as being real good with animals, hey he could come and whisper to us any time! Thanks for reviewing, much appreciated. Jane and bev xx
Reviewer: rbliss1969 (Signed) · Date: 02/01/09 09:08 PM · On: Chapter 11 A Little Rest and Recuperation
Bev & Jane, another great chapter. the goat whisperer....lol the ghost with compassion? the camel and Sam.....lol Renee
Author's Response: Hey Renee hunny Heehee, do you have any goats you need whispering at? Jane'll pop over and bring Dean if you need that service! Umm, so you think the ghost is compassionate do ya? That's strange isn't it? Oh and yeah Sam is soooo in love with Claude...not! Thanks for reviewing Renee. Jane and bev xx
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