Fic: "Crossfire"

[mijan]

Title: "Crossfire"
Author: mijan
Artist: vengefuldemon69
Fanmixer: ryuutchi
Betas: vixys , gone_ashore , and mga1999
Test Reader: shinychimera
Series: ST: XI
Character/Pairing(s): Kirk & McCoy, Pike, Scotty
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 140,000
Warnings: I beat the fucking shit out of Jim Kirk, and give you all the goddamned details. I also cuss a little bit.
Disclaimer: Gene Roddenberry is God, Paramount Pictures is Pope, and this is the blasphemy of a wayward faithful. My geeky spirit is rich, but my purse is empty.

Author’s Notes: This story is part of the Academy-era story arc, which includes ”Convergence” and “And All the King’s Men.” “Crossfire” is a direct sequel. Several things in this story will not make sense unless you’ve read AAtKM first.  If you haven't read the other stories, before you start digging into this monster of a fic, only to find yourself asking, "What the fuck is he talking about?" please read at least AAtKM.  Better if you read both.

Please also note that with AAtKM, "Crossfire" is the second in a three-part Academy story arc.  AAtKM was the first part of the Academy trilogy.  The final part of the trilogy will be posted sometime next year.

This was written for the startrekbigbang  challenge.  Therefore, I was teamed up with a fanartist and fanmixer who created art and a soundtrack, respectively, for this story.  Please check out their work at the links below!

Summary: Jim Kirk and Leonard McCoy are on top of the world at the academy until it all comes crashing down around them. Trapped in their own mystery of politics, sabotage, and possible murder, it quickly becomes impossible to know who to trust. Worse, Jim might still be a target. With a dangerous criminal on the loose and Academy leadership not doing enough, Jim and Bones have to get their lives back together and find out what happened... before it happens again.


The Fic

The Art | The Mix


Direct Chapter Links:
One        Two        Three        Four          Five       Six         Seven         Eight        Nine     Ten
Eleven   Twelve   Thirteen    Fourteen   Fifteen  Sixteen  Seventeen  Eighteen  Nineteen

Comments

[lap-otter.livejournal.com]

Not reading just now; I don't know if you know this but my boy is leaving at the end of November and I have regular work hours, so my life is pretty busy in between making money and spending time with boy. In December one of the first things I plan to do with my suddenly copious free time is read all three of these.

I have been really really excited about this fic for a really really long time, so you will get a comment from me once I've finished reading it.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Sad that the boy is leaving! But glad that you're spending plenty of time with him. Don't worry, the fic will still be here. Thank you for letting me know that you're still planning to read it. <3

[lap-otter.livejournal.com]

Mmkay, I have AATKM and all four parts of Convergence open for a reread, and all nineteen chapters of this, ready for me in bite-size chunks. (Where I'm gonna be the next few days, Internet is scarce but time is plentiful). I'll probably read slowly, a few minutes at a time, but I'll try to comment as I go along.

Little thing: most of your chapter headings are spelled out, e.g., "Chapter One." But there are three which are not: Chapter 8, Chapter 18, and Chapter 19. I don't know if you care but in case you do, I thought I'd let you know.

I'll see you on the other side of these... 223,868 words.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Aaah, in my insanity and exhaustion, I was inconsistent in how I did the chapter numbering. I shall amend that. Thank you!

Wow... all three stories together are that long? I hadn't realized. Wow. I hope you enjoy Crossfire! Travel safely, and I look forward to your comments when you return! :)