Just a little scene I've been thinking about and wanted to get down before it disappeared on me... which sometimes happens because my brain is mean.

Don't read if you don't want to be spoiled for the story.



Sam didn't know how long he spent in that room. It could have been minutes or even hours. He wasn't entirely sure how time worked there. When he finally admitted defeat, having searched maybe a millionth of the space and finding shelves and shelves stretching off into the distance, he sat back on his haunches and looked up.

Death was standing at the end of the aisle he was currently in.

IT'S NOT HERE.

Sam wanted to say something glib like, I have no idea what you're talking about but he was pretty sure you couldn't really lie to the personification of mortality and get away with it.

For very long.

"Is it because he sold his soul?" Sam asked, wincing as he stood. He thought it was a little unfair that his knees were aching when he wasn't actually existing in the truest sense of the word at the moment.

YES.

"Ah well, that's that then," Sam said, shrugging. "So, if you'll just kindly put me back where I was I'll get on with, you know, dying."

HMMM. I DON'T THINK I SHOULD DO THAT.

"Why not?" Sam demanded, trying not to get angry because again, it seemed a little moot.

YOU'VE BEEN HERE BEFORE.

"I don't remember this place."

NOT HERE HERE, BUT DEAD BEFORE. IT DIDN'T STICK.

"No, I guess not," Sam sighed, leaning a shoulder against the nearest bookshelf. "But Dean's only got the one soul to sell so this one'll be for keeps."

YOU'D THINK SO, WOULDN'T YOU?

"What does that mean?" Sam asked, frowning.

IT'S COMPLICATED.

"How about you explain it then? I've got eternity apparently."

MAYBE LATER. ALFRED WILL SHOW YOU YOUR ROOM. THEN WE MUST DISCUSS SOMETHING.

"What?"

I'VE HEARD ABOUT THIS NEW FANGLED CONCEPT. IT'S CALLED JOB SHARING.

000


When Sam was safely situated in Ysabell's old room, staring in horror at the profusion of pink and lace, Alfred made his way back to his Master.

"That wasn't very nice," he observed, looking at Death with his head cocked while the personification hovered by a small door out of the way of the main hall of Lifetimers.

WHAT WASN'T? Death evaded, although not very well.

"You lied to that boy."

I DIDN'T LIE. I OMITTED.

"His brother's lifetimer is here."

NOT EXACTLY. IT'S NOT HERE IN THIS ROOM. IT'S IN THAT ONE.

Death points a bony finger at the smaller door and then curls his arm back, looking as contrite as a tall skeleton can.

IT'S FOR HIS OWN GOOD.

"I don't like it," Alfred huffs. "Nothing good ever comes from omitting."

INDEED.

From: [identity profile] teand.livejournal.com


Well, I wouldn't say I was spoiled for the story but I am salivating for it. Things are getting a little damp around here...please write quickly.

From: [identity profile] kellifer-fic.livejournal.com


Hehehee... *grins*

I may have to replace the Death Of Rats with the Death Of Bunnies just for the Winchesters...
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From: [identity profile] lillian13.livejournal.com


That next to last line just slayed me. Perfect Alfred-voice.

From: [identity profile] niccy07.livejournal.com


Well, no worries on my part since I've never heard of Discworld. So mostly I'm confused. Still, very excited and intrigued!
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Eee! This makes me quite excited! Death FTW!

Also, just a note - I know this is just a snippet/rough draft, but you switch verb tenses in the middle of the second section. Just thought I'd mention that. ;)

From: [identity profile] vorpalblades.livejournal.com


Can I make grabby hands? Is that allowed? Because, really, I'm holding myself back here.

From: [identity profile] kellifer-fic.livejournal.com


Heh... I did notice that. When I steam of conscience I tend to switch tenses but it will definitely be fixed when I write the whole thing. :D

From: [identity profile] kellifer-fic.livejournal.com


Hee... I'll put a Discworld cheat sheet on the story... ;D

From: [identity profile] calijirl5150.livejournal.com


Very interesting. However, I am a bit lost as I know nothing about "Discworld" . Can you please give a brief synopses?

From: [identity profile] charis-kalos.livejournal.com


Yup, the snippet has made my day. Really looking forward to the whole story. And in the meantime I should probably reread the Death books - it's been a while. (Mentioned Discworld in my theology class today - there was a context but for the life of me I can't remember it at the moment.)

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SPN/Discworld!! O.O

No, I won't read it. I don't want to spoil the full fic for myself.

SPN/Discworld. I love this fandom.

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From: [personal profile] tabaqui


Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee!
*bounce*
:)

From: [identity profile] elusive-life-77.livejournal.com


I have no knowledge of Discworld at all but there is a wiki window open now right next to this one telling me all about it.

Why do I suddenly think there is a lot of catching up on a newly discovered series in my future?

So I am not going to read this yet until I know wth your talking about...off to the book store I go!

From: [identity profile] sixpacschic.livejournal.com


*flails* Love me some Terry Pratchett! More please?

From: [identity profile] kellifer-fic.livejournal.com


I recommend the Death books because they're my favourite - Mort, Reaper Man and Soul Music... :D

From: [identity profile] trill100.livejournal.com


It's it too early to squee times eleventy?

Squee times 10.5, then.

Except now I have to go back and quickly re-read the books. oh, darn. See all the work you're making me do? *g*
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There are a lot of these wacky books written by Terry Pratchett. Underneath the pure silliness lies biting social commentary and general mocking (there's the book where he mocks kung fu movies, the one where he mocks Australia, etc.)

Andy they are all set in Discworld. A land that is flat.

And while the books are incredibly awesome, would you like a derivative cheesy animated BBC mini-series version to introduce you to the Death?

Soul Music
1A 1B 1C
2A 2B 2C
3A 3B 3C
4A 4B 4C
5A 5B 5C
6A 6B 6C
7A 7B 7C

Please note, of course, that the books are much better than the "movies."
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From: [personal profile] libitina


That sort of omitting is just perfect! I am very excited about seeing more of this story.

From: [identity profile] kellifer-fic.livejournal.com


I saw at Christmas a live-action Hogfather that I loved a lot... :D

From: [identity profile] kellifer-fic.livejournal.com


I got the set in a hardcover when they were bringing out themed collections. There was the witches one and the nightwatch one and the Death one... *squishes it*

From: [identity profile] kellifer-fic.livejournal.com


:D I just have to finish my other sweet charity fic and I'm freeeee to work on this... *grins*

From: [identity profile] kellifer-fic.livejournal.com


Hahahaa... I was thinking maybe *I* should. I reread Reaper Man and Soul Music a couple of months ago.
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From: [personal profile] libitina


My mother has it - now, I just have to steal borrow it from her.

From: [identity profile] skippy-peanuts.livejournal.com


Interesting. I wonder what Sam would do if he found out where the timer actually was.
I liked this story.
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