Discuss October's long story fanfic club selection here. I myself am not quite yet ready to add my thoughts, but I wanted to post this thread early in the morning in case anybody wants to get started.


(K)nightfall

/Psst./ You might want to add a *********Spoilers********** warning to the title of this thread. Or maybe it's implied like with FDK.

I'd like to start out saying that when I recommended this story, I didn't realize it was part of series, despite having read it before. to LaraMoon for writing such a great story which could stand alone.

The other stories part of Lara Moon's 'Clark Kent is Batman... Not!' series are:

A Sister Would Know
Blind as a Bat
Cut from the Same Cape
Dark Night
Exclusive!
Force Majeure
The Green, Green Glow of the Arrow

I'm not sure I got them all (as I'm still catching up), but I'm fairly certain I got them in the right alphabetical order. I'm thinking that [K]Nightfall is the last in the series, but it truly is a stand alone piece.

I must say it's a story which sticks with you. The Batman from this story is much grumpier than the ones earlier in her series (probably due to Bain breaking his spine and Alfred abandoning him in mid-crises). I liked the cameo and gift of the Batman belt and re-breather by Nightwing. It explains a lot. Plus, it was the only part of Superman's costume NOT to have disintegrated upon re-entry. I enjoyed Bruce complaining about Clark ruining Batman's image and Bain breaking both of his fists trying to punch "Batman" in the jaw. I could just picture the surprised expression on his face. That's our Lois!

I was very curious/excited to read this story. I haven't read many stories so far that have cross-over characters, and I didn't know how it would appeal to me--someone who is reading foremost for the interaction of Lois and Clark, and hopefully for a kiss or two ...Final verdict=loved it!!!

--I really liked how the story started off and especially this early paragraph. It was great seeing their connection and the lack of a secret between them. The last sentence summed up wonderfully why this was such a special thing for Clark to finally have...

--Got one of the kisses I'm always hoping to see . I loved how she probably shouldn't have kissed him in front of the world like that---BUT....she did it anyway

--Hate to see Lois in such a sad state, but it was done in a really good way. You could really feel what she was going through--and it kept me reading to get them back together

Loved it! (Bonus thanks to Virginia for posting all the links to the whole series )

So I think this is just gonna be a list of all my loves of the story, since I've long since closed the tab it was in and don't have time for quotes....

I'd never read this one before, though it's come highly recommended many a time, but I really loved it! First off, the fact that Lois knows Clark is Superman so early on I actually enjoyed (glad I went through and read some of the others first so that I at least knew how she'd figured it out). Loved how easily all of the other characters were worked into the story (Nightwing, Robin, and of course, the Bat himself). Loved how Clark felt right being a hero and wearing spandex but not comfortable with any other aspect of the Dark Knight persona, like the cowl or the Batcave at all. Also loved Bane's appearance and swift demise-- since this was written before the latest Batman movie especially, I liked to see (or I guess read about) the real Bane, even though it was only brief. And my last comment (for now anyway) will be on how Clark almost stayed in Gotham. He was still a nice enough guy that he wanted to help out a desperate city even if it meant not getting his life or memories back... But Lois (and Bruce) quickly knocked that idea out of his thick skull.

All in all, great read and glad I finally got around to checking it out. I'm beginning to think I'm really gonna love this fanfic club idea.

I was especially looking forward to reading this story since Batman is one of my favorite superheroes, and I wasn't disappointed. The way that the Bane breaking Batman's back storyline and "All Shook Up" were weaved together was brilliant. I found myself looking forward to each new chapter whenever I found a little bit of time to read some more.

I liked how the differences between Superman and Batman were so accurately portrayed. Clark not quite feeling comfortable being Batman but feeling that wearing the costume felt right was great and definitely brings the point home that while Superman and Batman are both heroes in their own right, their methods are very different. I also enjoyed the line about Clark not liking way the mask felt since Superman doesn't wear a mask.

I also enjoyed Lois' role in the story. It was great that she did everything she could to keep Clark's secret, even with the possibility of him being dead. I could really feel for her having to do Clark's job as well as her own while all the while having to deal with her grief over Superman's disappearance.

Aww, it has been much too long since I've read a LaraMoon fic! Reminds me of the good old days. I'm excited to get back to it. Allons-y!

You know you're welcome here any time, hon! It's a different room now, but that might be perfect for a different story.

Have I ever mentioned how much I love it when Clark acknowledges how great it is for him to have someone to talk to? Because I really love it a lot. And that last sentence gives me sniffles.

Makes me giggle every time.

*Melts* So bitter-sweet and beautiful.

The perfect way to sum up the perfect man. This is everything I love about Clark!

This mental image, though.



Haha, yep! It's all coming back to him now.

Yay! I love Bruce and Lois interaction. They're both so stubborn and cunning. Clark definitely has a type in best friends.

Heartbreaking, but an absolutely beautiful line.

Not the charcoal suit she had in mind?

*Sniffles* This totally makes me tear up. So sweet, with so much longing.

So great. The absolute best way he could have told her that he remembered.

Sorry for the really long review, but I was super excited to re-read this. It's got the perfect balance of fluff and angst and action and just a ton of fun! It's got pretty much all of my favorite characters (Martha, Jonathan, Tim, Bruce), and you handle them all so well.

A great trip down memory lane. I'm going to have to read more of your stuff.

Awwwww, guys!!!

You so very much made my day with your comments Thank you so much for reading this old thing (again) and letting me know you enjoyed it.

I remember getting a lot of flack for constantly including Batman in my stories (sorryyy! haha!) but this remains one of my favorites in this fandom. ...and this kind of makes me want to pull out the two or three old WIPs on my hard drive and polish them off a little (no, those don't have any bats in them. LOL!)

Thank you all for your comments, it really means the world to me! <3

Did someone say WIPs? Please do--sure we'd love to read them

You took the ....er... words right out of my mouth.

You did? Shame on them. It's called a crossover - and perfectly legitimate. Hope you didn't let that stop you from posting here and that you dust off those other stories and post them here pronto!

LabRat

Hi LaraMoon!
Michael

(K)nightfall was a really great story, Lois' fear, Clark's confusion and Bruce's frustration all made for great reading.

Its a pity LaraMoon did not add that Perry knew what was going on.

Also, Clark came to his senses really quickly after the kiss. Sleeping Beauty in reverse?

The Bat series is intriguing and one of these days I'll probably get to them. Glad this entry made the cut!

Nah, it never stopped me from posting anything at all.

And I promise to try and finish one of these WIPs before Christmas.

Christmas gifts! Yay!

Andreia

I love Christmas gifts--thanks LaraMoon