Fic recs

Read two amazingly good Saiyuki fics this week, both quite unusual. Linking them here for future reference.

A story about robots by sockpuppet of love--AKA andmydog (Rating, NC-17)

(I'm not sure if this direct link into an archive will work or not. If it glitches, I'll come back and fix it later. This fic is a stunning variation on Asimov's "I, Robot". There are so many beautiful well-thought out details here, and the writing is just breathtaking. Definitely one of the more creative takes on the "Be There" story arc that I've every read.)

Also.

Guiding Light by Madhumalati--AKA macavitykitsune (Rating, T)

(Again a link into an archive, so hopefully it's live. The first and only Nii/Tenpou fic I've ever read. Really quite unsettling, and a very original concept.)

Actually, while I'm at it, I'll also list two bits from springkink that I've really liked.

A certain responsibility by Incandescens (Rating, G)

(This is a crossover between Saiyuki and Petshop of Horrors. Flawless Goujun voice, and interesting on many, many levels (I love how Hakkai is cast as the pet!))

And...

And I'll be there by Lady_ganesh (Rating, R)

(Ah, I feel nostalgic. And old. What a delightful rendition of Saiyuki in the 70's. The characters are great, and it doesn't take too long to pick up the undercurrent of a familiar storyline. Definitely a worthwhile read.)