Long In-Character--General Request

[dhrachth.livejournal.com]

I'm looking for long stories where Justin, Brian, et al are as close to canon character-wise as possible.

I know we all have our own standards about what qualifies as IC and what crosses into OOC--but I think most of us can tell the difference between actual canon and fanon we happen to ascribe to. For example, stories where Michael is pure evil and involved in a plot to kill Justin are fun, but definitely not canon. And, Brian and Justin being all sappy, more than once in a blue moon, kind of stretches the bounds of canon--even if it does make a really cute story. Basically, we're talking the difference between things you could picture happening in the show if it'd been renewed or they'd gone a different direction in an early season and things you might wish for but would never ever have happened in a million years.

Two examples I can think of are Xie & Suzvoy's fics. Are there any other authors or particular stories you'd recommend in the same vein?

Found! Lots of links in comments. Thank you to everyone who made suggestions.

Comments

[alasse.livejournal.com]

OMG, I second If You Needed Me in every way possible. THE BEST H/C FIC IN THE WORLD. The first time I read it I couldn't stop, stayed up 'til 5am.

[rinmonsterer.livejournal.com]

The first time I read it I couldn't stop, stayed up 'til 5am.
omfg, so did I D: only, it was like 8 am when I finished third chapter.
I third that rec!