LaraMee's Lair

The stories listed here are based upon the (canon) characters created by John Watson et al and portrayed on screen.  I have included a little information about each one, including primary characters, approximate page length and synopsis. 

When I think of the characters of Chris, Vin, JD, Buck, Josiah, Ezra and Nathan I see men of strength, but not supermen, men of character but not flawless, men of integrity but not perfection.  I don't see Chris as an abusive drunk, Ezra as a whining coward or Nathan as a saint.  In otherwords, I see them as human and try my best to portray them as such.

Most of my fiction is in the genre known as "H/C" (Hurt / Comfort).  Smarm and angst often figure in my stories as well.  I also focus most of my stories on Chris and Vin, although I do try to work all of the characters in when I can.  While I don't tend to rate my stories, keep this in mind.  I try to write them as I see adult men.  In otherwords, they cuss when they're angry and when they get shot they bleed.

After Obsession (Seven)  I call this a "commercial fic".  It's my take on what happens between Chris being shot and the end of the episode Obsession.  It concerns how the men deal with the repercussions of what happened while they were at Ella Gaines home.  31 pages. <link updated 12/2/08>

And For Each a Wish (Josiah) - New Years:  Josiah contemplates his companions on the last night of the year.  3 pages.

Arrows (Chris and Vin): On the trail both Chris and Vin are injured and left unarmed and on foot.  Vin struggles to keep his friend alive long enough for the others to find them.  24 pages.

Beast (Poem)  MoM nominee for 2003

Between the Lines (Chris and Buck):  What were they really saying at that first meeting? <Humor>  2 pages.

Billy's Sin (Chris and Billy):  When Billy has a problem he turns to Chris for help.  4 pages. 

Blind Justice (Chris, seven):  Chris is faced with the loss of three of his senses, but doesn't face it alone.  50 pages.

Bonds (Chris and Vin):  When Vin is seriously injured on the trail, Chris fights to get him home in time.  <companion to The Pledge>  16 pages.

Bounty (Vin, seven):  Vin is captured by bounty hunters bent on collecting $500.00.  And it's JD to the rescue this time!   43 pages.

Brown Eyes (Ezra): Brief scene depicting Ezra's thoughts about Li Pong (Chinatown)  1 page 

Burden of Friendship (Vin and JD):  Out on the trail, Vin shares a tale of friendship with JD that has haunted him over the years.  5 pages.

By My Side (Vin, Seven):  Vin is injured coming between Peso and a stallion.  The others help him deal with the possibility of a dark future.  23 pages.

Captives (Chris, Vin and JD):  When someone from Chris' past seeks revenge, it is Vin and JD who pay the price.  40 pages.    <contains violence toward a child>      MoM nominee for 2003

Christmas Miracle (Ezra and Maude):  An ailing Ezra receives a suprise visitor on Christmas Eve - Christmas   5 pages.

The Climb (Vin, seven):  An accident leaves Vin paralyzed and dependent upon his friends.  Will that dependence be forever?  32 pages.  MoM nominee for 2003

Cody (Chris and Ezra, OFC):  Sarah's cousin comes to town and Ezra is asked to entertain her.  22 pages.

Comfort of Friends (Chris, seven) <missing scenes from Inmate 78>:  My thoughts on what happened after Chris was rescued from the prison at Jericho.   7 pages.

Coming to Terms (Ezra and Josiah):  In the aftermath of Claire Mosely's death (Manhunt), Ezra is haunted by a ghost from his past.  He turns to Josiah for help in exorcising it.   7 pages.

Count on Me (Chris, Buck)  Chris is injured during an attack out on the prairie and Buck has to keep him going until they can get to help.  12 pages. 

Cradled in the Arms of Love  (Chris, Sarah, Adam, seven):  Chris is caught between a life with his family and a life with his friends.  5 pages.

The Devi in the Cave (Vin, Chris and Josiah): Chris and an injured Vin are caught in a cave during a rainstorm.  Vin finds himself fighting a supernatural battle and turns to Josiah for help.  15 pages.

Devils, Angels and Friends (Vin and Chris):  A recuperating Chris hits the trail to find Vin when something tells him that his friend is in trouble.  While an injured Vin fights a demon, Chris is visited by an angel.   15 pages.

Every Mother's Son (OFC, Vin):  A young mother and her son face life alone in the wilderness.  6 pages.  MoM nominee for 2003

Falling Heroes (Chris, Vin and Billy):  While on a fishing trip, Chris takes on a challenge and ends up badly hurt.  Billy takes on a load of guilt over the accident.  Meanwhile, Vin is left to take care of his friend's injured body and the little boys injured heart.  20 pages.

Fathers and Sons (Chris and Billy) <missing scene from Witness>: my thoughts on the fishing trip Chris was taking Billy on at the end of the episode.  7 pages.

Fever (Chris and Vin):  When Chris becomes ill on the trail, Vin is left to get him home.  12 pages.

The Fine Line  (Chris, Vin, Ezra, seven):  Chris is badly injured and Ezra is blamed for the accident.  When the gambler decides that he is no longer one of the peacekeepers Chris is the only one to disagree.  In the meantime, Larabee faces a hard choice - losing his leg or losing his life.  74 pages.     MoM nominee for 2002

Finer Than Gold (Chris and Ezra):  While they're out of town, Ezra is attacked and left on foot.  When Chris finds the gambler, he's adamant that they retrieve his belongings immediately.  His insistance peaks Larabee's curiosity and reveals a little of the Southerner's past  24 pages.

Fires (Chris, Vin, Nathan and Billy):  After Billy is kidnapped by a fleeing bank robber, an injured Chris insists on going after the boy and the man who took him  15 pages. 

The First Dance (Chris and Sarah):  Chris remembers the night he met his late wife.   6 pages.

The Fight (Vin, seven):  Each of the others takes turn sitting vigil over a gravely wounded Vin Tanner.  14 pages.      MoM nominee for 2003

Friendship Walk (Chris, Vin, seven):  Both Chris and Vin are injured after they stay behind to cover their friend's retreat.  It's left to Vin to get the more badly injured Chris back to town.  10 pages.  link updated October 3, 2009

For No Man (Seven):  Written for the 10th anniversary challenge on the Blackraptor site.  Chris and Buck return to the town where the seven were once united for a very somber reason.  <deathfic>  9 pages.  added March 20, 2008

The Gambler's Wealth (Chris, Vin and Ezra):  Ezra finds himself alone, out of town, and badly injured.  Chris and Vin come looking for him, but can they rescue him in time?  13 pages.

Ghost Town (Chris, seven):  A dark and stormy night.  A strange town.  Bizarre disappearances.  Is Chris losing his mind... or his men?  - Halloween  36 pages.

Going Home (Chris and Vin):  An injured Chris Larabee is alone and has only one thought on his mind.  Going home to die.   11 pages.     MoM nominee for 2003

Gone Fishin' (Chris and Vin):  Take a tired gunman, an exhausted tracker and many, many bottles of whiskey.  Send them on a fishing trip and stir in some sunbathing.  <Humor>   14 pages.

A Good Man Down (Chris, Buck and Ezra):  Buck and Ezra are keeping watch over the town when a seriously wounded Chris rides in.  19 pages. 

Good Samaritan (Chris and Vin):  After Chris breaks his leg, he and Vin find help in a little town.  16 pages.

Guard Down (Maude Standish):  A little PWP, post Witness.  Maude considers her relationship with her son.  4 pages.

The Guardian Angel (Vin, Nettie, OMC) <Based on an episode of Big Valley>:  When Vin is trapped under her wagon during a trip, Nettie is forced to rely on a less than willing young man for help.  16 pages.

The Hangman's Shadow (Chris and Vin):  Misunderstanding an overheard conversation, an injured Vin thinks he's dying.  He decides that there is something he has to do before he leaves this world.   15 pages.

Happy Birthday Miss Nettie (Vin, Nettie, seven):  A badly injured Vin wants nothing more than to celebrate Nettie Wells birthday with her.  7 pages.

The Haunted Whirlpool (Chris and Vin):  A head injury allows Vin to see those who have passed over.  The others are shocked at Chris reaction to this newfound ability.  29 pages.

Hearth and Home (Chris and Vin):  Chris arrives at the Wells home with a feverish Vin.   13 pages.

Holiday Traditions (Chris amd Vin):  Chris and Vin celebrate Christmas their own, special way.  - Christmas   6 pages.

Home Alone - with Child (Chris and Adam):  Chris remembers the first time he was left to care for his infant son.  6 pages.

Hostages of the Heart (Chris, Vin, seven, OCs): Vin joins Chris to hunt down Ella Gaines, the woman who once stole everything from him.  Neither of them expected everything they would find.  <contains scenes of physical and sexual violence toward two of the seven and some of the OCs>  132 pages.  Added December 2, 2008.

The Juniper Tree (Chris, Vin, Buck and Josiah):  Chris and Vin run afoul of a family of criminals.  20 pages.

Just a Little Longer (Chris, Vin, Seven):  Chris is wounded by thieves while he and Vin are on the trail home.  Vin races against time to get his friend home... before it's too late.  21 pages.

The Last Goodbye (Chris, Mary, seven) <deathfic>:  Chris faces life without Mary Travis.  5 pages.

Lean on Me (Chris and Vin):  When Chris injures his back he has to rely of Vin to get him home.  13 pages.

The Longest Trail (Chris, Vin and Casey):  Chris Larabee returns after ten years of roaming to find that things have changed <deathfic>  10 pages.

Lost (Chris, Vin, seven):  After being tortured by a madman, Vin retreats from the world.  Chris is left to lead him back.   25 pages.

Make a Joyful Noise (Chris, Vin, OCs):  Chris and an injured Vin are aided by a little family and Vin finds himself the object of someone's affections.  13 pages.

The Measure of a Man (Seven):  During a hot afternoon Buck makes a discovery.  <Humor>  5 pages.

A Midnight Tale (Nathan):  On Christmas Eve, Nathan questions his place amongst the seven - Christmas  10 pages.

Miss Nettie (Vin and Nettie): Vin faces the inevitable... losing the "old biddy" who has come to mean so much to him. <deathfic>  5 pages.

A Mother's Touch (poem)  MoM nominee for 2002

No Cards and Flowers (Chris, Vin and Nathan): <missing scene from Lady Killers> Just where was Chris when Vin got hurt?  3 pages.

October 31st:    (Chris, Vin and Nathan) <cross universe anthology> A collection of short stories concerning Vin Tanner and the other members of the Magnificent Seven.  In Cabin in Darkness, Chris and Nathan fight supernatural forces for Vin's life - Halloween  91 pages.

One Night in Purgatory (Chris, Vin and Maria):  Vin finds a beaten Chris alone in Purgatory.  9 pages.

Orphans  (Chris, Vin, seven, Mary, OCs):  Chris and Vin come upon a family of orphans on the trail.  By the time they reach home, the children look upon Vin as a father figure.   24 pages.  link updated October 3, 2009

The Ones We Love (Chris and JD): <missing scene, Working Girls> Chris tells JD about Buck's mother.  4 pages.

The Party (Buck, JD and Casey):  Buck wants to know what JD bought Casey for Christmas. - Christmas  7 pages.

The Perils of Menial Labor (Chris, Vin and Ezra):  When Ezra is unexpectedly attacked while gathering wood, it is up to Chris and Vin to get him home.  23 pages.  Link updated October 3, 2009

The Picnic (Seven):  What happens when seven drunks decide to go on a picnic?  4 pages.

The Pledge (Chris, Vin, seven): <follows The Bond> Chris rides out after the men who wounded Vin.  16 pages. 

Pony (Chris, Vin, JD and Buck):  How Chris' horse received his name.  4 pages.

Prey (Chris and Vin):  A mountain lion leaves Vin fighting for his life.  Can Chris get him home in time?  14 pages.

Promises (Vin, seven) <missing scene from Wagon Train>:  Vin searches for his place back amongst the peacekeepers. 5 pages.

Ponderin' Friendship (Chris and Vin):  Vin considers his friendship with Chris while tending the other man through a long night.  7 pages.

The Price of Revenge (Ezra, Seven, OCs):  After a brutalized young woman dies in childbirth, in his arms, Ezra seeks revenge on the men who killed her.  He finds far more than he bargained for, however.  20 pages.  

Providence and Spurs (Chris and Vin):  A series of lucky coincidences lead Vin to an injured Chris.  But are they really coincidences?  9 pages.

The Quilt (Chris, Vin and JD):  An accident at the fishing hole leaves JD injured.  While Vin rides for help, Chris tends to his young friend and shares some of his past with him.  13 pages.

The Ride (Chris and Vin):  Chris and Vin are attacked on the trail and struggle to return home.  21 pages.

Ride the Green Horse (Chris, Vin and Ezra):  When he's thrown during a ride, Chris can only hope someone finds him in time.  14 pages.

The Scars that Bind <with Muse> (Chris, Nathan, seven):  Nathan faces a nightmare from his past to save the others.  Both he and Chris suffer in the days that follow.  28 pages.

Sins of the Writers (Chris and Vin):  This is the way Sins of the Past should have gone!  5 pages.  added March 20, 2008.

Soar (poem)  MoM nominee for 2003

The Stubborn Fool (Chris and Vin):  Taking shelter during a storm with an ill Vin, Chris finds a way to pass the time.  15 pages.

There in the Darkness (Seven):  The others gather to say good-bye to a dying Vin Tanner.  4 pages.

This Man's Life (Chris, Vin, Buck and Ezra): Chris is injured and alone in a strange town.  Can the others reach him in time?  25 pages.  link updated October 3, 2009

Through the Fire (Vin, Ezra, Chris and Nathan):  Ezra rescues a captive and tortured Vin.  Then he needs to help the man go home... in more ways than one.  WARNING:  Contains suggestions of severe abuse to a main character. 

Thoughts on a Sunny Afternoon (JD, seven):  JD ponders his life with his friends and the others he's met since coming West.  6 pages.  added March 30, 2008.

The Traveling Companions (Chris, Vin, seven, OFC):  Vin is attacked during a bid to rescue a young woman.  But is she worth his pain?   30 pages.

To Answer the Call (Chris, Vin, Nathan and Josiah):  An exhausted Nathan has had enough and leaves town.  In his wake is an injured Chris.  Can Josiah convince Nathan that he is a valued and needed member of the town?  20 pages.

The Too Strange, Very Bad, Right Confusin' Day (Chris and Vin):  My response to the changes that appeared in The New Law <Humor>  4 pages.

What Friends Do (Chris and Vin):  An injured Vin ponders why Chris is there to take care of him.  6 pages.  link updated October 3, 2009

When is a Hero Not a Hero? (Vin and Nathan):  Nathan ponders the men he rides with.  4 pages.

Where's Nathan? (Nathan, seven):  What happens when the healer needs healed?  7 pages.

Whispers in the Darkness (Chris, Seven, Mary, OCs)  Chris is targeted by an old west cult, and it's up to the others to do what they can.  It's not only his body that requires saving though, his mind is in danger as well.  142 pages. 

Wounds (Chris, Vin, Ezra and Buck):  Vin is injured protecting Ezra and the gambler struggles with his feelings of guilt over the event.  28 pages.

You're Not the Type (Chris and JD):  Chris ponders their youngest member.   1 page.