Echoes of a Distant Time - Mag7/HL

[strangevisitor7]

Title: Echoes of a Distant Time
Author: strangevisitor7
Fandom: Magnificent 7/Highlander (AU) Other Immie!Ezra and Charlotte stories are here
Rated: G
Beta:ithildyn

Characters: Ezra Standish and an OMC. Mentions of OFC - Charlotte Sparrow

Summary: Ezra Standish, known in the present day as the famous celebrity photographer Edward Zachary Sanboure (Ez), decides to take on a protégé.

A/N: Because of all the Winchester!Spawn I write, tygermama begged me (I tried to kill this plot bunny but she wouldn't let me) for some Magnificent!Spawn. So this is for her.




Echoes of a Distant Time


Ezra stared at the resume in front of him, not really reading the words. Instead, he used the silence to study the young man seated across the desk from him.

Really, the interview was just a formality. The kid had the job from the moment Ezra had stumbled across his name on one of the many budding photographer internet sites he visited. A few well placed inquires confirmed his suspicions, but left him wondering how he'd lost track of this particular branch of the family. It was an oversight easily corrected and by the end of the week Ezra had contacted the talented photographer inviting him in for this interview.

The resemblance was there if you knew what to look for; the dark, too long hair, the short stature and even something in the kid's smile echoed back to his ancestor. Ezra wondered if Charlotte would see it too and looked forward to introducing her to his new assistant. Keeping track of their friends’ and family's many descendents over the years was important to them. Immortality could be a lonely life, but these living reminders of those they'd left behind were a great comfort.

Ezra hadn't been looking for a protégé, but then he'd thought what better way to pass on his knowledge then to share it with a talented young photographer on the verge. His current persona as Edward Zachary Sanbourne was one of the leading celebrity photographers of the day. Who wouldn't jump at the chance to work with a living legend? He smirked. Well maybe he was overstating his status just a bit.

At first the young man had been nervous, his body language suggesting that he as unsure of why he had been given the unprecedented opportunity this interview represented. After a few questions, he had settled down, chattering on in a continuous stream of information. The young artist had shared much more than the basic knowledge that Ezra's questions required; another reminder of the kid's heritage.

Now, Ezra stalled, wondering how long his future protégé could sit quietly waiting for his decision. Ezra spared a glance over the top of the papers and was impressed; the kid wasn't even fidgeting. Obviously, he got his patience from the other side of the family.

Ezra laid down the papers and folded his hands on his desk. "When can you start?"

The kid jumped up, beaming at him. "Really, I got the job? I'm going to be your assistant?"

Ezra nodded.

"Wow! I mean, thank you." He held out his hand and Ezra stood to take it. He grasped Ezra's hand with both of his, shaking it as he continued to ramble. "I will be the best assistant you've ever had. I can start right away. You won’t be sorry Mr. Sanbourne. I mean it. I -"

"Kid."

"Yeah?"

"My hand."

Embarrassed, he let go. "Sorry, sometimes my enthusiasm gets the best of me."

Ezra smiled, another reminder he filed away. Ezra may not have Buck's natural flair for mentoring but looking at the overjoyed young man in front of him, Ezra finally understood the appeal of having a protégé; someone to guide and to help develop their talent. Hopefully, he could be half as good a 'big brother' as Buck had been to the kid's ancestor.

"It's okay, Jason," Ezra reassured him. "I look forward to working with you and don't ever lose that enthusiasm."

"I won't, Mr. Sanbourne!"

"Since we're going to be working together now, you should call me Ez."

The kid looked at him like he'd been given a great gift. "Yeah -- of course," he sputtered.

"And Jason."

"Yes Mr. Sand-- Ez?"

"Do you mind if I call you JD?"

Jason Dunne smiled. "I'd like that."

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A/N: And yes, I now have two spawn named JD. *smackshead*

Comments

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Have added it to the series page already!

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Yay! Thanks

[tygermama.livejournal.com]

*dances around gleefully*

Magnificent!Spawn!
"Wow! I mean, thank you." He held out his hand and Ezra stood to take it. The kid held onto Ezra's hand with both of his, shaking it as he continued to ramble. "I will be the best assistant you've ever had. I can start right away. You won’t be sorry Mr. Sanbourne. I mean it. I -"
Sounds just like what one of JD's descendants would sound like!

I"m going to work on my Buck!Spawn story today!

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Glad it made you happy and you like my new JD. Guess this means I can use my JD spawn icon for both. LOL

[fractured-sun.livejournal.com]

Ooo, great, another JD :-).

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Glad you like him. The verse needs more JDs. I now have officially written three different ones. LOL

[fractured-sun.livejournal.com]

There can never be too many JDs (well maybe). Good to see that Ezra is a firm believer in some good old fashioned nepotism in his hiring practices.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

LOL - nepotism FTW. :)

[catyuy.livejournal.com]

Aw. I love the idea of immortals watching out for ther friends descendants. Makes me feel al warm and fuzzy.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Me too! I figured since I made Ezra sad in the fic I posted yesterday I'd give him a friend today LOL
Glad you liked it.

[egorstandish.livejournal.com]

This goes perfectly with the death drabble you posted yesterday, even though it was in a different au.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Thanks glad you liked it. I'm glad you saw the connection to the drabble that was my intent...Just so you know it's the same AU.

[egorstandish.livejournal.com]

*head desk*

For some reason I was thinking ow, but the drabble was 100 years later so it couldn't be ow - my brain just isn't thinking straight anymore ...

I NEED CAFFEINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

No worries *hands you the caffiene delivery system of you choice*

It was my first modern Ezra so I understand why you were confused.

[egorstandish.livejournal.com]

I have become allergic to caffiene. Makes me feel sick these days and drains me instead of making me giddy. That's one of the main reasons I'm not writing. Every other story I've written I was on a caffiene high. Not anymore so the writing has become a struggle ... *big sigh*

But I have help now :) *hugs George*

Will you be writing more about Jason Dunne?

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

I think I will write more Jason. up until now - Ith has written all the modern stuff mainly because I don't even want to attempt Tony Stark... Ironman (not Tony Starke real person - don't want to write him either actually LOL). But I do like the idea of Ezra mentoring Jason and I will have to introduce Jason to Charlotte for sure. You know me i love my spawn and now I have two JDs. Hmm must figure out a reason for them to meet...no never mind bad idea.

Sorry about your cafiene problems - I'm an addict so i can't even imagine living without it.

[sparrowwritings.livejournal.com]

Wheee!! You wrote it!! *squishes Casey and swings her around* JD!spawn rocks!!! :D Love the enthusiasim and how it continued down the line! :D Any Dunne puts their whole heart into it. *grins*

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Told you I would!! Glad you liked it - you are my JD touchstone. Now I just have to think up more fun adventures for Ezra and his shiny new JD. *hee*

[sparrowwritings.livejournal.com]

I'm on yahoo right now if you need muse prodding. :D

[jedishadowolf.livejournal.com]

*claps* Of course JD's descendant would be just as gung-ho about everything as he was. Heeee, makes me happy, thank you!

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Somethings never change and that's a good thing. :) I am so happy that it made you happy.

[tpena19.livejournal.com]

I'm not real into spawn fics, but I could totally tell this boy was related to JD somehow, lol, especially the rambling and hyperness.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Yay! that's what I was going for...thank you!

[bugeyedmonster.livejournal.com]

Awww.... Loved this. Be cool to see if Ezra could get the descendants together. Bet they'd be interested to know what their ancestors had done in Four Corners.

(^_^)/
BEM

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

thanks! I do want to find a way for Ez to tell Jason about JD - I think that would be cool. And of course he knows where other descendants of the 7 are - Family reunion time :)

[dnalia.livejournal.com]

Heh. I have a "JD", too, but in that particular case it's actually Dean.
I love these stories. More, please :D

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Thanks! JD is just such a cool name. LOL.
Not sure when Jason might show up again but I am working on an OW story in the verse.

[lorency.livejournal.com]

Awwww. *flapping my hands* That was so sweet. And a bit sad as well. Are you going to have any other descendents show up? It's aiming for angst.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It was fun to give Ezra a side kick :)

I don't know if there will be any Tanner or Jackson decedents running around but I do hope to have Jason show up again

[gemspegasus.livejournal.com]

Hi,

Ooh, Magnificent 7 Spawn, wonderful. :) Loved meeting this new JD Dunne. And Ezra, you'll be a good mentor, you were always good with the children and you were good with Jason's ancestor too.
Nice tie in to "Time cannot erase" where Ezra is the last of the seven and standing there by the others' graves made me sad too.

I also adore your "Child of my heart" and "Truth is Immortal" series. Truth, I loove your immortal!Ezra. :)
I really like how Ezra had to quickly explain why Charlotte or "Pearl" had stabbed herself . Could totally see the other six reacting as you had them react. Hmm..Sparks seem to be flying between Chris and Charlotte. Also loved Buck pointing out why Chris was mad with Ezra Am glad Charlotte finally understood why Ezra wanted to tell the others the truth and glad Chris didn't shoot her after he found out about the argument at the livery.

strangevisitor7, thank you for creating and sharing this most fabulous AU which is one of my favorites. Hope you don't mind but I've printed it out and take it to read with me when I'm waiting for my therapy, that's how much I enjoy it.

take care
hugs
Angela

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

So good to hear from you. I am always flattered and pleased by you feedback. It makes my day to know how much you enjoy this AU.

I am so happy that you are enjoying this universe. I am glad that you saw the connection to the drabble. I figured since I broke Ezra - I should give him someone to look out for again.

Sparks seem to be flying between Chris and Charlotte. . Well you never know.

I am flattered that you have printed the story and taken that with you. I have done that with stories myself. Thanks you for all you enthusiasm for my stories.

*hugs you madly*

[gemspegasus.livejournal.com]

Hi,

You make my day when you post your stories, so I am glad to be albe to make yours.

Am glad Ezra has some one to look out for since he probably feels lost without the other six even if he won't admit it.

You give me something to enthusiastic about and to enjoy , thank you for that.

take care
hugs you back
Angela

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. I can't tell you how wonderful your praise and enthusiasm for my stories makes me feel. It is much appreciated.
Thank You!!

[gemspegasus.livejournal.com]

8)

take care
hugs
Angela