Babylon is Fallen, by P.R. Zed

[przed.livejournal.com]

Title:Babylon is Fallen
Author name: przed
Artist name: gblvr
Archive to Pros Lib: Yes
Genre: Slash
Characters/Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Word count: 29,096
Warnings: Here be zombies.

Summary: When he awakens from a coma to discover a London destroyed by a zombie plague, Ray Doyle sets out to find a refuge against infection and, so he hopes, Bodie. A crossover with the 28 Days Later universe.

Notes: Thanks to draycevixen for invaluable plot advice, ancastar for her usual impeccable beta skills, and izzie7 for the helpful Brit check. And to gblvr, my undying gratitude for inspiring the story at Close Quarters when she said there should totally be a Pros/28 Days Later crossover, and then creating such kickass art to go with the it. Thanks also to my lovely co-mod, callistosh65, who didn't run away screaming when the idea for running a Pros Big Bang went from idle musings at a con to "we really should do it." It's been a pleasure, babe.

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Comments

[ancastar.livejournal.com]

I LOVE THIS FIC!

And I hate zombies.

Go figure.

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

Woo-hoo!!!! It's here - the lads running amok in a zombie apocalypse. Bookmarking this one for tonight - can't wait!!

[jgraeme2007.livejournal.com]

What a great start! And what a mistake to start it when I have a deadline.

[siskiou.livejournal.com]

There may be spoilers in the comment! Beware!
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*I was very, very reluctant to even start this, but you had me after the first few sentences, and I breathlessly read through the whole thing last night, believing every word!
It was terrifying and heartbreaking and glorious.
I detested Willis before, but here I cheered when "you know what" happened (trying to not spoil things too badly).
Bodie's struggle to save Doyle at the hospital and thinking he had lost him, and Ray never once accepting the fact that Bodie was likely dead was heart wrenching to watch. Especially Bodie, who had no hope.

All my life, I've managed to avoid zombie movies, but am glad I didn't avoid this one (and I did *see* it all in my mind. Your writing is so alive.).
And there desperately needs to be a sequel!!!

[raven-rs.livejournal.com]

Well, there's Pride and Prejudice with Zombies, and now Professionals with Zombies! LOL

I confess, I hate zombies. There's just something ... messy .. about them I can't stand.

Very atmospheric, post-apocalyptic feel to it all. Very like 28 Days Later. Enjoyed it.

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, P, I've bitten all my fingernails off! Darn you, girl, but that was a harrowing tale. Well done! You managed to write an exciting, scary, bloody horror story full of all the good stuff that makes nightmares. Excellent. The lads were very much in character. I liked how you brought in Willis even. Great job with this story. Now I'll never sleep! *barracades windows and doors*

[togsos.livejournal.com]

i am freaking out, i LOVE zombies cant wait to read it YAY!!!

[przed.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I could overcome your hatred of zombies. And that you didn't hate me for making you beta it. *g*

[przed.livejournal.com]

Can't wait to hear what you think. *g*

[przed.livejournal.com]

Glad I've intrigued you. And hey, the fic will be waiting for you after the deadline.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Awww, you are too kind. And I'm very glad you soldiered on in spite of the whole zombie thing. (I started writing this when I woke up completely freaked out after a nightmare that involved zombies, so I can definitely sympathize.)

I have to admit, I was rather pleased to administer Willis' fate. And I'm very glad to hear that the emotional stuff with the lads worked. (I can't believe I wrote another long story with the two of them apart.)

As for a sequel, I've already started on one. It has a title and a plot and everything. ::headdesk::

[przed.livejournal.com]

I am glad you enjoyed it, even if you don't like zombies. (I wouldn't say I like zombies, but they're one of the few horror tropes I seem capable of watching.)

[przed.livejournal.com]

You managed to write an exciting, scary, bloody horror story full of all the good stuff that makes nightmares.

Well, that's appropriate, since it was a nightmare that got me writing this. I woke up in a cold sweat, couldn't get back to sleep, grabbed my notebook and had the first scene written in about half an hour. (The weird thing is I don't get nightmares normally. It's a once every decade thing for me.)

I'm glad you, um, enjoyed it. And that it got under your skin, just a bit. (It was not my goal to give my friends nightmares.)

[przed.livejournal.com]

Yay for zombies! Can't wait to hear what you think.

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Really, no worries. I rarely get nightmares and when I do, I just stop them. *g* It's a skill I possess. I did like the story. I swear, it was just like "watching" a movie. That's a good thing!

[siskiou.livejournal.com]

Oh, YAY! You started a sequel! :)

[raven-rs.livejournal.com]

My Other Half loves zombie films, so I usually end up watching by default. Making unhelpful comments like, "That's not possible without a fully functional central nervous system....." LOL!

[solosundance.livejournal.com]

'kay so I've got it lined up to read in daylight in the coffee shop :) Yeah, I'm another one who doesn't care for zombies ... in fact nothing is more likely to freak me the heck out. If Simon Pegg wasn't in it I wouldn't even go near Shaun of the Dead *g* But I LOVE the idea of this ... London destroyed by a zombie plague *meeep* Actually, sometimes I look out my window and wonder if it hasn't already happened :D

[przed.livejournal.com]

Good luck with the daylight read. *g*

Simon Pegg totally makes Shaun of the Dead. (I have to confess, apart from 28 Days Later, I mostly love the funny zombie movies.)

*possible spoilers in comment alert*

[solosundance.livejournal.com]

Omg I will never be able to go past Guy's again without thinking of the barricades falling ... and although I was sorry to see Earl's Court go I am very glad you didn't describe what happened in Chiswick :) Wow, just finished reading and enjoyed the heck out of it! A wonderful, breathless rollercoaster of a fic. The pacing was terrific. I loved how you brought in so much of CI5 and its characters, and the whole structure with Bodie and Murphy in one narrative and Doyle and Stuart in the other was excellent. The reunion scene was fabulous *g* And I just adore the whole idea of Cowley leading his army up to Scotland and taking over a castle ... that just had me squeeing in delight :) I'm not sure I forgive you for Betty though ;)

So I still don't like zombies and wouldn't watch 28 Days if you paid me in naked cowboys but thank you for a brilliant read. And of course I should point out that a sequel is totally necessary *g*

Re: *possible spoilers in comment alert*

[przed.livejournal.com]

I am so glad to hear you enjoyed it. And that you liked seeing all of the other CI5 agents. I have an affection for most of the side characters we see in the show, and it's always nice to have a bigger story so I can use more of 'em.

I'm not sure I forgive you for Betty though ;)

Much as I like Betty, I was sorrier to get rid of Ruth. And Anson. (I have a soft spot for Anson. Yes, I'm weird.)

I couldn't resist the idea of Cowley retreating to a Scottish castle to create a safe haven. You have no idea how much time I spent looking at various castle websites and deciding which one would be best, geographically, for the story.

As for the sequel, be careful what you wish for. I'm planning on some crazy stuff in the next one. Though at least I won't be splitting the lads up. ;-)

[1moreirene.livejournal.com]

Thank you for modding and writing, Przed, and thanks to Gblvr for the art.

[andreathelion.livejournal.com]

I hate all kinds of horror movies, specially zombie ones and I loved your story :D
Just shows how much I trust your writing skills *g*

What a nightmare scenario you made there but you managed to keep me reading through it to the end.

Excellent writing and heh, I'm looking forward to the sequel! :)

Thanks!

[catofwitch.livejournal.com]

I do love this one! Thanks for writing such a marvellous story. And I'm glad to know that you've started a sequel. I'll be waiting right here.

[przed.livejournal.com]

You're welcome.