LJ Idol Exhibit B: Week 1 - Intersection You Gave Everything You Possibly Could

[i_love_freddie]

Disclaimer: This is kind of fiction, but it's also kind of not. I don't own Freddie Mercury, and I don't claim to know that anything I wrote here is fact.


Looking back over his life, could he honestly say that he regretted anything? He had worked hard and partied harder. He had had more lovers than it was possible to remember, and several good friends – even if there had been no marriage, no true soul mate. Never having children perhaps, but then he had no idea if he would truly have had what it took to be a father.

He had travelled all over the world, met amazing people in his travels. He had been involved in crazy adventures, had experienced almost everything that was possible to try. Known the thrill of being on stage, singing in front of millions of people, letting loose and not holding back. Being loved and adored for his talents.

Of course, there had been the downside too. Never really being able to be sure that people liked him for him, or for what he could offer them. The loneliness and isolation that sometimes plagued him. The constant hounding by the media, and the lies they never thought twice about printing. He hated it, but still, nothing was perfect. Didn't everything come with a price?

He was shy and quiet underneath, and enjoyed the money that allowed him to live as a recluse when he wanted to. But on stage he was something else. Music was his life, his passion, his world. He had once said, 'I will not be a rock star – I will be a legend' and he had fulfilled that promise. His music had reached people, had touched lives.

Perhaps there had been more for him to do, more shows to perform, more songs to sing, more people to meet. But it was not meant to be. It was fine, he knew that he had given everything he possibly could, and he was happy. He had no regrets at all – given the chance to relive his life, he would change nothing.

He was ready to go.

Freddie closed his eyes for the final time.

Comments

[mrs-tribble.livejournal.com]

I love it! <3

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[adpaz.livejournal.com]

What a great look at final moments! I love fan fiction like this! Wonderful post!

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

Thank you. For such a short piece, I'm pleased with how it turned out.

[x-disturbed-x.livejournal.com]

I read this whole thing while wondering who it was about. Then I realized I missed the top part. :P After reading that it made more sense and I found that I really liked it.

It's a nice look into his mind. :)

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I thought about making it more obvious, but then it kind of ruined the piece. So I chose to leave it the way it was.

[detafo.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! Well written and poignant! LOVE IT

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

lol, I thought you might enjoy this.

[tatdatcm.livejournal.com]

He was certainly a character. This was a nice tribute.

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

Thank you. You're right, he was definitely a character.

[halfshellvenus.livejournal.com]

I hadn't realized that in his offstage life he was shy, though the stage is a great way to put that aside. I think shyness makes you more prone to wondering whether people really like "you" or just what you represent to them. For performers, that question comes up more often than usual.

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

I was surprised too, but it's been said many times by those who knew him. I suppose it isn't that surprising, for reasons that you said. I suppose the downside of being famous is that you never know if people like you for who you are, or because of the fame you have. And everything he said or did could be turned against him... I think it makes sense that he would prefer to isolate himself.

[galestorm.livejournal.com]

Fantastically well-written poignancy!!! <3

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I enjoyed writing it and was pleased with how it turned out. :)

[adoptedwriter.livejournal.com]

Very well-described. This rocked me! AW

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

I'm happy you enjoyed it :)

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

It is sad. But that made it quite enjoyable to write, in a weird kind of way.

[n3m3sis43.livejournal.com]

Awwww, I liked the idea of Freddy Mercury being shy underneath. Beautiful tribute. <3

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :)

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

This is very sweet. I think all final moments should be that way. :)

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

I think so too. :)

[whipchick.livejournal.com]

So interesting to see your take on his inner life!

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

Thank you. It was fun to write!

[cheshire23.livejournal.com]

That's beautiful. And hard to believe it was so long ago already.

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

I know. But it just goes to show that he will never be forgotten.

[fourzoas.livejournal.com]

This was sad and sweet.

[i-love-freddie.livejournal.com]

Thank you.