The two stories work so well together, especially--keeping the hero/fairytale theme.

Do you know, I didn't intend that - I didn't even see it until you pointed it out? (I probably shouldn't admit it - oh well, my subconscious is keeping an eye on me, apparently. LOL)

I like Will in this - he's different than how I've written him in the past. Less naive, more bitter ... but with an underlying ray of hope. Which, I think, is quintessentially Will: Angry but optimistic. *G*