This is sooo undignified, feel free to skip it if you want. I just thought that if Fenrisian ale can get a Space Marine drunk, what would he be like?

905.M.41. Mundus Aquus:

The great meeting-hall of the Fists of Retribution's underground fortress-monastery echoed to the sounds of laughter an feasting, as warriors and friends from three different Chapters boasted and talked and drank. At the high table, 1st Captain Justaerin Solkan relaxed with two of his greatest friends, Captain Kel Xestre of the Sable Swords, and Commander Hrald Krakenbane of the Space Wolves. Krakenbane's presence was a bittersweet one for Solkan and Xestre, as they had both known and liked his predecessor, Commander Kolbyr, who had died saving Solkan from the sorcerer Ahotep the Terrible below Pallas Tertius. Although Krakenbane was a trusted comrade and a good friend, he was not Kolbyr, and could never hope to replace him in Solkan's hearts and mind.
However, at that precise moment, none of the Space Marines in the hall were in any position to think such thoughts, as Krakenbane had supplied the drink for the feast. It was Fenrisian ale, containing the notoriously potent herb known as Ribaldroot, which was the only substance in the galaxy with the power to overcome the Ootlic Kindey, and get a Space Marine drunk. Only Krakenbane and his Space Wolves, with their genetic resistance and drinking experience, could stand with any degree of certainty.
Solkan was slumped sidways in his chair, giggling helplessly at an obscene joke Krakenbane had just told him, involving an Ork, an Eldar, and a small potted cactus from Tallarn, whilst beside him, Xestre belted out the battle-hymn of his Chapter. The last thing Solkan remembered before he slipped into unconciousness was joining in, despite knowing none of the words...

Solkan awoke to pain, truly hellish pain. He groaned, and tried to feel for the mortal wound he was sure he had received, but his arms were suddenly too heavy to move. Instead, he opened his eyes, wincing at the unbearably bright light, to find the hall in a state of severe disrepair. Bodies lay everywhere, and a great pool of spilled beer had gathered in the centre of the room. Beside him, Xestre stirred.
"Oh, fuck me" he moaned. "Tell me I didn't sing the..."
Solkan turned his head painfully to regard him. "Yes" he said. "Yes you did. All thirty verses."
Xestre grimaced, and covered his face with his hands. "Damn Krakenbane and his booze. Where is Krakenbane, anyway?" He said.
At that moment, the great doors crashed open, and a booming voice rang out. "Wake up, sleepyheads! Did you miss me?" cried Krakenbane, as he picked his way around unconcious marines to where Solkan and Xestre lay, his words provoking a fresh chorus of oaths and cries of pain. In his hands were two steaming tankards of a glowing blue substance.
"There you are!" he shouted.
"Not so loud" said Xestre in a small voice. Solkan glowered up at Krakenbane. "You poisoned us" he grunted.
"Drink this" said the Space Wolf. "It'll make you feel better."
Xestre looked at the mug in disgust. "I don't need more alcohol, I need a fucking Apothecary, you bastard!" he growled. Krakenbane just chuckled. "Drink up" he said. "I've just been sent to wake you. You're all needed at an emergency War Council meeting in the Grand Temple in twenty minutes. Believe me, that stuff is the only way you'll make it."
He grinned, showing his fangs. Solkan sipped at his drink, grimacing at the foul taste. Then he pinched his nose and downed the liquid, before rising unsteadily to his feet. Behind him, Krakenbane helped Xestre to his feet, and pressed the tankard into his hands.
"Right then" said Solkan weakly. "Let's go and see what all the fuss is about then." With that, he staggered from the hall, followed by Krakenbane and the barely-concious Xestre, who clutched his empty mug like a drowning man clutches a lifeline.

AN: Sorry if you just lost all respect for me as an author, the next chapter will be back to normal, I promise. On another note, I'm looking for a betareader for this story and another 40K fic I'm working on. PM me if you're interested.