Blackballed
Title: Blackballed
Prompt: (6) Nymph and (65) He’s got to make his own mistakes/And learn to mend the mess he makes/He’s old enough to know what’s right/But young enough not to choose it - 'New World Man' by Rush
Characters/Year: Regulus and Sirius Black, 1976
Rating: PG13 for swearing
Word Count: ~ 3000
Summary: Summary: Regulus sees Sirius' step outside of family lines as personal rejection. Will Regulus take that step himself? Or was his brother's choice less visionary and more opportunistic? Having lost contact over the summer holiday, Sirius and Regulus meet-up for the first time since the familial disownment.
A/N: This story has been stored in my memory and in bits on my hard drive for a while, and fandomfusion's genfic and art challenge was a chance for it to have an official lj home. It was meant to be enjoyed, and I hope that happens if you read. It's unbeta'd, so politely point out spotted errors.
Blackballed
PS - I owe everyone who contributed to fandomfusion's first challenge loads of reviews. I finished my month long work project tonight ::silent scream:: and my free time has returned. I ♥ you all for being part of this!
Prompt: (6) Nymph and (65) He’s got to make his own mistakes/And learn to mend the mess he makes/He’s old enough to know what’s right/But young enough not to choose it - 'New World Man' by Rush
Characters/Year: Regulus and Sirius Black, 1976
Rating: PG13 for swearing
Word Count: ~ 3000
Summary: Summary: Regulus sees Sirius' step outside of family lines as personal rejection. Will Regulus take that step himself? Or was his brother's choice less visionary and more opportunistic? Having lost contact over the summer holiday, Sirius and Regulus meet-up for the first time since the familial disownment.
A/N: This story has been stored in my memory and in bits on my hard drive for a while, and fandomfusion's genfic and art challenge was a chance for it to have an official lj home. It was meant to be enjoyed, and I hope that happens if you read. It's unbeta'd, so politely point out spotted errors.
Blackballed
PS - I owe everyone who contributed to fandomfusion's first challenge loads of reviews. I finished my month long work project tonight ::silent scream:: and my free time has returned. I ♥ you all for being part of this!