Falling - J2 AU (1/7)
Title: Falling
Author: Morvith
Genre: Romance/Angst
Summary: On 13th April 1204, Constantinople falls. Inspired by this prompt at spnkink_meme
Main Characters: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles.
Rating: NC-17
Disclaimer: Nothing in this fiction belongs to me.
Warnings: 1) Mentions of past abuse, homophobia, religious intolerance and bullying
2) One of the main characters is 17 - underage for us, but perfectly legal for his time period.
3) Abuse of the English language to reflect a character’s low proficiency in a foreign language (Greek) without any consideration for his mother tongue (Polish) and its influence.
Author’s notes: English is not my native tongue - please forgive my mistakes. If some sentences don’t make sense, please tell me and I’ll try to fix them.
Falling
Prologue
April 13th, A.D. 1204
It’s a feeling before it becomes a fact or even a whisper, a sudden thrill running through the whole army, passing over each man like the auspicious northern wind that brought the Venetian ships.
It’s the bright, sweet realization that victory is within their grasp.
The great city of Constantinople teeters on the edge and they are about to land the final blow.
Everyone knows it, everyone can feel it, from generals to knights to lowly soldiers.
Even the tall knight currently crouching under his shield can feel the subtle current underneath all the dust and the clamour.
His stomach clenches.
He knows what’s coming next.
Chapter I