Fanfiction: Horatio Hornblower (G)
Title: G is for Grasshopper
Pairing/Characters: William Bush, Archie Kennedy; Bush/Côtard, Horatio/Archie
Rating: G
Fandom: Horatio Hornblower
Word Count: 228
Spoilers: For Mutiny, Retribution, Loyalty, and Duty.
Summary: Of all the troubles the Grasshopper may have run into, William hadn't considered that she could have run aground.
Notes/Warnings: Written as a sequel to C is for Côtard, Y is for Yearning, E is for Eager, A is for After, L is for Leave, I is for Inn, T is for Tangle, M is for Morning, R is for Return, F is for Fear, D is for Discussion, H is for Hammock, S is for Storm, and V is for Voice. No beta.
G is for Grasshopper
Of all the troubles the Grasshopper may have run into, William hadn't considered that she could have run aground. From what Horatio and Archie had said about their former shipmate, Captain Bracegirdle, was too good a sailor to have run aground. To be fair, though, the storm had been pretty bad. If Horatio had not made a point of staying further out to sea, they could very well have run aground.
"We're not going to learn anything standing around here on deck," Horatio eventually decided. "Mr Wellard, have the jolly boat lowered and tell Mr Hammond he's going ashore. Mr Kennedy, you're with me. Mr Bush, you have command."
William saluted, a little disappointed he wouldn't be going with the captain. "Aye-aye, Sir."
"Keep our guests belowdecks as much as possible," Horatio told him in an undertone as Archie left to collect the men and marines who would accompany them ashore. "Beat to quarters only if you absolutely have to. Understand?"
He nodded, saluting again. "Aye, Sir."
"Take good care of her for us." Horatio patted the railing and headed over to climb down into the jolly boat.
William watched them go, understanding that, however much the two men may include him in their friendship, he was still an intruder. Shaking his head at foolish notions of loneliness, he began to pace the quarterdeck, focusing on his duty.
End
Pairing/Characters: William Bush, Archie Kennedy; Bush/Côtard, Horatio/Archie
Rating: G
Fandom: Horatio Hornblower
Word Count: 228
Spoilers: For Mutiny, Retribution, Loyalty, and Duty.
Summary: Of all the troubles the Grasshopper may have run into, William hadn't considered that she could have run aground.
Notes/Warnings: Written as a sequel to C is for Côtard, Y is for Yearning, E is for Eager, A is for After, L is for Leave, I is for Inn, T is for Tangle, M is for Morning, R is for Return, F is for Fear, D is for Discussion, H is for Hammock, S is for Storm, and V is for Voice. No beta.
G is for Grasshopper
Of all the troubles the Grasshopper may have run into, William hadn't considered that she could have run aground. From what Horatio and Archie had said about their former shipmate, Captain Bracegirdle, was too good a sailor to have run aground. To be fair, though, the storm had been pretty bad. If Horatio had not made a point of staying further out to sea, they could very well have run aground.
"We're not going to learn anything standing around here on deck," Horatio eventually decided. "Mr Wellard, have the jolly boat lowered and tell Mr Hammond he's going ashore. Mr Kennedy, you're with me. Mr Bush, you have command."
William saluted, a little disappointed he wouldn't be going with the captain. "Aye-aye, Sir."
"Keep our guests belowdecks as much as possible," Horatio told him in an undertone as Archie left to collect the men and marines who would accompany them ashore. "Beat to quarters only if you absolutely have to. Understand?"
He nodded, saluting again. "Aye, Sir."
"Take good care of her for us." Horatio patted the railing and headed over to climb down into the jolly boat.
William watched them go, understanding that, however much the two men may include him in their friendship, he was still an intruder. Shaking his head at foolish notions of loneliness, he began to pace the quarterdeck, focusing on his duty.
End