[ficlet] This Mad Game (3/5)
Title: This Mad Game (3/5)
Author: noscrubs12345
Prompt: 6-Glory
Word Count: 100
Rating: PG-13
Summary: As the First War wages on, two lovers cling to what little hope and love that remains in the midst of battle.
Warnings: slash
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Notes: A series of connected drabbles based on the Jonathan Swift quote "War, that mad game the world so loves to play." Unbeta'd. Please point out any mistakes you may find.
Missed the Beginning?: Part I Part II
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“They’d have you believe war is romantic,” Sirius says, leaning back in Remus’s arms as they stare out the dark, rain-streaked window. “Why?”
“Because when you know each day could be your last, you learn to appreciate what little time you have left.”
“Out there on the front lines, there’s nothing but death and reminders you could be next.”
“And we keep fighting because tomorrow could mean victory.”
“Or defeat.”
“Hope,” Remus sighs sadly and places his chin on Sirius’s shoulder. “We can’t lose that.”
“Losing it implies we ever had it.”
Remus’s arms tighten around him in silent reassurance.
Part IV
Author: noscrubs12345
Prompt: 6-Glory
Word Count: 100
Rating: PG-13
Summary: As the First War wages on, two lovers cling to what little hope and love that remains in the midst of battle.
Warnings: slash
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Notes: A series of connected drabbles based on the Jonathan Swift quote "War, that mad game the world so loves to play." Unbeta'd. Please point out any mistakes you may find.
Missed the Beginning?: Part I Part II
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
“They’d have you believe war is romantic,” Sirius says, leaning back in Remus’s arms as they stare out the dark, rain-streaked window. “Why?”
“Because when you know each day could be your last, you learn to appreciate what little time you have left.”
“Out there on the front lines, there’s nothing but death and reminders you could be next.”
“And we keep fighting because tomorrow could mean victory.”
“Or defeat.”
“Hope,” Remus sighs sadly and places his chin on Sirius’s shoulder. “We can’t lose that.”
“Losing it implies we ever had it.”
Remus’s arms tighten around him in silent reassurance.
Part IV