Original Fic - Sons of Obsidian, Part Sixteen

Title: Sons of Obsidian, Part Sixteen
Author: miri_thompson and elrhiarhodan (Alexandra Hodan)
Genre: Fantasy; slavefic (Halcrest verse)
Warnings: Institutional slavery
Pairings: Original Characters, M/M
Word Count: 1,530 words in Part Sixteen
Summary: In the aftermath of a brutal battle, Lt. Damien Toth finds a wounded enemy soldier on the battlefield. The young man refuses to give his name and prefers death to captivity and enslavement. Impressed by his grit, Damien claims him and renames him, promising him freedom after seven years of service. But 'Cole' has a bloody past and secrets that will come back to haunt them both .

Notes: For those of you who have read other Halcrest stories, this one takes place before the events of Brothers of the Watch and The Outcast, but at the same time as Scarce Loyalty. Links to prior parts of this story can be found at the Sons of Obsidian Master Post

( Cole became aware of sounds first: that was Damien’s voice, calling his name. Why did he sound so distant? )

Post-Ep Dish - S5.09 - No Good Deed

I think this is the episode we've been waiting for all Season. I'm actually terrified. In fact, I almost don't want to do this - I don't know where it's going or what will happen (I'm pretty unspoiled.

And without further adieu…

( Spoilers and squee and breathless terror below the cut )