The Curve Of The Blades
James’ POV
Regulus’ Ship
6:00pm
01/05
It had been a few days since James first arrived on Regulus’ Ship and James had settled in quite nicely with the crew. Barty Crouch Jr, and Evan Rosier were Regulus’ Right-hand men, the two chef’s were Lily Evans and Pandora Lovegood, there were two map makers called Dorcas Meadowes and Marlene Mickinnon and a scrawny little mousey haired cleaner boy named Peter Pettigrew. James had the job of helping wherever needed extra hands, and that day it turned out to be Regulus himself. Barty and Evan were at the market by the shore of England trying to find supplies, so James had been assigned to Regulus. “Well, I finally get to work with the man himself.” James spoke cheerfully as he walked into Regulus’ office.
“Yes… that seems to be the case.” Regulus replied staring James straight in the eyes. James’ heart sped up. Fuck.. no this is simply a mistake. James stood silently awaiting further instructions. “Right well I suppose you could help me at sorting the mail perhaps.” Regulus said, still looking James straight in the eye. “Sounds good.” James sat down and got to work.
(CW: Hints of Parental @bus£ and neglect also blØØd and injur!es)
A few minutes later and James was going through the mail when he came across a familiar name: Sirius Orion Black. Surely not. Right? Surely they just have the same name. It’s not the same person.. I-it can’t be. James looked up at Regulus who was scribbling away at his journal. “Hey.. uh Regulus do you have any siblings?” James queried, Regulus looked up slowly putting his quill down in the crevice of the page. “Yes.. why?” Regulus replied, eyeing
James wearily. “Well I just came across a na-”
“Sirius Black?” Regulus cut off.
“Well yes.. And I’m not sure if you know but I happen to have a friend at home by that name.” James said, treading lightly.
“Yes.. I am aware.. They.. they are the same person. He is my brother.” Regulus said, his face was unreadable but for a split second James swear he saw… remorse.. Or grief..? Then everything started to tick over in James’ head, going back to the family being named after stars, and coming from troubled backgrounds. James still remembered seeing his best friend beaten bloody at his doorstep. Regulus looked like Sirius too now that he thought about it. That must be why I gravitate to him so much. Yes that makes much more sense then James being gay right…right?
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James evaluated Regulus for a few more minutes. “Are you going to do something or are you going to just sit there?” Regulus spoke, he eyed James before turning back to the piece or parchment and old style quill on his desk. “Well?” He asked again.
“Oh shit yeah sorry.” James said back. Oh shit yeah sorry. Bro what the fuck was that? James got back to his work and not another word escaped his mouth.
Regulus’ POV
Regulus’ Ship
7:00am
04/05
(CW: mentions of mud£r and @nor£xia and st@rv@t!on and Tran$phob!a)
Regulus sat on his little bed, looking out his window at the sea. James had asked him why he never left with his brother and to that… he hadn’t an answer other than “I was scared.. Petrified that they’d find us and kill us as soon as they got the chance.” But never in a million years would Regulus Arcturus Black admit that he’s scared of the two people he killed at 17.
Eventually Regulus got up to go have breakfast. He was still getting used to eating a normal amount of food a day. His parents used to ban him from eating especially after they found his diary about when Reviati (Regulus) thought she was Transgender. They were so upset at this that he only got one piece of buttered bread a day for a week.
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He sat down at the table. James would be helping him again today since Barty and Evan were sick with a fever. Regulus hadn’t talked to James ever since the letter thing where Regulus’ couldn’t even answer a simple question. “But why did you never leave with Sirius. We would’ve taken both of you.” James’ question rang in his ears days later. You were a fool, you should’ve left with Sirius. James was right, they would’ve taken you in now you’re here with the prince in your fucking ship? He’s going to find out you’re little obsession. Regulus leaves his room, and storms down the hallway to James’ door, he stands outside wondering why his feet took him here. The door swung open and James stood at the door. “Oh Regulus! Hey! How are you doing? I’ve barley seen you!” He spoke so quickly.
“I-um… I need to talk to you about… things” Regulus said quickly. Wait WHAT. What are you talking about?.
“Oh uh sure, have I done something wrong?” James said, his brow furrowed.
(CW: Murd£r)
“Uh- no?” That sounded more of a question. Regulus looked up at James (who was considerably close to Regulus) “Okay! What’s up?” James was so calm, Regulus wanted to just lean into him and his calmness. Regulus shoved James into his bedroom. “Reg? Are you okay?” James asked holding Regulus close to his chest. Regulus just stared at the ground beside him. “My brother… he was my brother- but.. I… I let him leave. I didn’t go- I-I…” Regulus was crying now. “I killed them.” He whispered.
“What? Killed who? Regulus? What?” James was frantic now, he was trying to calm Regulus but he was just as stressed. “My parents.. They’re dead.. I murdered them.” Regulus spoke quietly silent tears falling down his pink cheeks. “And they come back to me in my dreams, they attack me, they yell and scream but I can never move.” He added.
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“Why don’t you stay in my room tonight?” James asked nervously, he grabbed Regulus’ hand.
“Okay.” Regulus whispered breathlessly. James led Regulus to his bed. “Sit.” Regulus sat and stared out the window. James had grabbed some spare blankets and laid them out on the floor. “I’ll sleep down here and you can take my bed.” James said lying down on his floor bed. “Are you sure?” Regulus asked. I can sleep on the ground if you want it’s all right-”
“I’m sure, Reg.” James cut him off cheerfully.
Take care of my dreams, please. Regulus thought, before letting his heavy eyelids drift shut.