Fic: Colours [double drabble]

[splix]

Title: Colours
Author: Alex
Pairing/Character(s): Sharpe, Wellington, Harper; implied Sharpe/Harper.
Rating: PG
Written for the sharpe_thinking prompt table, prompt #27




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Even before Sharpe opened his eyes he knew he was in the infirmary; he heard the cries of the wounded, smelled the odors of blood and laudanum, felt canvas beneath his naked body, and rough linen and wool atop it. His head throbbed, his shoulder was in agony, and his knee was singing Rare Willie. Without knowing exactly how, he was aware that someone was staring at him. He longed to drift off to sleep, but discomfort forced his eyes open.

There was Wellington, looking down that nose of his. He stood patiently, as if he had been waiting a long time. He seemed prepared to wait longer. Behind him was Pat, grinning from ear to ear.

"You rescued the colours, Sharpe." Wellington set a tattered, scorched, but neatly folded bundle of cloth on Sharpe's cot. "You have my thanks."

Sharpe opened his mouth to reply and was horrified to hear himself moan.

Wellington turned to Harper. "See to him, Sergeant." He strode away without awaiting a reply.

Harper sank to his knees beside Sharpe's cot. He touched the flag with gentleness, then rested an even gentler hand on Sharpe's forehead. "Well done, sir."

Sharpe closed his eyes, and slept.






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My table is here.

Comments

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

Ahhh...Pat´s lovimg touch, wonderful!

[splix.livejournal.com]

He'll help Sharpe heal. :)

[govi20.livejournal.com]

That's wonderful Alex; you're saying so much here. Patrick always takes care of Sharpe, that is so right. his knee was singing Rare Willie Love that line!

[splix.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your sweet words, dear! Patrick does always take care of Sharpe. And I'm so happy you liked that line. :D

[peersrogue.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, beautiful,gentleness between men is something so especially tender.

[splix.livejournal.com]

It is so tender, sometimes more so for what they'll never actually say to one another.

[mooms.livejournal.com]

Aah! That's lovely! :D

[splix.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you! :D

[hurinhouse.livejournal.com]

sharpe's slow awareness here is tactile. i love the thought of wellington waiting, and harper waiting for another reason. well done - thanks for sharing.

[splix.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for reading and commenting - I really appreciate it!

[alex-quine.livejournal.com]

Very atmospheric scene, with a strong sense of Sharpe surfacing from unconciousness, first through hearing and smell, dragged further up reluctantly and only truly able to relax, when he knows his chosen man is near. thanks for posting.

[splix.livejournal.com]

That's exactly what I was going for. Thanks very much indeed for reading and commenting, Alex.

[kimberlite.livejournal.com]

"Well done, sir."

Love how that says so much. :)

[splix.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you. :D

[foxrafer.livejournal.com]

Truly wonderful. Gentle and loving, just what Sharpe needed.

[splix.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! :)

[caras-galadhon.livejournal.com]

Aw, wonderful! I love the contrast of Harper's and Wellington's characters here. A perfect snippet! ^_^

[splix.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you! They're very different individuals to be sure. I'm glad you liked it, bless you for saying so. :D

[kittylass.livejournal.com]

I love that contrast with the distant, business like (but thankful) Wellington, and comforting Harper. Really lovely.

[splix.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you. It's a cool cast of characters. Thank you. *hug*

[shegollum.livejournal.com]

Sharpe opened his mouth to reply and was horrified to hear himself moan.

so vulnerable but able to rest while harper is there to watch over him. so lovely.

congratulations on your MOME nomination!

[splix.livejournal.com]

Their clear affection for each other has always charmed me. Thank you for reading, and your nice comment!

congratulations on your MOME nomination!

Thank you! It's an honor. :D