Broken Wings and Shiny Things

by americanskeleton

In which James Potter has dedicated his life to protecting the Prince, the heir to the Noble Land of Black, his best friend. As Sirius's eighteenth birthday approaches, marriage prospects begin to pop up everywhere. James can't stop himself from falling for the agitated redhead, while Sirius is keeping a dark secret of his own. Marauders Era AU.

It had literally been over two years since I posted anything here. I'm excited to share my newest idea here, as well as on tumblr ( .com), because I'm always a slut for getting my work out there. So, after a long time no see, I'd like to present my newest story, a Marauders AU fanfiction. Before anything else, though, the prologue.

Prologue

James Potter leaned back against the wall, sighing as he stuffed his hands in his pants pockets. The wind was fierce that day, howling louder than the wolves. The elevation made his breathing quick, but it would have been under the circumstances, nevertheless. His stomach churned, vile stinging the back of his throat. There was nothing he could do now, he supposed, expect wait. Soon, it would be over.

Little did he know that his life was just beginning.