Pairing: Dolohov/Fabian (non-romantical)

Prompt: serendipity

Warnings: rather non-explicit murder, torture

Fabian Prewett knows the odds are against them as five hooded figures surround him and his brother, Gideon. And if they are going to die, which is more than likely, he knows that they are going to put up one hell of a fight first.

So he watches the figures carefully, trying to judge their first move. After several moments of stepping on toes and dancing around one another, the first curse is fired by the impatient Death Eaters and all hell breaks loose. Fabian is firing one hex after another, all the while blocking and dodging the enemies' curses.

A stunner hits one of the Death Eaters, sending him to the ground, and Fabian allows himself a small smirk. But the glory is short-lived as he watches as a green light head for Gideon. Gideon, however, notices the curse in time to shield himself and Fabian thanks Merlin that he did.

Fabian smiles as the Cruciatus curse barely misses the intended target. He would rather not perform any unforgivable curses, but it's a life and death situation; and he would like to think that he values his life more than the Death Eaters.

From beside him, Gideon cries out and Fabian realizes that their serendipity has run out. Gideon falls to the ground, wreathing in pain. Fabian fires several more curses, trying to protect Gideon's body. But it's still four against one and the odds still aren't in his favor.

He sees the green light heading for his brother and tries to block it, but his shield is too far away to be effective. "NOOO!" he screams at the light hits Gideon in the chest. Regardless of the fact that someone just took Gideon's life, Fabian knows he must continue to fight.

Without looking down, Fabian fires curse after curse, not pausing for a second. His stunner is wearing off the downed Death Eater, so he sends another to be sure they wouldn't get up. Before he can think about the curses he's firing, a green light shoots from his wand. The killing curse hits one of the Death Eaters in the stomach.

He would stop and feel horrified about actually murdering someone, but he doesn't have time. He has three other Death Eaters to fight.

Before he can comprehend what happened, Fabian feels his veins set afire and his bones trying to break. He knows what the curse it; he's felt the Cruciatus curse previously. But he isn't going to let the Death Eaters have the pleasure of hearing him cry out in pain. So he soundlessly falls to the ground, gasping for air.

He hears the sounds of footsteps and tries to focus on that instead of the pain. Refusing to look up, Fabian estimates that the figure is a few paces in front of him. "Dolohov, just kill him and let's go!" a voice says. The curse is lifted momentarily as Dolohov turns to face the other Death Eaters.

From above him, he hears, "The Dark Lord requested we kill them both. He didn't say I couldn't have fun while doing it." The words send a shiver down Fabian's spine. "And I want to see how much he –," Dolohov kicks Fabian in the ribs, "can stand of the Cruciatus curse before he begs for death."

"And if I don't?" Fabian demands, looking up at Dolohov defiantly.

"Oh you will." Dolohov's voice is full of promise and Fabian isn't going to admit he's a little terrified. Turning his wand on Fabian, Dolohov mutters, "Crucio!"

Sweat forms across Fabian's brow as he grits his teeth, but he refuses to cry out. Instead, he tries to focus on something other than the pain rushing through his body. But he knows he will never be able to deny Dolohov forever. For now, though, he will think of Gideon, Molly and her children; he will think of the happier times while he still has his conscious.

"Please," Fabian finally begs hoarsely; his voice broken by his screams of pain. "Just kill me!"

Looking down into Fabian's blue eyes, Dolohov smiles wickedly. "You were, by far, the longest lasting," he informs the red-head. "Too bad I have orders to kill you."

"Avada Kedavra," are the last two words that Fabian hears.

A/n – Well, that was fun.

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