1885, Illinois. A young Dutch, Hosea, and Arthur wander into a country town following a lead to swindle a wealthy homestead and break their control over the town. But while scoping it out, Arthur encounters a young John Marston, setting fate in motion that will eventually become a rocky, yet loyal brotherhood. A short fic revolving around how Dutch, Hosea, and Arthur met John.
Rated: T - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 22,715 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 1/13 - Published: 12/9/2018 - D. v. d. Linde, Arthur Morgan, John Marston, Hosea Trelawny - Complete