Meeting the Family

by the laughing hermit

In this story, Mariette doesn't die. This is the story of what happens. Horatio meets her family. I am bad at summaries. It's a lot better than it sounds. Warning. There will be mature content later on. I'm not updating until I get 15 reviews

2. Worrying

I do not own Horatio Hornblower, but I would like to own Ioan :)

"Mariette, are you okay?" Horatio asked nervously.

"

Oh, my back"

"Come on, we'll get you to the ship's surgeon."

While Mariette was in surgery to get the bullet out, Horatio could be found nervously pacing outside the sick berth, his hand to his lips, looking a lot like the statue of the thinking man.

"What is it Horatio?" asked the ever faithful Archie.

"It's Mariette. I'm worried about her."

"Sorry to pull you away from this mate, but the captain wants to see you."

Horatio's stomach filled with dread. This couldn't be good.

"I'll watch her mate."

Horatio smiled

"Thank you Archie. I owe you one."

"Don't owe me a thing Horatio, you saved my life once. I hope this is enough to pay you back."

It is a thousand times over, Archie."

Sorry this is so short. It's late and I have an exam tomorrow. I will try to write after that though. Please review. There aren't enough Hornblower fans, we must unite together! So review for me! Please!