Round 3

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Fill: sine qua non 3c/3 COMPLETE [R/T, Aramis/Porthos, pre-Athos/d'Art, warnings in part one]

[kyele]

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The next day Athos returns to find Aramis much more composed. The circles under his eyes speak to a sleepless night, but in the cold light of day he’s calm and reasonable. They discuss the matter of the money rationally and send Athos out to speak to Treville.

On his way out, Athos sees Aramis turn away from Porthos, troubled. But Aramis must deal with his own demons. And Porthos will not leave him to struggle alone.

The Captain, as usual, is to be found in the gladiators’ stables. The sun is already two hours above the horizon. The gladiators are hard at work training for the matches to be held in two months’ time, in honor of the Empress’ birthday.

When Treville sees Athos coming, his face hardens. “I hope you haven’t come to reopen yesterday’s topic,” he says warningly. He crosses his arms over his chest. For the first time it strikes Athos that Treville might be afraid, not of Richelieu, but of Athos. Of all three of them. Of anyone who might push to hard at Treville’s apparent distaste for freedom, and draw the right conclusions. The dangerous conclusions.

“Only tangentially,” Athos says carefully. “My friends and I seem to find ourselves with the funds to purchase a slave. Aramis and Porthos could use an assistant at the stall. And I, an apprentice. We thought that – if you had no wish for the position – you could suggest someone else who would?”

Treville squints at Athos suspiciously. Athos returns the gaze as openly as he can, arms relaxed at his sides, trying to communicate good will.

Abruptly Treville relaxes. “I was hoping you’d ask me that,” he says. “As it happens, I have just the boy.”

He turns and whistles. One of the youths in the practice yard detaches from his bout and jogs in their direction.

“Recently captured from Aquitania,” Treville murmurs to Athos. “Young. Strong. Headstrong, actually, but I think that would suit you right to the ground. What do you think?”

“Possibly,” Athos manages to say. The youth is shirtless, and Athos’ throat is inexplicably dry.

“No noble blood at all,” Treville goes on. “Born a farmer. So he’s no stranger to hard work. He’d do fine in the sands. But he’s sharp, that one. He could do a lot more if he had the opportunity.”

Somehow Athos nods. Treville is giving him a speculative look. The Captain smiles knowingly, and Athos flushes.

“I think he’ll suit you down to the ground,” Treville says in satisfaction.

Athos doesn’t reply. He’s mesmerized by the vision arriving before him.

Treville reaches out claps a hand on the youth’s shoulder, turning him to face Athos.

“Athos,” Treville says, “may I present Charles d’Artagnan?”

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A/N: And then Athos/d’Artagnan slash happened and they all lived happily ever after, the end.

Thanks again to OP for a fantastic prompt and being willing to let me run amok through the fill sprinkling R/T feels everywhere. You’re the best :) I hope you liked it!

In a perfect world I'd next go back and write the story of the military campaign in Macedonia and the early years of Richelieu and Treville in Rome. ...maybe when I'm finished with my current long!fic-in-progress? Would there be interest in that?

Re: Fill: sine qua non 3c/3 COMPLETE [R/T, Aramis/Porthos, pre-Athos/d'Art, warnings in part one]

[(Anonymous)]

Yes, there would definitely be interest in that! :-D

Thank you for a very enjoyable fill.

Re: Fill: sine qua non 3c/3 COMPLETE [R/T, Aramis/Porthos, pre-Athos/d'Art, warnings in part one]

[(Anonymous)]

OP: This has been a wonderful fill. I've really enjoyed it, sprinkled R/T fills and all, brovo!

Well I adore you other long!fic, so I'm thrilled with whatever you decide to write. Again wonderful fill!