BBC Ghosts one shots

A lifetime apart

Description: you and captain served together during the war until you were sent to South Africa.

Requested by: Swanny1066

Warnings; angst

Y/n uses he/him pronouns

I'm so sorry for the wait, life is hectic at the moment with work, college and some personal issues, I really hope you enjoy this

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"I'm... im sorry, but I'm being sent to the front... South Africa..." you muttered to James, tears already welling in your eyes, you roughly wiped them away, not wanting anyone to see you crying - it's not manly.

'What... no you... you can't be you didn't sign up...?' James said frantically.

' ... no I didn't but they've selected random soldiers because they don't have enough going to the front...'
That was utter rubbish, the real reason was, one of the soldiers had reported you and captain because they deemed you " too close", with no actual proof of anything, the higher ups insisted you in list to be sent to the front otherwise you would both be dishonorably discharged and then probably imprisoned.

'.. oh... w-why didn't they ask me about it too...' he muttered, less as a question, more to himself.

' probably your health Jamie, your knees already give way when you try to kneel down can you imagine if something like that happened on the field?!'

The two of you spoke for ages before you had to leave, it was an awfully quick affair, getting soldiers to leave for the front, but then again, it was Necessary.

•••

It was now 1946, you had returned to England a year prior but been rushed to hospital after you had suffered a stroke, the doctors had no idea what caused it, they put it down to the stress of the war.

This year you got the opportunity to go to the VE celebration at button house, though many insisted it was a bad idea, you didn't know why they said that, they never elaborated, so you ignored them.

As you walked up to the gate you got an odd chill down your back but you ignored that, you felt a strange sadness at being back, remembering the last time you were here. You were beginning to regret coming, just as you were about to turn around Cartwright came and clapped you on the shoulder
" y/l/n! Good god it's been a while"

You sighed, you really disliked this man but put on a tight smile, " yes, it has rather, where was it you were sent?"

' I was stationed in Versailles... you were... South Africa if I remember correctly'

You nodded, not wanting to think about that, you looked down at your nonexistent leg, you could almost feel it throbbing, you began walking in with CartWright using your crutch the best you could with the man trying to "help".

Your leg would probably look like this btw :)

After a while you finally got rid of him as he went to boast about his time in Versailles to someone. You again felt that odd chill around you but ignored it, shivering slightly, you began walking to the bathroom, suddenly you felt your head start pounding, you attempted to grab a cabinet to hold you up but your leg gave way, you managed to grab your crutch before you blacked out.

•••

When you opened your eyes, you felt a dull ache in your head but nothing major, " god that hurt" you muttered in annoyance, when you looked up you gasped

' James?!'

'Y/n'

Hi!!!

I'm so sorry this is probably not what you wanted, however I did try my best

I hope it was at least enjoyable

Have a good day
Byeeee