#if it wasnt clear leader sacrifices themself so that the rest of the team is exiled

[leafywritingwhump]

I'll do anything to keep you safe.

A whispered assurance to a shaking Youngest, clinging to Leader's shirt after a failed mission. They'd nearly been caught, saved only by a lucky shot made by Leader.

I'll do anything to keep you safe.

Said with a determined set to their jaw to Teammate before embarking on a risky solo trip to steal some much needed medicine for their infection. Without it, Teammate may have died.

I'll do anything to keep you safe.

A meek excuse as Medic grumbled and cleaned the wound, asking Leader why they weren't brought along on the mission. Medic had just recovered from their own injury, and Leader wanted them to rest a little longer.

I'll do anything to keep you safe.

A final promise to Right Hand, someone they considered their sibling. Right Hand, who had a clear view in their cell of Teammate, Medic, and Youngest being escorted by guards at the start of their trip to the border for their exile, and Leader's mangled corpse in a gibbet, swaying gently with the wind.

#my writing #whump #leader whump #leader whumpee #team leader whump #team whump #whump snippet #if it wasnt clear leader sacrifices themself so that the rest of the team is exiled #with the exception of right hand who's imprisoned bc they did too many crimes to just be exiled #:DD #idk this has been on my mind so i wrote it down #tw death