Renegade Nell is really good. I liked how instead of making the youngest sibling special in some kind of way they made the second oldest have something special. The middle child is often forgotten in these types of stories and it was nice to see. Obviously it’s something on their mother’s side is where the magic comes from, it was said that both Nell and her sister Roxy take after their mother the most. I love a strong female character and especially one that can handle her own. The fight scenes were amazing.
SUMMARY: a ghost from your past finds herself back home
PAIRING: nell jackson x reader
WARNINGS: some show spoilers!!!
A/N: if you haven’t watched renegade nell, please go watch it now its literally fantastic and i havent stopped thinking about it since
‘THERE AINT A DROP OF BAD BLOOD ITS ALL MY LOVE’
word tends to spread fast in tottenham.
“sam trotter’s girl? back from the dead?” the ladies gossip wasn’t exactly quiet, though they tried. “how’s that bloody possible?”
you couldn’t help but listen in, not your fault they couldn’t whisper. “sorry,” you interrupted, “did you say sam trotter’s girl?”
they nodded. “back from the dead she is.” you tuned them out as their words clicked.
half a gasp before you ran off, leaving the ladies in shock. you shoved past people, yelling out ‘sorry’s as you went. it had been quite some time since you went to the tavern, not since nelly left you all, but you knew the path like the back of your hand.
the door slammed as you looked around, finding only george amongst the customers. a silent question in your eyes as you stared.
"she's in the back with pa."
you nodded and ran off, george smiling as you whipped past her.
time stopped when you saw her, you thought your heart might just burst.
"nell?" voice just above a whisper but she heard you. you threw yourself at her when she smiled. her breath caught as she caught you, winding her arms around your waist and pulling tight. you pulled back and slapped her arm. "you're s'posed to be dead."
she faked a hurt gasp but pulled you back in. “can’t believe youre still ‘ere. thought you might’ve married some rich fella and ran off.” she teased. your eyes found her lip, split and dry. you followed it down, taking in her clothes.
“and what are these?” you gestured to her pants. “not very ladylike.”
nell huffed a laugh, “d’you think?” her hands ran up and down your arms. “i’ve missed ya.”
she hissed as you dabbed at her lip with a damp towel, but you just smiled and hushed her. “you always were a baby.” nell rolled her eyes but sat still again. “so what have you been doin’ all these years, hm?”
“beating up highwaymen.” she laughed but your face was serious. “busy playing wife and nurse for captain jackson,” she played with the ring on her left hand.
“can’t believe you married before me.” you forced a small smile. “sorry by the way, ‘bout him.”
nell shook her head. “don’t be.” she took your wrist in her hand, stopping your gentle ministrations. “thought about you everyday.” you shook your head and sighed, looking away, but nell insisted. “i did, truly.”
her eyes searched your face and stopped on your lips. “nell…” when you turned back she was already staring. “we can’t.” you whispered. her sisters were right next door for god’s sake.
“oh c’mon, for old times sake. for me.” she stared deeply. “hm?”
god, she could be so convincing.
“just like that, huh?” you yelled as you stomped up to nell. roxy and sam backed up, giving the two of you space. “no goodbye again?” she stared at her boots and shook her head “and what’s this i hear about you roughing up thomas blancheford? you can’t afford to do that.”
you stood in-front of her with your arms crossed across your chest. “i’m just fine.” she continued fixing the saddle on her horse. “and i did say goodbye last time.”
“yes, a goodbye see you tomorrow if i remember right.” you huffed a laugh. “was gonna say i can’t believe this, but i guess i can huh?” you stepped close, toe to toe. “just like you to up and leave. never cared much for anyone else’s feelings, did ya?”
you knew it hurt her, but she hurt you first. when she laughed you wanted to slap her, teach her right then. “are you kidding me nell? you serious?”
“didn’t even give me the chance to ask you to come with.”
