Frank Castle · Y/n story by @readerslovebook

The sun hung low over the parade ground, casting long shadows across the rows of soldiers standing at attention. Families lined the edges, clutching flowers and homemade signs, their voices a low murmur beneath the barked commands of sergeants.

Parent

Cassius! Cassius, over here!

Cassius broke formation with a laugh, jogging toward them, his pack clanking. He swept your mother into a hug, then clapped your father on the back, a little too hard, a little too joyful.

Cassius Carter

Took you long enough. I was starting to think you forgot which one was your favorite.

He winked at you over their shoulders. Your cue.

Cassius Carter

There he is. My favorite sibling.

Y/n's Parent

Cassius, you only have one sibling.

Cassius Carter

Exactly.

Laughter. Hugs. The crowd began to thin as families drifted toward the gates, toward home. Your parents walked ahead, already chattering about dinner, about his room, about everything and nothing.

Cassius Carter

Y/n? You coming?

You looked at your brother. Then back at Frank. The space between you and him felt wider than the whole parade ground.