If you should ever need my life, come and take it by wh_mermaid (R)

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Fandom: FOOTBALL RPF
Pairing: Edin Dzeko/ Aleksandar Kolarov
Length: 3378
Author on LJ:wh_mermaid
Author Website: wh_mermaid
Why this must be read: This piece is again from slyreflection. This is a piece that's different from a lot of what's written in football fandom. It's confronts, head on, the difficulties found in the Balkan region and how they affect players in their professional lives. It's a well written piece that doesn't flinch or dance around the issues that it's raised. The author's love and knowledge of her team (Manchester City) also shines through. This is a great read for someone looking for something a little different and fresh.

When he finally stops, he is across from what remains of the National Library. It was once a haven of priceless knowledge, now only the outer façade remains. The windows are boarded up and a fence keeps intruders out. The rest of Sarajevo burned, why would a library be exempt?
When he is fearful of the future, this is his stark reminder. He survived a war, genocide, a four year siege of his city. For all his uncertainties, he will always know he is a survivor.

If you should ever need my life, come and take it