Title: The Professionals
Fandom: Sons of Anarchy
Rating: Teen
Contains: Nothing exceeding canon but does include animal death
Words: 20,500 words
Summary: A Western AU for Sons of Anarchy. Four soldiers of fortune—Jax, Opie, Tig and Kozik—are hired by a rich American businessman (Jacob Hale) to rescue his wife, who has been kidnapped by a Mexican bandit (Alvarez). Having pulled off a daring rescue, the team head back to the border with Alvarez on their tail—but, along the way, discover all is not as it seems.
Author's note: Written for journeystory and inspired by the plot of the 1966 movie The Professionals. The beautiful banners and dividers were created by laisserais/laisserais. Thanks to Scribbler (scribblesinink) for the beta, if not the plotbunny.
Disclaimer: This story is a transformative work based on the Fox 21/FX Productions/Linson Entertainment/Sutter Ink television series Sons of Anarchy. It was written for entertainment only; the author does not profit from it.



( Herman Kozik wiped his brow and settled his hat back on his head as he waited by the dusty little railroad halt. )