James Survived AU

The James Survived AU is an alternate universe mainly focusing on Collin Derman, James Derman and Nadya Zhedovskaya.

What is the difference found in this AU?
In this alternate universe, James Derman survived being stabbed in the early morning of November 6th, 2006. In the original story, the opposite happened -- James died from asphyxiation because of the large stab wound in his upper chest.

How has this impacted the story?
Collin and James suffered from the trauma of their parents' deaths together, instead of Collin being alone and having to keep all of his thoughts to himself. In this universe, they also went to the orphanage with one another -- and were both victims of Nini and Daniel Jakes' torment.

How close is this universe to canon?
Collin's relationship with Nadya, Ivan, Nadya's sisters, and more have not changed at all. The only thing that has changed in this universe is the fact that James is alive and the brothers both probably need therapy.

Will this AU ever be implemented into the canon story?
No. James' death is important to the original storyline, and would not be a good choice to suddenly make it so that he survived. Sorry.