"Because you are my princess and I am your knight."
~Gaelen Foley

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FIGHTING FOR YOU
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Knight! 707 x Princess! Reader
Requested by: yuuchan022
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Once a upon a time, in a faraway kingdom there lived a princess named Y/N, L/N. She was strong enough to lead armies, beautiful enough to charm her enemies and kind enough to save them all. She was his everything.

Then your father, The King of this land, established a competition and the reward was you.

You were the most beautiful woman in the kingdom next to your mother, The Queen. Lots of prince have asked your hand in marriage but none of them seem to get your approval. You reached your age of marriage and still couldn't find a successor, so that's why your father proposed this game.

"I couldn't accept this, Father!" your voice roared across the room as you slammed your hands on his table.

"I don't want to get married to the guy who'll be victorious in this competition." you stated loud and clear.

"But darling, your already twenty. It's about time to find your successor." your Mother said.

"I'm not interested with the thought of falling in love! Please, let me be the one to choose who I would want to marry." you said.

"Who is it you want to marry?" your Father asked.

You looked down on the ground, "T-That's...I'll have to think about it..." you didn't have your answer.

"Alright. I'll give you a chance to decide your fate." your Father said.

"I'll let you join the competition and if you win, you can do whatever you want."

♚♚♚

"What does Father thinking?! Letting me fight in a competition filled with princes of other nations...Is he crazy?! There is no way I can beat them." you complained to your best friend who was a man fighting for your kingdom.

"I agree. What is your Father thinking of letting you fight?" The Knight said.

He's Saeyoung Choi, a knight and your best friend.

"What should I do, Saeyoung?! I don't want to get married!"

"Don't worry, Princess. I'll join the competition and fight for you!"

"Impossible. Only a Prince from a royal bloodline can fight, your a knight, you wouldn't be able to join."

"This is an urgent problem! What should we do now?!"

"I have no choice but to fight them!"

"There's no way you would be able to win, Princess! You don't even know how to fight."

"Then teach me, Saeyoung~!"

"That would be too difficult..."

You began messing your hair in frustration, "Ugh! What should I do now?! I don't want to get married!"

"Don't worry, I'll make sure you wouldn't." he said as you looked up.

"How?" you asked him.

"I'll join the competition." he grinned.

You gasped. "Are you even listening to what I was saying earlier?! A knight can't join the competition! You'll be disqualified in a heartbeat!"

"It'll work out somehow!"

"No, it wouldn't!"

You two began arguing as the situation was getting worser to the fact that the competition will be held within a week.

♚♚♚

Two swords began clashing with each other as Saeyoung sent your sword flying and placed his near your neck. You immediately stopped moving.

He sighed and put away his sword. "Like I said, this is impossible. You wouldn't be able to learn sword in just a week. It took me three years to master it."

You were training yourself as Saeyoung your spar partner, but you weren't getting anywhere.

"I...I won't give up!" you said as you stood up and grabbed your sword.

He sighed again. "Swords aren't good for you, let's try some other weapons."

You tested a bow, but no good. Then you tested a spear, still no good. Later on, you tested every weapon in the weaponry but couldn't find anything compatible for you to use.

"How come it's so hard to use these weapons?!" you whined as you were really exhausted.

"Of course it's hard for you, after all your a princess..." Saeyoung said as he began snacking on his Honey Buddha Chips.

"Are you looking down on me?" you asked him.

"Of course not! I'm just stating the facts, you lived in royalty so that's why you don't need to learn how to fight. Plus your a woman." he said.

You began playfully punching him. "Hey...What's that supposed to mean?!"

"You still don't get it?" he threw the plastic away and walked towards you.

He lifted your chin and pulled you closer towards him, there was only an inch separating you two.

"That means your weak, Princess." he muttered in a low tone.

Your eyes widened as you also know that yourself, but he didn't have to say that directly towards you. Tears started to flow out of your eyes as he was startled.

"I know that I'm weak! What can I do about it? I don't know how to fight or use these weapons but still I'm trying, because I don't want anyone else to decide who'll be my husband for me! I want to decide it for myself!"

You began wiping away the tears from your eyes as Saeyoung didn't realized the pressure you were handling. He was being insensitive of your feelings.

"You know what? You can always rely on me, Princess." he said.

You stopped crying as his fingers gently wiped away your tears, he kissed your forehead.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure to not let any prince win in the competition. I'll always be fighting for you, that's why you have a knight to protect you." he said as your tears have dried.

That's right, you have Saeyoung with you. Your best friend that was secretly in love with you from the past years, but you always failed to notice.

"How many times do I have to tell you that a Knight cannot join the competition?" you said.

"Just leave it to me." he said as he pressed his forehead towards you.

You relaxed in his company, knowing that he would do everything to keep you away from danger. He was your knight after all.

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"Your Highness, can I have a word with you? In private?" Saeyoung asked the King.

"Alright." The King said as he put down his pen and turned his attention towards him.

They were at his office, at the study. Saeyoung was getting nervous and how to say this but he has to.

"My highness, pardon me for my insolence but I'll get straight to the point—May I join the competition for the Princess' hand in marriage?" the red haired male asked as he saluted.

The King has already expected this, no, he was actually waiting for this. He knew that Y/n's Knight wouldn't ay down low.

"You have my approval." he said.

Saeyoung's eyes widened. "Really? I can? But I thought it was a competition for a prince...?"

"But you will only be fighting for Y/n, got it?" he said.

A smile formed Saeyoung's lips as he saluted. "Yes, your highness."

He left without another word. Wow, that was unexpectedly easy...

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Day by day, the Knight continuously practiced his sword play and spent less time with the Princess, all because he wanted to win the competition for her.

The Princess was getting lonely without her Knight by her side, she missed him. But she decided not to bother him.

Then the night came without the two talking with each other, The Princess fell asleep on her bed with a sad expression.

I wish tomorrow I could spent more time with Saeyoung... you thought before drifting to sleep.

Unknown to you, he walked in your room at 12 o'clock midnight just to say goodnight even thought your already asleep.

Saeyoung held your hand as you were asleep, it was small compared to his but soft. "I'll win the competition for you and set you free, Princess."

"You don't have to worry about anything, just be yourself and continue smiling...I'll keep protecting you until the end of time. Because I am your Knight."

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The day of the competition finally came, lots of Prince came today to ask the hand in marriage for the Princess.

"You're going to fight?!" you said as you saw Saeyoung preparing himself for the brawl.

"Yeah." he replied nonchalantly.

"Don't Yeah me! Didn't I told you that Knights aren't allowed to participate!"

"No need to worry about that, I already asked permission from The King. I got his approval." he grinned.

"Seriously? What's the point of me practicing?!" you said.

"You're the one who kept insisting to learn how to fight. Blame yourself." Saeyoung said.

He's right. You don't have anything to say towards that, then he kneeled down before you as you were surprised that he took your hand.

"I'll be the one who will set you free, Princess." he kissed your hand.

"Set me free...?" you spoke.

"Yeah, that's the reason why I'm joining the fight." he said.

You were surprised by this and your Knight was confused of your expression.

"You're not joining the competition because you want to marry me...?"

Saeyoung blushed furiously as he stood up straight, he couldn't look at you directly in the eye.

"N-No, idiot! I just...want to f-fight for you. I mean—you don't want to get m-married, right? I'll set you free..." he stuttered.

"I don't want to be set free...nor I want to get married..." you blushed as you looked in his eyes.

"What I want is—"

"Saeyoung Choi Versus Jumin Han! Challengers get to the ring. Who will be victorious?!"

"Oh, I guess it's my turn..." Saeyoung said as he heard his name getting called.

"Let's continue our conversation later, okay? Princess?" he smiled.

"Y-Yeah...be careful." you said.

"Of course!" he closed his eyes as you were confused. "Why did you closes your eyes, Saeyoung?"

Saeyoung opened his one eye, "Where's my good luck kiss?"

Your face began heating up as he never asked for such thing before, good luck kiss?! How should I do that...

"Hurry up, Princess. I'm gonna get disqualified~" Saeyoung said as his eyes were still close.

He puckered his lips as you knew where he wanted to be kissed, you tip-toed and kissed him on the............

Chu*

"Why on the cheek?!" Saeyoung whined as his face was bright scarlet.

"Eh? I thought you to be kissed on the cheek?" you said dumfounded.

"Oh, whatever...but once I win..." his index finger touched your lips as a smirk formed his lips.

"I want you to kiss me as a reward for my hard work, I'm expecting for it, Princess." he said as he left you to go and fight in the ring.

♚♚♚

You watched the battle in the spot where you can see it clearly, you saw how Saeyoung fought. He was excellent when it comes to the sword play.

Even if I don't know how to fight, he'll always protect me... you smiled.

Saeyoung won every match offered for him, you were amazed and know that he was the strongest person in this kingdom you dwell in. Not until he came and destroyed his winning strikes.

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"What's wrong, Y/n's Knight? I thought you're going to set her free?" Saeyoung's opponent said.

"How do you know that?!" Saeyoung said as he was on his knees.

"Well, isn't that obvious? You joined the fight to defend the Princess, right?" he said. "But here you are, losing, I guess she will be one of my own now, huh?"

Saeyoung grabbed his sword, "Don't be so cocky! I won't hand the Princess to a disgusting prince such as yourself!"

He began fighting a losing battle, you watched him in a safe distance as you didn't liked it one bit.

"Stop it...please...don't hurt him..." you muttered under your breathe as you saw how beaten up your Knight is.

"At this rate...he'll die..." you stated.

You want to stop the match, but for his sake, you didn't want to.

"SAEYOUNG!!! DO YOUR BEST!" you shouted on top of your lungs.

"DON'T LOSE AT THAT WEAK LOOKING PRINCE, YOUR BETTER THAN THIS!" you yelled.

"Weak looking prince?!" Saeyoung's opponent gritted his teeth in frustration.

"Alright, alright...I know that, Princess." Saeyoung stood up and once again grabbed his sword.

"I'll beat him for you." he said he put on his fighting stance.

"I'll make you utter your words." his opponent strike him but he full countered it with his sword.

I know that you'll carry out my wishes. Rather than for yourself, you wield your power for the better of others. Not only for me, but for the kingdom.

I know that you're stronger than anyone else...you've been practicing everyday to polish your skills. I also know about your immeasurable strength.

"The Winner of the Competition is Saeyoung Choi! Princess Y/n's one and only Knight in shinning armor!"

The crowds cheered as you stared at him from the tower, a smile graced your face as he kept his word with you.

And I know that my love for you is greater than anyone else's.

"Wow, he actually won. As expected of my most strongest Knight." The King said.

"He exceeded my expectations, my dear! I want him to be the ruler of our kingdom!" The Queen said to her king.

"Right? Saeyoung is the strongest man in the world! He is my Knight after all." you boasted.

"Why don't you go and praise your Knight, Y/n? After all, he did his best to win the competition." Your Mother said.

"Sure!" you smiled as you lift your gown and began rushing towards him with high heels.

You reached the ring as you saw the beaten up Saeyoung standing on the stage, you smiled as he turned to face you.

"How was that, Princess? Wasn't I good?!" he asked you cheerfully.

"Yeah, you did good." you answered.

Then he fell in your chest as you blushed bright red, "S-Saeyoung?!"

He must've been worn out. You thought as you caressed his hair.

Then he stood up straight as you can see his wounds so well, his clothes that were tarnished, but his smile didn't fade on his face.

"There is something I want to say." he started.

"Right now?" you asked as he nodded.
"What is it?"

"Y/n..." he said your name and held your hand as he kissed it, making you blush furiously. "I love you so much."

"Will you be my family?" he proposed along his public confession.

Everyone in the stadium turned quiet as they waited for your answer, your eyes widened, surprised of his confession.

Tears rolled down your cheeks as you were so happy right now, you smiled.

"Yes, please let me be your bride."

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