Thank you so much for reading and I really hope you like this, I've had the idea for a very long time but have been so nervous if people would like it, starting the cringe thing made me realize just how much potential my draft had for here, so here you go. I actually really like this one. Please keep comments clean and Patton friendly!

please let me know if you want a part 2!

warning: stabbing, character death, grief, screaming, depictions of war/raids, descriptions of character dying in readers arms, angst, implications of depression, angry Roman, Remus being Remus-y

you gasped for air, bolting out the doors into the chaotic battle field, running fast, your hair messy, stress and worry evident on yoru face as you ran, Roman screamed at you to stop behind, his sword drawn as he ran at you, but it was no use.

you rounded the bend, your eyes scanning for him, as Roman ran behind, his hands finally grabbing your wrist, as your eyes widened, a scream leaving your throat as you watched in horror at the sight in front of you.

Janus black sword, as it pierced Emile's abdomen, the way all three of the dark Prince's heads turned towards you, as Roman tired to pull you behind him, trying to protect you, but you merely ran, kneeling, sobbing, next to your best friend

there Emile laid, soft, pained breaths, as his skin grew cold. his eyes blinking slowly as you grasped his hand, begging him to come back, to stay. this was never the plan. he was meant to be your advisor, your confidant, maybe more... to live, not to die in your arms, however life isn't the way you plans, and Emile's soul and life left his body, as he was huddled in yours.

agonized screams left your lips, as you could focus on anything else, pulling Emile's face close as his skin became colder and pale. not noticing Roman brawling with Virgil, or even worse Janus standing above you, ready to end your life with a swing of his sword, only stopped by a hand on his shoulder.

you were only focused on one thing and one thing only...Emile was gone. you couldn't hear the sickening punch or grunt Virgil let out, or Roman racing towards you, scooping you into his stong arms, having to pry you away from Emile, as you screamed, half-heartedly hitting Roman's chest as he bolted you to safety. quickly brining you inside the castle and bolting the doors closed 

" Em... Em." you whimpered, sobbing heavily as Roman just held you. you crying yourself to sleep, starting two months of nightmares, the scene playing onfront of your eyes as you were always too late. 

it was yet another cool, cloudy day outside as you tightened your shawl/cape tighter around your shoulder, walking to the throne room, Roman quickly walking to catch up with you, he'd been a slight bright spot, always there to listen and hold you no matter the hour of the night. he'd arranged a gorgeous funeral and was there for you through it all.

"your highness, your brother requested your presence..." Roman informed you, walking along side you, as you nodded, this wasn't unusual, and you enjoyed the walks with Roman. the walk seemed to fly by as you opened the door, seeing Logan inside, his face stressed and heartbroken as he moved his eyes to look at you.

"what's wrong..." you asked, getting nervous, as Roman moved his hand to hold your comfortingly...

"we just received a letter, it's ... an incredibally tough decision" Logan said, biting his lip nervously before taking a long deep breath and look at you right in the eyes.

"the dark kingdom has made a proposition to stop the raids, in return for money and... you." Logan said, as your jaw dropped. your breath quickening as millions of thoughts bounced through your head

"why?" Roman asked, holding your hand tighter in his own as you both stared, your world shattered.

"one of the princes has been searching for a royal to wed, and has take a particular interest in y/n... he has requested they be escorted over, and to live in the dark kingdom and wed with no objections." Logan said, kneading his forehead as he looked at you and Roman.

"I'll go..." you mumbled, the image of Emile flashing in your brain, as you stared at the floor, hearing Roman screaming yet not processing anything as you kept remembering the screams of your home, and if you could stop all that, then it was worth any torment.

"you can't go... you can't." Roman's sobs run out, snapping you back into your thoughts as he shook your shoulder, staring at you, as you looked back into his chocolate eyes. running and hand down his cheek as you whispered

"it's... it's for my kingdom, for Emile. I have to." Roman pulling you into a large hug as you both cried. thought Roman hated every minute of it, he helped, from packing, to leaving things behind, Roman was right there. even when you both boarded the ship towards the dark kingdom.

weeks passed like second, as the voyage was long and hard, from the physical dangers to emotional moments, Roman kept you safe, whether by listening and cuddle up to him when you had nightmares, or holding you tightly in bad conditions as you both were tossed around in the storm, Roman protecting you as he smashed against the walls, you safe in his arms.

soon enough the cove was in sight, both you and Roman standing on the deck, the cool fog surrounding the ship, as you just watched silently with Roman. you glanced over, realizing the tears that slipped down his cheeks.

"I don't want you to go..." Roman said, not looking you in the eyes as he cried, the wind fluffing his hair. the silence between you as million of memories flooded.

"it's for the best, there will be peace, innocent people like Emile will get to have a life, will get to actually live, things will be so much better..." you said softly, taking Roman's hand softly.

"that doesn't make it any easier..." Roman mumbled, looking away from you, as you both watched the approaching shoreline. Roman walked with you to the carriage, and to the doors, him holding your hand tightly as you walked inside the doors. both you and Roman walking down the black marble hallways to the large black doors at the end

the doors opened as Roman walked in before, you going behind him seeing one prince, dark purple clothes, and purple jewels in a black metal crown. you noticed Roman clenching his teeth.

"so you finally made it? it only took you 2 months..." the boy said, standing up and lazily walking closer, his chocolate eyes quickly glancing over you, before he spoke again.  "this was the one my brothers simping over? pathetic." 

"get Janus in here so that we can get this over with." Roman said, angrily, as Virgil smirked.

"sadly, I'm not the one the letter was referring to, sorry to break it to you." the slick, deep voice said from the shadows as another prince. as you yelped, Roman staring angrily. as guards quickly grabbed Roman, who was freaking out, and kicking, screaming but about what you couldn't figure out.

"t-then who?" you spoke before feeling someone's breath on your neck.

"hello there." the voice whispered as you screamed, spinning around to be face to face with the third prince, his demented smile scaring you to the core, as he reached over, grabbing one of your hands.

"I missed you." he said starting, smile still planted on his face as he leaned in a little bit, as you stared up at him, him reaching a hand over and running it through your hair, ruffling it softly as you tensed.

"who are you? (wait a minute, who are you?....sorry, I had to)" you asked, looking up at the prince 

"the name is Remus, kitten." Remus smiled, leaning down a quickly licking your hand, winking as you just stared, now processing what Roman was screaming.

"no! the deal is off, they can't marry that monster! please, there has to be some other way! I'd rather be tortured than leave then with this!" Roman screaming loudly, struggling. as you turned, Remus still holding your wrist in a vice grip, as you watched Roman getting dragged out, after he handed Janus the money.

"it's for the best Roman, it's a fair trade." you said softly, brushing a little blood off of his face before you both got pulled in different directions. you watching Roman get tossed harshly onto the cobblestone streets as you were pressed against Remus chest.

Thank you so much for reading and I really hope you liked it! I did enjoy writing this one! updates will be inconsistent, but that's nothing new. please let me know if you want a part 2! Please don't hesitate to request (thought they will currently take a while...), as always the artwork isn't mine so please give credit to the amazing artist. Please remember you are loved and special!

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