Soldier, Poet, Queen Part Two
Warnings: Mentions of death, slight violence, smut.
I was awoken to my door being opened and small footsteps and giggles. I slowly opened my eyes and sat up. The bloody tissue was still wrapped around my finger. I sat up to see an older woman with a daughter and son. I screamed. “Who are you?!” I shrieked as I pulled my blanket up higher. “Don’t worry your highness. I am your assistant, Neddy. This is my daughter Marie, small but helpful and my son Zachary. I apologize for him acting up, I wouldn’t let him bring his stuffed animals with him.” Neddy said. “Are you sure you’re supposed to be assisting me and not the Queen? I already have two assistants.” I said. “I am very sure. We applied for the job almost a year ago and we got the call to help the princess this morning.” She said. “Oh, alright. What is on my agenda today?” I asked. “Well, we need to get you measured for your wedding dress and then we’ll bring you breakfast.” She said. “Ok. Just give me one moment please.” I said. She nodded and I walked to my door, quickly opening it. “Commander.” I said. A man looked at me. “Oh I’m sorry is Commander Butler around here?” I asked the younger knight. “He isn’t, your highness. He refused to leave at the guard change last night and didn’t leave until 6 this morning. He should be returning in a few hours. I am Sargent Charleston.” He said. “It’s wonderful to meet you Sargent. Is there anyway to contact the Commander?” I asked. “I’m sorry, but we can’t. I’ll tell him to come talk to you when he returns.” He said. “Thank you.” I nodded and closed the door.
I walked over to my mirrors and let my new assistant measure me. “Your hair is beautiful, it’s a shame you are cutting it.” She sighed. “I didn’t have a choice.” I said. She frowned and continued her measurements. Once she finished, she grabbed a yellow day dress for me and brushed my hair. I changed and headed to breakfast, my mission quickly ending as I smacked right into a hard chest as soon as I opened my door. “Princess, I’m so sorry.” The commander said. “Austin! Where is Mary-Ann and Jane?!” I said. “That’s why I came to talk to you.” He sighed. “What’s wrong?” I asked. “A guard on night patrol last night found the girls dead. Murdered.” I covered my mouth as I gasped. “How?” I cried. “Beheaded.” He said. “Who?” I asked, choking back sobs. “We don’t know. We fear that our guests have an idea. For your safety, I will be your full time protection.” He said. “Thank you. And thank you for last night.” I said. I wrapped my arms around him and hugged him, he pulled me tighter into him. “I-I’m sorry.” I stuttered as I pulled away. “Don’t be.” He said. “I’m so sorry.” I said. I moved past him and walked down the hall to the dining room.
Thankfully it was just Mother sitting at the table. I took a seat next to her and soon enough the maids had a plate of food in front of me. I thanked them and began eating. “Where’s father and the prince?” I asked. “They went hunting.” She said. I nodded. “I expect the commander has informed you of the deaths of your assistants.” She said. “Yes, he has.” I said. “I’m worried for you. It’s the first war all over again.” She said. “I’ll be ok, mother.” I said. I heard footsteps and someone sitting next to me. “Oh, commander. Its nice of you to join us.” Mother said. “I apologize for not asking permission. The general has ordered I am the princess’s full time guard while we still have murderers on the loose.” He said. “That makes me feel better, I know my girl is safe if you’re around.” She smiled. “Thank you, Madam.” He said.
Mother snapped her fingers and the maids brought a plate of food to Austin. “Thank you.” He said. Mother nodded. “Are you ready for the ball tonight?” Mother asked. “I guess, I’m not exactly looking forward to it.” I said. “I know.” Mother said. “And is security up to your standards, Commander?” She asked. “Almost higher than my standards. We have four guards posted at each entrance and twenty-five will be mingling in the ballroom.” He said. “I’m very pleased to hear that.” She said.
After we enjoyed our meals and conversation, mother stood up and began leaving the room. I stood up and chased her. “Mother, what was the name of the knight back home?” I asked. “Commander Suthers.” She said. “And what happened to him?” I asked. “I was told he was hanged.” She said and left the room. I felt myself pale as it sunk in, I’d never be able to be in love with the Commander. He’d be hanged.
I took a deep breath and turned to the Commander. “Would it be safe to take a walk, Commander?” I asked. “Yes, it would.” He said. “Well, a walk is what we’ll do.” I said. He nodded and I followed him outside. It was thankfully a nice day out. The sun was out and birds were chirping. “I love it out here.” I sighed. “The weather is much nicer than it has been lately.” He said. “Is it warm in Denmark?” I asked. “I believe its pretty cold there.” He said. I sighed. “I hope Honeysuckle hasn’t been too big of a problem for you.” I said. “A problem? She’s a great horse. Really fast for her age.” He said. “She was the horse I learned on. Probably a little too speedy for a 10 year old.” I laughed. “I remember watching while they taught you. You refused to ride side saddle and yelled at them.” He laughed. “Oh my gosh, I didn’t even remember that.” I said. “You were quite the spitfire of a kid. You were always free and happy.” He said. “I miss that. It seemed like as soon as I turned 15 everything changed.” I said. “The people really miss seeing you outside.” He said. “I miss seeing them.” I said.
We found a nice walking path in the forest and followed it. My hand lightly brushed against his until he wrapped his tightly around mine. “Are you ready for tonight?” He asked. “No.” I said. “I’m sorry.” He said. “I don’t want this life! I don’t want to be just like my mother. What if I run away? You’ll come with me! We can find a nice quiet little town and have a nice small home and be happy.” I cried. “They’ll find us, Princess. They’ll kill us both, if not you definitely me and you’ll be in an even worse place than before.” He said. “Come to Denmark with me. Please.” I said. “I can’t.” He said. “Please!” I cried. “I can’t.” He said. “Why can’t you!” I yelled. “Because, everyday I fall more and more in love with you and I can’t put myself through that! If I’m going to be near you, I want to be with you.” He said. “You’re with me now.” I said, wiping tears from my cheeks. “I’m required to be with you.” He said. “Okay, well I’ll order that you’ll never have to see me again.” I said, my voice breaking. “That’s not what I meant, Y/n.” He said. “It’s alright.” I said. “Please listen to me.” He said. I turned away and headed up the hill away from him and to the castle, ignoring his protests for me to come back.
I wiped my tears away and took a deep breath before walking back into the castle. I hated the sound of my heels echoing against the stone walls as a walked to my room. I slammed my door and sunk down against it. “Princess?” Neddy asked. My eyes shot up to see Neddy and the kids sitting in my room as Neddy steamed my ballgown. “I-I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were in here.” I said, standing up. “It’s alright. Problems with the fiancé?” She asked. “Something like that.” I sighed. She nodded. “I picked out your dress for tonight, I hope you like it.” She said. I walked further into the room and took in the white cap sleeve ballgown. It had a beautiful sweetheart neckline and fabric ruffles on the back. “It’s perfect. Thank you, Neddy.” I said. “Of course, your highness. I know you don’t have to get ready for a few hours so just come back here at around four.” She said. “Do you mind if I stay in here? I just have some reading I need to get done.” I said. “It’s your room, Madam. Please tell us if we need to leave.” She said. “No, no. I’ll just be at the window seat.” I said. She nodded and got back to steaming.
I picked up my copy of Romeo and Juliet from my bed and opened it at my feather bookmark. Would this be how my romance would go if I ran away with the commander? I’d prefer this outcome if it meant being with him and the prince being out of the picture. My reading was interrupted like normal, only instead of the commander training, he was sitting on the ground with his head in his hands. Did I cause that? Of course I caused it, only I was too prideful to go talk to him, or too heartbroken. I couldn’t look away until he got up, climbed up onto Honeysuckle and rode off into the forest. I looked down to the pages of my book to see some of the words had been smeared by my tears. I hadn’t even known I was crying.
It was nearing four when Neddy tapped me on my shoulder and I jolted awake. “I’m sorry to wake you, Madam. I was just coming to tell you that a bath has been drawn, I didn’t want it to get cold.” She smiled. I nodded, placed my bookmark and walked past her to my bathroom. I pulled the dress over my head and tossed it on the floor followed by my undergarments. I sighed as my body sank into the warm bubbly water. I dunked my head under the water, questioning for a moment if I should stay like that until my breath ran out. Maybe this hell I was trapped in would disappear, or I’d disappear from it. Panic of course set in as my lungs begged for air, I quickly sat up in the water and caught my breath. I grabbed the shampoo from the side of the tub and washed my hair, followed by washing my body with the sponge. I wondered what the commanders hands would feel like on my body. Would his rough hands be gentle? Would he move fast or slow? Would he know how to tame the tortuous feeling between my legs? I just wanted to scream, my mind and body ached for him yet I knew it would never happen. Is this how mother felt about commander Suthers?
“Madam, they just informed us that guests are arriving and its time to get you ready.” Neddy said. “Thank you, Neddy. I’ll be out in a moment.” I said. I took a deep breath and stood up out of the tub, drying off and tying my blue silk robe around myself. I walked out into my room and sat at my vanity. “Do you have an idea for your hair, Princess?” She asked. “A low bun maybe?” I asked. She nodded. “Nothing super tight, just a loose fluffy bun.” I said. She nodded and got to work drying my hair.
She seemed to be a master when it came to makeup and hair, she carefully pinned my hair into place and it laid perfectly against my neck, followed by my makeup which she seemed to have perfectly done in minutes. “It’s nearing time. Would you like help getting the dress on?” She asked. “Yes please.” I smiled. I put my undergarments on and she helped with my hoop skirt and tightening and tying my corset tightly. She slid the dress over my head, laid it correctly and tied the corset. “You look beautiful, Princess.” She said. “Thank you, Neddy.” I smiled. We heard a knock at the door and Neddy rushed over to open it. There stood the commander. His mouth was wide open as he stuttered to get words out as he took in my appearance. “I-I’m here to escort the Princess.” He finally said. “Of course, let me just help her with her shoes.” Neddy said. He nodded and Neddy helped me balance as I slipped my white heels on. “Have a wonderful evening, Princess. I’ll be back here in the morning.” She smiled. “Thank you, Neddy.” I said. I walked past her and left the room with the commander.
“You didn’t have to escort me.” I said. “Yes I did. I have a job I have to do and protecting you is that job.” He said. “Are you that fearful?” I asked. “I’m not going to lie to you, Princess. I tried convincing your father to cancel this event tonight due to the safety concerns.” He said. I nodded. “You look very beautiful tonight.” He said after a pause. “Thank you.” I blushed. The ballroom came into view and I immediately stopped. “Take a deep breath. I’ll be near you if you need something, I promise.” He said. I took and deep breath and entered the room. I joined Mother and Father and began greeting the guests.
After what felt like hours of shaking hands and curtsies, I finally was free to mingle around the party. I spotted the commander leaning against a wall, his eyes on me. I joined in on some dances and spoke to some other girls around my age until a hand grabbed mine and pulled me into another room. I caught my bearings and saw it was Fredrick. “Why did you do that?” I asked. “C’mon just a quickie.” He whispered. “What?” I asked. “Just give me a blowjob.” He said. “I-I don’t know what that means.” I said. “A blowjob.” He spat. “I don’t know what that means!” I said. “I’m marrying a useless bitch.” He said. His hand came up and slapped me hard across the face. He left the room and my hand went to my now tear streaked cheek. I tried to pull myself together but I couldn’t stop the sobs building in my chest. I lifted my skirt from the ground and ran out onto the balcony.
I leaned over the edge and looked at the far, what seemed like hundreds a feet distance to the ground. Would the fall hurt? Maybe the pain would be worth it, it would spare me from the pain I’d endure from my soon to be husband. My tears continued falling as I thought about making the jump. I was terrified for the fall, but more scared for the horrible life awaiting me through the balcony doors. I had made my decision. I didn’t tell mother I loved her, she knew I did though. I pushed up on the railing and was about to put my knees up on the railing I heard a voice behind me.
“Please don’t do this.” Austin said. I placed my feet back on the ground and collapsed, my body on its side. My whole body shook and convulsed as I sobbed. “W-why did you stop me?!” I screamed. He quickly shut the balcony doors and sat at my side. “Please talk to me. What happened?” He asked. I opened my mouth to talk but was drowned out by my own sobs. “I was watching you dance and next thing I know you and the prince are missing and he came back in the ballroom without you.” He said. “H-he pulled me into another room and kept saying something I didn’t understand and he called me something horrible and hit me.” I cried. “What was he saying?” He asked. “I don’t understand what he meant.” I said. “Do you know what he said though?” He asked. “He kept saying to give him a um, a blowjob? I think.” I said. “And he hit you because you didn’t understand?” He asked. “I kept asking him what he meant and he called me a useless bitch. Do you know what it means?” I asked. “I-I’ll tell you later. Do you want to go back to the party?” He asked. “D-do I look ok?” I asked. “You look beautiful but you have a mark on your cheek that will be asked about.” He said. “Can I just go to bed?” I asked. “Let me go tell your father.” He said. I nodded. “You stay right here.” He said. I nodded again.
He stood up and left the balcony. I sat up and leaned my back against the railing until he returned. I fidgeted with my fingers and rings until the doors opened and the commander was on the other side. “He said it’s ok.” He said. “Did you tell him what happened?” I asked. “The summarized version.” He said. “Thank you.” I said. “Lets get you to your room.” He smiled. He pulled me up and held the door open for me. I walked next to him down the hallways to my room. “I wish you let me fall.” I said after the walk being silent. “I couldn’t watch you do that.” He said. “My life is just beginning and its a growing hell. I don’t want to live through it.” I said. “My job is to protect you and if I let you fall off of a balcony, would I be doing a good job?” He asked. “You’d be doing a good thing for me.” I said. “I’m sorry, princess.” He said as we made it to my door. “Can you come in to make sure my cheek is ok? It’ll be easier to see now that we have light.” I said. “Of course.” He said. He followed me into my room and I sat on my bed and he sat next to me.
“It’s definitely going to bruise.” He said. “I don’t know how they’re going to hide it for the wedding.” I sighed. “There’s no way they can.” He said. I shrugged. He pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped my running mascara from my cheeks. His large hands moved slowly and gently as he got every last mascara run from my face. He placed a careful kiss over the mark and put the handkerchief back in his pocket. “A-austin.” I said as I turned to face him. I met his beautiful blue eyes and pressed my lips to his. His arms wrapped around my waist and he pulled me into his lap as we moved our lips together. I wrapped my legs around his waist and pulled him impossibly closer to me. I just wanted to cry as that incurable feeling between my legs appeared again. I slightly rolled my hips forward, trying to rid my body of the feeling. He groaned and leaned his head back for a moment before resting his forehead against mine. “I-I’m sorry. I just have this weird feeling and it helps when I move sometimes. Did I hurt you?” I asked. “You didn’t hurt me, it felt really good, princess. That feeling you get, is it between your legs?” He asked. I nodded. “It’s horrible and I don’t know what it is.” I said. “You don’t know how to make it feel better?” He asked. “No. What does it mean?” I asked. “It’s your body telling you it- that it really wants to have sex.” He blushed. “Oh.” I said. “Do you want me to make it feel better?” He asked. “Mhm.” I smiled. His hand tried to get under the layers of my dress but quickly failed. “Lets get some of this off you you first. You’ve got more layers on than a wedding cake.” He laughed. I laughed along with him and got off of his lap so he could help me with my dress and corset.
He began untying the back of my dress and placed small kisses on my neck as he did. I was so incredibly nervous and excited. “I’m getting you out of this place.” He said against my neck. “Will you come with me? A life lived without you isn’t a life worth living.” I said. “I’m getting you out and escaping with you.” He said. He loosened my dress and it fell around my feet. He came around to meet my eyes and began untying my corset. “Won’t they kill you?” I asked. “If they do, I will die a happy man. I got to enjoy the last days of my life with the love of my life.” He said. “I will join you.” I smiled. He smiled as he got the tie out of my corset and it joined my dress on the floor. I quickly covered my breasts with my arms as he got down on his knees and untied the one string holding my hoop skirt around my waist. Once it fell to the ground, he started placing open-mouth kisses on my legs and closer to my panties. I braced myself on his shoulder with one arm and covered my breasts with the other. “C’mere, sweetheart. You’ll be more comfortable laying down.” He said. He stood up and connected our lips again and walked us backwards until I was sitting on my bed. I laid back against my pillows and watched him as he took off his leather vest and shirt on underneath, revealing his bare chest. “You’re the prettiest boy I’ve ever seen.” I said as he joined me on the bed. His fingers played with my hand that was covering my breasts until I moved it down to my side. “You’re the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen with the most perfect breasts.” He said.
He placed small kisses on my chest and played with my nipples between his fingers. “Does that feel good, princess?” He asked as I whimpered. “Mhm..” I moaned. He continued his attack on my breasts and added his tongue, upping my pleasure. He looked down to see my legs crossed and rubbing together, begging for any kind of friction. “Aw, it looks like you could use some attention there.” He said. I quickly nodded. “I’m going to take your panties off and touch you there, sweetheart. Is that alright?” He asked. “More than alright.” I smiled. He smiled and slid my panties down my legs and slowly pushed my legs open, holding eye contact the entire time. “You’re so wet.” He said. “Is that good?” I asked. “Very. Now I can tell for sure you’re really excited.” He said with a small laugh. I nodded. “I’m going to touch you there and it might be a little overwhelming, especially since you haven’t touched yourself there. But I promise, it will feel so good.” He said. “I trust you.” I said. “Thank you.” He whispered.
I sucked in a breath as his fingers pulled my lips apart and just stared between my legs. His fingers felt around for a moment until he found what he was looking for and began circling over it. My legs twitched and toes curled at the overwhelming feeling he was giving me from his careful touch. “Does that feel good?” He asked. “Y-yes.” I whimpered. “Yes, what?” He asked. “Yes, i-it feels good.” I said. “Good girl.” He smiled. I moved my hips with his hand as I felt something building in my stomach. “S-something feels weird.” I whimpered. “That means your going to orgasm soon, sweetheart. It’ll feel really good.” He said. I nodded. He got down on his knees and pulled me to the end of the bed until my legs were over his shoulders. I gave him a confused look until he licked a stripe up my cunt. I buried my face into a pillow and let out a shriek. I burrowed my hands into his hair and held him against me, his hair in a makeshift ponytail. My breath picked up and the feeling was stronger in my stomach until the wall holding my orgasm back fell and pleasure crashed through me. He continued pleasuring me with his tongue until my pants and moans had slowed down.
He stood up from the floor and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. He hovered over me and put his weight onto his forearms on either side of me. “How’re you feeling, princess?” He asked, one of his hands was stroking my side. “Sooo good.” I sighed. “You did so good and you look so beautiful.” He said. “C-can we do that again? Now?” I asked. “That’d be lovely. Do you want to try something new?” He asked. I nodded. “Did anyone ever explain to you how babies are made?” He asked. “Yes.” I said. “Did you understand it?” He asked. “Mhm.” I said. “Do you want to try that?” He asked. I nodded. He smiled and stood up from the bed and unbuckled his belt, followed by his pants and boxers. I bit my lip as I looked at him, he just looked so beautiful I could hardly contain myself. “Oh don’t look at me like that, I’ll cum on the spot.” He laughed. He sat back down on the bed, leaned over me and held me hand. “I’ll explain everything to you before I do it and you tell me if you don’t understand or if it doesn’t feel good.” He said. “Ok.” I smiled. He kissed the palms of my hands and climbed over me. “I’m going to put my dick inside you, very slowly. It might sting at first. Are you ready?” He asked. “More than ready.” I said. He smiled and grabbed his cock, lining it up with my hole and barely pushing the tip in. “Such a good girl.” He said. His hands tightly held my hips and I wrapped my hand around his wrist.
I let out a shaky breath from the small pain as he thrusted deeper and deeper. “You’re taking me so well, sweetheart.” He said. We both let out quiet moans as our hips became flush against each other. “Do you want me to go slower?” He asked. “F-feels so good. Faster.” I said. He nodded and pulled out of me before snapping his hips back with mine. I dropped my head back and let out a moan as he brushed against my sweet spot.
“I-i have that feeling again.” I whimpered. “Good girl. Me too.” He said, his breath heavy. His final thrusts became sloppy and as soon as he groaned and I felt his hot seed spilling into me, I was thrown over the edge. My cunt fluttered around him as he sloppily thrusted. “Good girl.” He said. I let out a small cry as his dick pulled out of my sore cunt. “You did so amazing, princess.” He said. “Thank you.” I smiled. He lifted the covers from the bed and laid next to me, almost immediately connecting our lips. My hands ran over his chest and stomach, feeling raised scars and soft skin. I pulled away from the kiss and leaned my forehead against his. “Thank you for making me a woman.” I whispered. “You were a woman long before me. A strong, independent, beautiful woman.” He said. I placed a peck on his lips before snuggling into his chest and closing my eyes. “I’m getting you out of here, I promise. I’m working on a plan.” He said. I drifted off to sleep with the soft touches of his hands and lips, and the quiet sound of his breathing.
My sleep was rudely interrupted by a loud pounding on my door and a loud shout of a man saying “Urgent! Urgent!”
