Iāve been thinking of one where Reader is a concubine of Paul, but she gets ignored because he has Chani & Irulan. Paul mainly has her around because she gets along with him, Chani, and Irulan and keeps the peace between them as a concubine and as a healer. He is possessive of her but doesnāt love her romantically, but reader wants to be loved and held. Then Feyd comes in-he gets injured-reader tends to him and he falls for her, but she doesnāt know what to do because sheās loyal to Paul and never had this type of attention before. Then Feyd becomes like her personal bodyguard & shenanigans ensue.
A/N: Omg this was in my drafts for so long. Thank you so much for the request I loved writing it. Hope you'll like it.
Warnings: Battle but not any detailed gore or depictions.
āLord Paul expects his wife and his concubines. It is urgent.ā You were chatting with Chani when one of the guards barged into the garden section of the palace, drinking spice coffee and talking about life was your favorite activity to do with her, she was a great friend to have. Whenever something important accured Pauld would request his partners at his side, his wife and Chani on his right and you were standing on his left.
Paul was sitting on his gold throne, the colorful windows at the ceiling casted rainbow lights on the marble floors of the throne room. He was dressed in Atreides colors, red and after his victory dark shade of green. Irulan was already there, Chani smiled at you kindly and took her place. Paul didnāt even notice you, he wasnāt a bad person, he took you in because you were an orphan and you had great skills. Especially healing, because at the Siech you helped your old Reverend Mother, she thought you many things. You stood in your space, facing the tall doors and waited. āLet him in.ā Paulās voice was heard and the tall heavy doors opened, you wondered about the person you were about to see. He must be important.
You saw a tall, bald headed man walk in with pride, his uniform was jet black, his combat boots made it sound like he was marching to war⦠or was he?
āBow before your Emperor Paul Muadib Atreides.ā Duncan Idaohās voice harsh voice echoed in the throne room. The bald man looked at Idaho and then Paul, and he fell on his knees. āYour message intrigued me.ā Paul began which made the man look up at him, āRise and explain your scheme, Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.ā He finished and you felt your heart burn in fire, āA Harkonnen?!ā You thought, they were the reason you were an orphan, they were the reason why your people suffered for years. Your hands were in fists you had to be calm. Your harsh gaze found his already staring blue eyes, his eyes were originally blue not because of the spice. His eyes trailed a path on your body and found your face, you were wearing a tight orange dress, your long hair loose, you had golden bracelets on your arms. You didnāt flinch from his stare, in fact, you stared back into his eyes with primal fury in your soul. His gaze turned back to Paul, ''I have interesting news about my uncle and I thought you might like to hear and make an alliance.. so to speak.'' his raspy voice sent shivers to your body, so dominant and cold. Paul didnāt say anything, just let him speak.
āBaron Vladimir Harkonnen has been gathering troops from Salusa Secundus.ā
Duncon Idaho whispered but enough for you to hear, āOld Emperorās troops.ā
āHe is planning on attacking Arrakis in a few days.ā He finished, staring at Paul with a smirk.
Paul regarded him suspiciously, āWhy are you telling me this? He is your uncle after all.ā He was right.
āI am tired of being Na-Baron of Giedi Prime, I desire to be itās Baron and only ruler.ā He confessed one of his deepest desires, Paul raised an eyebrow, āI would like to discuss this with my advisors. In the meantime youāre our guest. You shall have a second of the palace for yourself and servants to attend your every need.ā Paul swiftly stood up from his throne, and walked down the stairs, his subjects including you following him. You never liked these situations where you had to follow him like a puppy. You wanted to stand next to him as his concubine. He was a nice man to you but it was obvious that his affections laid with Chani, not you and certainly not Irulan. You desired to be held by him, considered to be his equal but he discarded you so many times. His cold eyes never regarded you with⦠anything really. To him and others you were just a Fremen healer girl.
As you walked past Feyd-Rautha, he looked at you again, in a way all women wanted to be looked at⦠your trainings had told you so but you brushed his intense gaze off, kept your composure and walked past him gracefully.
Next day you were having breakfast at the gardens, the palace had gardens but the part you usually went was at the back. Not many people visited here so it was peaceful and calm. You were seated by the fountain which used to overflow with water but you made the servants cut the water. To you it was a waste of water and Arrakis was never kind to her residents whom regarded water as insignificant.
Over time you started to tend to the flowers and trees, ever since you became MuadāDibās you could access to knowledge of anything thanks to the lavish library. You started to learn about plants which you have never seen or heard before and slowly it became your passion. You were in your deep thoughts when a sudden cough attracted your attention, you turned to face the owner and it was him. Even though you didnāt want it you had to get up and bow respectfully, āMy Na-Baron.ā You greeted him. He was wearing a sleeveless tunic and satin, loose pants. His arms looking strong, up close he looked paler than usual. āWhatās your name?ā His direct question startled you. āY/N. My Lord.ā You said, still in shock.
āYour name is pretty as your face.ā
You could feel your cheeks heat, it had been a long time since someone had complimented you.
He sat on the empty seat, āSit.ā He gestured for you to sit and you did. āEat.ā He said as he started to eat a fig from your plate. You continued eating, there was a silence, noticing his piercing blue gaze on you.
āWhat are you to him?ā He was the one who broke the silence.
You understood what he meant, āIām sure my Lord already knows.ā You replied, didnāt want to say it.
Feyd smiled wickedly, was he playing a game?
āI do⦠but I want to be sure.ā
You sighed before you spoke, āI am Paul MuadāDib Atreidesās concubine.ā
He scuffed in annoyance, āA concubine who doesnāt warm a bed isnāt truly a concubine.ā His remark made you look up at him sharply, he was still smiling. How did he know that Paul never had you? Not even onceā¦
āOur MuadāDib-ā he cut you off, āHe doesnāt care for you-ā he paused for a split second, āproperly. Does he?ā His tone carried something carnal. You couldnāt reply back to him for he was telling the truth.
āIf you were mine you would be⦠looked after and taken care of.ā
What was he trying to say to you?
You had heard so many horrible stories about him and how he treated the slaves he took to his bed or his servants in general. Most died in a few days. Thankfully you werenāt alone. You belonged to someone, even though he didnāt want you in that way.
''My Lord Na-Baron..'' you protested in shock, didn't know how to reply in a respectful manner and you saw the wicked smirk on his face. He got up from his chair, got a purple grape from your table and he leaned on the small table, you had no idea what was going on before it was too late. He made you open your mouth and eat the grape, the juice running from the corner of your lips, he wiped the juice with his thumb and licked it, ''Just saying.'' he said and left.
The rest of the day you couldn't eat anything or focuse on anyhting, even the servants around you had noticed but didn't dare to utter a word.
The second day he was on the palace you ran into him. You were walking to accompany Princess Irulan in her chambers, you had to bow when you saw him, ''Lord Na-Baron.'' you greeted him properly, you had no choice but your cheeks flushed with the memory of yesterday. He hummed in pleasure when he saw your cheeks, he had two bodguards wgiven him by Paul hismelf. Of course they were spying on him and reporting everyhting he did so he wanted to put on a show for him, ''Lady Y/N, how lovely to see you here.'' he began, his raspy voice wasn't something one could get used to, it sent electricity to her body, she nodded in return. ''May I accompany you to your destination?'' he offered extending his arm to you and you could not refuse a Na-Baron.
You took his arm and together headed to the section of Irulan's chambers, ''I cannot stop thinking about our conversation yesterday, I would love to talk to you more.'' he mentioned, making sure the bodyguards aka spies heard him correctly. ''I do love to entertain you with conversations Na-Baron but unfortunately I am very busy.'' you reached to Irulan's double doors, no men was allowed from here.
''I must attend to our Princes Irulan. I bid you good day.'' you said getting your arm back from him, he swiftly held your wrist and planted a kiss on the back of your palm, ''Till next time.''
You walked into Irulan's chambers dizzy.
The news of Feyd's interest in you have reached Paul's ears. He was in his study when his spies had explained the situation, was this a game or was he actually interested? Nonetheless you were his, his concubine. It was unacceptable. He specifically asked if you were also interested but his spies only said that you were respectful and didn't cross a line, he was glad to hear that your loaylty laid on him.
It was the 5th day of his arrival that he took things further, until today he kept teasing and impyling things to you but you were stubborn. Why did you insisted on belonging to someone who didn't take you? Or showed any interest at all. In these past 5 days all he had seen was that you followed Chani and Irulan like a lost cub, you hid behind the shadows but no longer. His plan was to tear you from the shadows and give you the spotlight you deserved.
As he was dwelling on these thoughts siren was heard, it was show time. He had told Paul that it was most likely for Baron to strike on the 5th day and he was right, he quickly wore his uniform which was given him by Paul himself, earlier today he was visited by him.
''I want you to lead the attack. I want Baron to see you in Atreides unfirom.'' he demaned and it was the perfect opportunity for Feyd, ''If I do so I might ask something in return.'' he replied as he was holding the dark green uniform with a golden Atreides badge on the left shoulder, ''You shall have your planet and rule it as it's Baron, as we have agreed.'' Paul pointed out the agreement, ''I know but I want something else too.''
Paul was intrigued, ''Which is?''
''Once I have won your battle for you I will reveal it. Do not fret.'' Feyd placed his hand on Paul's shoulder and gave a wicked smile. Paul didn't know what it was but if it was soemthing he could give then it was settled if he won the battle of course.
The battle took only few hours for Atreides soldiers ready and plannes have been made beforehand thanks to Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. He led the troops to victory, as he fought his brother Rabban in a combat he got injured but he managed to defeate Glossu Rabban Harkonnen, by defeat Feyd took his head and put it on a spike and placed it on the battlefield, after that Atreides chanted their voictory shout. Baron was sent to prison along with remaining Sardaukar soldiers.
Feyd marhced the marble halls of the palace to the throne room, the doors opened for him, he heard Paul clap in victory, ''As you have said, Baron attacked on the 5th day and you have defeated him. Bravo Feyd.'' he greeted him with a smile, seated on his golden throne. Feyd was glad that he had audience, advisors, politicians and highly ranked soldiers.
His eyes found you, behind Irulan and next to Chani, and yet you had chosen to stand a step behind her. You wore jet black today, why? He loved the color on you and he couldn't wait to touch you. Your eyes also found him, he was covered in blood and you noticed that he got stabbed. Why was he here instead of getting treatment? He was a crazy man you were sure now.
Others had followed clapping, chanting in his name.
After the loud sounds died down Paul spoke, ''As I have promised, you shall have Giedi Prime and run it as its new Baron. I am sure our alliance will continue from generation to generation.'' he announced.
Feyd bowed on one knee, ''Emperor!'' he raised his head from his place, ''I have another wish too. A small and pretty one.''
''Oh, yes you have mentioned something earlier, pray tell.''
''I do not wish to run my planet alone. I want a woman by my side.'' he began which attract the entire ton's attentin.
''I want Lady Y/N by my side, as my wife.''
And everyone held their breaths, everyone in this room knew that you were an untouched concubine, his least favorite companion. However you were still Paul's. You were in shock, was he serious or joking? Harkonnens do tend to have a strange sense of humor. Chani held your hand and squezzed in reassuringly.
Paul Muad'dib's face was stoic, not giving any clue on how he felt or what was he about to say. His most rusted soldier and advisor was by his side, Duncon Idaho looked more stern than his Emperor.
''She is my concubine, as you know.'' Paul's voice was flati matter of factly.
There wasn't a single sound in the entire throne room, Feyd got to his feet, he could feel his open wound, throbbing softly but he didn't mind.
''Haven't I been generous?'' Paul said questioningly, ''You have your own planet to yourself now and no doubt high ladies in Giedi Prime would love to be your wife.'' Paul didn't understand Feyd's reasons behind this request.
''You are right, however I do not wish to have any of them. I only want Lady Y/N. In my time I have come to a realization that,'' he turn to the audience to gain their favor, ''she is the only one who could be my equal and represent my name with respect. Her loyalty is unmatched and If you let me,'' he turned back to Paul. ''I am going to take care of her and make sure she is comfortable till the day she closes her eyes to this galaxy.''
Your heart was beating at it's full capacity, was he telling the truth or was this just a game? It was true that these past days he was courting you and trying to get your attention but now it was serious.
The ton started to ramble, he heard whispers saying that
''He betrayed his uncle for god's sake''
''New Baron looks devoted''
''He won the battle in few hours''
Paul raised his hand to silence the crowd, ''Due to Feyd-Rautha's outstanding victory in the battle and his sacrifice of his family, I would love to give Lady Y/N to him, however..''
he looked around, testing the waters, ''It is for her to decide. It isn't my place.''
Paul was hopeing maybe you would stay, now that someone was interested in you he thought how beautiful you were... it was too late though.
Chani urged you to walk, you walked down the stairs of the throne and you bowed once you were below Paul. ''My Emperor, thank you so much for your protection over the years,'' she began, her body was calm but her mind was screaming at her ''What are you doing?''
''I believe I have served you enough. I would like to be on Baron Feyd-Rautha's side.'' once the words slipped her mouth there was no going back. She couldn't believe herself.
''Then it is settled. Congradulations.'' Paul announced with a sullen look but only Duncon could tell.
You turned and walk to Feyd quickly with the worry in your eyes, ''Let's take care of your wound my Baron.''
He liked it. ''My Baron.''
Back at his chambers you were stitching his sound on the side of his stomach in silence, the events of what happened still ringing in your ear. ''Why?'' he asked calmly, watching your sitting form, your hands quick and with his question you hurt him unintentionally of course. ''Sorry,'' you looked up, ''Why did you accept me?'' he asked directly.
You were silent for a few seconds, after you were finished with his wound you rubbed an oil to heal it quicker, his back was leaned on the couch, legs spread, you got up from the couch, placed your healing stuff back to the kit and turned to him, ''Because of you.''
He looked puzzled so you explained, ''You look like you would kill an entire nation if someone touched a strand of my hair. Paul could never give me that.''
It was true and it made Feyd smile to see that you understood how possessive and protective he was towards you.
He got up from the couch, walked to you and his hand went to your hair, he had never seen scuh beautiful color and length, he had wanted to touch your hair for so long and now he felt how soft the strands were, ''You and I, against the galaxy.'' he whispered as he leaned for a kiss.
Thank you for reading. :)
I finally got to reading it!!! Ahhh!!! This is what I had in mind when I sent the ask, so this is so awesome!! Omg is this a collab?!
Either way, I enjoyed this so much especially with Feyd just being obvious and not giving af. I can tell from that it was love at first sight with Feyd after seeing that fiery gaze. Heās like āI got my Match.ā
I am so happy that a lot of people liked the premise! It was something I had in mind while reading other fics-but I wanted more angst. What is more angsty than a sort of love triangle but more of āforbidden love!ā Maybe in the future, Iāll expand this more on my own. I still loved this so much!! Ahhhh I canāt believe a prompt of mine got taken serious and made!!!
Thank you so much!!! š„°
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