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his posture and stance was bred from years of standing by his father’s side and countless etiquette classes. a noble of pure blood. but aurora and him had been through so much. fought for so much. now, they could finally be themselves. be together. a gentle smile lit his features as he pulled her into a slow dance.
“it’s only right. you are a queen, after all.”
we’re in love during the war. does it make each moment more precious, or does it make each moment more difficult?
the war will turn us to monsters (i no longer recognize you) [j.m] (via nefrertiti)
stjernstrom:
❛ but i don’t want that — i don’t want patrck to put himself between my father and me. he’ll be killed. ❜ she doesn’t underestimate patrck’s abilities ; he’s formidable , she trusts him to survive this as long as he doesn’t attempt to fight adrian by himself. her human ancestors are known for their skill in battle. it’s practically what won them their kingdom so many centuries ago and it’s what’s helped them keep it. ❛ if i could do this alone , i would — i have to protect my people. i might not believe i can do this but — i’m going to try. ❜
“ but we both know he will. because, like me, he wants to see you live through this. ” patrck was going to fight adrian. they both knew it. it was a matter of when. the bard would make sure to remain close to aurora. keep her magic as pure as he could. despite not being home he could feel some of his own magic here. something about his magic was here. “ i understand that. but you have an army ready to help you. a people who will defend you. friends who will fight for you. you can do this because we know you can. ”
stjernstrom:
❛ you have no reason to risk your life for me — i’m certainly not your royal and these are not your people. i can’t ask you to join these efforts. ❜ of course she’s going to offer him shelter here ; no matter what , she’ll protect him. a noble on the run — she can understand his situation better than anyone else , she thinks. the princess is restless , shifting her weight every now and then , eyes dancing around the tent. ❛ my father is ruthless. it is going to be bloody. ❜
“ and yet i am. because i know i can help here. i want to help. your people deserve to have you ruling over them and you deserve to not live in fear. ” someday, he could do the same for himself. take back his home. save meles from her rule. and yet, he hadn’t gone back yet. he would rather fight in this war then against her. “ i am aware of how wars are, aurora. i’m a noble and meles did have small sieges against the capital before...before it happened. but the more people there are, the more chances that we can make it out of this alive with less blood shed. and your father will have to fight patrck to get to you. ”
stjernstrom:
❛ i’m afraid that i might not be — strong enough to do this. to lead them against my father’s army. he’s had the throne for so many years and his soldiers are singularly loyal. and i… don’t feel that i deserve the support and trust that — that my people are placing in me. ❜ it’s always been a struggle between what she needs to do and what she feels she can ; who she feels she is , whether her perception is skewed or not. patrck always hates when she talks like this. he has strong feelings about her father and the impact he’s made on the young royal. she takes a deep breath as she sits across from flynn. ❛ i don’t feel i deserve the support and trust you’ve placed in me. ❜
“ you will be strong for one reason. because you have taken our hearts. we believe in your cause. we believe in you. your strength comes from your army and your resolve. you wish to reunite the realm and everyone wants that over his rule. ” he knew she saw herself in a different light to everyone else. her father had done so much psychological damage to her. but he would remind her daily that she deserved this support. “ and why would you think that? you have shown me nothing but kindness and safety during my time here. i wish to see the rightful queen retake the throne. you have more than earned my support and trust. ”
stjernstrom:
❛ thank you , flynn . ❜ the half elf strolls with him back towards her tent. the war camp is busy ; it’s always busy. she has to pause to speak to one or two of her fighters before she’s able to slip inside and out of the public eye. it’s better here , where she can relax. her cloak is tossed onto her bed and she’s quick to light some candles. she finds that the flames tend to give her strength and the scent from the melted wax is pleasant. ❛ have you eaten today? i can’t get them to stop bringing me food — there’s more than i can eat here. ❜
everyone was readying for war. he had pledged himself to fight. and in return he would ask for help in his own war. the war for his home and his people. aurora and him had that in common. he could hear the mix of different magical melodies and it brought a lift to his heart. no corruption. only a soft, careful music that he couldn’t bear to live without. and over the top was the familiar tune of aurora. “ i haven’t so i shall help take some off your hands. now, just say anything you feel you need to say. i am here to listen. ”
stjernstrom:
❛ bold word to speak to a princess , flynn. ❜ but there’s no denying the affectionate smile on her face — he can do no wrong in her eyes. and he is one of the best friends she has ever had. her shoulders slump a little bit. it can be very tiring to maintain this persona ; the leader that her people need her to be. ❛ actually… perhaps that would be a welcome change. but not where people might hear. my tent , if you don’t mind? ❜
“ i think i won’t risk her wrath today, aurora. ” he chuckled. the bard knew that she would rather he talked to her as a normal person than just a princess readying her army for war. “ i don’t. this is for you, after all. lead the way. ” she needed to talk to someone and while normally that was patrck he was away on a mission.
stjernstrom:
the princess’ eyes find themselves resting on the familiar shoulders of flynn scatterflow and her mind is instantly at ease. there’s a smile spreading across her features as her feet carry her to his side almost without her needing to think about it. ❛ i apologize for disappearing earlier , i just — needed some time with my thoughts. i’m… i will be alright. please don’t worry about me. ❜
he wasn’t entirely caught up on the events of this war. but he knew the battlefield when he saw it. the siege of meles was still fresh in his mind. the smoke. the screams. the death. he’d run from one war straight into another. “i will worry about who i please. i find it soothing to make sure those that are my friends are alright. you can talk to me if it would help? i’ve been told i’m a great listener.”
aurora nods. it doesn’t matter what fallout needs cleared ; they can handle it together. they’re strong enough. “ you know that i love you , right? “
he nodded with a gentle smile. “ i love you too. with all my heart and more. ” before, such notions scared him. after her, he found his faith in love shattered. but aurora had healed that. saved him from death. shown him the truth of his powers. and he would never want to change anything since it had led him here.
“ considering ciar’s history with me , i have my concerns about what happened between him and thea. she didn’t seem quite herself. “ the queen sighs softly. “ but these are concerns that can wait at least until the afternoon. “
“ i don’t remember much but i hope that he didn’t do something to her. i can check her magic later. ” now that ciar was back in him he could detect his infection with more accuracy. since it was also in him. though he hated ever having to access his magic. “ indeed. right now, let’s try and enjoy the morning. ”
aurora’s eyes seem troubled at that. “ she was quieter than i expected her to be. i know a thing or two about... having to see and do things one shouldn’t. i’ll try to speak to her. “
“ i need to talk to her as well. make sure she’s alright. i know she didn’t see me at my worst last time but i’m afraid of what she might think. ” he sighed. “ i had hoped the concordance to be something better than what it was. it makes me...reticent for next year’s.”
“ oh , i’m certain peter has several ideas. “ a light , soft laugh passes her lips. “ and patrck. you know he dotes on her. “
“ patrck dotes on all of us. i think he’s the angriest dad friend i know. ” the bard chuckled. “ but we shall get ideas from everyone. thea will enjoy this birthday...i also hope that she is doing okay after what happened back at meles. she had to see and do a lot i wish she hadn’t. ”
her smile widens at that. “ it will be quite the ceremony. “ it’s sweet that he’s so proactive about incorporating her heritage into this ; it means a lot to her. she squeezes his hand. “ i have to make arrangements for thea’s birthday. that’s approaching. “
“ i hope so. weddings are kind of big for my family. ” he took her hand and softly squeezed it. “ it is. i have some ideas and i’m sure dag does too. we can also ask peter. he has to have some. don’t take all the pressure of planning a birthday on yourself. ”
“ we have nothing pressing , “ she assures him. “ it’s just a day for us. everything can wait for a day , i think. “
“ i agree. a day to relax and get used to being back here. i also can start talking to dag about incorporating some elvish things into the wedding. while i still wish for there to be some meles magic involved i don’t want to cut out anything from your past out.”
“ good. “ a smile lights up her face and she takes him by the hand. “ we both ought to have breakfast or patrck will come carry us both to the dining room. he’ll be mother hen - ing us for the next few days. “
“i think he shall be doing that regardless.” flynn knew patrck well by now. especially because it had been a ciar thing that had nearly broken him. his magic was still healing but aurora’s was helping. “do we have any plans today or is it just to relax?”
she remains close enough that her nose can bump against his , hands resting against his chest. “ yes , i slept fine. we’ve had a long journey back from meles. i’m surprised you woke so early. “ it’s nice to be back home , though truly home is wherever he is.
“i’m used to the journey.” he took it often if the magic of meles needed him to work. at least he was feeling better after thea had managed to merge him and ciar without killing him. even if it meant that he wasn’t at full strength. “ but i’ll take it easy today, i promise. ”
( smooches a bard )
A gentle spread crossed his face. Oh, his love. She could still surprise him after all this time. He melted into the kiss before kissing her forehead. “Good morning, my love. Have a good sleep? You seemed to be fast asleep when I woke up.”
