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“I could’ve lost you today, Percy.”
After a pause, he says, “It comes with the position.”
“I know, but…this isn’t the first time that you’ve put yourself in harm’s way to save my life. And I don’t want to fear for your life every time there’s a fear for mine. You’ve done your duty as my guard a thousand times over—”
“What are you suggesting?” Percy asks though I can tell he’s already figured it out.
“—and you’ve been doing this for so long, plus with your leg as it is now—”
“Are you saying I’m suddenly too old and feeble to be a knight?”
“No! Darling, that’s not what I’m saying.” I squeeze his hand pointedly. “I’m just saying…don’t you think it’s time to lay down the sword?”
Percy gives a self-deprecating laugh. “And do what instead?”
With my free hand, I reach over and tap his ring. “Be king? With me?”
Percy has been Monty's guard for years, even before Monty became king. He devoted his life to protecting Monty. Percy was happy remaining Monty's guard even when marriage was possible. But after Percy gets injured protecting Monty, Monty has other ideas.
Okay I don’t usually share my fics like this cuz it’s a weeiiird format but I wanted to make it rebloggable because this is my piece for day 1 of TGGTVAV week by @tggtvav-events !! The Day 1 prompt I chose was “royalty” so have a little king Monty and knight Percy. I hope y’all enjoy!
