hi! since your askbox is open may I request a ficlet of leona and fem!mc with the word "crown" please? thank youš
The Possibilities are Endless
Hello there, dear. I hope youāll like this one. A little piece where you are the heir to a fallen kingdom and married to the prince to save it.
This piece has an AU where in you, the reader, is the heiress to the fallen kingdom of bird people and is arranged to marry Leona in order to save it. you can say this AU has two concepts in one!
āAnother game of chess, eh? Tell me, will you win this one?ā
Your marriage to Leona Kingscholar was purely out of political gain. You, the daughter of the fallen king of the Avian Kingdom and him, the third in line throne of the Kingdom of Beasts. The ceremony was short and the vows were recycled from an old piece love story remembered through the ages, neither of you shared a glance at each other nor neither did you speak during the reception. You didnāt really think that someone like Leona could love you nor did you ever think that someone like you could even love Leona. The two of you were pieces of a puzzle that never matched.
That is, until the both of you decided to play a game of chess.
āIs this a pastime for you, your majesty?ā You asked, moving your pawn in the way of his queen as a last ditch effort to protect your king. He moved his queen piece, eating the pawn without hesitation and leaving the king alone and unprotected. āYou can call it that. When Farena and I were kids, we would play chess to pass the time.ā
Your hand drew back and you gave it a thought, Leonaās pieces greatly outnumbered yours. Your king would be put on checkmate if you donāt do something quickly. āYou and King Farenaā¦Interesting. I did not think that he would be into these kinds of activitiesā¦As I see him out and about all the time.ā
You pulled your king back and Leona retaliated by eating the nearby rook piece. You were slowly losing control of the board. āHe likes board games as much as the next person. Heās just not very good at it. His words, not mine.ā A small laugh left your lips and you raised your hands. āAnd this is where I raise my hands in defeat.ā
āBut you still have your queen to use.ā
āTrue.ā You say, tipping the king to fall on its side before looking to the queen piece staying in its position. āBut I donāt think a king would want to see his queen suffer just for his protection.ā Taking the queen, she placed it near the fallen king.
Leona huffed, taking the fallen king from the board to get a good look at it, scrutinizing the detail of the polished hardwood. āUsing your heart in these kinds of situations will guarantee a bitter loss.ā He said, you took the queen in your hands as he continued to speak. āIsnāt that what happened to your kingdom, princess? Why you had to marry.ā
The grip on the queen tightened and his words bit in and pulled out the memories you so wanted to keep hidden. Your kingdom was falling apart with siege after siege and the straw the broke the camelās back was when the trusted advisor of your father was assassinated. Your mother, bless her soul, was your fatherās last source of comfort and he couldnāt bear to lose her.
So he surrendered, leaving your kingdom in the hands of the enemy. In overwhelming guilt, your father disappeared and soon did your mother follow; leaving you to be the sole heir to the kingdom.
āI donāt expect you to love me.ā You put the piece down. āNeither do I expect myself to love you.ā
āBut Iām going to right the wrongs my father has down and help my kingdom with this marriage.ā
Your eyes shined as your stared into his bright green ones. Somehow, it reminded you of emeralds polished to perfection its brilliant gleam contrasting the dull appearance of the second born prince.
Days passed as the both of you bonded over chess, whether it be teaching each other how strategies to gain control over the board, discussing philosophies, or just telling each other funny memories from childhood.
āNo, wait, you mean your scar wasnāt from this big epic battle like the stories say?ā You asked through your fits of giggles as Leona sighed in embarrassment. Somehow, telling you his personal stories were both a pleasure and an annoyance. āIt wasnāt. I actuallyā¦I got it by running into a wall.ā
āOh my stars, Leona!ā You burst out laughing, holding your stomach as your voice echoed through the halls. āThatās precious.ā
Leona grumbled, his lips barely keeping in a smile. āTo be fair, I ate too much sugary treats. I couldnāt help it.ā You rubbed your eyes of the tears that settled on your lashes, your cheeks darken from the sheer joy you got from your laughter.
āHey, at least mine wasnāt as bad as the time you got stuck on the tree because you thought it was a good idea to start flight training.ā He retorted again.
The chess games then became nights where you would meet him by the balcony to stare at the stars and talk. Your hands in each otherās grasps. āWhen youāre up in the sky, the world below looks like a river of stars.ā You began. āItās just so different up there. Thereās nothing to worry about.ā
Leona blinked, looking over to you. āThen why donāt you try to fly up now if it makes you happy.ā
You pushed yourself off the ground and bringing your knees to your chest. āIf I didā¦I donāt know how long until I come down. If my parents didnāt then...ā
His hand went to yours, caressing the soft skin of your hand.
āI canāt do it. Not now.ā
āYou donāt wear any crowns, Leona?ā His brother, Farena with his wife and son made a public appearance for some time. Little Cheka was sick for a few days and the family decided to walk around the market place so that the little prince could get some fresh air and some sun.
āThe royal jewels are only used by the reigning monarch.ā On Farenaās head rested the familyās prized crown. The ruby stone shined greatly on the crown of Farenaās head, an emerald on his wifeās, and a tiny diamond on Chekaās. You hummed out in reply as you walked with him.
āYou came here without one. Donāt you wear a crown in your kingdom?ā
āIām not one for certain jewelry. I like bracelets and necklaces, even ringsā¦But never crowns.ā
The both of you held hands as you walked through the market, easily losing the royal guard in the crowd. Your wings tucked to your back, making sure it doesnāt bump into anybody and alerting others of your presence.
āDo you like wearing crowns, Leona?ā
āIām fine with it as long as itās not heavy.ā
Both of your hoods went up, hiding his ears and your hair just as the scream of the guards resonated through the crowd.
āWhere is his highness and his wife?!ā
āI tried wearing Farenaās crown back then. It was really heavy; Iām surprised he doesnāt have stiff neck from wearing it all the time.ā
āSearch the perimeter. They shouldnāt have gone far!ā
The both of you stopped by a flower shop, its products floating in tubs of water. Something catches your eye.
āHow much for this, madam?ā You ask the lady looking after the stall. She was a small thing, quite old but kind looking. āThat will be 75 madols for one, miss.ā Your eyes widened at the offer then moved to take some notes and coins out of your pocket, handing it over to the nice old lady.
āSo, you donāt like crowns that are too heavyā¦ā You fish out a crown of purples, blues, and pristine white. āThen these will be perfect for you, Leona.ā You nudged him, your elbow to his. āCome on, you know you like the crown. I can see it in your tail.ā You say with a giggle.
āI hate it when youāre perceptive.ā Your husband says, his tail swaying in excitement and glee. He removes his hood from his head and bows it. āTo think I would have a public coronation.ā The stall owner chuckles as you put the crown on him. āI dub theeāā
āPrince Leona, your highness! There you are.ā
Leona let out a growl as he straightened himself to look over at the guards running your way. āWhy did you stray away from the group?ā They asked. āPlease, let us go back. Your brother is worried sick.ā The both of you exchanged glances and Leona turned around to get another flower crown form the tub. āAlright, alright. Tell my brother to calm down. Itās like neither of us were trained.ā He growls, taking your hand and walking back into the crowd.
On his head was the flower crown you gave him.
Your fingers intertwined with his as you walked back to the safety of the royal familyās convoy. āLeona?ā
āLetās play chess later.ā
He gave you a smile, one that was not laced with his usual haughty nature. The hold on your hide tightened comfortably. āSure.ā