The Lonely Prince's Lover [Granger x Guinevere Fanfic] [MLBB]

Chapter 7 [Disaster]

(You can read this chapter while listening to the piece that I prepared at the top especially for this chapter. It's full of emotion and sometimes make me cry.)

(Timeskip after 3 months, so sorry.)

[Location: Russia Battlefield]

Finally after 3 months of war, the french pushed the Russians half way from the border. But the French seems to be exhausted and out of supplies. Winter is coming in 1 month. In their camp...

Granger: Sir, I afraid retreat is the only option left. Our troops are exhausted and we are out of supplies and ammunitions. Current supplies will not be enough to reach Moscow.

Murat: I agree with Marshal Granger, we better retreat while we still had the chances to do so.

Napoleon: This cannot be...(hands shaking) We reached this far just to retreat!? If we take Moscow their morale will fall and they will surrender to us!

Granger: I am also disappointed sir, but we need to know our limits. Otherwise we are just beating ourselves. Besides, the British landed in Portugal, if we keep pressing here and get nothing, the British may already marched towards Paris.

Napoleon: This..is...a hard..decision.."Sighs"
Inform the troops, we're going to retreat. Tell Marshal Ney he will be the rear guard to cover our retreat. Along with you, son.

Granger: Right, sir.

Then they all get out of the camp and started to inform the troops to retreat.

(Timeskip after a few ours, sorry again.)

The main troops of the french started to retreat towards Lepizig while Ney and Granger's men are covering the retreat. The Russian tried to breakthrough the french rear guard to finish of Napoleon's main troops, but failed. Once the Prussians and the Austrians heard about the news about Napoleon's retreat. They decided to betray Napoleon and joined the Anti-French Coalition. By the time the french rear guard started to retreat, Ney's men suffered heavy casualties so as Granger's men, except he is being shot at the right hand and got a few wounds because of being slashed. When they reach the city of Lepizig, Marshal Poniatowski was the rear guard and died there covering the retreat. Even through the retreat is a success, the french has lost many of it's territories and suffered heavy losses including a few Marshals. By the time they reach Paris all things were in chaos.

[Location: Paris Military Camp]

While everyone was treating their own wounds, Granger lied down on a bed and he is weak because he loss to much blood on the way back to Paris. His father and other Marshal are visiting him to see his condition.

Napoleon: Son, are you alright?

Granger: Yeah, I'm alright. Just need some rest.

Murat: Good to hear that.

Davout: Hope you get well soon.

Napoleon: What did they say about your condition?

Granger: They said I need to rest for at least 5 months.

Murat: Sir, this is not good. We lost a lot of Marshals, including Lannes. We are going to lose.

Napoleon: They are coming here now, son, remember what I said now. If I'm taken to an island, take care of your Mother and your brothers. No matter what, I will come back. This is my promise.

Granger: Berthier, I want you to tell Guinevere to go to Italy. My stepbrother is there. Tell her to stay in Italy until the crisis here is solved.

Berthier: How about the others?

Granger: Don't worry about the others, they won't be harmed including Guinevere. But I don't want her to see me like this.

Berthier: Understood, Your Highness.

Granger: Good, now go! Ahh!! This pain is killing me.

Then Berthier went to the palace and telling Guinevere about it.

[Location: The Emperor's Palace]

Berthier went to the Baroque's room and knocked the door before someone opens it and he entered.

Berthier: Hello, my name is Berthier. Nice to meet you all. And who is Guinevere Baroque here?

Guinevere: I am. What brings you here, sir?

Berthier: I'm here to inform you that you will go to Italy tomorrow. There is where the Emperor's stepson stays. He will take care of you under someone's order.

Guinevere: What!? Why do I need to go to Italy!? Did something happen here? And who is this "someone"!?

Berthier: I afraid I can't tell you My Lady because I promised him not to tell who is he. Please just follow my orders, My Lady. This is for your own good.

Guinevere: "Sigh" Alright if you say so, you look serious after all.

Leodegrance: Don't push yourself sweetheart. You can choose not to go if you don't want to.

Lancelot: That's right sis.

Guinevere: No, I'm fine with it. Anyway, can I ask how is Granger now?

Berthier: He is umm- fine My Lady.

Guinevere: Okay----- sounds weird.

Berthier: There will be carriage waiting for you outside of the Palace tomorrow, My Lady. Don't be late.

Guinevere: I will.

[End of Chapter 7]

From me: Hey guys, so sorry for not updating for a long time. I hope you understand. And another sorry if this chap is a little bit short than usual. Stay safe guys, see you on next chap. 🙏🙏🙏😁