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Paul Atreides x female!reader [[Dune]]

The Graveyard Walk

You had always loved Caladan's sunsets. The sky just looked so beautiful in the late hours of the day, so that you watched them in awe almost every evening.

But not today.

Today, you decided to go for a walk towards the graveyard near the castle. The place where Paul's ancestors were resting beneath the earth. The place where you always found him when he was upset

As you slowed your steps, you could see the waves crashing against the cliffs, creating a calming atmosphere.

Your eyes slowly wanderd over the many Graves and their Inscriptions, showing the names of those, who once ruled over Caladan.

You sighed softly, as your mind wandered back to the past day, where the Envoys of the emporer ceremonially transferred the Reign over Arrakis to the House of Atreides.

You knew perfectly well, that it could be a huge Advantage for the Atreides, now that they were going to have the control over the Spice Production, but you were also unsure of Duke Leto's decision to freely accept the emperor's offer.

To everyone around him, it was clearly a trap.

You pushed the thought aside, slowly continuing your walk along the Gravesides and occasionally reading a name or two, when you suddenly heard a strange noise. It sounded like gravel, tumbling down the cliffs.

The Cliffs...

Curiously, you stepped closer to the edge but you couldn't spot anything or...anyone.

"Hello?", you asked, "Is anyone here? "

No answer. You shook your head, momentarily closing your eyes. Your mind was playing tricks on you. After years and years of training with Gurney Halleck, you became too paranoid.

You proceeded to make your way back to thr palace, when you heard it again.

This time, you were sure, it wasn't your imagination.

"Hello? ", you quickly asked again.

No answer

What was going on?

You barely saw it from the corner of your eye, as you turned around. You knew you weren't paranoid. You knew you hadn't imagined things, when you saw the Harkonnen Warrior flying at you, his suspensors carrying him towards you at an immense speed.

You internally cursed yourself for leaving your weapons at the palace. Still, you got into fighting stance. Gurney had taught you enough to defeat one Harkonnen.

Or so you thought.

Your eyes closely followed the man as he stepped towards you, not an ounce of hesitation lay in his movements. You knew he was here to kill you.

When he drew his sword, trying to attack you, all you could do was dodge him and back off.

Without any weapons or your shield, you logically knew that your best choice was to run. The heavy dress you wore left no room for complicated hand to hand combat attacks.

So, you ran.

As quickly as you could, you made your way to the rows of Graves, trying to lose the Harkonnen.

But you quickly realized, that this plan would't work. The man was much faster then you and he was practically on your heel, almost slicing through you on multiple occasions.

He chased you back towards the cliffs. You tried to attack him from behind a few times, but his heavy armor protected him from every hit or kick you gave him.