Glory for the Thorn empire (twisted wonderland fanfic))

War

I remember him crying and he held me in his arms. We had finally won the war. But the cost were so many of our good warriors. Atleast he survived. He could return to our Mistress and tell her we had won. Instead he caressed my cheek tears falling onto me. I gave him a soft smile. I couldn't feel the wound anymore. I knew I was dieing. But it was all worth it to know he had made it and could return to our beloved Valley. His long black hair tickled my nose a little.

"We knew this was a possibility" I whispered. It was hard to talk. I felt my blood fall from my lips. The wound must have punctured my stomach.

"Don't talk! Argenti, you need to save your strength. we will be returning to our Valley post haste. You will be better then you will-" I reached and held his hand to my cheek.

"We b-both know. Tis not meant to be. I will die here and you shale move on" He sucked in breath. My general was truly a softy when it came to his family. I wonder what he will be like as he grows into an elder. He had already reached his 800's Our valley may be small but we were proud and powerful. We all lived far longer then our Human enemies. So we could learn and grow stronger then they could. Both in actual strength and in Magical power.

He and I had fought so many glorious battles. But we got cocky I suppose. I saw the iron sword these humans had started using come towards my General. Before I knew it I had jumped in taking the blow. I did not regret it. I would have done anything for my General. He had found me as a captive of our enemy. Being used as a magic power source. He had saved me from a fate worse then death.

The least I could do was save him. This was how I wished to go anyway. Keeping our Countries General safe. Repaying him for all he has done for me. All he has taught me. I hope he learns that it's ok to have fun soon. That these Wars will stop at some point. That he will be allowed to relax and enjoy life soon. I hope he has a family.

"Argenti! Argenti you will not close thine eyes, That is an order" I looked up at his red eyes and felt tears fall from mine. We had fought so many Battles together. I meet him while he was only in his 500's. We fought together almost 300 years. 

"I don't think I can follow that order General, I hope you can forgive me." He brushed my silvery lock from my face. I was glad it had been sticking me in my eye. I blinked up at him. I was getting so tired.

"I... I won't you have to follow this order, Major Nox you will keep your eyes open!" I smiled gently.

"I-I shale try General, P-P-Permission to Speak?" He looked down at me. He looked so sad. I don't think I had ever seen My General express anything but Blood lust, Anger, excitement and Bored before. 

"Whatever it is it can wait, You will be healed soon. But first we must get you upright!" I gently looked down at the sword still in my abdomen. We both knew I wouldn't make it. I had already lost far so much blood. Even without removing the Offending item I wouldn't live to see the next moonrise. 

"No... It had to be now..." I heard him swallow and he held me in his lap.

"Permission granted, Speak Major" I let out a sign of relief.

"We, both know I will not make it back to the Valley" I stopped the General from speaking.

"Let me finish!, W-we both know I won't make it back. I lost t-to much blood sir... Please.. Promise me something" He looked down his tears never stopping.

"V-very well what is it you request?" I gave a smile to him. 

"Please live for yourself, Remember to enjoy a calm afternoon. You train so much, you fight so long, You need to Remember to make yourself happy to. I won't be around to nag you anymore I'm afraid" He stroked my bloody cheek as I coughed. I felt the grainy metal liquid in my mouth. It was hard to talk with it.