The definition of a Princess

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You dried your hair and got out the much needed shower.
When you went back to your room, there was a purple, velvet dress that was laced at the sleeves on your bed. There was a new crown which was gold and made of exotic diamonds.

You couldn't help but smile at the materialistic items. You quickly changed and just as you slipped on your heels, the door was opened by the leader of the the Red Regiment.

"Oh! Linvo!"
"My Queen.. The people are beginning to riot in the streets. They want justice for the killings.." he informed and you sighed.
"They are just going to have to wait! Are they damaging property?"
"That's the thing.. they started attacking the building holding all the prisoners. They are out for blood and are demanding an execution for their lost friends and family, not to mention the King.." Linvo bowed and you grabbed his arm quickly as you left the room.

You practically pulled him down the stairs with you and he began to get nervous.

"Princess?! I mean.. Queen are you wanting me to escort you to the prison holdings?" he asked and you nodded.

All you could do was think to yourself.

An execution?
They can't mean Lenon.. I'd rather it be the person who truly cause all this misery.
It's Kanes fault.. I'll just have him executed in his place.

You and Linvo finally made it to the holding and your jaw dropped. Citizens were outside rioting and dismantling the building as the Red Guards tried to hold them back. There were so many your could barely see the front door.
They were holding signs that read "Justice" and "The Queen will serve"

"Fuck.." you muttered to yourself as Linvo began clearing a path for you.

As you walked passed everyone and into the entrance, a woman grabbed you.
"Please!" she plead with tears, "My daughter is missing! She had for the past few weeks and the King has done nothing! My son was killed in the streets the same day as the King! Someone must pay!"
You gulped looking at her and immediately a Red Guard kicked her back and yelled, "Don't touch the Queen!!"

You went inside the building with only the Red Head Knight escorting you. They were keeping Lenon in a separate cell to make sure the Kings killer didn't escape.
Once you saw Lenon through the window in the door, your heart jumped as he sat with his head low.

"Give us some space, I'll come get you when I'm done" you told Linvo but the red headed boy was hesitant.
"But your highness.. he's a killer. I can't leave you alone with him"
You snapped, "What did I say?!"
"Yes my Queen..."

He unlocked the door and you walked in a bit nervous. You still had that envelope he left you after what had happened..
He lifted his head a bit and you could see his small smile. "Well don't you look cute~"

You practically ran to him and sat in his lap as you cupped his face. When you lifted his head, his eye was bruised and his lip was bloody.

"Who did this to you?" you asked stroking his face and he laughed as he took your wrists.
"The Guards roughed me up.. it's fine I deserve it"
"You don't deserve it!!" you frowned, "You didn't want to kill anyone, my father made you!"
"That's not true and you know it.. I liked the feeling and even kept charms after each murder" he gripped your hips and you felt yourself begin to crumble.
"You're a lie! You even told me you kept those things to remember each victim!!"
He began to get upset with you, "I still killed the King and kidnapped you!! Regardless I've taken many lives and even have my mothers corpse sitting in her house! I terrorized you!"
"You cared for me!! I refuse to have you hung!!"

Tears dripped from your eyes and Lenon sighed as he pulled you into a hug. His hands gave you so much comfort. When he hugged you, it felt like he meant it.
You don't even think your father hugged you in such a way.

"You never told me what happened to you when you were a Guard in the Exile Regiment. You never told me what happened to you as a kid.. You can't die yet.." you frowned and he chuckled.
"If you don't have me executed, the people will be enraged. I killed the King, the highest crime. You're crying infront of me.. that's not what Queens do.."
"If I explain to the people what happened!! They'll listen to me!! Lenon I'll help you run away.. please.."

You laid your head on his shoulder and he stroked it. It was embarrassing.
Not because you were crying but because he was a killer. There's no reason he should have you feeling this way but he does.

"Please Lenon answer me.. Damn the Monarchy. I'll run away with you.."
He pulled you back with a snap, "Don't you dare say that again!! So many people have died for you to become Queen!!"
"I know.. I just don't want you too.." he wiped your wet eyes and kissed you again.
"I wish there was another way.." he whispered in your ear, "Have you opened my letter~? You're Queen now aren't you?"
"I forgot.. it's my room"

The sound of keys jiggling made you stand up quickly. Two Guards came in and grabbed both of Lenons arms. They put him in cuffs and began to lead him out.

"What's going on?!" you shouted and they turned around with a bow.
"They are holding his trial early due to the riots"
"By whos command?! I'm the judge after all!!" you spat and they looked at each other.
"Your command my Queen.. Lord Regent Kane said so.."

They walked out as you stood flabbergasted.

Fuck.. I had forgotten about Kane!!

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