Heavy Is The Crown (Wanda Maximoff X M! Reader)

Chapter 5

As the weeks went on, both King Henry and the Prince were unaware of the Queen and Arch Bishop Rogers plan to sabotage the Kingdom. King Howard made his preparations in taking England for his own. Expand his land and gain more power.

Y/N was making arrangements for Wanda to move within the castle as well as organising the wedding. The Queen overlooked everything as Y/N wanted everything to be perfect for his bride.

The Queen's plan underway and no remorse for her husband and son. Waiting on the impending battle to come.

"Y/N, how is you swordsman skills?" King Henry asked as he wore his chainmail. Ready for battle.

"Extraordinary Father." Y/N answered as King Henry nodded.

"Prepare yourself for battle with haste." King Henry spoke as Y/N moved to get ready for battle himself. Y/N made his way to Buchanan, who was already for battle.

"I need you to go to the Maximoff farm." Y/N told him.

"I am supposed to protect you Sire." He told him.

"You are supposed to follow my orders." Y/N told him. "And I order you to go and protect Wanda and her family at all costs. Take Samuel too."

"Of course Sire." He bowed his head. "We shall leave with haste."

Y/N watched as he walked through to the stables to his horse. Once Y/N turned around, he was met with a smile on his father's face.

"I am proud of you my son." He beamed as he rested his hand on Y/N's armoured shoulder.

"I need her to be safe Father." Y/N told him. The King just nodded.

"Come. We need to address our men." He said as Y/N nodded. Following his father towards the courtyard. They mounted their steeds before the two along with Rhodes stood before the knights ready to fight for their kingdom. "An enemy has arisen. The Stark kingdom as ascended their swords upon us. They threaten to take our homes. Our people. This kingdom will survive by the fight in our hearts. So let's protect our women, our children until our dying breath."

The King's Army had started to make their way out of the kingdom. Only the Queen's Guard left with some of King Henry's most loyal knights left to protect the kingdom. The villagers watched as the King's Army left the village. Making their way towards the shore. Knowing that the Starks will be arriving by boat.

Wanda and Pietro were both out harvesting the wheat for their parents when Pietro saw Buchanan and Samuel approaching on their steeds.

"Where is Prince Y/N?" Wanda asked once Pietro nudged her and the two Royal Guards came to a halt. Climbing down from their steeds.

"King Henry and Prince Y/N has been called forth into battle." Buchanan informed her. "Prince Y/N had asked personally that we are stationed here to keep you and your family safe."

"Will he alright?" Wanda asked shakily as Buchanan gave her a reassuring smile.

"His swordsmanship skills are outstanding. I am almost positive that he will be fine madam." Wilson spoke softly. Hoping to reassure the young woman.

"You should head inside Wanda." Pietro told her. "Have some tea and put your feet up." Wanda could only nod as she followed her twin's instructions. Heading back inside, pouring herself a cup of tea from the pot above the open fire. Pietro remained outside with the Royal Guard. "How bad is it really?" He asked the two.

"It can be catastrophic." Wilson informed him. "King Howard's son, Anthony has a huge following. An army twice as big. Land three times the size of our kingdom."

"There will be a lot of blood shed on the battle field." Buchanan told him as he sighed. Glancing back to where Wanda had disappeared. His own heart clenching at the thought of his sister losing her first love. Her happy ending.

"What of Prince Y/N? Is he skilled enough to survive?" Pietro asked them.

"He will lead the First Knights into battle." Buchanan told him. "That is how the King's Guard works. They always go in last, protecting the King is always their first and last priority."

"So the Prince can just be thrown into battle for slaughter?" Pietro asked as the two hung their heads.

"That is how the Kingdom survives. There will always be another heir." Buchanan told him. Pietro just sighed and beckoned for them to follow him. Moving their steeds into the stables. Tying them securely before entering the house.

Meanwhile, The King's Army was stood a top a hill, overlooking the shore. Seeing as multiple ships were sailing towards them in the distance. The King soon turned to his son.

"We need to make camp and come up with a plan." King Henry spoke as Y/N nodded.

"We keep the beach as the battlefield." Y/N informed him as King Henry agreed. Leading the Army back to a clearing higher up. Setting up camp. Allowing their knights to gather the strength ready for a battle that may cost many lives and determine the survival of the Kingdom.