A Tale of Redemption // royalty

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Prompt:
Part of the Royal Family, Harry is in line for future king so he must find a woman to marry. However, he deems it difficult as he has already found someone to love, who happens to be training him for battles. Who also happens to be a man named Louis.

Story:

In line to become the country's and Royal family's future king was a young man named Harry. He was a skilled diplomat and a natural leader, but he lacked the physical prowess needed to defend himself and his kingdom in times of war.

That's when he met Louis, a master swordsman who agreed to train Harry in the art of sword fighting. As they trained together, Harry found himself becoming more and more attracted to Louis, even though he knew that he was supposed to find a woman to marry and produce an heir.

Despite the challenges they faced, Harry and Louis fell deeply in love. However, the royal family struggled to accept their relationship, as it was not considered appropriate for the future king to be in love with another man.

As Harry's coronation approached, he knew that he had to make a difficult choice. He could either marry a woman and continue the royal bloodline, or he could follow his heart and continue to be with Louis, even if it meant giving up his claim to the throne.

Harry had always felt a sense of duty to his people and a desire to lead them to a better future, so after much soul-searching, he decided to take the throne after all. He knew that it would be a difficult road, but he was determined to make it work. He also knew that he couldn't do it alone, so he turned to Louis for help.

Together, they worked to convince the Royal family and the royal court to accept Harry's choice to be with Louis. It was a slow and difficult process, but they made progress over time. They showed everyone that their love was real and that it didn't diminish Harry's ability to lead.

As Harry settled into his role as king, he worked tirelessly to improve the lives of his people. He was a fair and just ruler, and he always put the needs of his people first. Louis stood by his side through it all, offering support and guidance whenever it was needed.

In the end, Harry's decision to take the throne and be with Louis had a profound impact on the kingdom. It showed people that love knows no bounds and that everyone deserves to be happy, regardless of who they love. It was a legacy that would be remembered for generations to come.

~ ~ ~

Harry and Louis had always known that their relationship was going to be difficult. They were two men in a world that didn't always accept everything for what they were. But they had each other, and that was enough.

One day, a new threat emerged. A group of rebels had risen up against the kingdom, and they were determined to overthrow the royal family. Harry knew that he had to act fast to protect his people and his family.

He called upon Louis to help him lead the charge against the rebels. They worked tirelessly to train their soldiers and prepare for battle. But as the day of the battle approached, tensions rose between Harry and Louis.

Harry was determined to do whatever it took to win the battle, even if it meant sacrificing some of his soldiers. Louis, on the other hand, believed that every life was sacred and that they should do everything in their power to protect their soldiers.

Their disagreement came to a head on the day of the battle. As they led their troops into battle, Harry gave the order to push forward, even though it meant that some of their soldiers would be exposed to enemy fire. Louis was horrified by the order and tried to stop him, but it was too late.

The battle was brutal and bloody. Many soldiers on both sides lost their lives. In the end, Harry emerged victorious, but at a great cost. He had lost many of his soldiers, and the kingdom was left in ruins.

Louis was devastated by what had happened. He couldn't believe that Harry had been willing to sacrifice so many lives for the sake of victory. They had always been on the same side, but now it seemed like they were worlds apart.

As they stood on the battlefield, looking out at the destruction around them, Harry and Louis knew that their relationship would never be the same. They had both changed, and they weren't sure if they could ever find their way back to each other.

~ ~ ~

As the days passed, Harry and Louis tried to put the battle behind them and focus on rebuilding their kingdom. But the tension between them was palpable. They barely spoke to each other, and when they did, it was only about matters of state.

One day, as they were walking through the ruins of the castle, Louis finally broke the silence. He told Harry that he couldn't forgive him for what he had done on the battlefield.

"I had always believed that you were a good man, Harry. But now I'm not sure what to believe."

Harry was hurt by his words, but he knew that he deserved them.

"Louis, I'm sorry, I had no idea you felt so strongly about what happened. But I swear, I was under a lot of pressure to win this battle and protect my people. I would never intentionally kill off my own people! Once we'd won the battle, that makes me the next king."

Harry tried to explain and justify his actions, but Louis wasn't interested in excuses. He told Harry that he had crossed a line, and he wasn't sure if he could ever trust him again.

For weeks, they continued to work together, but their relationship was strained. They avoided each other as much as possible and only spoke when it was absolutely necessary. It seemed like they were never going to be able to repair their friendship.

But then, one night, as they were sitting by the fire, Louis turned to Harry and said that he missed him. He said that he didn't want to spend the rest of his life holding a grudge against his best friend. Harry was touched by Louis' words, and he knew that he felt the same way.

They talked for hours, working through their differences and trying to find a way to move forward. In the end, they both realized that they had made mistakes, but that they still cared about each other deeply. They hugged each other tightly and promised to never let anything come between them again.

From that day forward, Harry and Louis were closer than ever. They worked together to rebuild their kingdom and protect their people. And though they faced many challenges in the years that followed, they always knew that they could count on each other.

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