A broken kingdom

chapter 18.

I turned in the mirror looking at my suit. It was black and blue, and I felt very professional; my hair was in a simple bun and I had on plain flats. Well I guess I have a meeting to attend. 

I push open the oak doors of the meeting room and see familiar faces of the kingdom all smiling. I whisper 'hellos' as I pass by and take my seat at the head of the table. 

"Hello, wow this feels strange. So I would like to plan a ball for all of the kingdoms people, one to coronate me specifically. I'm not sure of what I want as far as creative design but I do know I want it to be grand and fun of flowers and life. Of course I want to tie in the kingdoms colors and flag. Oh and I want letters sent out to neighboring kingdoms to invite their kings and queens to come. I want to find allies that I can trust." I finish and look around the room of faces scribbling down notes.

"Um, sorry, do you know what food or drinks you would like to serve?" I hadn't even thought about that.

"Um, maybe something simple that everyone could enjoy like some chicken dishes and salads. For drinks I want kids to enjoy something nice so juice and alcohol for adults probably." The person scribbles that down and nods as they do so.

"What about your dress?"

"Oh don't worry about that I have someone to design it for me." I smile and they nod.

"I'm sorry I'm not really sure how to plan something like this, but I'm sure I can answer some questions about what you need to know, and other than that do what you think will be best." Everyone seems to sigh in relief. What was Jack like?

After three hours we had worked out almost every detail from decor to guest lists to food allergy friendly food. It was tiring but it was fun. 

Time skip to an hour before the ball

"No no, it's exactly what I wanted, it's perfect, really!" I spin in my dress as Eret stands back and looks with a questioning face. 

"Okay but I think I could have changed the sleeves to look better and then-" 

"Eret stop it looks like everything I imagined!" I laugh.

"Okay good because this is your coronation and I can't mess it up."

"You haven't, now go and get ready Im fine!" They smile and walk out of the room.

I finish getting ready and hear the chatter of guests talking downstairs and for some reason I smile. 

*knock knock*

"Come in!" I shout.

"Well you look stunning." I hear Techno say as he slowly steps closer.

"Thank you!" I smile.

"Are you ready to go show the world yourself?" 

"I've been waiting for about ten years I think I'm ready." I laugh and take his arm as we walk out the door. 

Me and Techno talk as we make our way to the event. There were so many people and the room and surrounding areas were full of smiles and laughs. 

It's just like I imagined it. 

Techno stayed by myself like a guard as I greeted others and talked. I made a few allies with kingdoms and it was great. Later I was crowned and everyone cheered and clapped just like I hoped they would. All I want is to lead them somewhere great. 

No.

Wake up.

"Y/n? Y/n! Wake up! Please, please!" 

What? 

"Help! Please help her!" 

Screams. No, why? Screams echoing from wall to wall. Shoes stamping against the cold hard floor. Floor. Why am I on the floor?

My eyes peak open.

"Y/n please, please, I can't lose you." Techno? What? Lose me?

I try to feel my hands and they ache, I move them with all my strength and touch my stomach.

Cold, wet, sticky...blood...?

I try to raise my head and it falls back down. The ringing in my ear is loud, a caution, a warning.

"Y/n stop please!"

I don't listen and raise my head and see my dress ripped and bloody.

What?

The crowds had disappeared, it was silent besides the ringing.

I look at Techno who is smiling.

What?

"Goodbye Y/n, thanks for the kingdom." He smiles and gets up to leave. 

Oh hell no. 

I gasp as loudly as I can, and I hear his steps stop. "Please...please at least keep me in this fantasy of love in my last moments." I cry.

I hear him sigh and his shoes shuffle closer. He leans down close to me and pushes my hair behind my ear and smiles, just like he did when I thought he was in love with me. 

I look at him with pleading eyes and he leans down for one last kiss, however he chokes. He pulls back clutching his throat and stumbling as he stands. I sit up and dust off my dress and stare as he dies at my own blade.

I stand up and put out my finger to hold his chin upwards, "shh suck it up, do you think I don't have armor under this? Did you think you could just kill me? Seems like the blood god is speechless, how sad, have fun in hell, I'll see you there soon." I grin wickedly and drop his chin as he goes cold. 

The sun will rise again and I will be merciless. 

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The writer next door