The Silver Queen (Maven Calore X Oc)

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Soft droplets of rain hit my body, I did not care, the rain was better than being in the suffocating palace. My hands slowly glide across one of the lilies petals, lilies were an interesting flower they symbolize love, purity, yet also grief.

"Willow."

I closed my eyes and let out a soft hum of acknowledgement. I heard a deep sigh, then felt a body sit next to mine.

"Its raining"

"I know"

"You might catch a cold."

"That is the least of my worries Maven."

We sat in a heavy silence for a moment.

"She might not have been perfect but she was still my mother." I whispered out, tears threatening to fall.

"I know Sapling, I know."

I let out a small sniffle then turn to look at Maven, he looks at me with uncertainty. I shift my body and hug his torso, warmth floods my body as I hug him. He places a gentle kiss on the top of my head then wraps his arms around my body.

"How many are dead?" I question

"Nine."

The tears finally fell, but were mixed in with the rain which had steadily picked up.

"I'm so sorry Willow." Maven mumbled while rubbing my back in a calming motion, like a mother soothing a child.

I turn and look up at his face, looking him in his eyes and see the sincerity of his words.

"You don't need to apologize, you had nothing to do with this." Mavens body slightly stiffens at my words.

"Let's get you back inside"

...

"I want to bury my mother at the Welle manor." I say to the Queen.

It was the day after the attack and the palace was in a craze with everyone trying to leave. In the afternoon, we were to leave for Whitefire palace.

"That will be arranged."

"I request to go to the burial." I shyly ask the last part, knowing that it will likely be denied. With all the threats happening, it would be unsafe for me to go anywhere even with guards.

"I unfortunately have to decline your request, at the moment it is unsafe for you to return to the Welle Manor." The Queen says.

I nod my head sorrowfully, "I understand."

I quickly exit the Queen's chambers, and make my way back to my room. Zara is currently packing up my stuff for the move to Whitefire palace.

As I enter the room I see Zara sitting on my bed reading "The Red History Of Norta". She turned her head towards me and rapidly closed the book, she must have found it when she was packing my stuff up.

"I am sorry I-"

"It's okay Zara." I say while sitting down next to her.

"I'm sorry if it is impolite, may I ask why you had this book?"

"Research, I want to make sure I am a good queen to both Silvers and Reds" I say, the reason why I had the book might have been a lie, however I truly did want to be a good Queen to both.

Zara let out a snort

"Forgive me Lady Welle." Zara stated her face turning red.

A small confused pout made its way to my face