Part 16

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The whole room was silent after that happened, all eyes on Irulan and Feyd but there is a fight to take place so the emperor breaks the silence and says

"Anyways, I hope that gave you time to think gentlemen who wants to go first? Paul?"Paul nods and takes a deep breath in

"I promised to myself after my father died I would train to become a better leader for new people. I will make changes, give opportunities and rights to all Fremen while keeping peace with Harkonnen's and others. I am Paul Muadib Atreidies I can see in the future to guide these people, my mother you Reverend Mother will help along side me and I will protect your princess Irulan while keeping my strength. A leader is a fighter and that is who I want to be." The emperor nods at his statement and turns his head to Feyd

"Feyd?" he says in a mundane voice Feyd exhales and begins to say

"My family has been strong through many fights for years, I have seen from my uncle that a leader thinks better on his feet with the power he deserves. I have been trained for years in strength and mindfulness two things a leader must already have before taking the job of leading other people. I may not be able to see the future but I can promise I will get these people a strong path to follow so they are prepared for no matter what happens, you Fremen have strong gifts that must be rewarded and I can lead you to the prize and recognition you deserve. While being a leader and provider I will care for Irulan allowing her to have a place she deserves, and I will love her on the way. I've been waiting for years for this opportunity and I can promise you I won't destroy it."

Both statements are strongly worded and show them that they are both qualified leaders with different gifts and strategies for the future of Arrakis. The emperor stands tall and says

"very good gentlemen- before this all began you fought thinking you wouldn't have to do it again but here you are, now you are injured and drained but can you still fight?" Paul and Feyd nod at the same time, the emperor clears his throat "begin." They both stare at each other strengthening their grip of their knives, before they fight Paul looks over at Chani and whispers

"I will love you for as long as I breath" while Feyd looks at Irulan and mouths

" you will always be my love " She smiles lightly still ignoring her father's eyes

With a swift and calculated motion, Feyd lunged forward, his blade slicing through the air with a whistling sound. Paul deftly sidestepped the attack, their own knife flashing in response. The dance had begun, a deadly convergence of skill and strategy.

Each move was met with a countermove, the clashing of metal ringing out like a macabre symphony. The combatants circled each other, eyes locked in a deadly stare, both knowing that only one would emerge victorious from this deadly duel.

As the fight wore on, fatigue began to set in, muscles burning with exertion along with the cuts and burns on them making this fight even more painful than it had to be. A moment of misstep, a fraction of hesitation, and the tide turned. With a quick feint, Feyd figure found an opening, plunging their blade deep into the heart of Paul. He has him in his grasp taking him to the floor, Feyd looks at Chani not being able to say it but says with his eyes that he is sorry for killing her lover. Her eye's fill with tears but she is able to tell what he is trying to do and nods at him, he looks back at Paul as his breath slows down and becomes quiet Feyd says

"you fought well Atreidies" Paul's eyes softens as he takes his last breath, Feyd retracts his knife and sets him down while catching his breath staring as the blood starts to pour out of his body, he stands up and wipes the blood off his knife. He can finally breath now, he finally won this long excruciating fight.

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