Princess!Reader x Pirate! Spain and England: Love Lost at Sea

Chapter 2

Everything... Was fuzzy. ____ couldn't hear past the grim thoughts that swirled through her head. 'This is it.' She stood before the Prince, who's wide grin was like the sun's. His eyes sparkled at the sight of her, and his eyes swept over ____ slowly. She inhaled sharply and glanced away. 'Soon I'll be his property...' The priest spoke behind them, but even his voice seemed distant. ____ looked out at the crowd, at her people... She knew this is what had to be done, but she never in her life had she felt to sick. Her stomach twisted. 'I don't want to do this. I don't.' She could see Alfred, who stared back sadly. 'Alfred... Why couldn't I just marry you??' Her heart was racing. 'Why can't someone just take me away from all this?'

"Princess?... Princess!" She finally noticed the priest calling her, and she turned her head quickly. "The vows." "A-ah. Of course." Matthias cleared his throat. "I'll begin... Princess, you are the most beautiful woman I've never ever seen. And I swear, I will protect you and your country with my life. I will always be by your side. I hope that this marriage not only bonds our kingdowms, but us, as well." ____ stared up at him with sad eyes. 'No. I'll never be able to love you...' But she opened her mouth to speak. "Prince Matthias, I know that much good will come from this... I will stand by your side, as will (k/n)... My life is now yours." At this, her gaze dropped to the floor. Matthias smiled at her words. "The rings!!" A small boy brought them on a velvet cushion. They each took them. ____ quietly placed one on his finger. Matthias gently took her hand, then slid on the ring. It was gold, with the largest diamond ____ had ever seen, and surrounding it, there were (e/c or fave color) gems. "I wanted them to match your eyes..." He murmured. You managed a soft, false smile. "Now. It's time for the crowns." The King came over, a boy following him with the two crowns. "Hello, my boy." He grinned at the Prince. "You are now the King. I give you my blessing." And so he kissed the crown and placed it atop his head. "Now...____." She stiffened. "You are now the queen. I am so proud of you. I give you my blessing." He took the crown, and placed it on her head. Then he left a kiss on her forehead.

"Now, Prince Matthias, do you take Princess ____ as your bride, til death do you part?" With a smile, he replied. "I do." "And do you, Princess ____, take Prince Matthias as your husband?" ____ gulped and opened her mouth to speak. "I-" her voice was caught in her throat. Her heart screamed for her to say no, but her mind told her she had to say yes. She desperately hoped and prayed. 'Please, someone, help me...' But she found her voice again and finished regretfully. "I do..."

"Now, if against this marriage, speak now, or forever hold your peace!!!" She waited for an opposition, but the crowd was silent. 'Of course... I'm doomed...' "Alright, then you may-"

"STOP RIGHT THERE!!!"

A loud voice rang through the town, and everyone turned. ____ whipped around, eyes wide in shock. Then she heard something, a tear. She turned to face behind her. A man!!! A man was swinging down, hanging onto a banner, towards her!!! "Look!" Someone called. They all looked, gasping, and soon a pair of arms were wrapped tightly around ____. She let out a yelp of surprise. He held her close to her. "I'm so sorry to be intruding on this special day, but I'm afraid the wedding is going to have to end, amigos." His rich Spanish accent sent a chill down your spine. "Oh this is nice." He took the crown... Then she felt something on her temple... He was holding a gun to ____'s head. The knights stopped in their tracks. Alfred was seething with rage. "Ah-ah-ah! Not so fast. One more move and I'll kill her." The King was pale, and his face was twisted with anger. "Captain Antonio..." He growled. "In the flesh. Nice to see you again after you locked my in prison all those months. Good times, my friend, good times." ____ could practically hear his smirk. "What do you want with my daughter?!" He laughed, like bells. It was beautiful. "Well she is a very beautiful woman. Who wouldn't want a gem like her?" His finger traced her jaw lightly. She shivered at the touch. Matthias scowled. "You can't do this."

"Oh, but I can. I'm the one with a gun to her head, amigo. Now... Here's what I want. I want to be guaranteed an easy escape. I want to get back to my ship, with the princess. And I want some of your gold. A lot. If you comply with my wishes, I will return your princess. If not, I'll keep her, and kill her. You have until sunset. I want you to carry my bribe on a small ship. I want your men unarmed. I don't like to feel threatened... Do we have a deal?" The King gritted his teeth. ____ looked at him with desperation. 'He's going to kill me. I know it.' "Yes... We have a deal... But give me your word you will return the princess. Unharmed." Antonio chuckled. "Of course. You have my word. Come now, Princess." She struggled slightly, but his strong grip kept her from escaping. ____ was dragged to the edge of the balcony. The ocean was behind them. "Put the gun down, Antonio. Or the deal is off." "Fine." Slowly, he put the gun in its holster. "It's been fun, my friends. Adios!!!" And with that he pulled ____ back, into his arms, and they were falling towards the ocean below.