Letters to Nobody ~*Poofless AU*~

32

~*Rob*~

Preston fell asleep not long after he decided to stay with me. He looked so peaceful, like nothing terrible has ever happened. I wish that was the case.
Smiling sadly, I brush the hair out of his face and kiss his forehead. From now on, I'll protect him from everything. No matter what happens, I'll protect him with my life.

My thoughts were interrupted by a soft knock on the door. I look over to see Lachlan, or who I thought was Lachlan, poking his head in through the door. Apparently he was one of my body guards.

"I'm sorry if I'm intruding on anything my prince," he murmurs, closing the door behind him.

"He'll be out for a while." I sigh and look at him with narrowed eyes. "What do you need Lach?"

"How?" He takes a deep breath. "How much do you remember?"

"Enough," I mutter quietly. Enough to know that he and Vikke told me enough lies to last a lifetime.

"We are sorry for all the lies. But, you yourself requested that we weren't allowed to tell you who you were."

"I know." I sigh quietly and run a hand through my hair. "I didn't think you'd actually go through with it."

"Did you really doubt our loyalty to the throne?" Lach laughs at me. "That was a bold move Woofless. Even for you."

"Was Jerome also one of my guards?" Lach shakes his head.

"No. He was just a random human who wanted to be your friend. I didn't want him to be around you, but Vikke insisted that it would help you feel more, Human."

"Vikke has always been the more intelligent one between you two," I tease with a small laugh. Lach flushes and crosses his arms at me.

"Whatever." He shakes his head before in crossing his arms. "Also, about your friend M'ayris." My eyes widen and I sit up in the bed. His voice is hesitant. Something bad happened...

"What did she do Lach?"

"She took your place Woofless. But not before taking the empress down with her." Lach looks at the ground. M'ayris is dead...

"She always had been recklessly selfless," I murmur quietly, "Frags won't be pleased to hear this." Sighing softly, I brush the hair out of his face again.

"That's why I chose to tell you first." He takes another deep breath. "Benja took up the opportunity to plan a memorial for her."

"No. She wouldn't want that," I state, shaking my head, "All she ever wanted was to keep those close to her safe. No matter what it took." I pause. "Just make a plaque with her name on it."

"Right. Is there anything else we should put on it?"

"Use your imagination for it." Lach nods and smiles at me.

"Will do my prince. I'll leave to you rest now." He walks out of the room, leaving me to my thoughts.

"M'ayris, if you can hear me, because I know you can, I have a few things I'd like to say," I murmur, "You were never selfish, or self absorbed. You only thought of the safety of others, so much more than your own. Maybe it was because of how much you've lost in your life, or because you just wanted something to do on your past time, I will never know. But I do know this. You were the bravest, and most selfless person I ever met.

"Thank you for protecting Frags while I was away. I might not be as good as you at protection, but I'll do my best to make sure he stays safe for the rest of our lives." I close my eyes and hang my head.

"Rob?" Preston murmurs, stirring. I open my eyes and lay back down, touching his shoulder.

"I'm here Preston. Go back to sleep," I murmur softly into his ear.

"Who where you talking to?" He turns to look at me, his eyes still hazed with sleep.

"M'ayris." He nods and closes his eyes.

"Tell her I say hello," He says with a small yawn. I smile and pull him closer to me.

"Of course." A small smile appears on his face as he falls asleep. My eyes scan the room before I relax myself.

Just as I close my eyes, I swear I saw the faded figure of a small woman standing next to the door. She heard me. Smiling, I let sleep overcome me.