The Bastard Queen ✔

IX.

Oslo's P.O.V.

"Katherine!" Oslo yelled throughout the castle as he searched for Katherine

The maids bow at him as he ran down the hallway. Panicking was all he was feeling. What happened to Katherine? He came to stop when he saw Kana, in a maid attire, stopping in front of him.
"It's done." Kana said, a full grin on her face

"What do you mean 'it's done.'?" Oslo asked, his heart beating rapidly

"We can finally be together now as King and Queen." Kana said, wrapping her arms around his neck

Oslo stood there. He couldn't believe it. He began to fall in love with Katherine and now she's gone. Kana tapped his cheek. He looked down at her.

"Why do you have your face like that?" Kana asked

"I just can't believe Katherine is gone. How did it happen?" Oslo asked

"Ko poisoned her and threw her in the river. The council will be sad to hear about the death of a queen, but now a royal blood will become Queen with her King already by her side." Kana chuckled as she remembered what happened to Katherine

The baby popped into Oslo's mind. Tears began to fill his eyes.

"Oslo, why are you crying?" Kana asked, rubbing the tear away

"I'm just happy." Oslo lied

"Good. Now,save the crying for later and contact the council right now." Kana let go of him

Oslo began to walk to his office, but stopped when he heard a scream. He ran to the sound and fell to the ground. Blood splattered on the wall and floor. Kana stood behind him and smirk at the masterpiece.

"Come on, Oslo. You have to contact the council." Kana said, patting his shoulder

Oslo stood and ran to his office. He quickly dialed the number.

"Hello-"

"Tell Council Erk to come to the castle immediately." Oslo said,breathing heavily

"I'm sorry, but he-"

"The Queen is dead." Oslo shouted, tears streaming down his face

The line was dead. Oslo slumped in his chair. Kana denied the call and look over at Oslo, her arms crossed.

"Why are you acting like this?" Kana asked

"You told me you weren't hurt her!" Oslo shouted

"Keep your voice down. We only took a few blood from her and mixed it with pig blood." Kana said, sitting

"So, there's a possibility she's dead." Oslo mumbled

"There's no possibility. She's dead for good. Now I have to go. I need to be presentable when the Council calls me down. And you should get dressed too." Kana gave Oslo a kiss and left

Oslo sat there. His eyes burning from all the crying and lungs aching from breathing heavily. He knew this would happen, but not like this. He agreed to help Kana take down Katherine from the throne. Kana made Oslo as the council's number one suitor by tampering with their paper. All of a sudden, Oslo bursted out in laugher. Katherine was naive when she accepted his proposal, she was just like a teenage girl falling in love for the first time. Oslo stood and left his office. He walked to his room, picked out a suit and retreated to the bathroom.

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A knock was heard. Oslo stood from his bed, straightened out his suit jacket and open his door. Ko was staying in front of him.

"Council Erk is here with the rest of the council." Ko announced, Oslo nodded

Oslo walked towards his office. Once he arrived, he took a deep breath and open the door. All six members of the council stood while Oslo walked and sat in his chair.

"Prince Oslo, what has happened to Queen Katherine?" Council Isa cried out

"Council Isa, please keep your composure."

"It's fine. We should all mourn for the lost of our Queen." Oslo said, a sob escaping his mouth

"We'll have to lower the flag and announce the death of our Queen." Council Erk said, choking on 'Queen'

"I'll contact Princess Kana since Prince Christopher have decline the duty of being the King." Council Pyle announced

"Prince Oslo, please rest as this is a tragedy to you." Council Isa said, bowing and walking to the door

"I can't rest knowing that my wife, my Queen is dead." Oslo turned away from the council

"We do not know if she is de-"

"She is, goddammit! There is her blood splattered on the wall and floor because her murderer thought it was amusing." Oslo shouted, his rage showing

"Well, be taking our leave. Please rest." Council Erk said

The council left and Oslo broke down. Sobs escaping his lips, tears streaming down his face, his chest burning. He mourn for the love, that he couldn't have.

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The flags lowered. Announcement of Queen Katherine's death was broadcast throughout the world. People stood outside the castle, candles in their hands as they cried.

Princess Kana was made the next sovereign. Her requests were for Oslo to remain Prince Consort and to stand by her side. Arguments began between her and the council, but immediately quiet down when Oslo broke into the argument and announced he will help Kana as she is Katherine's cousin and will help her with her duty. The council agreed with just one request, that they do not have relationship and if a relationship develops between them, they must alert them and to not show affection outside of the castle. Kana and Oslo agreed. A new reign will commence in a few months.