Finally
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐บ๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ฐ :
"๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐, ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ฆ๐ ... ๐ข๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ."
๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ณ๐ช๐ค, ๐๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ข๐ค๐ช๐ป๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ถ๐ข๐ณ๐ฅ๐ช๐ข๐ฏ
โจ๐ต๐พ๐๐๐บ๐๐ฝ ๐ฌรผ๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐(?)โจ
โผแดสแด แดษดสแดษดแดแดแด
แดสษชษดแดแด แดา สสแดแด
แดสษชแดแดโผ
Name : Vernard, Verny, Vern, White, Dear Vernard, stick-in-the-mud and so much more...
Age : Same as Leon
Hair colour : Snow-white
Eye colour : Jadean green
Height : 182 cm
Blood type : O
Crest : Lynx (White Eurasian)
โWithout my status as a chess piece in someone's scheme, I would not have evolved into the person that I am at present.โ
Upon your arrival at the palace, he took on the role of a guardian, and prioritizing your safety, well-being and your progress to choose the next king became one of his most important duties. A complex and multi-dimensional personality, you constantly discover new aspects of him, making him more intriguing and sparking your desire to delve deeper. His self-sufficiency, refusal to be associated with any particular faction, and commitment to fulfilling his duties to the best of his abilities mask a dark and painful past that haunts him like a ghost. The shadow of his birth, the darkness that has always controlled him, rears its head, representing him as a mere pawn, and only...one decision from you will set him free.
โฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ :
One could say that Vernard's existence was the result of a mistake made by not only his mother, but also Rhodolite's previous king. His mother, driven by the need to survive, worked as a prostitute, while the former king (The Fallen Beast) sought solace and validation in the arms of various women. It was their intersection that ultimately brought Vernard into this world.
Attempts were made to make Vernard's mother abandon her unborn child, but her inexplicable connection to the fetus led her to resist this decision. Rather than kill her unborn child and live with the guilt, she decided to take her own life by slitting her veins with a broken glass shard.
Desperate to save both her life and her unborn child by orders of a certain someone, the physicians worked to deliver the baby prematurely. However, the toll on her already fragile body was too great, and she sadly passed away shortly after giving birth, due to complications from the premature delivery and the attempt at suicide.
โฅ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ :
Due to a forbidden interaction, Vernard faced harsh criticism, disapproval, and shame from the royal court. However, his status as a pawn helped shield him from complete rejection, allowing him to be recognized as a prince, if only in the minds of some. He's the only prince who wasn't granted a rank, as the court deemed him unworthy due to his mother's disgraceful past. Even from the outset, giving Vernard the title of prince was a difficult pill for the court to swallow.
Whenever Vernard makes a small error or oversight, he's judged and his actions are linked to his mother's past as a prostitute, causing him to isolate himself and fear making mistakes again, and closeness to one of the princes used to keep him in check, preventing criticism or judgment, but something happened, widening the distance between them.
Because of his mother's shameful past, it was believed that Vernard lacked a proper lineage and was unworthy of one, so his "fake" caretaker intervened and the "Mรผrrisch" name was given to him, from that day on, the prince stuck to this name even after he reached puberty.
โฅ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ :
The princes were confused by Vernard's varied and strange behaviors. They used the word "eccentric" to describe his mysterious personality, which can be open and active or closed and dull, depending on the situation. He can be obedient at times and rebellious at others, but all of this is connected to the circumstances he's in.
Vernard adamantly refused to affiliate with a faction, but he handled faction business smoothly as if he was a recognized member, because he believed that joining a faction would limit his duties and restrictions would go against his belief that he could maintain multiple ventures.
โฆ"๐ผ โ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ โ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก, ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ก โ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ก๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ . ๐ต๐๐๐๐, ๐ผ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ข ๐ค๐๐กโ ๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ผ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐๐... ๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ข ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐โ ๐๐ ๐คโ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ ?"โฆ
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For The Kingdom Chapter 4
Chapter 1 || Chapter 2ย || Chapter 3
Summary: The only Princess of Rhodolite, Mercia Michael is content fluttering around the castle. But that changes when a letter is received from Obsidian. In order to prevent war there, she must marry Gilbert. Raising her head, she takes on the new challenge, this is For her Kingdom.
Pairing: Mercia Michael x Gilbert Von Obsidian
AN: He is finally here! It took so long. These chapters run away with m eand I never seem to stop when I plan to. XD
Tagging: @thewitchofbooks,@toloveawarlord, @scorchieart- If your name is crossed out I was unable to tag you. If you want to be tagged/untagged please let me know.
โLeonโ seeing her brother, Mercia smiles softly. Accepting his offered arm, he helps her weave through the crowd, many nobles parting to let the royal siblings pass.
โGreat minds think alikeโ arm wrapped lazily around her shoulders, Nokto appears with a glass in his hands.
โHavenโt found any ladies yet Nokto?โ Mercia teases her brother, flicking his wrist off her shoulder as she grabs a dessert. Her eyes wander around the ballroom to spot her other brothers as well. Chevalier is in the corner with nobles, bored as ever. Jin and Luke are making their way toward the buffet. Licht, Clavis, and the foreign princes have not made an appearance yet.
โA penny for your thoughts Pixie?โ Leon looks over at her and she shakes her head with a smile.
โJust seeing where everyone was. I donโt like going into the crowd blindโ Mercia shrugs off the ideas buzzing in her head as Jin and Luke appear. Giving her brothers each a hug, the siblings look over the gathering nobles.
โHey Mer, how are you feeling?โ Jin immediately asks, a protectiveness in his burgundy gaze.
โI am fine, why?โ Feeling alert all of a sudden, Merciaโs eyes snap around the room.
โWe are just worried after what happened this afternoonโ Nokto cuts in, smoothing over her fears and Mercia nods.
โI see, how did you guys hear about that already, it didnโt happen that long agoโ Merciaโs eyebrows furrowed as she tries to process how fast the knowledge got to her other brothers. She thought only Yves, Licht, Chevalier, and maybe Clavis knew, depending on where her troublemaking brother was in the garden at the time.
โI have the best network in the palace Pixie, trust me, if a royal was threatened weโd find out quickly.โ Nokto reminds the princess, and the surprise leaves Merciaโs face.
โRight, it had everything to do with your network and not the fact that Chevalier pulled us all aside while she was at the tea party to tell us.โ Leon snorts, and Mercia rolls her eyes.
โIt wasnโt worth pulling you guys aside. We still donโt know where or why the maid wanted me to follow her. Besides, Chev and Lucius would have never let anything happen to me. I am smarter than I look you know. I wouldnโt go with a strange maid without Lucius. Besides I knew Yves and Licht had a tea party planned.โ Mercia soothes her brothers.
โIt isnโt a big deal to you maybe. But we find it very unsettling that someone tried to take and separate you from everyone else. Keep your guard up Princess. We canโt have anything happen to you.โ Leon urges, darkness passing over his face. Mercia sighs, a reassuring smile gracing her face.
โOf course, Iโll be careful. You guys be careful t-โ Voices interrupt the princess as a group of young men come over.
โPrincess Mercia, will you dance with me?โ Bowing before her, she recognizes them as sons of high-ranking nobles seeking favors with her brothers. The orchestra starts the ball music right then and Jin cuts easily through the crowd, bowing before Mercia.
โI am sorry to disappoint you gentlemen but, the Princessโs first dance shall go to her oldest brotherโ Jin announces with a smirk and Mercia playfully rolls her eyes, taking his hand. Pulling her onto the floor, Jin spins her around under the bright lights, their steps perfectly in sync.
โRemember when Sariel and I taught you how to dance? You looked so cute in your frilly dressesโ Jon whispers in her ears and Mercia lets out a squeal.
โNo! There will be no talk of when I was learning how to danceโ Embarrassment flooding her cheeks and Jin just laughs, his burgundy eyes twinkling in amusement. Thankfully the song ends just then and Mercia moves off the dance floor.
โPrincess Mercia, Will you dance with me?โ Bowing before her, Prince Keith takes her hand and places a kiss on the back of it.
โOf Course, Prince Keith, I am so happy to see you.โ Letting him pull her into his arms, they waltz around the ballroom, smiles on their faces.
โYou look beautiful Princessโ Keith murmurs softly, his amber eyes seek out hers and she blushes under his gaze.
โThank you, Prince Keith, you look good tooโ trying to keep from stuttering under her flush, Mercia casts her gaze down as she wills the blush from her cheeks to fade. Their bodies are pressed together, and Mercia takes comfort in the feeling of his warmth. Falling into a comfortable silence, the two dance close, and Mercia is aware of the gazes of her brothers on them. As the dance ends, Keith walks her back over to the buffet, still conversing with her.
โPrincess Mercia, Dance with meโ The order comes from her right, and Mercia turns to see a figure in all black approaching, a crimson eye focused only on her.
โWhy should she dance with you? I bet she would like to dance with me more.โ A second voice cuts in, Silvio appearing just behind Gilbert. Taking a deep breath, Mercia feels Keith let go of her arm and retreat slightly and she immediately misses his warm. Turning to the two Princes, Mercia extends her arm to Prince GIlbert, feeling the hair on the back of her neck stand up as he takes it.
โI apologize Prince Silvio, but Prince Gilbert did ask first.โ Mercia curtsies to the foreign Prince before she is pulled back on the dance floor.
โIโve missed you little bunny. Itโs been so long since we have been able to talkโ Gilbert speaks lowly, not letting anyone else hear his words.
โPrince Gilbert, it has been a long timeโ Mercia murmurs back just as low, she catches Nokto and Jin dancing nearby, their attention clearly on her as they dance with their partners.
โPlease, call me Gilbert, or Gil if you would prefer.โ Looking up at him, Mercia gives him a shy smile.
โI would rather not Prince Gilbertโ Mercia gives him a shy smile and his crimson eyes widen.
โThat isnโt very nice Princess, when someone asks you to refer to them like a friend, shouldnโt you do it?โ
โIt would also be nice to ask people to dance instead of ordering them aroundโ Mercia answers, challenging the Obsidian Prince. Smiling down at her, Gilbert's hand comes up to stroke her cheek, grasping her chin in his fingers.
โOh you are an absolute treat,โ He pulls her closer to him and whispers in her ear. Watching her eyes darken and she shakes her head in response. โWell, that is a shameโ The dance ends and the Prince takes her arm, leading her to the edge of the room. Seeing Silvio and a few other nobles making their way toward the couple, Gilbert turns to the Princess.
โTake a walk with me. I wish for fresh air and do not want to get lost in your gardensโ The hand tightens on her forearms and Mercia nods her head, letting the Prince guide her out of the room. Once they are away from all the prying eyes he lets go of her arm, properly offering his arm.
โShow me your favorite part of the gardenโ Gilbert commands, though it seems more like a request than an order and Mercia starts walking. She takes him through the various areas until they are by a fountain surrounded by red and white roses.
โThis is my favorite part of the garden, I helped design this area, the fountain and everythingโ Mercia comments softly, sitting on a bench near the fountain. Still standing Gilbert walks over to one of the Rose bushes, a bush with roses almost crimson in color.
โThese roses-โ He starts, and Mercia stands up, going to his side, her fingers tenderly stroke the petals of one of the roses, pride, and serenity in her gaze.
โThey are one of the rares breeds of roses. It took a long time to get my hands on the seeds of these roses. They require extra resources, and much more care, but are one of my absolute favorites.โ Gilbert studies the Princess as she talks about the roses. His hand wraps around hers, tracing the soft petals as well. Going lower on the stem, he picks a single crimson rose from the bush. Bringing the rose up closer to examine, Mercia observes it is the same color as his eye and her smile softens slightly. Bringing the rose down, Mercia feels his hand graze her hair as he sticks the rose amongst her tiara and golden waves.
โAbsolutely beautifulโ Gilbert murmurs, and Mercia starts at his words, the Princeโs gaze meets hers and she swallows, heart pounding at his proximity
โPrincess Mercia?โ A voice cuts through the garden, startling the princess as she steps back from Gilbert, disconnecting their hands just as Chevalierโs bodyguard interrupts the conversation. โForgive the interruption, Prince Chevalier has requested your presenceโ He bows low before them and Mercia lets out a soft sigh.
โVery well, Iโll be right there Lucianโ Mercia agrees, turning to the Obsidian Prince with a curtsey.
โI apologize for running off on you Prince Gilbert, my brother requires my attention. Follow this path out of the garden and it will bring you right to the steps of the ballroom.โ Mercia explains, bringing the Prince to a well-lit path. โI appreciate the fresh air and I hope you enjoy your stay in our castle.โ Not waiting for the Princeโs response, Mercia moves down the path that Lucian set down, nearly running into the bodyguard.
โOh!โ Letting out a startled squeak, she looks up into familiar silver eyes as his arms reach out and steady her.
โCareful Princess, His highness would kill me if you got injuredโ Lucian murmurs softly, and Mercia lets out a reassuring smile. She slips her arm through his as they start heading back to the castle. Neither turns back to notice the Obsidian Prince leave the garden, melting into the darkness. The only proof of his presence is the red rose in Merciaโs hair and the pounding of Merciaโs heart.
โThank you, dearest Lucian, have you seen Lucius? I was just looking for himโ She asks and a voice interrupts her.
โIโm right here Princessโ Appearing on her other side with his hand on his sword, Lucius gives her a little bow and Merciaโs face lights up as she gets closer to the castle with her guards, grinning at them.
โWell thank you for the saveโ She murmurs, squeezing Lucianโs arm and he smiles at her.
โOf course Princess, his highness was not happy when you were escorted out of the ball with the Obsidian Prince, especially after the events of earlier.โ Lucian explains and Mercia tilts her head in wonder.
โHow did you already hear about the garden incident Lucian? I know Chevalier told my other brothers, but for you to know tooโ Mercia furrows her brow and Lucian smoothes it back out with the pad of his thumb.
โI was there Princess, just in the shadows. Had you left with the maid, I had orders to follow and keep you safe.โ Lucian replies and warmth spreads through Merciaโs body. Letting her smile spread across her face, she squeezes Lucianโs arm.
โYou two always take such good care of meโ The appreciation in her voice warms the hearts of the twin bodyguards, both looking down at her with affection in their silver gazes.
โThatโs because you are an absolute delight to protect, Rhodolite's own little ray of sunshine.โ Lucius wraps an arm around her protectively, lowering his head above her ear. She giggles when his breath caresses her ear, a flush covering her face.
โCome on Lucius, Prince Chevalier is waiting for the princess.โ Lucian cust into the moment, a smile playing on his lips as they accompany her to the library. Not bothering to knock, she goes in first to see her brother sitting in his section of the library in his chair.
โHeyโ Mercia curtsies as she enters the room, a smile on her lips as she approaches her brother, his attention down to the book in his lap.
โMerciaโ The book snaps closed and Mercia can hear the ice in his voice.
โYes, Chevalier?โ Her voice is even, meeting her brother's eyes and his expression darkens.
โWhat was that about earlier?โ
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