Monarchy
Every day was a struggle for me. I became weary
and weak. My heart had been broken so severely
that it would never be mended.
Thomas took advantage of the deaths of our
parents to appoint himself King.
At this point, Willshire felt betrayed by Landford,
because our King was a murderer.
Little by little, Thomas’ true color began to show.
He had confessed to me that he was the one who
poisoned Fathers mind against David. He also
confessed to have helped Father die a little faster.
I was utterly horrified by him and his actions. He
enjoyed knowing that he was the subject of my
nightmares. He had discharged Shyanne and
Greyson, so I had no one left in the Castle.
Thomas kept me close at hand. I was not allowed
to do anything without him or his permission.
I had become his prisoner.
He would often remind me about the fairy tales he
had told me as a child and told me how he knew
he was the villain in all of them and he laughed at
the thought of me seeing him as the charming
Prince.
I had overheard Thomas with his advisors at the
front room. Thomas had asked for me to attend
but did not know I was at the doorway.
“My mission is not yet complete” Thomas
addressed his advisor. “You must attend to this
promptly, my Lord” The advisor replied.
“Oh I will. But as my Father said, my day shall
come” he added.
He saw me at the door and asked me to come
inside.
The Advisor and his help kneeled as I entered the
room.
“Oh no need for that my good men, she is just my
wife.” Thomas announced.
“You needed me, my King” I said in a soft voice.
He laughed “Needed? No, I have never needed
you. But I want you to be aware of what is about
to come.”
I nodded my head.
“Willshire has threatened to attack Landford. We
will not let it happen. Your brother King Paul does
not know who he is beginning a feud with. I will
not hesitate to annihilate him and his weak
Kingdom. ” He said.
I stayed quiet because I knew if I interfered the
backlash for me would be horrendous. His Advisors
whispered among themselves and decided that an
overnight attack who be best to overthrown King
Paul. I felt sad but I could not do anything. I had
betrayed King Paul by releasing Thomas and now I
was paying for it.
Thomas dismissed his Advisors but kept me in the
room.
“So Amelia, you have nothing to say?” He asked.
I turned away and nodded no.
“I have thought very well about this.” He snarled
as he stood behind me.
“You see my dear Amelia, it is all a game of the
mind and as I see it I am triumphant over yours.”
He added.
I stood immobile as he put his arms around me
and placed his dagger near my heart.
“Did Mother not tell you never to play with a
man’s heart? Betrayals toy and tear a man apart.
It makes him insane and things begin to happen,
bad things. I did love you actually I still do in a
love/hate type of manner. I did not mean to reduce
you to rubbish but that is where you came from
and where you deserve to be after all that you
have done.” He ranted.
“I deserve it everything I am receiving my King” I
whispered as tears ran down my face.
“Why could you have not just left well enough
alone, Amelia? Why?” He replied.
“We would have been so happy.” He ended.
Thomas had gone completely mad. One moment
he was tender and kind then next a tyrant. I lived
my life on a Thomas schedule. When he was
sweet, I responded with care and niceness. When
he was cruel, I remain quiet and out of his path. It
was hard but that was the only way I knew to
survive. Thomas would not think twice about
killing me.
Landford’s Army had attacked Willshire and
successfully took over that Kingdom. Thomas was
not only King of Landford but now of Willshire
also. This made King Erich of Schillingburg very
dismayed. He began to plan just in case of attack.
Schillingburg Soldiers always protected their
boundaries, in war time or not. King Erich was very
evil but very paranoid.
One night as Thomas plotted with his soldiers; I
snuck down and listened behind the door. I had
become very curious as to what he was planning
now since he had taken over Willshire.
“My brother David still lives and my mission will
not be finished until he is dead because only he
can remove my title.” Thomas whispered to them.
“What is your plan, Your Excellency?” his 1st Officer
asked.
“I will go to Willshire and slain him.” Thomas
answered.
“This has to be well planned, my Lord, you are a
wanted man in Schillingburg, Words has been put
out the King Erich is looking to confront you.” 1st
Officer advised.
“Yes, my man I know and it will be. When I have all
the details, we will set the motion in play” Thomas
concluded.
As the Officers dispersed I quickly ran to my
quarters and lay in bed.
A few minutes later, Thomas appeared at my door,
“Amelia, I have brought you some tea my sweet.”
He said quietly.
I smiled softly and whispered, “Thank You.”
He looked like something was bothering him but
with Thomas you would never know.
He handed me my tea and said “We must talk.”
I nodded and answered “What about my King?”
“Sweetheart you need to get out of this rut. I want
you to be my Queen, as you were before. I did not
lie when I said I have a soft spot in my heart for
you. I know a lot has changed us but inside there is
deep love” He insisted.
“I will try but give me some time, my King; I still
mourn my Mother and Father. Plus you are doing a
wonderful job as King on your own” I explained.
“Putting all aside, good or bad, I forgive you and I
want you to forgive me. I want you to love me as
you did before. I am a sick man, my mind betrays
me at times but it has never betrayed me when it
came to loving you. I may be harsh at time but you
need that stability” He admitted.
I did not know what to say, this all made no sense
to me.
I looked at him and smirked.
He nodded his head and said “Drink up so you can
sleep. May I sleep in your bed tonight?”
I moved over as he walked towards the bed. I
turned my head as he crawled in.
He placed his face by my face from behind and
whispered “Us men say things we do not mean in
a moment of anger, I do love you Amelia.”
I closed my eyes.
He kissed my cheek, turned over and fell asleep.
As I lie awake I kept thinking of what I can do. His
behavior is making me crazy. Should I flee? David
would gladly take me in. I glanced over to him as
he slept, the moonlight made his pale skin look as
if it was glistening.
My thoughts went from love to murder in seconds.
Should I kill him? Oh my, what am I thinking?
Maybe if I gave in he’d change his motives.
I was so lost, so confused.
I really had to choice but to surrender and do as he
wished. Be the Queen he wanted. I reached over
and tapped his shoulder “Thomas” I said.
He opened his eyes and looked at me.
“I do love you. I have never stopped loving you” I
whispered.
He reached and moved my hair out of my face and
smiled.
I suddenly felt really drowsy. I remember falling
onto my pillow and nothing else. I felt Thomas get
out of bed but did not react. I felt I could not, my
body felt heavy, sluggish.
This night was the night Thomas would go and
seek out David. His soldiers prepared him for his
trip. He was even told when David would arrive
home. So he planned it out perfectly. Thomas took
off on his horse towards Willshire. He did not
know Schillingburg was vigilant of his plan.
I woke up to hearing them charging their horses.
I slowly made my way to my window to see in
what direction they were heading. My eyes were
blurred. I felt dizzy.
I had a strong feeling they were heading to David’s
home. I waited until they all left and went to the
stables for my horse. I had trouble getting on and
staying on. My body flailed back and forth, as I
tried to control my riding.
Thomas had arrived at the cottage with his men.
He walked up to the door and pounded on it.
David opened the door. He was surprised to see
Thomas standing there.
“Alas I see your face close up, brother.” Thomas
said.
“What are you doing here Thomas, where is
Amelia?” David asked.
Thomas pulled out his sword and placed it on
David’s neck.
“I have come to kill you. As for Amelia, she is
serving her punishment for betraying me at
Landford” Thomas said smugly.
The soldiers grabbed Elizabeth and pulled her
outside.
“Leave her alone, she has nothing to do with this.”
David yelled. He then looked at Thomas and said
“Are you mad? I will not fight you, you are my
brother.”
Thomas reached out and hit David in the face.
“Then it will be easier to kill you and your peasant
girl.” Thomas whispered.
Thomas grabbed David by his shirt and pulled him
outside.
“PROTECT YOURSELF!” Thomas Yelled as he threw
him a sword.
David got up slowly.
Thomas drew his sword and pointed it at David. “If
this is what you wish, let us bring this to an end,
my brother.” David replied.
I rode my horse as fast as I could. I was still so far
away from Willshire.
To my left in the distance, I could see the lights at
Schillingburg Castle. I could hear other horses in
the distance, some ahead and some behind. I was
not interested in where they were coming from. I
just needed to get to David and Thomas.
David and Thomas were both very skilled
combatants. So this battle was going to be brutal.
David realized he was fighting for his life when
Thomas commented on how he had killed Father.
“Brother, you have gone insane!” David yelled as
they fought.
“You will NOT steal my birthright” Thomas
answered in the same tone.
All Elizabeth could do was cry. She did not
understand why brothers would act in such a
manner.
I knew I was getting close when I heard the yells of
soldiers.
I had never ridden a horse that fast in my life. The
clanging of the swords got louder and louder.
As I arrived near I could see Thomas had David on
the floor.
They were both bloody.
I jumped off my horse and decided to run the rest
of the way. As I saw Thomas lift his sword, I also
saw David draw his towards Thomas’ chest.
Thomas looked down at David and said “Now you
will die, my brother.”
At the same moment David answered “And you
will die also.”
As I ran I screamed “Noooooooo!” and suddenly all
went black.
I felt like I was moving but my eyes were shielded.
After remaining blind for it seemed hours,
suddenly I heard an unrecognized voice.
As he pulled the cover off my face I could see his
he was a King but he had an awful scowl.
He laughed. As he walked away, he said “Amelia, I
hope you accommodations are to your liking, you
are going to be here for a while. Welcome to
Schillingburg, my Queen.”
To Be Continued…