This is a rewrite of a story I wrote last year. This has been on my mind for a while and I decided to rewrite it to make it better I hope. I hope you like it. I'm going to be changing alot in this one. I hope you like it.
Disclaimer: I do not own the WWE or the wrestlers in this story. I own only my OCs. This story is for entertainment purposes only and is to be taken that way. It is fiction.
Summary:Prince Theodore never wanted to rule the kingdom. That was what his brother was to with the death of Prince Michael, Theodore is next in secure their throne, his father arranges a marriage to Princess Katarina of a nearby kingdom. Katarina is in love with her knight and wants to marry for love. Theodore has never been in love. Can he learn to rule his kingdom as well as learn to love her?
Pairing:DiBiase/OC,Cena/OC,Randy/Maryse and others.
Prince Theodore stood with his father, the King and his mother, the Queen, by his brother's bedside. Prince Michael had gotten the sweating sickness and there was no hope for him. The healer said he would be dead in a matter of hours. As the eldest son, Prince Michael was first in line for the throne for the Land of Timberland. The house of DiBiase had reigned over Timberland for the last two centuries.
"The prince has only a few minutes." The healer said to them.
"My son, my eldest." King Theodore said kneeling by his son's bedside.
Queen Mary was inconsolable by her second son. She did not know if she could take another loss. She had given birth to five sons which only two survived, Michael and Theodore. Brett, Henry and Philip were all stillborn.
"Father." Prince Michael said softly.
"My son. May you rest in peace." The king quickly left. He couldn't watch his son's final breath.
Queen Mary followed leaving only Prince Theodore and the healer there when the prince took his final breath. Theodore knew he was now first in line for the throne of Timberland. It was not something he wanted. The only thing he wanted was his beloved brother back. Since they were young, they were close, doing everything together. It devastated Theodore to be without his brother now. He also knew that his father would be grooming him to take over.
Once the prince was dead and laid to rest. The king's council met to discuss the throne and the rumors of the war.
"Your Majesty, the rumors are coming about the coming war with Northland." Drew of the house of McIntyre, the Duke of Courtlin, said as the council met.
"I have heard the rumors. What does the council think I should do?"
"You must secure the throne." Cardinal Theodore Long replied. "If something happens to you on the battleground, Prince Theodore will take over."
"Yes, I am aware of this."
"Your Majesty, in order for Prince Theodore to take the throne, he must be married."
"I know this, Cardinal. What do you suggest?"
"A marriage between Prince Theodore and the Princess of Mertican. If we align with Mertican and the Emperor, our place is secure. Without a suitable marriage, the kingdom is weak."
"The Princess out ranks my son. She is not inferior to him."
"Your Majesty, aligning with Mertican is the best hope for the kingdom. The Princess is not in line for the throne. Prince Randal is and by marrying Prince Theodore, the Princess is set to rule with him. No other kingdom will contest us if we have the backing of the Emperor. I beg you, Your Majesty, please consider this."
"I have considered it. Make the necessary arrangements with the Emperor." The King quickly left and retired to his bed chamber. He would tell Theodore of the marriage later. Aligning with Mertican would secure the throne and make Timberland feared by all others.
"Your Majesty is in agreement." The Duke of Courtlin said to the Cardinal.
"Yes. I will need you to go to Mertican and speak with the Emperor."
"Do you believe that the Emperor will be open to this?"
"I do. I have been in talk with Cardinal Michaels. He assures me that the Emperor is willing to listen. He wants Mertican aligned with Timberland or Summerton before the coming war. The Emperor has already arranged the marriage of Prince Randal and Princess Maryse. If he agrees to Prince Theodore's marriage to the Princess it will make all three unstoppable. We have the upper hand on all other kingdoms and a marriage between Prince Theodore and the Princess of Mertican will let us keep it."
"I will leave immediately, your eminence." The Duke bowed taking the papers and leaving.
Cardinal Long knew that a contract between Timberland and Mertican was the only way to survive the coming war. Without the Emperor, Timberland might fall to Northland and that was what no one wanted. King Christopher of Northland was a cruel man. If he was to take over Timberland, the people would be raped, killed and would certainly starve. The Cardinal had to make sure the marriage was set before the war.
Prince Theodore watched as the Duke quickly left. He wondered what was so important that he had to leave immediately. He and the Duke had grown up together and were very close even though the Duke was older. He thought of him like a brother. Prince Michael had been groomed from birth to take over the throne. Prince Theodore was groomed to be his second. The Duke was third in line for the throne but had no desire to rule. He preferred to do battle on the field.
"Theodore, are you well?" Queen Mary said coming into the room.
"Yes, mother." Prince Theodore replied. "I am just thinking."
"About the coming war?" The queen took a seat on the chair.
"No. Of what might come after. I am not ready to rule."
"My son, you are royalty. You were born to rule. Your father will teach you everything you need. But hear me on this Theodore, never leave your people to suffer. Only by the people in the Kingdom, can you truly become a great ruler. Be fearless but kind. But ruthless but gentle."
"I understand that." Theodore knew what his mother was trying to say. She had been the daughter of a Duke who was cruel to his people and was resented by them. When she married his father, she knew she wanted to make sure her sons knew the right way to treat people.
"Your highness, His Majesty the King." The guard said announcing the arrival of his father.
"Wife, will you leave us please?"
"Of course, husband." The Queen quickly left the room. She knew the talks between him and the Prince were not for her to hear.
"Theodore, I have news for you."
"Yes, father?"
"I have sent the Duke to Mertican. He is talking to the Emperor." The King sat down in the chair.
"Why are you speaking with the Emperor?" Theodore did not know why his father would speak to the Emperor. They never really got along but the Emperor was the Sovereign Ruler of all the land and he was one to fear but one to speak with about any issue.
"I am arranging your marriage."
"What? Father, I am not ready for marriage." Theodore was shocked that his father was considering a marriage for him.
"Ready or not, you will be married before the coming war. I want to make sure that the throne is protected. If something happens to me, you can only take the throne if you are married."
"But can I not pick my own bride?"
"No. By marrying the Princess of Mertican, you will have more power. The Grand Duchess is a prime bride for anyone. Once you marry her and we align with the Emperor, our throne is secure."
"Father, please, I do not wish to marry someone I do not know."
"Theodore, there is no option. It is being arranged for you to marry the Princess." The King quickly left the room leaving his son no time to argue.
Theodore could not believe that he was to marry someone he had never met and someone he did not love. He had never been in love and now he feared he would never be. Once he was married to the Princess, he would be attached to her until death. He feared his chance for love would end the moment he married.
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