The War for a Peasant

Summary: Having only known war, Prince Sasuke must now learn to live in peace. It does not help that at his return, his mother has concocted a plan to have him engaged and married. Slash. Het.

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Author's Note: This story will be told in snippets of 300 words or less. This is me having fun.


Chapter 2: In Which a Prince is Protected

Neji was a general awed.

On days when they were overwhelmed by their enemies, trapped on both sides, he would seek the prince in his tent.

"My prince, the enemies have us surrounded."

Brown, hazel eyes hold him.

"I know."

And with those words, he was comforted.

When morale was low and the soldiers beaten, he would follow as Sasuke walked throughout the camp. The prince was not the type for charismatic speeches. No, he passed by the soldiers, solemn and quiet, and yet embedding and igniting a fire to thousands of wounded soldiers.

Three years after, they have won. And now, he rode his horse behind his prince. Foot soldiers walked behind them, carrying the wounded.

"We'll arrive at the kingdom in three days' time, Sasuke-sama."

"Hn."

Neji watched his back and while it was straight and tall, he noticed the slightest of trembles. Then, Neji knew that his prince was afraid. So he feared for his prince for he too knew that home brought on its different trials.

I will protect you.


Written: August 2, 2014

Words: 173