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Tweek sighed as he slowly opened his eyes and stared up at Craig who was watching his movements carefully. Tweek's forehead was beaded with sweat and he was slightly pale from the nightmare he had just been pulled out of. "Are you okay babe?" Craig whispered quietly as he gently rubbed his thumb over Tweek's spine, attempting to ease the boy down slightly as his chest and breathing began to even out.
"J-Just a nightmare." He whimpered as he turned his head into Craig's bare chest and clamped his eyes shut in an attempt to try and get rid of the last bit of the nightmare out of his head.
"I never should have let you go by yourself. I never should have let Cartman send you away without me."
"T-Then Cartman w-would have done something to h-hurt you." Tweek slowly opened his eyes to stare up at Craig. He reached up and ran his hand through those gently black locks. People always said that Craig was a impassive bastard... well they were wrong. Craig was kind and caring. He opened his heart to Tweek completely and would give the world if he could.
"Tweek?" Craig frowned slightly as the boy shivered up against him. "Come on. How does a hot bath sound?"
"S-Sounds G-G-Good." Tweek admitted and watched as Craig's bare body slowly shifted out the bed as his kissed Tweek's cheek.
"Good." He smiled encouragingly as Tweek rolled over in bed watching as his beautiful boyfriend went into the adjoining bathroom. It was so much easier in Craigs house. That's why Tweek always preferred to come around here.

Plus it's not as though his parents really cared he was out here... to be honest, Craig's house had become a second home. Even Craig's parents had come to treat Tweek like their step son and offered him to sleep over most days of the week. But Tweek guessed it was doing him some good to be able to get away from his parents. With it being his last year of school he supposed it should be now that he started breaking the bond between his parents... because as soon as he left this town.

He wasn't coming back.

The events in the alleyway just proved the fact that Tweek had just too many bad memories when it came to this place.

He slowly ran a hand through his thick blond locks and walked over the window as he let the fresh breeze in. He could hear from the other room the stream of water running into the large bath and watched as the slight cloud of steam which was beginning to trail out of the bathroom. He just shook his head and stared at the windowsill as tears began to sting his eyes. He was so lucky to have Craig... but this town. This stupid town just had to many bad memories for him. It was a poison in his mind which was seeping viciously through him. He just kept thinking about all those thugs who had him and Kenny surrounded. The feeling of that man's hand around his neck. "Make it sotp!" He whimpered as clutched his head. Tears streamed down his cheeks and splashed onto the window sill.
"Now why are you crying?" A soft voice whispered.

Tweek almost screamed as he looked up see a boy lent up against the framing of the window. "Not that scary am I?"He chuckled softly. Tweek observed how he was still in that black and red armour... that thing looked so heavy... how did this boy move around so easily in it? His cloak was tightly around the shoulder. The mask lowered over his face hid his eyes but Tweek had a feeling he didn't want to see them again. "Mind if I come in? It's a bit cold out here." It was strange so see a masked figure smile like that but Tweek just nodded and stepped back before taking a seat on the bed.
"W-Why are you here?" He whimpered as the boy took a seat on the floor and smiled up at him kindly.
"I wanted to make sure you was okay. You took a bad turn after those guys got you. I was just hoping you was okay. Though I'm sure you're okay in the arms of your boyfriend."
"I d-don't even know w-what your name is."
"You can call me Drago."He said simply and gave a shrug of his shoulders her he reached down to his belt. "Tweek, why were you crying?"
"W-why do you care?"
"Because it's my job to care and protect those in this town who need my help. Sometimes giving someone help means going beyong physically helping them." He looked into Tweek's eyes and the blonde boy stared into the black lenses of the mask as he watched his own reflection. "Tweek you realise that those men who tried to hurt you and Kenny will never be able to get out and hurt you any more. I personally saw them into cells where they will rot for the rest of their life."Drago reached down to his belt and flipped a knife from his belt and into his palm. "Tweek I personally promise you that you will never have to be scared of them or anyone in this town. Like the other's I'm going to watch over you and make sure you're safe till you leave this place. I'm cleaning up the streets, I've already started with that Erik Cartman. He will no longer be hurting you."
"But w-why?" Tweek stared slightly in awe at the boy by his devotion. The boy lowered his gaze as he looked at the clean knife.
"Because my older sister was raped and murdered by criminals. She was the only person in my life who I trusted or loved and she was taken from me... I'm never going to let anyone ever suffer ever again by the scum of criminals."
"Why are you telling me all this?"
"There is no point in helping someone if you don't have a real reason for helping. But they say before you start a war you better know what you're fighting for. I want you to take this Tweek."He held out his knife slowly for the boy. It wasn't like a usual knife. It's handle was a smooth black metal with a dragon engraved into the metal. "Remember that with this knife no one can ever hurt you. Stick close with Craig, enjoy your time with him. You never know how much it hurts to lose someone until it actually happens... Take care of yourself Tweek. Just call me when you ever need some help."
"But how will I-"

By the time Tweek looked up, Drago was already gone. "Tweek?" Craig looked through from the bathroom before peeking his head around the doorway. "You coming?"
"Y-yeah. S-sure."
"By the way what happened earlier with that new kid Alex?"
"W-Well. It's kind of a long story."

-A couple of hours earlier-

Kyle and Kenny slowly sat Alex down at the head table in the tent next to the throne. They pushed a couple of chairs together so the boy could get some rest. "I'm fine. Honestly." Alex persisted but Kyle just shook his head.
"Dude accept that I'm going to help you whether you like it or not. Now stop being such a girl and hold still." Kyle smiled as one of his men brought him a bag over with first aid supplies. "Thank you. Make sure that Butters and the other men are all comfortable."
"As you wish my king." The boy bowed and walked off.

Alex watched Kyle as the boy pulled out some antiseptic wipes. "This may sting a bit."
"I think I can handle- EEK." He bit onto his lower lip as Kyle cleaned the cut on the boy's head. It had already stopped bleeding but it did look as though it may need a few stitched. Kyle just hoped that the boy wouldn't go back and beat Cartman up. There was enough reason for Cartman to take his anger out upon Kyle's faction, he didn't need to give fat ass much more a reason.

Kenny looked down at Alex who was still slightly pale. "No one has ever took a real swing at Cartman... that was really impressive. You knocked him right on his fat ass."
"It wasn't anything. He had it coming. He shouldn't pick on those who are weaker than him."
"We've been saying that for years... he's never going to change."
"Maybe... maybe there is someone who can change him." Alex's gaze became unfocused as Kyle finished cleaning the wounds. He kept his hands steady as he began to put the stitches in. "Should you really be doing that?!" Kenny glared pointedly.
"Would you rather do it?" He said impassively. When he finished putting the stitches in he put the back of his hand against the light bronze smooth forehead as was checking to see if the boy had a fever or if his temperature was too low. "You're a bit cold. Don't worry. After something to eat and drink, you will feel like a new guy."

Kenny walked away just as Alex and Kyle began to talk about each others interest. Immediately it became quite clear that they had quite a lot in common. They shared a taste in some of the same music. In the same T.V programmes, games and even reading!

Kenny just walked off over to the crowd of boy's who had been beaten up by Cartman. Butters was sat on the floor next to a couple of boys who were still crying and hurt from the way they had been attacked. Butters was just whispering encouragingly to them that they were okay and even to some of the youngest he singing softly to keep them calm. I never realised how good with kids Butters was. Kenny couldn't help but smile a bit "Hey Butters. Are you okay?"
"I didn't betray you my Princess. I told you I'd be loyal."
"Butters you idiot. Cartman would have beat you within an inch of your life! Why the fuck did you do that!"
"Because I made you a promise!" Butters frowned slightly.
"You idiot, Cartman will kill you now! No one ever betrays Cartman!" He let that sink in the air for a bit before Butters looked down at the floor and muttered.
"Oh hamburgers."

Kenny looked over at the other boy's who had once announced their loyalty to him. "Get Clyde." He whispered to them and watched as realisation set in their eyes. "I'm moving our plans forward." With that all of them shifted nervously. "Don't worry boy's. I promise I will protect you all from Cartman's wrath... I have something that-"
"Everyone!"

Kenny and Butters turned slowly as Kyle stood by his throne. He raised a cup and smiled brilliantly. "I have great news. It is decided that Alex will join our faction in the war against the humans!" The whole tent exploded into a cheer as Kyle raised Alex's hand.

Well the whole tent except for Kenny.

His eyes burned into Kyle before he whispered. "Butters go back to your house and rest... Tomorrow we're going to be very busy. I'm not letting Kyle or Fat ass get their hands on him."
"Why Princess Kenny?" Butters looked over with a frown at the new boy. He and Kyle were smiling at each other and laughing together as they ate and drank... Why is Kenny paying so much more attention to him that me?! I'm the loyal soldier! "Why do you want him so bad? What's so important about him?"
"That one is something special Butters." Kenny grinned to himself. "I swear it... I will have-"
"So um." Kyle smiled as he sat back in his throne. "Would you like to go out on a date?" Alex stared eyes wide at him for a moment.
"Um... excuse me?"
"I said." Kyle chuckled softly. "Would you like to go out on a date with me sometime?"
"Me?" Alex's cheeks were turning pink slowly.
"Yes. Beautiful, handsome caring you." Kyle purred as he lent forward with his head in his hand. "You seem so shocked that someone wants to take you out?"
"I've never... I've never been asked out before." Alex whispered. Say no. Say no. Say no! Kenny's thoughts
"Well that's changed now."
"Um.." Kyle lent forward and half closed his eyes as Alex blushed even brighter. His face was almost completely pink at the small distance between his and Kyle's lips. If either of them had moved even a fraction then they would have been kissing... Yeah Kyle was really good looking and handsome... but what had happened earlier between him and Kenny. There had been that one moment between them almost as though they had almost been about to... no it was all just in his head. Why would someone like Kenny like him anyway? "Okay." Alex whispered, making Kyle beam. "If anything happens at least I know I will be in safe hands." He joked as he smiled.
"How does tomorrow sound? Around four?"
"Perfect." Alex whispered.
"We have a new elven Queen!" Kyle called out making everyone cheer as Alex blushed brightly.

Kenny slowly curled his fist as he glared at Kyle. That no good, dirty, fucking damn elf! His thoughts snarled. "He will be mine." Kenny growled. "Tomorrow I'm going to teach Kyle why he shouldn't take my stuff."

Kenny turned on the spot and walked out the tent slowly not caring for the looks the others gave him. The only look which mattered to him was the one that was locked onto Kyle by Alex who was smiling brilliantly. "He will be mine. I swear it."
"You summoned me Princess?" Clyde walked with him slowly.

As per usual he was in his black armour was perfectly and newly grafted as it was strapped down perfectly against his body. His dark crown was perfect to symbolise his rule over the dark elves while the two blades at his waist were more than enough to show that he himself was just as much as a danger to others as his soldiers were. His brown hair was scruffy as always but his brown eyes seemed slightly nervous. Kenny might not look like much while he was in this dress.

But he was one of the best warriors that existed in these factions. He would have won the last war if it hadn't been for douche bag... he would of had them all bowing at his feet.

He grinned as that image filled his mind.

"Princess Kenny?" Clyde asked quietly bringing the boy out of his thoughts. He gazed slowly back inside the tent to see Alex now dancing happily as Kyle clapped and cheered.
"Tomorrow... there will be a war council. Cartman will call the two factions together to discuss war... but when he does." Kenny grinned darkly. "They're going to realise that there is one enemy they both overlooked. Plus tomorrow... I'm going to get my prize."
"Your prize my Princess?" Clyde followed his gaze back indoors where it rested on Alex.
"Him." Kenny stated.

Clyde frowned. He had heard about the boy's actions as he had with one clean punch sent Cartman flying. Sure. Okay. So he would have some use as a soldier maybe... but why was Kenny so focused on getting him? "The elven Queen my Princess-" Clyde shut up as Kenny grabbed the collar of his armour and pulled him close with a glare.
"He's not the elven Queen. He will be mine. He will be my pet and weapon against both factions. That boy is full of more surprises than either of us could ever comprehend... Understand?"

Clyde nodded slowly and Kenny grinned as he began to walk out with Butter's at the heel of his feet. Tomorrow certainly would be interesting. "Have all the soldiers ready."
"Yes Ma'am." Butters nodded. Clyde looked around and nodded before he slowly walked away to take back his guard post.
"And Clyde... keep an eye on my prize."
"As you wish." He nodded. He signalled a few boys who began to grin and chuckle darkly under their breath.
"Long live Princess Kenny." They whispered as they took the spot on guard.

Clyde grinned just as darkly as his soldiers as he watched the Princess leave. Time to rule.

-Break-

Alex smiled as he fell into the seat next to Kyle and laughed softly as he tried to catch his breath. "You elves are mad." He giggled softly as he looked over to kyle who poured him a fresh hot drink. "You know. I haven't had this much fun in such a long time." He chuckled. Kyle just smiled softly as he reached over and moved a blond lock back from the boy's face and rested a hand on the boy's cheek. He checked to see if the stitches were still firmly in place and if the thick bruises around the boy's eye, cheek and forehead had gone down.

Kyle however smiled slowly as he felt a warmth begin to spread under his hand from Alex's cheek. "W-what are you doing?" He whispered with wide eyes.
"I need to make sure that none of the cuts are infected." He responded softly as his eyes roamed over Alex's face. "It's strange you know... you seemed so much different when Cartman went to hit Kenny. I'd never seen a look of determination or strength. Like a whole other person entirely." Kyle mused. He slowly pulled his hand back, to Alex's dismay.

He frowned slightly at how it left him feeling slightly empty. This is crazy! You can't have such strong feelings for him! You barely know him! "I do hope you enjoy it here. Everything here is now yours as well. You're their Queen." He gave a knowing smile before he turned to the others. "What do we elves do for each other?"
"Fight as one! Care as one! Treat each other as one!" All chorused. "If one of us falls, we all fall! We will protect the Queen from the rage of the fat ass wizard." Alex stared over at Kyle who slowly held out a golden crown piece with a single emerald on the front. Either side of the jewel was two branches with spread roses. "It's beautiful." Alex whispered.
"A crown... only fit enough for the Queen of the elves." Kyle leaned slightly closed as his soft and sweet breath brushed over Alex's face. "The act in front of Kenny worked. He believed that you are truly one of us."
"That wasn't an act for me... what you did yesterday... that meant a lot to me Kyle. I always repay a debt... If it would make you happy I will be your Queen-"
"What are you two doing?"

Both looked over as they saw Craig and Tweek stood in front of them. "Tweek?" Alex smiled softly.
"H-How do you know my name." He wondered and Alex plastered a cool look over his face.
"I heard about your bravery yesterday. Escorting Kenny back through the storm. That was very brave and courageous. I only hope that you are also okay."
"O-oh." Tweek's cheeks turned red slightly from embarrassment at the compliment but he gave a faint smile in return.
"Why have you come to our kingdom." Kyle looked at them both with a slight unease. His mouth was twitching towards a frown. Craig is Cartman's personal soldier next to Stan...
"We come seeking help." Kyle raised an eyebrow but when Craig saw this he added. "And to wish you congratulations on your marriage."

With that one comment everyone stopped. Some slowly glared over at them and Kyle stood sharply but only to feel Alex's arm go quickly to his shoulder as the smaller boy said calmly. "Please, let us keep pleasantries. Let us share a drink and talk."
"Who the hell are you?" Craig said in his low voice.
"You l-look... Familiar." Tweek said quietly.
"He's the Queen of the elves."

Both widened their eyes at the open defiance of Cartman's marriage of Stan and Kyle. "You can't do-"
"Please." Alex flashed that brilliant smile and both boys stopped. "Please join us in a hot meal and drink. It would be such an honour for me to sit down with you both."
"An honour?" Craig said sceptically.
"My Queen is trying to be polite." Kyle growled. "I would advise you to mind your manners and talk to him fairly." Alex took a soft breath and decided to dive in head first to the character which had been given him.
"My love they are a guest." He stood on his tiptoes and kissed Kyle's cheek.

My people around the room let their jaws drop open at the sight.

Alex however blushed the brightest out of everyone. "Please my king. Show them the kindness and great love in your heart that you have shown me." He turned back to Tweek slowly. "Come join me in a dinner." He patted the chair next to him and Tween sheepishly walked over and took the place.

Kyle however just looked impassively at Craig who didn't seem to thrilled by that idea. "You're lucky the Queen has a kind heart. What is it you seek from us."
"Cartman is going through the ranks. Anyone who he doesn't approve of is getting beaten viciously and then tied to for the other soldiers to play with and toy with. I'm not letting Tweek become one of those people. Let us join you."
"You have fought us and betrayed us on many occasions. Why should I-"
"My king." Alex looked over. "Do this for me and I will do anything you ask. Please-"
"Why are you trying to help us so bad." Craig snapped as he frowned. Tweek flinched slightly as he looked over to his boyfriend, surprised by the sudden burst of anger. Craig just glared pointedly at them both. He had enough of people toying around with him and Tweek. What would this boy gain from helping him and his boyfriend? What possible benefit could there be. He just couldn't understand why this boy seemed so eager on helping them.
"My older sister always taught me that it was important to follow your heart."
"Yeah well where is she now."

Kyle stood sharply as Alex's hand clamped on the boy's shoulder. "It's okay... he doesn't know."
"No. I will not help you both. You can both go back to Cartman and become his toys!"
"My king please... let us talk about this." The music quickly changed as some of the girls walked into the tent and partnered up with some boys. Alex nervously took Kyle's hand as they walked over to the dance floor. "Alex you don't have to-"

But even Kyle fell quiet as his hands acted on their own and wrapped around the boy's waist as he pulled Alex close. This is crazy. But... it doesn't feel too bad. We're supposed to be a king and queen after all... we're supposed to act like this.Alex looked up from under his locks into Kyle's eyes as he kept his voice quiet but the pleading in it was obvious. "Please. I might be new to this game."
"And yet you act like an amazing Queen." Kyle smiled.
"But you can't send them back to Cartman."
"Craig is just-"
"He's scared for Tweek. Cartman is playing by his own rules at this point. For him this is more than just a game. He will hurt these people."
"But I don't trust them." Kyle whispered as he and Alex slowly began to move around the dance floor.
"Trust me then. You've known them longer than you know me. Please. You can't send them to Cartman! He will just-" Kyle hushed the boy softly as he watched the growing frustration in his eyes which was mingled with fear.
"Fine."Kyle whispered softly as possible. "But something is wrong... Cartman isn't the only problem any more. There were rumours going around about a third faction. I don't want to take chances."
"I will talk to Kenny." Alex smiled. "I'm sure he will help. He's been so kind to me so far, I'm sure he will be more than happy to help. He can check in the human faction."
"Your right." Kyle smiled. "Now go on, go home and get some rest." He gazed back over to Tweek and Craig who were sat together watching, surprised by the way this faction was run. "I better get these settled in with an extra sleeping bag and figure out what to do with them."
"Thank you my king." Alex bowed and ran off quickly.
"Don't forget. Four tomorrow." Kyle smiled and waved off the boy.

If only he had known what would happen the next day.