Thorns of a rose

by Shambling human

Many years ago, in the far off land of Hallownest, two souls lived two very different lives; one was a travelling performer that had settled in the town of Dirtmouth and the other lives in a grand palace, the White Palace and was the heir to the throne. Much separated the two but as you'll see, love enjoys to intervein.

2. The radiant palace

Grimm woke up in a white as hell bedroom, his chest downwards feeling numb, he pulled off the duvet to see his body covered in bandages and get well soon written on them. He soon noticed the prince stood in the corner of the room "Good morning your highness" Grimm bowed the best he could as did the prince "Thanks for helping me back there" the prince smiled "No problem, we wouldn't want our best performer to die now do we?" a bit of blush appeared on Grimm's face but he tried to hide it.

The prince chuckled catching a glimpse of blush on Grimm's face "Also sorry for stealing your bed, I'll go sleep in a differ-" The prince stopped him "No no, I have one of the most luxurious beds and I want the best for my subjects" he smiled, "Whoah he's going to make for such a great king" Grimm thought to himself as he nodded "Thank you, your highness, for your hospitality" he flashed a joyous smile "Now I have to go and run some errands so please have a rest now Grimm" the prince said waving before leaving, Grimm hugged onto a pillow "It even smells like him...wait no stop being weird Grimm" he thought before dozing off.

--Flash-back--

Grimm's dad, Ashe II, was performing in the White Palace for the king and his children, Hollow and Hornet, were playing on a balcony. Lil' Grimm was too young to dance or sing yet so he was flying around and he was able to spot Hollow off the edge and he swooped in and brought him to Hornet. They both hugged "Sorry about that, my brother is kinda accident prone" Hornet chuckled as Hollow went over to Grimm and clipped a small broach from his cloak made from refined pale ore onto Grimm and hugged him, he blushed heavily before flying off. And he's had a crush on him since. Least to say his dad was outspoken in his support for Grimm, he was the nightmare king there ever was in Grimm's ignorant eyes.

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But as Grimm grew older it no longer really went anywhere on his cloak anymore so he grabbed some string and now wears it as a bracelet. He woke up seeing the old (But still well kept) broach and smiled "Memories" he thought looking around stretching and seeing the prince stood in the same spot, "Good morning your Majesty, sorry again I pinched your bed" the prince stayed silent before walking out of a doorway "Hm strange" he mumbled pulling himself up barely able to walk but was managing, he soon noticed the prince had his torn up cloak on a desk with needles and thread "Aww such a sweetheart" He smiled before following him.

"Your graciousness, I've come to check-" Grimm noticed the prince was knelt by some flowers "Oh my apologies I'll be on my-" The prince grabbed his wrist "You kept the broach I gave you," He said almost seriously "Y-yes I find it quite sentimental" the prince stood up and kissed Grimm on the forehead before walking back inside but Grimm stood there a blushing mess.