Now here it was, the morning of the dreaded day. Men lined up in their ranks. Anticipation was high, for the troop, and fro the family members watching their loved ones leave for war. Emotion held over every person in the courtyard.
The door of her bedroom creaked open. Dg turned to see Azkadellia peek her head through the door. "It's time."
DG looked back out and nodded. She stood up and followed her sister out of the room. The entire palace had left their duty to watch the first regiment of troops depart from the city. Cain was I command o the first regiment.
They walked outside, joining the rest of their family. Raw and glitch stood behind Lavender and Ahamo. Azkadellia grabbed Dg's hand and gave it a squeeze. DG took a deep breath.
No matter what, she told herself, no tears.
Cain walked up to Lavender and bowed. "We are ready to depart, Majesty."
Lavender nodded. "Understood General Cain. We wish you luck and safety."
Cain looked from Lavender to DG. DG felt her heart sink far down into her chest. She fought with all her might to keep the tears at bay. Cain walked to DG and gave her a small smile.
"Remember kid, no tears." He said.
"And no goodbye, Tin Man." DG replied. She smiled back. She let go of Azkadellia's hand and flung herself into Cain's arms. Her lips pressed against his passionately. To hell with everyone watching them. This was her husband leaving, her last time to show how much she loved him.
Behind them, Azkadellia went into tears. Glitch wrapped his arm around her shoulder.
Cain pulled away reluctantly. "Behave yourself Princess."
"Watch your back,." DG said.
Cain turned from them and joined the ranks. Slowly, the regiment marched from the courtyard of the palace and into the streets. The marching of joining men and regiments echo throughout the entire city. DG thought of the wives and mothers kissing their loved ones goodbye. How many of them would return alive? How many injured? How many in boxes?
Azkadellia's hand returned to DG's, "He'll be alright, DG. He doesn't know how to fail."
"I know Az. But it doesn't make this any easier." DG said.
Glitch joined by DG's other side. He reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a small white envelope. "DG, Cain wanted me to give this to you after he left."
DG took the envelope from Glitch and opened it slowly. A small necklace fell into her palm. DG inspected the necklace closely. The pendent was a beautiful meal butterfly. In the center of the butterfly was a green gem, which cause the entire butterfly to glitter green. DG smiled at the gift. She looked inside and found a letter.
Dear kiddo,
I know your birthday wasn't for another day, but I thought you might need this today. Keep this on you, and maybe you won't miss me around as much. I know I promised not to day goodbye, and I intend to keep it. You just better remember to keep those eyes dry today.
Don't worry about me out here, Princess. I'll keep myself and my men safe. Take care of your family back there. And take car of yourself. I'll write you as often as I can. I love you.
~Wyatt Cain
DG smiled sadly. She looked back out at the fading army, "Damn you, Wyatt."
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finished! i only took me months since i started this! ugh! college is so time consuming. ok, if you want a sequal, just let me know i know what to do already. please review.