This would have been updated sooner, but I found ALL THE THINGS for sims so... I'M SO SORRY! I HAVE A PROBLEM! I ADMIT IT!
Anyhow, the next chapter will be here a lot sooner, so enjoy! 3

Arthur took off into the forest, the sound of Alfred's sad howl behind him. He found Peter not to far away from their house. He scooped him up and took him home. After resting in the bed for an hour, Peter finally woke up.

"…Arthur…? You're back!" He shouted, hugging him. "I thought the monster ate you!"

"I'm fine Peter." Arthur said, rubbing his hair. "And he isn't a monster. He's very kind. He…changed."

A knock on the door interrupted them. Arthur opened the door to find Eduard.

"May I help you?" He asked. Eduard smiled.

"I've come to collect the child." At that, Arthur's eyes grew big.

"What?"

"You are unfit to raise him. He coming to the orphanage with me."

"…No…no Peter is fine. He's being taken care of." Arthur said. Francis was standing by the porch. "Francis, tell him!" Francis looked over at him.

"I might…" Arthur narrowed his eyes.

"You might?!"

"…If you marry me." Francis finished. "One word Arthur, that's all it'll take."

"Here's three, fuck you Francis!" Arthur shouted.

"Have it your way." Ivan and Antonio pushed pass Arthur and grabbed Peter, pulling him outside.

"Leave him alone!" Arthur shouted.

"You had abandoned him! He said you were captured by a monster." Ivan said. Arthur grabbed the mirror and brought it outside.

"He was! It was a big monster!" Peter shouted, thrashing in the men's grip.

"I was captured and I can prove it." Arthur looked at the mirror. "Show me Alfred."

There was a swirl of light and Alfred appeared on the mirror. Arthur showed everyone, who stepped back in fear.

"Is he dangerous?!" Someone, who sounded a lot like Gilbert, shouted.

"No. I know he looks scary but he's harmless. He's a little naïve and somewhat stupid but," Arthur looked at the mirror. "He's kind and gentle. He's my friend…" Francis glared.

"If I didn't know any better I'd say you liked that monster." Francis growled. Arthur glared at him.

"You're the monster Francis!" Arthur shouted. Francis grabbed the mirror.

"He's crazy. Look at this beast! He's dangerous!" Francis shouted, causing the crowd to cheer in agreement. "I say we kill the beast!"

"No!" Arthur shouted, reaching for the mirror. Francis just pushed him down.

"Lock him and Peter in cellar so they can't warn him." Francis ordered. Three men grabbed them and tossed them inside, locking the door.

"DAMN IT TO HELL YOU FROG! LET US OUT OF HERE!" Arthur shouted, banging his fist on the door. He could hear Francis riling up the crowd. "HE'S NOT A MONSTER! HE'S A GOOD MAN! DON'T YOU DARE HURT HIM YOU BLEEDING WANKERS!" The noise died down. Arthur sat by Peter.

"Are they going to hurt him?" Peter asked. Arthur nodded as he started to cry.

"It's all my fault…" Arthur said.

"We'll get out of here. Don't worry. Stiff upper lip!" Peter said, smiling. Arthur turned to him and chuckled.

"When did you get so grown up?"

Before Peter could answer, the cellar doors were thrown open, revealing Ludwig.

"You two look like you need some help." He said. "Come on." They climbed out.

"We have to get to the castle to warn Alfred and the others!" Arthur said.

"I'll take Peter. You get Sugar and go." Ludwig said. Arthur nodded, hugged Peter, then raced to get the horse.

At the castle, the servants sat in quiet.

"We were so close…" Tino sobbed. "Alfred finally learned to love…"

"I wish that was enough to break this dang spell." Feliks sighed.

"I knew it was foolish to get our hopes up…" Toris sighed.

"Maybe it would have been better if he hadn't come." Feliks agreed. A noise outside made everyone turn to the window.

"Did he come back?" Tino asked.

"No, invaders." Berwald said.

"And that guy's got the mirror!" Tino shrieked.

"Toris, like, go tell Alfred. We're gonna fight 'em!" Feliks shouted. Toris hopped off towards Alfred's room.

Toris peeked into Alfred's room.

"Master?" Toris asked.

"Go. Away." Alfred growled.

"But…the castle's under attack…what should we do?"

"I don't care anymore. Just let them come." Alfred, sinking into his coffin.

"But-"

"Just leave me alone!" Alfred snapped. "Just go away Toris!"

"…Alright…"

Toris went downstairs with the others, who had barricaded the doors.

"Alfred's too depressed to help." Toris said.

"BERWALD! WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO?!" Tino shouted. Berwald thought a moment.

"…I have an idea…"

The villagers burst through the door. It was quiet. No one was around, although the furniture in the foyer was a bit odd. Ivan grabbed a candelabra and looked around.

"NOW!" screamed Feliks. Everyone sprang to life and began fighting the villagers. Berwald and the teacups pour hot water on them from above. Feliks and the other candle were able to set a few weapons on fire. When a group ran into the kitchen, Yao scared them off, and the ones that didn't run were promptly beaten with Ling. Soon, all but one ran out of the castle, terrified.

Francis had managed to sneak passed everyone and up the stairs. He walked through the castle and kicked open Alfred's door. He looked inside, pistol ready. Alfred was lying in his coffin, eyes closed.

"This is too easy…" He chuckled. He walked up and places the gun to Alfred's forehead. "Too bad beast. Looks like Arthur's mine." He squeezed the trigger-

-And missed.

Alfred was now on the ceiling. He growled down at Francis.

"Arthur belongs to no one." Alfred snapped. Francis let out another shot, only to miss him again. Alfred lunged at Francis, only to get shot in the shoulder. He fell out of the balcony and onto the roof. Alfred darted up the roof, Francis close behind. Francis shot at Alfred again, but the gun was jammed. He grabbed his dagger. Alfred was lying near the edge.

"Game over beast. He's mine!" Francis cried. Alfred looked up at Francis, ready to surrender.

"ALFRED!" Came a very familiar voice. Alfred looked down and smiled.

"Arthur…" He said. Alfred turned to Francis and kicked him, sending him back. Arthur ran inside the castle.

Alfred looked down at Francis. Francis swung at him with his dagger, only for Alfred to dodge. Alfred took off on the other side of the castle, Francis close behind.

"Are you in love with him monster?" Francis asked, looking around. "Do you really think he would love someone like you when he could have someone like me?" Francis taunted. Alfred lunged from the shadows, knocking the dagger out of his hand.

"You. Know. Nothing." He growled. "I love him more than you could ever hope to." He grabbed him by his neck and lifted him, hissing.

"Please! Don't kill me!" Francis begged.

"Why not?" Alfred growled. "I would be doing the villagers a favor getting rid of scum like you. I am a hero after all."

"Alfred!" Came Arthur's voice. Alfred turned and smiled. Arthur was standing on a nearby balcony. Alfred looked at Francis, then tossed him down.

"Get out of my castle." Alfred warned before climbing up to Arthur.

"Hello Alfred." Arthur laughed, reaching out to grab him.

"Hi Artie…" Alfred grinned. "I'm glad you came back…" Just as he grabbed his hand, he howled in pain as a gunshot sounded. Francis shot Alfred in the back.

"ALFRED!" Arthur shouted, grabbing hold of him. Francis smiled, only to slip and fall from the roof into the ravine below. Arthur pulled Alfred over the railing and onto the balcony. Alfred looked up at Arthur and smiled.

"You…came back…" He said weakly.

"Of course I did you ninny." Arthur said as tears started to form.

"How's…Peter?"

"He's alright." Alfred coughed, blood coming out of his mouth. Tears poured down Arthur's face. "This is all my fault. If I had gotten here sooner I-"

"Don't…" Alfred said. "No…It's better this way…" Arthur shook his head.

"Don't say that. You'll be fine. We're together now. You and me…and Peter…you…you can show him the gardens and take him flying…and help each other read…" Arthur was sobbing like crazy now. Alfred slowly lifted his hand and wiped away his tears.

"Tears…don't suit you…" He choked out. "But…I got to see you again so…"

"You're gonna see me again because you aren't leaving me."

"Sorry…" Alfred coughed again. "Arthur…I love you…" At those last words, Alfred closed his eyes, and his hand went limp. Arthur cried harder.

"No…no…Alfred…" He shook him. "Alfred…ALFRED! Don't you leave me! ALFRED!" Arthur put his head on his chest. "Don't leave me…I love you too…"

Then, the last petal on the rose fell.

Chapter six soon