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Mahé, August 4, 1914

It has been again a long time I didn't write in my diary.
We have been quite busy. Arthur had a lot of work to do.

I even think that since the old Queen Victoria passed away, Arthur is getting more and more tired. Way more than before.

Every time I ask him if he's alright, he always smiles and answers he's fine.

Of course, I can't believe a word. Things have been getting very bad, and he knows it.

He has been hiding everything to me. He has never told me about important things anyway.

And now I remember all those balls and receptions in Europe where he brought me.

Icy smiles, fake sound of forced laughs, insignificant conversations, in sumptuous settings of luxurious palaces and golden mansions. There were tension and hidden words in each pair of eyes.

Everyone has been acting cold. Even the Nations I thought they were my friends.

Now, things appear clear to me.

This morning, Arthur woke me up. He was already dressed.

"Victoria, Germany has invaded Belgium."

Shocked, I blinked and rubbed my eyes.

"This is war. The Great War."

Miss Emma. I could see her dancing and laughing in my mind. And suddenly I felt angry. Angry and broken. I had always thought Mister Ludwig and Gilbert were good gentlemen. What happened? How did we get there?

"Oh, please, please, save Belgium, Arthur! Please!" I begged Arthur.

Arthur nodded.

"Of course I will. He said. I won't leave Miss Emma alone. I promised her long ago. Francis is probably already with her. You can't imagine how he is crazy for her."

I widened my eyes. That was new to me. I didn't know Francis and Emma were having an affair.

"You know, she's been very courageous. She tried to protect France by refusing Germany's orders. This was a foolish act. She had nothing to do with this war. That was not her business. Though she gave everything for that brainless frog. He sighed. Emma has a golden heart, Victoria, really. He added while wiping my tears as I couldn't help but cry.

- A-how- how is she? I asked between two gasps.

- I have no news for the moment. I just know Francis is furious and that everyone in Europe is affected by the war. Francis and I have the advantage of having numerous colonies and Russia is with us. Russia has the greatest army of Europe, you know."

At these words, I felt quite comforted, but it didn't erase my sadness.

A few hours after, Arthur had gathered his stuff, put his military green outfit and his helmet on and was ready to go to war.

He approached me for a goodbye kiss but someone knocking at the door interrupted us.

Arthur opened the door and it took me a few seconds before I could recognize Cody.

He's now looking like a young man. He's taller than Arthur, more muscular and he had apparently let his young beard grow out a little to look older than fifteen years old. He was dressed the same as Arthur.

Arthur frowned.

"What do you want? He asked coldly.

- Arthur, let me go to war."

Cody's voice has changed. He sounds so manly now. The deep sound of his voice was affecting me in a way I can't explain. It was like attracting me. I looked at him from head to feet, and suddenly I shamefully averted my gaze, remembering the only man I love is Arthur.

"Cody, I'm not joking. War is not for kids.

- I'm not a kid anymore, I'm a man! Cody protested. Arthur sighed.

- A man! Arthur raised his eyes to the ceiling. Aha! Really are you? He asked mockingly.

- My desire is to serve the British Empire and the King with force and courage." Cody maintained. Arthur's face turned serious and he remained silent for a few seconds and then he surrendered.

"If this is your will, I won't stop you. Arthur eventually said.

- Thank you, Arthur.

- There is no reason to thank me. Goodbye, Cody."

Cody said goodbye and left.

"This is also the time for me to go." Arthur said, grabbing his bayonet gun.

I ran and took his hands.

"Please, tell me you'll be back soon! I begged. He looked at me and smiled.

- It won't take long, I promise." He whispered before taking my face in his hands and softly kissing my lips.

Now he's gone. I hope everything would turn well. I hope Emma would be saved and the war would not last long.

Anyway, Arthur has already been into many wars, I trust him.

AN: I must confess I almost cried while writing the part about Belgium. I must precise I've never thought about a story between Belgium and France in this fic before writing it down! xD

Special warning for next chapter: World War I. It means it will turn maybe a bit tough, with a few war horrors and very sad stuff.