Alfred felt a very bad sting, but why? He hadn't really done anything wrong. It wasn't like he had cheated on Arthur or anything. Plus it wasn't his fault that his lover happened to be a heart. "Listen Arthur..." Alfred pint he'd the bridge of his nose and then sighed, but then something donned on him and he sucked in a breath. Seeming to grow a bit taller. "This marriage would not have done very well with us both being men anyway. I'll admit that my business is its own problems, but I don't have to explain myself to you. Why were you even by my door anyway?" He scowled.

Arthur glared right back. "I was giving this to its rightful owner." The shorter of the two shoved the red letter into Alfred's hands. "It came in my box."

Alfred fumbled but then held it to his chest with a shocked expression. "I ..-Arthur-"

Arthur took in a rather quick deep breath before looking the other in the eyes again. "Say no more Alfred, I know, even with the prophesies and Magic, I can't be of use to you. Just try to ignore it. This is only political anyway." Arthur's chest hurt so bad. "Besides, I don't need the love of a spoilt brat. Especially if it is prophesied and not genuine."

"Arthur, hold on-"

"Good night Alfred." Arthur turned and began to walk into his own room. Alfred sighed and scratched the back of his head before looking out of his room one more time. The reason? He had no clue. Then he closed the door and tore open the pink seal. Reading the letter and a smile grew on his face.

"No no no, the silver needs to be the main color, Jen." The Queen observed a fine dress in her hands as She and Arthur strolled the gardens. Usually talking about the weddings. This was his break time from his schooling after all. The queen looked to Arthur and frowned. "Arthur dear,". She stopped and turned, causing the dazing boy to stop as well as the queen gently cupped his jaw and turned him to look at her. "Are you alright? You look rather sickly."

Arthur shook his head and smiled strongly. "O-oh it's nothing your grace. I was just admiring the garden. I used to plant things at home."

The queen smiled and accepted this response as another maid approached her with some parchment and scrolls depicting the cake.

'It's only political'. Arthur thought.

Earlier that morning Alfred was quick to finish his school work before hopping onto the back of his horse. It was now a week before the wedding. Though currently he was smiling as he met with his lover near the heart and spade boarder. Upon seeing a beautiful tree with white flowers falling to season, he tied up his majestic stallion and gave it a few pats before spotting the beautiful brunette smiling back at him. "Alfred!" She cried out and hugged him.

Alfred was still surprised by her amazing strength and made a quiet grunt before returning the tight embrace. Her hands cupped his jaw as she planted a small kiss to his cheek. "Wow, four years ago and you haven't aged a day Sakura.."

The girl smiled and bowed her head before distancing herself politely. "I'm 22 now Alfred, surely you can't believe that." She chuckled.

These were the types of situations that would occur at their 'secret meetings, and have always been this way. Alfred loved her for about a year now when she suddenly became a woman and confessed. At first they would play and have fun, rolling down hills of petals and sharing sweet kisses. They even talked about changing suits and of the miracle that Sakura could be his queen. Though when Sakura was discovered the heart appearing on her hand, she was instantly betrothed and changed. She was more royal now, though Alfred still loved her.

"So...why did you call me out all of a sudden? I haven't seen you in a while..."

Sakura invited Alfred to a small bench . "Word has it that you are engaged to a male queen. They are said to hold very powerful magic."

Alfred sighed. "Yeah, but don't be jealous~, I can only love you." He teased.

Sakura forced a laugh. Why did have to force things? "Anyway, I would like to ask for some aid. Clubs is intent on raging war with us...and Gilbert has been looking at some magic lately and-"

Alfred frowned at those words. "Wait...what are you saying? You know... You are always asking about spades, why do you want..."

"I need your help..." Sakura gently squeezed Alfred's fingers. "Please. This war is in need... Try to get your father to get onto our side and then write us back.

"Woah hold on. Why does Hearts need Spades? My dad and I both got a letter from King Gilbert of hearts not to get into the war."

Sakura seemed to tense. "Actually Alfred I must go-". She began to quickly leave.

Alfred grabbed her wrist. "Sakura!"

Sakura stopped and tried to pull her wrist away.

"Sakura, why have you been- is it the weight of the crown? how about we just run away? Yeah, we can escape from everything! And you don't have to marry Ludwig-"

The girl let her head bow. "I can't... And I really have to go!" She began to run. "Send me word of Spades and we can meet again!" And then she was gone.