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"Days passed like minutes as Alfred led a readily made troop to the Kingdom of Diamonds. The wind practically combed its fingers through Alfred's hair but he wouldn't take the time to do more than stare out into the horizon. Though when he got there, the palace hardly lived up to its name.

"Alfred slowly got off of his horse and looked out in awe at the streets. Blood trickled and shined in the cracks of the cobblestone streets. Groans of pain and the stench of settling fluids were intense. Alfred swallowed nervously. "General!"

"Matthew dismounted and approached Alfred. "Yeah?"

"...Have your soldiers check the wounded and find the civilians...they're hiding."

"Matthew didn't want to argue the possibilities of death and thus commanded his soldiers. "Address those in need of care! You four, accompany the king!" He turned to Alfred.

"Alfred nodded and then began his slow walk through the town, not wanting to scare anyone by riding his horse until he got out of the district 1 before jumping back onto his horse and riding through straight to the castle. The towns higher up seemed in less damage, but almost everyone was inside and pulling the curtains shut as they rode past.

"Finally dismounting, Alfred walked into the castle. It was almost as if he were expected. No soldier had been seen from Hearts as Eliza had said until now, and no one stopped him. It was almost as if he were expected. This must have happened a week ago at least. Francis' shrill cry broke his trance and he ran inside the throne room. The cry was again heard from the bed chambers. There, in the bed lay the Queen of Diamonds, motionless. Francis cradled her and then shut her eyes for her before hugging her close.

"Francis..." Alfred's voice wavered and his throat tightened.

"The Frenchman looked up. "Get out..." Venom was almost dripping off his tongue.

Alfred was frozen.

"I said get out!" Francis yelled this time.

"Alfred looked around the room and then spotted Arthur, eyes and hands slightly rimmed with red. W-What happened here..."Then approached him slowly. "Arthur..."

"Arthur quickly moved to have his hands directed at the other. "Approach your death or leave."

"Alfred narrowed his eyes and then looked to Francis before making his way to his side. "Francis- come on we should get her some medica-"

"Non! Get /out/! Both of you! Consider this a declaration of war, Spades!" Francis used his magic to shove the other back.

"Alfred was thrown back by this force and then landed on his back, sliding to the door of the room with a grunt. "Francis wait! I can-"

"The doors slammed and Alfred scrambled up, banging his fists on the door. "Arthur! Francis!"

"He sucked in a breath and hesitated before ramming against the door.

"Arthur! Francis please you need to understand! This isn't right!"

""There he is!" A man shouted causing Alfred to turn around. Multiple Diamond soldiers ran down the stairs and approached the other. "He has killed the king!" "Long live Diamonds!" Alfred swallowed nervously and recovered his composure before snapping once and a spread of blue magic shoved the others back before he ran out of the building and called out to his soldiers to follow.

"Ludwig watched Alfred leave form the door he held open for the soldiers. He looked to Sakura. "The vile."

"She handed it to him and he slowly held the cork tightly as to keep it closed. "Gut work timing the release of the soldiers." Then he left for the King's chambers, passing other unsuspecting officers and pulling out his sword to finish the job before entering.

"Francis looked up as Arthur swallowed nervously and Ludwig opened the vile. An aroma filled the room and left only him in the wake. "Sleep well."