You Could Save Me Too

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

“Mother, I’ll be fine!” I say to my mother who looks at me with worried eyes. 

“I know sweetheart, I just can’t believe I’m leaving this castle with you for so long! You know deep down I realize that you are strong enough to handle this…its just so much pressure for you and—“ 

“Mother. Honestly it'll be perfectly alright. Albert is here to assist me if anything comes up. I know you trust him more than you trust me.”  I smile. Albert is like my second father. He has been around just as long as my actual father, and treats me just like his own child. I have been his apprentice since I was thirteen years old. There was no need to change mentors, so we have kept him around. He’s funny, yet stern. And strict, yet acts young. He is just Albert and I love him.

“Oh I know he will keep you in check. Just— please don’t make any drastic decisions. I know certain people can be very persuasive at times. And leaving you in charge of the castle gives you enough power to made certain choices and you will have to do so—but just be wise. Don’t work on impulse and don’t let people push you around. Or let the law be pushed around. You do not let crimes go unpunished, understand? Don’t be afraid to make sentences. Well, that’s why we have Leo to help you, but if for some reason Leo is unavailable or what not, you should do what you think is right. Understood?” I nod at my mother. She is not the only one nervous about this. I am only sixteen and I am being left in charge of an entire castle and all of its kingdom. My mother and father must go to another kingdom for a while and resolve the war; its inevitable at this point but they believe it can be stopped.

“Sweetie, you’re okay aren’t you? My sweet, sweet girl.” My mother pulls me in for a hug and kisses my cheek.

“Yes mother. I will do you proud.” I smile and return the hug. 

“That’s my girl. Your father is waiting so I will see you as soon as the altercation is resolved.” Did I forget to mention how the word war is forbidden? No, no war could happen to one of our kingdoms.  

“I love you, honey. Stay safe and be smart. I know you can do it.”

“I love you too.” 

Harry’s P.O.V.

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“Styles, four. Blade two. Handle six. Its Kin of King so hurry it up.” I place the strip of metal on the burning plate and begin to hammer away. I have to make four of these goddamn things? And since its Kin of King its going to be a hell of a time delivering. They love to pick out every imperfection of my work, and refuse to pay full price. Then Drill takes it out of my coin… 

I finish the first sword and hand it to Drill. He inspects it and then nods in approval, bringing it out for whoever the Kin is waiting for his battle material. 

Finally, after what seems like forever, I finish my work for the day. 

“Styles. Here’s your coin for the day.” Drill hands me six coins. Six?! Three pieces of bread cost me eight. 

“Drill, this is nearly half of what you gave me yesterday, and I did double the work! I have mouths to feed at home….” 

“Sorry Styles, but the Recompense dropped by today…..said we owe the Princess double than usual since she’s going to be all by herself. This time we’re repaying her for the sacrifice of loneliness. Load of bullshit to me.”

“God, I cannot stand that ungrateful spoiled snob of a girl.” I spit. I loathe the princess more than anything; more than her parents. I loathe her more than starvation.