**Warning**
I am going to preface this with some trigger warnings so read at your own risk.
TW: sexual assault, binding, torture, explicitly graphic, strong language.
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"Sir Aemon? W-what are you doing?" You asked in growing fear.
He stood from his seat and started to make his way over to you slowly. Like a predator about to bounce on its prey.
"I was just returning to my own chambers when I wanted to look in on you."
"So late in the night?" You countered.
"Yes your father has given me a key to your chambers. And a good thing I wanted to check on you too," he was standing inches from you now and you were frozen in fear, "because I found your door unlocked, an you were no where to be seen. Now where would the princess be going without her bodyguard?"
A small wave of relief flooded you. Good. At lease he didn't know you had been out with Halbrand.
"It's none of your business what I do, Sir Aemon. Now, please, leave my chambers at once. I don't want you in here." You crossed your arms.
Sir Aemon chuckled darkly, "oh, but it is my business. Everything you do is my business. You'll see."
"Show yourself out." You had no idea what he was going on about but you made to move further into the room when he wrapped his arms around you and restrained you.
You struggled and fought to get out of his grasp but he was too strong. He held a firm hand over your mouth and panted as he spoke, "the king gives you direct orders to remain inside your room. You've broken, a rule, princess. I'm going to have to teach you a lesson." His breath was hot on your ear and you tried to wiggle away from him but in vain.
You too easily picked you up and moved you to the chaise in front of the fireplace. He forced you to lay down and removed his hand only to stuff your mouth with a nearby scarf, muffling any cry for help.
Sir Aemon leaned forward, with his hand still restraining your wrists in one large hand. He grabbed a rough rope and began tying it securely to your wrists and tying you to the chair with you arms above your head. It became apparent to you then that this wasn't some accidental encounter. It didn't matter what lie Aemon tried to feed you, whatever this is, had been planned.
Aemon hovered above you, his legs on either side of you weighing you down, "I will teach you to obey, my pretty pet. And I am going to claim what is promised to me. You will be mine tonight."
Your eyes were as wide as saucers as tears began to well. What did he mean by promised? He surely couldn't have meant you could he? Had you father intended you for Sir Aemon? If that were true...you began to feel so utterly repulsed that it made your stomach churn.
In one quick motion, Aemon ripped your halter neckline off with such a force that it hurt. Your breasts sprung free; hitting the chilly air of the room. The vulnerability making you whimper and let out a muffled cry. You attempted to shield yourself but it was no good. Without warning, Aemon allowed his hand to roughly grab your breasts and knead them painfully.
You let out muffled sobs. Wishing for some savior to end your this torment. You tried to tell him to stop but no words could be formed.
After Aemon had got his fill of kneading and licking your chest, he let his hands travel down your body. You wiggled in more intensity. Wanting him to get the hint and stop. But deep down you knew there was no stopping what was about to happen. Your door was locked, Halbrand wouldn't be able to come in and save you. Your cries would never be heard.
You looked to the fireplace when you heard Aemon's buckle jingling as he began to undo his pants. You couldn't look at him while he did it. You'd close your eyes if you had to. But for now you settled for the fire.
Silent crocodile tears fell from your eyes as you wished once more for Halbrand. Somewhere, in the dancing flames and thinking of him, you tried to find to courage to endure what was about to happen. And for a moment the fire nearly looked like it had been snuffed out all of the sudden. Almost like a gust of wind had swept by but you'd felt nothing of the like. Then it was back to normal again.
You were too concentrated on the flames when you'd felt his tip nudging your womanhood.
Without warning there was a loud smack and Sir Aemon was rolling on the floor. A figure put itself between you and Aemon. All you could see was a toned back and familiar red hair. You audibly sighed in tremendous relief at the sight. You don't know how he got in, you didn't even care to be honest. He was here and that was all that mattered.
You watched as punch after punch was thrown at Sir Aemon's face.
"Have you any idea who you're messing with?!" Halbrand roared, and continued to punch as he spoke, "have you any idea what I do to people like you? Who hurt the things I care about?!"
Something made Aemon turn as white as a ghost the . He stared up at Halbrand wide-eyed as he could with swelling eyes.
"W-what are you?" Aemon made out painfully.
Halbrand pulled him close and whispered, "flame turned flesh. I am your worst fucking nightmare!" He hit him one last time and you could've sworn embers rained down onto the floor.
Halbrand leaned down and spoke once more, "you are going to leave this room, Sir Aemon. And you are not going to say a damn thing. Do you understand? I said do you understand!" Halbrand roaded making you and Aemon jump.
Aemon nodded and whimpered in fear.
"Good, "Halbrand's voice was deathly calm, "because if you do, I promise you, there is no where you can hide from me." Halbrand's voice sounded much darker than it usually does and it was beginning to scare you. But you knew he would never direct that towards you.
"Get out of my sight before I kill you." Halbrand whispered menacingly. Halbrand pulled back to let Aemon up. Aemon was shaky and wobbly on his feet as he made for the door. He unlocked it and scrambled back down the hall.
Finally Halbrand turned to you. He sighed once he saw you.
He made quick work of pulling the gag from your mouth and untying your wrists. Once you were free you sat up and wrapped him tightly in your arms. You didn't care so much now that your chest was exposed and pressing against his bare chest. You just wanted to feel him. To know he was real.
You cried into his neck, "I never thought you'd come. I thought he was going to...th-that I would have to-" you wept trying to formulate words at the same time.
Halbrand pulled you tighter into his hold, "-shh, I'm here, my precious. I made a promise to you didn't I? That I would never let anyone hurt you. I'll be honest," he pulled back to look you in the eye and wipe your tears with a gentle thumb, "at first it was for the pay."
"And now?" You lip quivered.
"And now...you mean something to me, y/n. I don't want to let you go. Ever."
"Then don't." You looked at him from under your wet lashes.
Halbrand used a hand to caress your cheek, "I won't."
Throwing caution to the wind you leaned in and closed the distance. Making your lips collide with his. He met you back in a breathless, sensual kiss. He used a hand to cradle your back and the other to cup your face.
You both pulled apart panting and heady. You took a moment to collect yourselves and he leaned his forehead down and pressed it against yours. Your noses brushed at the closeness.
Once you could speak you pulled back to look in his eyes, "please stay with me tonight. I can't be alone. My father has given Aemon a key to my chambers. I don't feel safe anymore."
"If you want me to stay, I will stay. I'd feel much better knowing you were within arms reach anyway."
Given the situation you allowed a weak smile to come through. Halbrand was so gentle with you that night. He helped your get out of your ripped dress and helped put on your night gown.
In bed, he held you close and traced little patterns into your skin, humming softly. You fell asleep quickly with the few hours that were still left of the night.
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A/n: soooo incase you missed what I was going for: Sauron is essentially a fallen Angel right? And my idea is that you can pray to him. It works by gazing into the fire and thinking of him. And the fire summoned him into the room as a result. Think fire travel lol.
And Aemon saw the cat-eye pupils on Halbrand making him wonder if he is even human.
This actually wasn't how I had planned the first kiss but it just sorta happened?? Oops. Didn't see that one coming and I wrote the damn thing.