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Post by Alliecat on Jun 13, 2012 17:17:59 GMT 10
Series: We the Kings Title: The Bad & The Ugly Rating: PG Event: Drama Discuss Words: 195 Summary: It is not until Jonathan begins to make his first sacrifices that he truly becomes king.
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When Duke Gareth came to see King Jonathan in the middle of a meeting, Jon’s heart sank. Duke Gareth only involved himself when he wanted to keep Jonathan from acting rashly. “Will you excuse me for a moment?” he asked, his eyes instantly darker. He hardly waited for an answer from the stunned scholars, received in the form of scattered nods, before disappearing.
“What’s happened?” Jonathan asked. Fingering the hem of his tunic, he stared into the Duke’s eyes.
“We just got word that Goldenlake is burning.”
Jon whitened. “Badly?” he asked, and Duke Gareth nodded. “Does Raoul know?”
“He left twenty minutes ago with thirty men.”
“If we ready the horses now I can still catch up!”
“You can’t leave the palace, Jonathan.”
“Why ever not?” Jon replied. “There’s no crisis here.”
“But what if there is?” Duke Gareth gripped Jonathan’s arm. “You knew this time would come,” he reminded his nephew. “When you must let your friends go, even briefly, and be king alone.”
Demurely, Jon bowed his head and paused to let his uncle’s words sit. “I understand,” he said finally.
Duke Gareth smiled tightly. “I’ll leave you to your work then.”
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Post by Kypriotha on Jun 13, 2012 22:18:06 GMT 10
Oh, poor Jon I've never envied the decisions he must have to make sometimes. You've got him and Duke G spot on here.
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Post by Tamari on Jun 14, 2012 13:20:47 GMT 10
When you must let your friends go, even briefly, and be king alone. *dead*
This is brilliant. I love your summary and title too.
I can't articulate all the love I have for this, but oh, Jon. And also, I <3 Wise Duke G.
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