I'm sorry Lena.

The once beautifully decorated palace was now covered with litters of blood , fallen soldiers, barely alive ones and the sound of blade clashing.

Lyon held Elena's hand as he ran towards a hidden exit.

On getting closer, he stopped and turned to the tear filled face with hair, sweat and drops of blood mixed together. The once beautiful face was ghastly.

Lyon smiled, the gentlwmanly smile that always caused her heart to beat as he wiped her face with the barely clean part of the sleeves of his cloth.

" Lena, you have to go on your own from here. I'll be quick and join you soon but you have to promise me you'll stay alive. Ok?"

Elena Jerked her head up and held his hand that was resting on her face. " No no Lyon, you can't leave me. Mum and Dad already died because of me. You can't go too." She said as new rows of tears fell down her face.

A trace of frown appeared on his gentle face that was now covered in drops of blood and sweat.

" You can't say that. His Majesty and the Queen died because they had to not because of you. And who said I'm leaving you. I'm not. Not now, not ever.

His face carried the same gentle look that always managed to put her at ease , but now it didnt. Instead it staired up the feeling of unease and fear inside her more. The smile wasn't a I'm here, it was an I'm going.

She bit her lips hard as a fresh bout of tears threatened to fall and hugged him hard.

He hugged her back, neither of them saying anything. They only wanted to enjoy this moment together.

After some time, Lyon pulled away. "Lena....."

" Lyon I dont want to go. I want to stay here with you. I'm afraid Lyon, what if..... what if....." She was stopped midway as Lyon kissed her lips. She froze startled for a minute before it suddenly dawned on her.

This kiss might very well be their last, she may never see his smile again, never feel his hug again, never hear him call her Lena again......

The tears fell anew as a tight grip held her heart not yielding. Just as she thought she was going to lose it, she heard his voice.

" Lena, I wont die. I promise. I'll come and meet you."

She wanted to scream that he was lying and they both knew that.

Looking deeply at her, Lyon said in a solemn voice he rarely used. " I promised his majesty and the Queen. Lena, hv you forgotten already?

Forgotten? How could she forget?

Lyon was a commoner, he was from a poor family so he came to the palace to work as a guard. They met and fell in love but her parents weren't settled. They were worried and only allowed them to be engaged when Lyon made a promise. In a heavy deep voice, he had bowed on one knee and said.

" I Lyon Casseder, Swear that I'll protect Princess Elena Allwez no matter the occasion or consequence. Until I can no longer raise my sword, until I can no longer lift my arms, until the last drop of blood in me bleeds out, until i breathe my last breath, I won't stop."

Then she had felt touched, she felt that he was cool but now.... now she dreaded it. It was a silent reminder that told her that her love was leaving her. But she knew that he won't change his mind. No matter what she said.

She paused her lips refusing to cry again and turned back, walking slowly afraid to look back. Right at the entrance to the outside, she stopped and ran back hugging him.

When they stopped, her face held a serious cold look. " Lyon you must not die. You'll come back to me. It's not a request it's an order." Her voice was strong but the tears in her eyes betrayed her.

Lyon bowed and said. " Yes your highness. "

When he stood up, his eyes were filled with tears and love. His voice quivered as he said.

" I love you Lena. "

Elena turned away quickly and said without looking back. " I'll give you my reply when you come back. "

Lyon watched her as she left not looking away for a long time. As the tears in his eyes fell, he tightened his hand on his sword as he said quietly.

" I'm sorry Lena."

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