USUK Fairy Tale chapter 9

Alfred paced around the room, unable to sleep. Arthur lay in the bed, perfectly content in his dream. Alfred was bothered by what he had heard from Kiku.
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"So any news from the palace?"

"Bad news. They're sending the war party day after tomorrow. The new King wants to destroy them for what they have done. But it is still endangering everyone else."

"Day after tomorrow?! That can't be."

"I'm sorry Alfred. It is the truth. I rushed down here as soon as I heard. I'm sorry."

"No, it's not your fault. You came down here so quickly and I thank you for informing me." Kiku nodded and stood up.

"I hate to leave so abruptly, but I left some things unfinished back at home, and I must finish them before the sun goes down." Alfred nodded and shook Kiku's hand.

"Of course."
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"What should I do? Day after tomorrow? Arthur's not ready yet." Alfred looked at his sword and at Arthur. "How can I let you fight a battle knowing you would be hurt? I can't bear to see you in pain, your majesty."

Alfred walked over to Arthurs side, looking down on his calm sleeping face. He nelt beside him and stroked his hair. "Something so fair should not have to fight. It should be protected."

Alfred leaned over and kissed Arthur's forehead lightly. Beneath him, Arthur shifted slightly, but not in discomfort. Alfred could see a small smile and a blush taint his cheeks. "Goodnight sweet prince."

Alfred left the house, sun barely lightening the sky. On a normal day, he and Arthur would begin training. But there was no time for that. He ran out into the forest.

Right now, there was only time to kill a king.