Nathaniel was knocked over by his child. There was glass all around. He was crying silently, his entire body shaking. He grabbed Roselyn in a tight embrace. His wings folded around her as he tried to slow his frantic breathing. “Oh, my dear daughter.” He groaned, tears streaming down his red face. “Your mama has gone missing and I cannot bare a day without her.” He looked at his healing wounds, not realizing how destructive he was. Percy perked his head when his daddy stopped crying.
Rose was confused she did her best to hug him back but he was holding her rather tightly but when she was aware of her mothers disappearance she was even more confused "what do you mean where is she? Where did she go? "
Nathaniel brushed Rose's long, blonde hair. He held her close to his chest, making sure she wasn't wounded in any way. "I don't know where she is, pumpkin." Percy looked down at his sister. He blinked, listening to his dad's words. "Mama got taken by a random man. Daddy doesn't know where he took her. I want her back!" Nathaniel stood up, stepped over the glass, and placed Rose on the bed. "It'll be okay, Rose." He pulled Percy close to him as well, stroking both of his children’s heads. “Stay close to me at all times, okay?”
Rose was confused "how do you not know where she is she always here where's my mama! " she looked distressed as small little tears began to fall down her cheeks as she was sat on the bed and she begins to cry as it sets in that her mother was gone she wasn't sure what to think… Maybe her mother wouldn't come back??
In the later parts of the year, Nathaniel had a hole in his heart. Pain pulsed through his body every time he looked at his dear daughter. Percy hung around his side, clinging to his dad as preparations were made to seek the missing queen. Nathaniel sighed as the guards reported nothing. It had been four months since the recent event and he howled, killed, cried, and screamed for the better part of it. One day, he got news from a guard that they found the queen in the dungeons. Nathaniel left the children with Lilith, going down to the dungeons with many armed guards. The cells were visible and he quickened his pace until he was met with Azazel’s face and a trembling Ember. He snared at the demon. The guard helped Ember get out of the grasp of Azazel, and Nathaniel stepped into the cell of the demon. He grabbed the demon by the collar, slamming him against the wall. He shackled the chains around his hands, reinforcing them with the burning spell that Typhon had around his wrists. Slamming the cell door, Nathaniel and his guards took Ember back upstairs. The king held in his tears the best he could.
Ember was in the corner of the cell when she saw Nathaniel but when she saw him she didn't feel relief she was terrified to be around him she looked at the man who had taken her and she began to trembled more harshly she Tensed up when the guard grabbed her causing her to scream and begin crying her body folding in on its self
Nathaniel hissed at Azazel, watching Ember’s slight movements. They were concerning. The guards took Ember up to her and Nathaniel’s room. Nathaniel followed, entered the room, and sat on the edge of the bed. The guards placed Ember on the bed, exiting and standing guard. “My dear.” He whispered. “What's wrong? I am happy to have found you! That bastard will pay for any damage he has done to you.” He reached out to touch his wife’s face. Percy peeked his head into the room.
Ember continued to cry as they brought her up their room she curled up on their bed holding her stomach and tears roles down her face she was in pain mentality and psychically, she jearcked away when he touched her face and she curled up tighter
Nathaniel’s hand stayed in the air. He hesitated as she curled upon herself. He moved closer to her. “Ember… You’re with me now. I will not let anyone hurt you ever again, sweetheart.” His voice caught. His eyes started to water as he watched the anguish she went through. “Please, I’m here for you.” Nathaniel leaned in to wipe away the tears that populated her face.
She shook with fear as images ran through her mind and she looked at him for a moment "n-nathaniel..
H-he.. " it only took her a moment before she bursts into tears yet again
Nathaniel pulled Ember into a hug. He gently wrapped his arms around her and placed her head on his chest. The king was warm and inviting, unlike Azazel. “Ember, he will never hurt you again.” He did his best to slow her tears. He wiped her cheeks… but in the end, he cradled her closely. “I won’t let you go, my dear. I can’t imagine losing you again.” Percy got caught by a guard and was sent back to Lilith
Ember shook in his arms as he held her and she looked up at him as she clung to his arms "Nathaniel…. I-….. I'm p-" she stopped as she spoke she couldn't even speak the words in her mind
Nathaniel embraced Ember in a tight cuddle. He stroked the back of her head. He had a gentle touch. “Ember.. you’re what?” His body seemed to stiffen from the words she tried to get out. Caressing her cheek, he checked her over for major wounds. Tears started to run down his cheeks. He was hoping his mind was mistaken and she was trying to say something else.
Ember starts to cry more profusely as she clings to Nathaniel her breathing frantic as she did "i-im pregnant. " the words she spoke were full of absolute fear and grief
Nathaniel went silent. His body was stiff as he tried to control himself. He didn’t want to scream in front of his trembling wife… but he was absorbed with anger. The king started to cry, the muscles in his face twisting and twitching. “You’re what..?” He whispered. Nathaniel didn’t wait for a reply. He stood up, placing Ember on the bed. He tried to be gentle, but his wife could probably feel his anger. “Please excuse me..” His voice was quiet. Once he stepped out into the hall, he let out a blood-curdling scream.
Nathaniel headed downstairs, entering the library with a thunderous sound. He opened the secret room, looked around, and grabbed a knife off of a pedestal. It had a black hilt with a ruby knife. Nathaniel left, slamming the door closed before going to enter the dungeon. He walked quickly, his footsteps echoing throughout the cells. He reached Azazel’s cell, staring the demon down. Entering the cell, he pressed the tip of the knife to the demon’s heart.
“How dare you! HOW DARE YOU. YOU BASTARD. HOW COULD YOU LIVE WITH WHAT YOU’VE DONE AND SMILE AT ME LIKE THAT?” Nathaniel was enraged. He was one with the sin of wrath. The tip was pressed in further. Azazel laughed
“I think it was high time I had an heir, yes? If I am to die by your hand, I’d need another to take my place.” Azazel had a crooked smile, laughing at his king’s misfortune.
“You don’t even deserve to be in hell. You deserve to be nothing. To not have lived at all.” Nathaniel plunged the knife into Azazel’s chest. It punctured the demon’s heart. Azazel screamed and Nathaniel twisted the knife, pushing it all the way through. He ripped the heart out, leaving a horrible wound in the demon’s chest. Nathaniel took the knife and plunged it into the middle of Azazel’s chest. The scapegoat demon’s soul shattered, and his body fell to the ground. It was no longer inhabited by the demon. Nathaniel teleported to the throne room, sitting on the luxurious black throne. He tossed the knife to the side, crying until his chest hurt. Crying until he fell to his knees. Crying until his screams could be heard.
Ember whined as he moved her she new what he was doing she new where he was going and that feared her "i-im so sorry… " she began to cry once more, one could drownd in a see of the tears of which she cried she couldn't contain her fear and sadness and her gold speckled tears ran down her face it was a sad sight to see someone who used to be so happy completely flip and be so fear struck she wanted Nathaniel to know that she tried to stop it but he was already gone, he'd gone to murder the father of the child which grew in her stomach, she heard he screams and the pain that resided inside of them she was fearful that she was next she never wanted this any of it but azazel… Is a monster
Nathaniel tried to get a hold of himself, but he couldn't. That monster had done things he didn't even want to think about. He tried to catch his breath, but he fell short. His chest hurt. Everything hurt. He managed to crawl his way back onto his throne. The cool obsidian hurt against his burning hands. His eyes had a red tint to them. He did not dare go back to Ember in case he lost control. He did not want to hurt her. It wasn't her fault… None of it.
Ember laid on the sheets clinging to them for some type of comfort she didn't know when Nathaniel was coming back but she was mentally preparing herself for what came next she didn't dare go to find him she couldn't leave this bed the bed that they once slept it felt like a crime to be here in this room where she once proved her live to her husband and he the same she.. Was the real monster she ruined everything she should have fought harder she should have fought at all
Nathaniel gathered his emotions. He was afraid he might strike out and hurt her, but he didn’t think it was possible. He got up from his throne, thinking he was stable enough to see his wife. He stumbled throughout the hall until he reached the room. Nathaniel stood in the doorway, looking at his wife. There was no anger in his eyes. Instead, they were gentle but held melancholy. His face was red and tear-stained. He moved into the room and sat on the edge of the bed. He sat somewhat far from her so he didn’t scare her. “Ember… I’m not mad at you. You do know that, right? It’s not your fault… you do know that, right?”
Ember froze when he entered the room she could feel this presence a few small sobs country could be heard from her she looked up at him her body curled in on itself and the golden tears streamed down her face "i- it is my fault…" She whined and her eyes squeezed shut causing more tears to flow "I couldn't stop him i-i didn't try hard enough.. "
Nathaniel sighed. He hesitated for a second before wrapping his arms around her and pulling her into his arms. “It’s not your fault, sweetheart.” He wiped the tears away with his thumb. “Please, don’t blame yourself…” He didn’t know how to comfort her, but he tried his best.
Ember flintched a little when Nathaniel touched her but she latched onto him regardless of what she felt she felt more relaxed now but she was still frightened "i-im so sorry my love I wasn't strong enough… "
Nathaniel held her gently. He cradled her like a newborn, making sure she never let go. “No, you are very strong, Ember. He was just a very evil man. Don’t denounce yourself because of him..” He brushed the hair out of her face to look into her beautiful amber eyes. “Don’t apologize either. It’s not your fault.”
Ember just nuzzled into him getting as close to safety as possible she looked up to him once he moved her hair and she whimperd "how do you not hate me.. "
Nathaniel smiled at Ember, trying to make her feel safe with him. “Because I could never hate you. It’s not your fault… how could I hate you for something that’s not your fault?” He held her close, not even questioning what to do with the child… just holding her in his arms. He missed her dearly, and his tight hugs reflected that.
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