Happy Birthday... Claude

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Thanatos POV:

"Your Highnesses. I have something I need to tell you." Me and Athy both looked up at her. "Raven and Silvia have disappeared." Athy's eyes widen and I just look away and stare out the window. "Ever since the mana surrounding you and His Majesty subsided, we haven't see him." I stopped listening and stared outside the window, looking at the garden and all of the plants surrounding us. 'I hate this. I hate everything. Why did Athy's life have to be like this? What did she do to deserve this? Why couldn't it have been me?' I clenched my palm, digging my nails into my palm, drawing blood. "Y-your Highness!" I looked over and saw Lily panicking and grabbing my hand. I snatch it away and walk out the door. "I'll clean it up just... stop touching me." I frown while looking at my hand. 'I don't deserve her worry. I can't believe I made her worry in this situation.' I slammed my fist on the wall and walked away.

When I came back I saw Athy slumping on the couch. I go to the other couch and do the same but lay on my stomach. The maids were out of the room whispering about how we were upset. "Princess! Letters came for you." She grabbed the letters and I looked over her shoulder before scowling. 'Jenette..? She's still in contact with that brat?' I sigh and sit back down. She starts reading and after a minute she starts laughing. 'Well... as long as she's happy.' She starts replying back with a small but noticeable smile. I get a chocolate off of the table and was about to put it in my mouth before Lucas came to my mind. I frowned and put the chocolate back down and watched Athy.

Time skip~~~ a few days later

Today was a special day to the people of Obelia. It was Claude's birthday. Their precious emperor. Me and Athy were just sitting in our room playing with a small blue bird that just happened to go through the window. We heard a small knock on the door, I tensed up. 'Is it Claude? Is he here to finally kill us...?' When the door opened it was a maid with a few snacks. I settled back down and closed my eyes. 'I'm not in the mood for sweets.' I turn away and clench my chest with a pained expression. 'Why does it hurt so much...? Lucas... I miss you...'

"Halt. The Emperors royal knights and guards have come to the emerald palace." I stood in front of Athy holding an arm up so she doesn't walk past me. Lily was in front of me with a worried expression. "Do you need something from us...?" I ask backing up and holding onto Athy. "The Emperor has order for the Prince Thanatos and Princess Athanasia to be brought to him immediately." I flinched at clenched my fist, once again drawing blood. 'Is he going to do it now...? Is he finally going to kill us... no. Me. I won't let them hurt Athy.'

"I present Thanatos and Athanasia De Alger Obelia." Athy was still in shock while i was holding onto her arm with a glare. One of the guards got close to Athy's ear and I pulled her away and the crowd gasped. "Y-you have to bow." I frowned and whispered it to Athy. She dropped to her knees and I slowly got on my knees, still glaring at Claude. Everyone on the room started to whisper. "Athanasia. Thanatos." I frowned at the mention of my name in his mouth. "With a generosity unbefitting of me, I have let you two, the brats that dared to ridicule me, live" I clenched my fist. "But even days like this, you disturb my peace of mind. Now what should I do with you two?" Felix tried to protest and reason with the furious Emperor, but only received a death threat and glare in return. "Those brats are neither my children nor royalty. They are merely sinners." Claude then told the guards to take us away. 

They grabbed me and Athy by the arms but I punched the guards in the face and pulled Athy towards me. "Don't touch her!" Magic shot out and hit the guards that grabbed us. I pulled her into a hug and glared at the Emperor, bloodlust leaking off of my body. "We will leave of our own accord. We don't need the likes of you to drag us. You'll get us dirty." Claude's eyes widen. Athy got out of my hold and we both bowed. "I hope to never see you again... Claude. Blessings and Glory Upon the Sun of the Obelian Empire." I then grabbed her and brought her close to me and we walked down the red carpet, Athy shaking. 

When we got out she started running before I could get to her she tripped and fell on her face. I quickly ran to her side and helped her up. I hear the clacking of footsteps and see Ijekiel walking towards us. He bent down to our level and right as he was about to say okay, a tear dripped down Athy's face. I grabbed her and brought her to my chest, embracing her in a tight hug both of us needed. We sat there for a while, Ijekiel watching with wide eyes. Before I knew it I felt a drop of liquid run down my own face. I was crying. More tears streamed down my face as I hugged Athy tighter. I close my eyes until I felt a hand on my face. I look up and see Ijekiel holding his hand to the side of my face wiping my tears. I couldn't push him away, I didn't want to push him away. I needed someone right now, someone that's not Athy. 

I nuzzled my head into the big hand that was holding my face and I felt him tense up before slowly relaxing. Athy had already fallen asleep. Ijekiel held his hands out and I stared at him for a few second before slowly setting Athy down and crawling towards him. When I got close I lunged forward and tackled him in a hug as I gripped his shirt. "I-I can't Ijekiel... I'm losing so much. Everything is disappearing. I can barely feel anything besides pain anymore..." He hugged me and rubbed my back slowly. "W... what am I supposed to do...? If I'm not strong who will Athy rely on?" Ijekiel pushed me away slightly, just enough to see his face. "You don't need to be strong, Thanatos. You're human just like the rest of us... you deserve happiness just as much as the rest of us." My eyes widen and I squeeze his shirt even tighter. "Please... if no one else will say it I will. Live. Live as yourself, live for yourself. Its your life, not Athanasia's. You get the right to chose what you will do and when you will do it. If that isn't enough, think about how Athy would feel when she figures out what you think about yourself?" 

I didn't know what to say. The only thing that came out was. "Thank you... Ijekiel." I smiled. A real smile. He smiled as well and hugged me again. I nuzzled into his chest and closed my eyes. "Just for a bit... can we stay her just a little longer...?" Ijekiel chuckled and hugged me tighter. 

"As long as you need, Your Highness Thanatos."

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Quick question everyone~~!!! Should Thanatos be with  ---

Ijekiel

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Lucas

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