"Quiet!"

The room went silent.

You stared straight ahead at the King, glaring at him. You hoped you were doing well at concealing the terror you felt inside.

"(Y/n) (L/n)!" King Yensid VII bellowed, voice echoing around the room. "You have been charged with trespassing, attempted larceny, impersonating a solider, and high treason. How do you plead?"

The room was silent as they awaited your answer.

"Guilty."

The noise crescendoed. You glanced over at Prince Elson. You had met him once before, and he no doubt recognized you. Despite him helping you before, you doubted you could count on him to save you now.

The crowd was in disarray.

"She actually tried it?"

"Inconceivable!"

"I can't believe it."

"She's gutsy."

"Or stupid."

"...probably that one."

"Silence!" The King bellowed. The crowd quieted down, though a few still whispered to themselves.

"(Y/n) (L/n)." The King said sternly. "I have to congratulate you on your efforts. No one has ever made it as close as you did. This very well could have been the crime of the century." He paused, giving you a cruel smirk. "But you failed, and for this you must be punished accordingly. You have been found guilty for crimes against the state. For these unforgivable deeds against your country, you will be sentenced to death."

Your eyes grew wide as you stood up violently. "Hang on! I was told that if I pleaded guilty my life would be spared!"

"In most cases, that would be true." The King nodded. "However, this is simply not something that I can let pass. Your fate was sealed the moment you stepped foot on Castle grounds. You were never going to succeed."

Hot tears began to pool in your eyes, and you did your best to keep them from falling.

"Take her away."

Each of your arms was grabbed by a solider who hoisted off the podium from whence you stood. You were dragged away from the courtroom furiously glaring at the King, who was no longer looking at you as he talked to his son.

Suddenly the door slammed open, momentarily shocking the crowd into silence. A singular man stood in the doorway as thunder boomed behind him. The rain poured down heavily.

"Forgive me for interrupting." The man stepped inside with a smile.

"How did you get in here, Crowley?" The King demanded. "This trial is private!"

"There is no need to worry." He assured the King as he strutted inside. He looked rather odd with a feather adorned greatcoat, a tophat with a mirror sitting on the rim, clawed gloves, and a mask that resembled a bird's beak. His golden eyes seemed to glow eerily.

"Why are you here?" The King asked him slowly, emphasizing each word dangerously.

"I came here today to help all of you! Ah, but I am kind."

"Really?" The King asked. "With what, exactly?"

"This trial!" Crowley said. "You see, I have irrefutable evidence that will prove Ms. Y/n L/n's innocence."

The crowd murmured to themselves.

The King stared at him before holding his hand up and gesturing to the guards who held you. "Bring her back. Let's here what he has to say."

Crowley only smiled jovially.

This was strange for two reasons:

1. You did not know this man, and

2. You had definitely committed those crimes.

Hi! Just to let you all know this story will have Yandere themes. I obviously do not condone this in real life, neither should you steal.

Makes for a good story though!