The battlefield had finally fallen silent.
What once echoed with screams, explosions, and the clash of steel was now still—covered in the marks of war.
Broken weapons.
Burned earth.
Fallen enemies.
And in the center of it all—
Sun lay unconscious in Yuki's arms.
She sat on the ground, holding him gently, her fingers brushing his hair back from his face.
Her eyes were tired.
But filled with relief.
"You really don't know when to stop… do you?" she whispered softly.
A faint smile touched her lips.
"…Idiot."
Footsteps approached from behind.
Yuki turned slightly.
Ard.
Along with several commanders of Sun Land's army.
Their armor was worn.
Faces exhausted.
But their eyes—
Were filled with something else.
Respect.
No.
Something even deeper.
They stopped a few steps away.
For a moment, none of them spoke.
Then one of the commanders stepped forward slowly.
He looked at Sun.
Then at Yuki.
"…We saw everything."
Yuki remained silent.
The man continued.
"The way he fought… the power he showed…"
Another commander added quietly,
"…No ordinary man could do that."
Ard crossed his arms, a faint smile on his face.
"I told you."
The first commander took a step closer.
"We have a request."
Yuki frowned slightly.
"What request?"
He looked at Sun again.
Then spoke clearly—
"We want him to become the king of Sun Land."
Silence.
The wind moved gently across the broken battlefield.
Yuki blinked.
"…King?"
The commander nodded.
"Our nation has no king. For years, we have been led by generals and councils."
Another added,
"But today… we saw a true leader."
Ard stepped forward slightly.
"He saved this country."
"He protected our people."
"And more importantly…"
He looked at Yuki, then back at Sun.
"He has the strength to lead it."
Yuki looked down at Sun.
Then back at them.
"…You're serious."
"All of us agree."
The group of commanders nodded together.
Yuki stayed quiet for a moment.
Then—
A small smile appeared on her face.
---
Later that evening—
Sun slowly opened his eyes.
The first thing he saw—
Was Yuki.
Sitting beside him.
Watching him quietly.
"You're awake," she said softly.
"…How long was I out?"
"Not long," she replied.
Then she leaned slightly closer.
"You almost scared me."
He gave a weak smile.
"Sorry."
She crossed her arms.
"You should be."
He looked at her carefully.
"…Something's on your mind."
She smiled.
"Yeah."
He sat up slowly.
"What is it?"
She paused for a moment.
Then said—
"They want you to become king."
He froze.
"…What?"
She repeated it, more clearly this time.
"The commanders… Ard… everyone."
"They want you to rule Sun Land."
He stared at her.
Then laughed lightly.
"…That's a joke."
"I'm serious."
His expression slowly changed.
"…Why me?"
She leaned closer.
"Because you deserve it."
He looked away.
"I'm not a king, Yuki."
She tilted her head slightly.
"Then what are you?"
"…Just someone trying to survive."
She shook her head gently.
"No."
Then she placed her hand on his.
"You're someone who protects people."
"Someone who fights for others."
"Someone who… saved me."
He looked at her again.
Her eyes—
Warm.
Honest.
Then she smiled playfully.
"And if you become king…"
He raised an eyebrow.
"…Then what?"
She leaned closer—
A soft, teasing smile on her lips.
"I get to be the queen."
He blinked.
"…That's your reason?"
She laughed.
"Partly."
Then she softened.
"But also…"
Her voice lowered.
"…I think it would be beautiful."
He watched her silently.
She continued.
"A peaceful kingdom…"
"A beautiful palace…"
"And us…"
Her fingers intertwined with his.
"…living together like a fairy tale."
For a moment—
He said nothing.
Then—
He sighed.
"…You really know how to convince me."
She grinned.
"So?"
He looked at her.
Then nodded slowly.
"…Alright."
Her eyes lit up instantly.
"Really?!"
"Yes."
Before he could say anything else—
She hugged him tightly.
"You're the best!"
He chuckled softly.
"Or maybe just weak against you."
She pulled back slightly.
"Same thing."
---
A few days later—
After the grand victory celebration—
Sun and Yuki arrived at the royal palace.
It stood at the center of Sun Land.
Massive.
Elegant.
Golden walls reflecting sunlight.
Tall towers reaching the sky.
Wide gardens stretching endlessly around it.
Yuki's eyes sparkled the moment she saw it.
"…This is ours?"
Sun looked at it quietly.
"…Looks like it."
She grabbed his arm.
"Let's go!"
They entered together.
Inside—
The palace was even more breathtaking.
Long corridors lined with polished marble.
High ceilings decorated with intricate patterns.
Massive windows letting sunlight pour in like golden rivers.
Yuki spun around slowly.
"This is insane."
Sun smiled faintly.
"Don't get lost."
"No promises."
---
Ard approached them later.
"We will assign guards to protect the palace."
Sun shook his head.
"No need."
Ard frowned.
"But—"
"I'll handle it."
That night—
Shadows spread silently across the palace.
Hidden.
Watching.
Protecting.
Sun's shadow troops stood guard in every corner.
Invisible to most.
But always present.
Yuki noticed them.
"…You really trust them that much?"
He nodded.
"They're part of me."
She smiled softly.
"Then I trust them too."
---
And just like that—
Life changed.
No more battles.
No more running.
Just peace.
And each other.
They explored the palace together.
Every hallway.
Every room.
Every hidden corner.
Yuki opened random doors constantly.
"Let's see what's here!"
"Yuki—wait—"
Too late.
A storage room.
A music hall.
A giant library.
At one point—
She opened a door and froze.
"…Sun."
"What now?"
He walked up beside her.
Inside—
A beautiful indoor lake shimmered under soft light.
Clear water.
Stone pathways.
A peaceful, hidden place.
Yuki stepped inside slowly.
"…This is magical."
Sun watched her quietly.
"…Yeah."
---
That evening—
They returned.
Yuki sat at the edge, her feet touching the water.
"It's warm."
Sun sat beside her.
"Of course it is."
She splashed water lightly.
"Come in."
"…No."
"Come on."
"…No."
She smirked.
Then—
Pushed him.
He fell into the water with a splash.
Silence.
Then—
He slowly rose.
Wet.
Hair dripping.
Staring at her.
She tried not to laugh.
Failed.
"…You're dead."
She stood up.
"Wait—Sun—"
Too late.
He pulled her into the water.
She splashed beside him, laughing uncontrollably.
"You started it!"
"You pushed me!"
"Worth it!"
They stood there—
Water up to their waists.
Laughing.
Breathing.
Alive.
Then—
He gently brushed wet hair away from her face.
Her laughter softened.
Their eyes met.
No words.
Just feeling.
He leaned closer.
She didn't move.
Their lips met—
Softly.
Warmly.
Water rippling around them.
Time slowing again.
---
The palace became their world.
They ate together.
Walked together.
Talked for hours.
Sometimes—
About nothing.
Sometimes—
About everything.
One night—
They stood on a balcony.
The kingdom spread below them.
Lights glowing softly.
Peaceful.
Yuki leaned against him.
"King."
He sighed.
"Don't start."
She smiled.
"My king."
"…Stop."
She looked up at him.
"My kitty king."
He closed his eyes.
"I regret everything."
She laughed softly.
Then rested her head on his chest.
"…I'm happy."
He looked down at her.
"…Me too."
---
Days passed like dreams.
Simple.
Beautiful.
Real.
One morning—
She woke up and found him watching her.
"…Why are you staring?"
He smiled slightly.
"Just thinking."
"About?"
"…How someone can be this cute."
She blushed instantly.
"Shut up."
He laughed softly.
Then leaned forward—
Kissing her forehead gently.
"No."
She hid her face in the pillow.
"You're annoying."
"You love it."
"…Maybe."
---
That night—
They returned to the lake again.
Sitting side by side.
Hands intertwined.
Yuki spoke softly.
"You know…"
"…This really feels like a fairy tale."
Sun looked at her.
"Yeah."
She smiled.
"A king."
"A queen."
"A palace."
"And love."
He squeezed her hand gently.
"Then let's not wake up from it."
She looked at him.
Eyes shining.
"…We won't."
They leaned closer.
Foreheads touching.
Breathing the same air.
And in that quiet moment—
With no war.
No pain.
No loss.
Just love—
They stayed there.
Together.
Like a story that refused to end.