William was slowly but surely, bit by bit succumbing to the darkness. becoming the enemy of a whole city, bearing the burden of the lives he’s taken—all for the sake of a new world. it was killing him inside and he knew that. he knew that better than anyone. but he had to stay strong. he couldn’t let himself be vulnerable in such final stages of his plan.

he tried to mask it from everyone else. he tried, but even the others could tell how much of a toll this was taking on him. Not only them, but you as well.

you don’t pride yourself to be the smartest woman around but you were the definition of loyal. you’d risk your life for your loved ones in a heartbeat and that’s what scared him. you were far too precious to be subjected to such a dangerous act. far too precious to him.

that beautiful smile of yours that could light up a darkened room in a matter of seconds. he was always there to wipe away your tears of worry, having the habit of holding your face in his hands as he wiped the hurt away all while gently stroking your hair. it was more than he deserved. to have such a caring person like you care for him like this. what a fool you were, my dear.

so why is It that you were currently tugging at his cloak, trying to snap him out of it? why is it that admist all of the darkness and cruelty, you still sought out to bring him back? why fight so much for him. it was far more than he deserved. he wanted you to stay behind and be apart of the world he creates, with or without him.

“william.. this is far more than you can take, it’s ruining you..” you pleaded, looking up into his eyes as you tried to look for answers, only to see him smile softly, his gloved hands cupping your face as he pressed his forehead against yours. “you worry far too much, I fear wrinkles may appear on such a pretty face, my dear..“ he said in a soft voice, somehow trying to reassure you. but once again, you’d still be incredibly pretty with or without wrinkles. you could do no wrong in his eyes.”