"One Night With the King "
^{based on the Book of Esther from the Bible.. A novel Adaptation byTommy Tenney} 
Starring  
Park Chorong 
Wu Yifan
Word Count : 1685
Genre : Romance - AU
Rating : PG
 

The Bloodline of Wu had continously conquered foreign lands, kingdom after kingdom country after country thus the expansion of their territory, of their bloodlines carried out through different races. It was a force unshakeable, as other Kingdoms had described them as a mighty red dragon soaring across the skies, and devours everything it comes to path with no mercy. Who can go against such a monster?

It can also be plausible for them to dominate the entire world. That is until, their Great King had fallen. 

Leaving the entire fate of their people, the country and dominions onto the hands of the 3rd son in line of the throne. Wu Yifan or better addressed as Wufan by his people.

And so, the years of his reign came by. The elders were pleased at his output, observing that he was at pace of following the footsteps of his late father, everything was running smoothly, until his wife caused controversy with her refusal to show up on the King's banquet, for they were celebrating their victories over war. 

"My King, If this news reached the countries of the south this will be seen as mockery! for a King with ten thousand immortal soldiers, can't even order his wife to appear before a banquet" and adviser named Baekhyun, stood out upon hearing the report of the Queen's rejection. 

"Queen Sooyeon has violated the protocol!" another adviser who goes by the name of Zitao says out loud. 

The words had caused murmurs and whispers arise among the large crowds of men gathered at the feasting. It made the king swallow a lump down his throat. It's a political issue that would cost him his father's kingdom and most likely. His reputation.

"So what must I do then, to settle this commotion?" He took a small sip to his cup, before calmly turning to the advisers.

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With the Queen's disposal from the palace, this is how an orphaned young woman came into the palace. Spending her One night with the King, trying to please him with all that she can give to him, after 12 months of being pampered by palace maids and taught by instructors. In preparation of being the next Queen.

But it turns out, this night wasn't in her favor. She had been reading to the  King  daily reports, and palace records, for she was told to yet not realizing  she shifts to a tell love story, that she liked to share to Children out on the streets, before a group of men had carried her away and encaged her inside the palace to comply at the palace's call.

"I am neither a buyer, nor a seller of love." came her words, with her lips midly trembling and her eyes holding it together. 

It was all hard for her to take in as the King's contemplative eyes tried to search upon hers through the fabric that conceals her face, she cowers not because of intimidation but as a reminder from the eunuch that she had trusted since she stepped in the palace.

"Any advances towards the King without persmission is death."  

Silence became so thick within the walls of the King's quarters, she never wished to keep shut and be still as a rock until she is to be sent off, nor did she wish of getting her ity taken away by some powerful man who forcedfully bought young s into his palace every night in search for the next Queen of the country. Neither of those things were in part of her plans in life. Chorong wanted to live as she could have wished, moving back to her homeland, receiving her cousin Joonmyun's blessing, by the time she is old enough to leave the household that took her in eversince her parents were murdered.  She was now being doubtful of where her God is placing her destiny at the moment. 

"You have beguiled me with love stories, and give this as your only adornment for your King...Child, do you not consider yourself of so little worth do you? Such thoughts gives me an impression that your heart may be so easily purchased." he raises up his hand that held her necklace, with her pendant slowly twirling around, giving a warm glow of colors as it reflects the light in the room. Some of it's colors reflected on his features. It was undeniable how every lady in the country would have daydreams of his face, Chorong herself couldn't help but be drawn to it, but she restrains the feelings emerging.

She cautiously lowered her head as she caught his sharp gaze, his eyes were so piercing that her legs trembled beneath the layers of her lavish clothing It was always them who had provided for her, and the thin veil that covered her face she wasn't impressed by the material things every candidate were receivng, not even one bit. But the veil was something she was thankful for, while the other candidates received such dresses that is much to her distaste. Then again her physical appearance shouldn't be much more of an impact if she remains silent.

If she'd say no word, the King may throw her into the mattress to get the night done with, she had been praying hard that she be spared from being tainted, outside the course of marriage, it was something very taboo in her heritage, and even if she conceals her real identity, she would rather not compromise. 

"You see..I was taught that when visiting a King, instead of expecting a gift one must give to his majesty with what is the most valuable thing one holds" her squeaky voice finds its way to appear more confident as she took a few steps around, with the King's gaze on her movements.

"My Lord King, Humbly I tell thee that what you hold, is a part of my past, my present and my future. I entrust it at your Hands. Use me as you will.." she speaks, with much more confidence but in a mixture of grace, gesturing a bow towards showing her respect. Leaving Wufan in awe.

No candidate had ever said those words before to him, nor any woman even the former queen, did tell him of how they find him any worthy of trust. It immediately, had his sharp gaze subside into a loving gaze and last words felt like a part of his heart  had melted.

He slowly walked to her, extending his slender hands out and lifted the veil of her face. He was even more pleased to see how she looks. A small face with a slight plump on her cheeks, pale skin, small lips  and her petite frame that matched the youthful glow in her eyes in which he wishes to look straightly at.

"Lift your eyes, for your king commands you to."

And so she did. Quickly sending off a fluttering feeling on his chest and a smile reappearing on his face after a small while of being weary and frustrated with the sea of candidates he is to spend with night after night. The stress he felt was gone.

"I believe you My Lady, have a price." His says smoothly, as a smirk streaked across his lips. 

It made Chorong's eyes swerve to the side, "As I have said your majesty I am neither a buyer nor a seller of Love. If you think my Love is for sale then it is not." she sternly says before looking back to meet his eyes, finding determination to withstand the temptation to let herself be drowned at his stare.

A scoff escaped, from the King as he walked a few steps back and looked around. 

"Suppose then, If a man offered you a more treasured gift..." 

Chorong's attention was drawn back to him, with curiosity etched on her face. She's been getting enough of the twists of words and statements they have been doing. But once more the eunuch's reminders keep her from any unnecessary actions, she slightly breathes awaiting to hear more from the King. 

"Say, An entire Kingdom be brought to you by this man, what would you respond?"  

It was an option she had never expected, her eyes widened at surprise. Even the actions of the King had shifted to the least of her expectations.

"And if this Man asks you to reign with him in his Kingdom and share all his riches what would you do?" 

Wufan, reached out for her hand lifting it up and holding it firmly while looking onto her eyes as if he finds that her answers were there. 

The young candidate named Park Chorong, couldn't take it anymore as the great King continued to suprise her with unpredictable comebacks to whatever she throws at, but seemingly she felt a burning sensation inside of her chest and the gaze she shared with the King is alluring enough to bring her guard down. She felt weak, even at contact of their hands already had her mentally screaming. But coming out of that inner conflict, she bit back a sob. 

"The only gift, I'd accept from this man...is his heart." again with trembling words and teary eyes, she places her hand over his bosom. It was all over, she had enough of the mind games and parables the had been throwing at each other since the beginning.

It was something that she feared to happen. To be defeated, though at the same time, she was happy. She was happy that such an offer was given to her, a revelation of her real worth, how long did her search for such a matter, and ironically found it beneath a King's stony heart.

"Then it is yours, My Queen." He took her hand once again and kissed it softly, before trapping her into his arms. 

Author Notes: This is a starter--fic which got quite longer than I thought, well highly because I was so hooked with the movie version of the novel and how much I loved Queen Esther's Character. 

A little KrisRong wouldn't hurt-- but yes requests are on the way don't worry. 

And it may be a little bit shorter than this one though, like i said don't forget to drop me off a concept if you want to request a pairing, It's going to be easier to write such a scenario or whatever. lol

See ya later people~