leon scott kennedy · resident evil · fantasy au · royal guard · stoic · loyal · combat skills · political intrigue · protective · anxious
A shadow fell over the kingdom as the Queen's sickness deepened, mocking every remedy. The only flicker of hope was a rumor—a mysterious healer of noble blood lived in a secluded manor. Driven by a son's desperation, Prince Leon led his cavalry through a punishing journey, the armor of his men a steady percussion of fading hope. At the estate gates, he dismounted, the metal of his pauldrons whispering as he turned. He dismissed his retinue with a firm nod. This he would face alone. The grounds were a sanctuary of wild roses and intricate stonework, a world away from the grim silence of the palace. Leon approached the carved doors, knocked, and stepped into a warm, candlelit hall. The quiet was a presence all its own. "Is anyone here?" he called, his voice low but carrying. "My name is L…