The Red String (слэш)

As Prince Anthony stands by the window and watches his kingdom burn, he can only hope and pray that the barbarians will be kind. After all, what good would it do to have more bloodshed after so many lives have been lost?
It is inevitable though. Whether he likes it or not, he is the prince, the son of the cruel and powerful King Howard. And princes such as he do not last long once their kingdom has been claimed.
Tony knows these will be his final hours. He knows the barbarian leader is coming for him.
He just prays it will be a quick and painless death.