A/N - last chapter :((, though if y'all are interested i've posted a howls moving castle fan fic with timothee as howl <33

Paul ran up to (Y/N) when the worm went away, knocking her back in a hug again, arms wrapped around her waist.

She hugged back just as tight, her hand slipping up to cradle the back of his neck, "I'm okay, don't worry." She muttered softly.

He sighed shakily, leaning the side of his head against hers then pulled back, grabbing her hand and walked off into the rocky mountain.

(Y/N) gave Jessica's hand a squeeze seeing her worried face, feeling her squeeze back.

"How big are they? That was insane." Jessica said panting, leaning down on the rock.

"Someone called him," The younger girl informed back, looking around and felt eyes on her, gripping her quarterstaff hard again, "We are not alone." She signed to Paul and Jessica.

A Fremen guy appeared behind Paul making (Y/N) push him back behind her. Weapon swinging around in her hands then more and more Fremen appeared from the rocks.

"Do not run. You will only waste your bodies water." A familiar voice spoke.

(Y/N) averted her eyes to it, seeing a Fremen laying on the rocks. She went to walk forward a little, "Stilgar. Hey, you know me. I was there you came to Paul's fathers council."

Stilgar hummed, pulling down his cloth that covered his mouth, "This is (Y/N), the Ardh Waker."

She tilted her head to the side at the name, hearing the Fremen start to mutter amongst themselves.

"Why are you waiting? We need their water." Another Fremen spoke up.

"This is the girl and boy I told you about. We can't touch them." Stilgar replied back.

"Is she the Ardh Waker? Is he Lisan al-Gaib?"

"They haven't proved themselves."

"They're weaklings." The same angry voice pulled out a weapon.

"Jamis..." Stilgar stopped the male, "There was a brave crossing they made in the path of Shai-Hulud. She nor he does not speak or act like a weakling."

"Go back to reason, Stilgar. She's not the Ardh Waker and he's not The One." Jamis snapped back.

"We have powerful friends. One being right here," Jessica gestured to (Y/N) who was beside Paul's side, "You help us off world, to Caladan, you will be well rewarded."

"What wealth can you offer beyond the water in your flesh." Stilgar spoke back, the Fremen now standing up from their crouched positions.

(Y/N) brought up her quarterstaff, showing it off incase anyone wanted to attack.

Stilgar observed the trio, "The girl and boy are young. They can learn out ways. They may have sanctuary. But the woman isn't trained and to old to learn." He made his way down from his spot on the rocks, jumping in front of where (Y/N) stood.

"You don't wanna do this Stilgar." She warned bringing up her weapon to point it at him, Paul and Jessica fighting other Fremen already.

Stilgar just hummed again and charged forward with his blade. (Y/N) deflected the blade with her quarterstaff, pushing him back with it though Stilgar grabbed her weapon and threw it away.

(Y/N) looked up bewildered just as Stilgar went to attack again, "I warned you." She sighed.

She caught a hold of Stilgars body in her power, gritting her teeth she threw him on the ground, her hand following the movement. (Y/N) made his blade fly into her hand, grabbing Stilgar from the ground and held the blade to is throat.

"Stop! or so help me I'll cut his throat!" She shouted, stopping everyone from fighting.

"Ah.. so it's true, you are the Ardh Waker," Stilgar uttered to himself then louder, "Why didn't you say you were a weirding woman? and a fighter?" He spoke nervously, "Peace, woman, peace. I judged to hastily."

(Y/N) patted his shoulder and let him free, handing him back the blade and reached out her hand for her quarterstaff, which came flying back safely into her hand.

"The sun is rising. We must reach Sietch Tabr." Stilgar said in Fremen, "That fate of the strangers will be decided there. Until the, they are under my protection. I give you my word." He opened up his stillsuit a little, cutting his skin to show his promise and the other Fremens followed along side.

Paul came back down the mountain with another girl which made (Y/N) interested as to who it was but the male came up to her and gave her a hug.

Arms parting when Stilgar talked again, "Chani, take charge of the newcomers. See that they are safe in the journey. Let's go."

"I will not have them." A voice spoke up just as they turned around.

"Jamis, I have spoken. Be still." Stilgar said and (Y/N) narrowed her eyes on Jamis, standing closer to Paul.

"You talk like a leader, but the strongest leads. She bested you. I invoke the Amtal."

(Y/N) pulled her quarterstaff off her shoulder, going to attack him but Paul touched her arm gently, stopping her. Jessica went walk forward as well but got stopped by Stilgars voice.

"You may not challenge a sayyadina, nor the Ardh Waker."

"Then who will fight in her name?"

Stilgar turned back around to his friend, "Jamis, don't do this. Don't. The night is fading."

"Then the sun will witness this death. Where is her champion?" Jamis asked the group.

Paul gave (Y/N) a kiss against her knuckles and stepped forward to accept the challenge.

"No Paul.." She whispered, going to follow but was stopped by a soft hand. She turned back to see the same girl she saw before, Chani who shakes her head.

"I accept her champion." Jamis nodded his head.

~

Just as everyone was getting ready for the fight, (Y/N) walked over to Paul, seeing him getting ready himself.

She saw Paul staring ahead again and she guessed that he was seeing a vision again. (Y/N) cupped the side of his face to direct his eyes to her, "Hey, you don't have to do this. I can Paul."

Paul snapped out of his trance at her words, eyes going wide, "No, absolutely not. You're not doing this (Y/N)." He frowned, stepping away from her hand.

"But-" She tried talking only to get interrupted by Paul.

"You're too important," He breathed in shakily, "You're too important to me," Paul turned his head to her, laying out his all for the girl, "I would tear apart the entire world to get you back, (Y/N). That's how important you are to me." He breathed out, stepping closer to her as his eyes poured into hers.

She smiled slightly, "I feel the same way about you too, but you have to be careful please." Her eyes started becoming watery imaging what could happen to him during this fight and after.

Paul moved closer to (Y/N)'s body so there was no space between the two, wrapping his arms around her waist, he tilted his head right and trailed the tip of his nose down from her forehead to the side of her nose. Staying there for a few seconds then pulled back.

Their lips so close to each other that if one talked they would most definitely kiss.

(Y/N) wasn't sure her heart ever had pounded so fast in her life when Paul leant in, parting his lips and gently crashed his lips against hers. The warmth of his mouth sent a tingly sensation throughout her body, feeling his arms circling her, gathering her flushed against him. (Y/N)'s eyes fluttering close as well as Paul's.

Their lips were in rough but soft sync against each other. (Y/N) moved her finger towards Paul's brown hair, feeling the curly locks between her fingers, pulling on it slightly which made Paul moan softly against her lips. Capturing her bottom lip between his teeth slightly.

(Y/N) felt weak to her knees feeling Paul's tongue softly drag across her bottom lip. Butterflies danced around in her stomach when she knew his tongue wanted access into her mouth, she gripped his hair tight and parted her lips, inviting his tongue inside. Paul's tongue swirled around (Y/N)'s, tilting his head to make the kiss deeper, stronger. The hunger and need he craved made her entire body heat up.

Paul reached out, removing one hand from her waist and cupped (Y/N)'s jaw gently, tilting her head as well and the girl felt the coldness of his ring on her face while he rubbed his thumb over her jaw, their lips still moving together, bodies still heatedly against one another.

(A/N: definitely gonna make a little woman fan fic)

After a few more minutes of their lips moving together in passionate sync, Paul slowly removed his lips from the girls, making a little smacking sound, breathing heavily and lent his forehead onto (Y/N)'s, his hazel eyes opening and pouring into her own (E/C) ones, "I love you," He inhaled sharply, turning to control his emotions around her, "I love you so much (Y/N).." His confession came out hoarse, a slight rasp adding to it.

(Y/N) flushed at his tone, though sniffled at his confession, her bottom lip wobbly, "I love you more than everything, Paul." She reached out and grasped the nape of his neck, their foreheads still touching, "Be careful when you fight that man." She whispered to him.

Paul rubbed his nose against (Y/N)'s seeing her tears, "I promise," He nipped at her bottom lip gently, "For you, love I promise.."

The (H/C) haired girl whimpered softly, "I love you so much."

"I love you." He cooed back, reaching forward and captured her lips on his again in a tender and soft kiss.

The lovers broke apart when they heard someone coming up to them, ending their love fest.

"I don't believe you are the Lisan al-Gaib," Chani's eyes moved to (Y/N) who was leaning against Paul's side, "I do believe you are the Ardh Waker though." She gave her a little smile but faded just as quick as it came.

(Y/N) smiled back at the girl, shuffling closer to Paul's warm body.

Chani turned her attention back to Paul, "But I want you to die with honor," She reached out and gave him a blade, "This crysknife was given to me by my great-aunt. It's made from a tooth of Shai-Hulud, the great sandworm. This would be a great honor if you to die holding it."

Paul took it with his spare hand observing it and (Y/N) stared at Chani like she was crazy for how she thought Paul was going to die, scrunching her eyebrows together.

"Where's the outsider?" Jamis yelled, walking back and forth around the fighting area.

The trio's eyes went to him then back to Chani when she talked, smiling tightly, "Jamis is a good fighter. He won't let you suffer."

Chani was about to walk away but (Y/N) stopped her, "Nice meeting you, Chani." She offered a kind smile.

Chani nodded her head, lips lifting up into a small smirk, "You too, (Y/N)."

Paul grabbed his girlfriends hand and walked over to the fighting area where Jamis was squatting, waiting.

Paul turned to (Y/N), seeing her scared for him. He reached out his hand and cupped her cheek, "I will be alright love."

(Y/N) lent into his gloved hand, a watery smile on her face, "I know you will be."

He returned the smile and leant forward to press his lips against hers, their lips moving in passionate sync. The male pressed harder into her lips, kissing her deeper and heard her whimper slightly, grasping his wrist that held her cheek.

He pulled back from her lips, them both panting, capturing her bottom lip between his lips and had let go of her, not glancing back walking over to where Jamis waited.

(Y/N) walked over into Jessica's arms, feeling the older woman holding her for comfort while she watched the love of her life fight.

"May your knife chip and shatter." Jamis spat, standing up from his kneeling position.

Paul just stared with a serious expression, using his blade to salute before the fight.

They started fighting and Paul was deflected the hits well, getting hits at Jamis as well who returned the hits.

Though suddenly, Paul got close and aimed the blade at Jamis throat, "Do you yield?" He yelled aggressively, the question making the crowed and Jamis 'ooo'. (Y/N) held on tighter to Jessica, biting down on her bottom lip worried.

"The bot does not know our rule. There is no yielding under the Amtal rule, only death is the test of that." Stilgar said out loud and (Y/N)'s eyes went wide.

Jamis moved out of Paul's grip, them back in fighting and Paul kept making hits or dodging, not aiming for the kill.

"Is he toying with him?" Stilgar questioned (Y/N).

"No," She breathed out in fear not for her boyfriend, but for the other guy, "Paul has never killed a man."

Jamis had shoved Paul onto the ground hard, the male yelling out provoking Paul.

Paul stood up slowly, his curly hair covering his face slightly, staring at Jamis with a determined look. Then he attacked. Paul swung his blade to stab Jamis, ending the fight. Becoming the man he was suppose to become, even if he didn't want it.

(Y/N) gasped when Jamis fell to the ground, all the Fremen standing up now, moving down to take their passed away friend.

Paul was walking away slowly, the Fremen patting his shoulders on the way as made his way to where his girlfriend was, head down.

Paul looked up just as he reached (Y/N), the two of them making eye contact and she knew that her old Paul was no more.

Paul's face held so much sorrow and dread it made (Y/N)'s heart clench even more when she spotted tears welling up in his eyes. She didn't hesitate to run over to him.

(Y/N) wiped his blood away from under his nose with her thumb. Paul's bottom lip trembling terribly at her touch.

The girl moved her hand up, cupping his cheek seeing his lips tremble, "It's okay," She whispered gently, "You're okay."

Paul just stared down into her soft (E/C) eyes, watching (Y/N) lean up slightly and placed her lips on his. Their lips straightaway moving eagerly yet softly against each other.

(Y/N) felt Paul's lips tremble against hers, so she kissed him gentler, rubbing her thumb reassuringly over his cheek and then pulled back so their lips were just touching, "You did what you had to do Paul.." She whispered against his lips, brushing her nose against his.

Paul closed his eyes, a little whimper escaping his mouth and leant his forehead on (Y/N)'s, "I love you so much.." He whispered, voice breaking halfway through.

"I love you." She spoke back, foreheads and noses touching, her hand still cupping his cheek.

"You're one of us now. A life for a life." Stilgar's voice broke the couple apart, "Come with us to Sietch Tabr." He looked between the couple.

"No," Jessica butted into the conversation, "They need to get off world. You must have ways. You must have smugglers, you have ships."

"No," Paul stopped his mother, "The Emperor sent us to this place. And my father came.. Not for spice, not for the riches, but for the strength of your people." Paul glanced down to the love of his life, seeing her smile at him and nodding her head, "Our road leads into the desert. I can see it. If you'll have us, we will come."

~

The Fremen now lead (Y/N), Paul and Jessica into the desert, as they all walked on the sand. The sun up high setting the hot temperature.

(Y/N) stopped a little seeing the big desert that seem to go on forever. She looked closer and saw someone, more so a Fremen riding a worm through the sand.

"Desert power." She breathed out in awe, her cheeks hurting from how big she was smiling. The girl knowing deep down that she had something like this but stronger.

Chani heard her, turning around to smile at (Y/N), "This is only the beginning."

She smiled to herself, watching Chani walk off and then a hand grabbed (Y/N)'s chin, directing it towards the person.

Her eyes met with Paul's loving hazel ones, the person who grabbed her chin. He smiled tenderly down at her, bringing her face closer to his, nuzzling his nose against hers and then smashed his lips onto (Y/N)'s.

The two lovers continued kissing with the sun shining brightly down on them. 

Their adventure only just beginning.

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THE END.

To be continued...