Joseph Ney is currently working at his desk carefully writing something. Suddenly his quill breaks which causes him to stop writing. Then he sighs out of frustration and a slight fiery rage.

Henry Wellesley starts speaking in a slightly confused voice.

Henry Wellesley: Why are you so annoyed, Joseph? This is the third time you have broken a quill today.
Joseph Ney: I just found out something frustrating from the scouts this morning.
Henry Wellesley: What did you find out?
Joseph Ney: We have lost the location of the British and Prussian camps.

Joseph Ney grabs another quill and continues carefully writing his reports. Joseph continues speaking in a frustrated voice.

Joseph Ney: I don't know what my father is going to say.
Henry Wellesley: Are you worried about him being upset at you?
Joseph Ney: Yes, I just don't want to be seen as a failure to him. I want to make him proud in this war.
Henry Wellesley: You will make him proud. But what are you going to do?

Joseph Ney: I was thinking of doing a spy mission just you and me. But there is a problem with this plan.
Henry Wellesley: What kind of problem? Also why me?
Joseph Ney: My father is a bit protective of me. I just have a feeling that he won't agree with this plan. Also, the reason why I have decided that you are coming is that you are my friend Henry.
Henry Wellesley: He cares about you. He probably doesn't want to lose you.

Suddenly there is a bright flash and a loud boom. Joseph accidentally snaps his quill out of slight fear due to the noise. Joseph then takes a deep breath and regains his composure.

Henry Wellesley calmly gets up from the wooden stool and walks over to Joseph. Then he gently puts his hands on Joseph's shoulders.

He notices that Joseph still seems tense. Joseph starts speaking in an awkward and tense voice.

Joseph Ney: Henry, please just leave me alone. I'm fine.
Henry Wellesley: Joseph relax. You will not be seen as a failure to your father.
Joseph Ney: Henry unlike you I have someone who I want to be proud of me. My family cares a lot about me.
Henry Wellesley: He will be proud of you Joseph when you go through with the mission and complete it.

Joseph Ney: If I fail to complete the mission I will be seen as a failure.
Henry Wellesley: In my eyes, you won't be a failure.
Joseph Ney: Thank you, Henry. You're a great friend.

Suddenly Marshal Ney enters the tent. Then he immediately begins fixing his fiery hair which is dripping from the storm.

Henry Wellesley awkwardly lets go of Joseph's shoulders. Then he stands there awkwardly staring at Marshal Ney who has fixed his hair.

Marshal Ney starts speaking in a calm yet serious voice.

Marshal Ney: Joseph do the scouts know where the British and the Prussians are?
Joseph Ney: No we have lost the location of the British and Prussian Armies. But I have a plan father.
Marshal Ney: What kind of plan Joseph?
Joseph Ney: I plan to go on a spy mission myself with the Englishman.

Marshal Ney sighs out of annoyance and slight worry. Then he starts speaking in an irritated and slightly worried voice.

Marshal Ney: It's a good plan, Joseph.
Joseph Ney: You don't agree with it do you?
Marshal Ney: You are my son and you mean a lot to me. I don't want to lose you.
Joseph Ney: I understand that father.
Marshal Ney: I do not agree with you going on this mission.
Joseph Ney: I understand that father.

Marshal Ney: I just don't want you risking your life over trying to find the British. Besides we can send out other spies.
Joseph Ney: Your right father.

Marshal Ney calmly leaves the tent and Joseph Ney sighs out of slight frustration. Then he starts speaking out of slight frustration and disappointment.

Joseph Ney: I knew that he wouldn't let me go.
Henry Wellesley: Any other ideas?
Joseph Ney: We could sneak out and do it. But I would definitely be punished if we get caught.
Henry Wellesley: Would your father really punish you for that?

Joseph Ney: Yes. He's just protective of me. He doesn't want me to get hurt.
Henry Wellesley: That is understandable. I also don't want you to get hurt. Because I care about you, Joseph.
Joseph Ney: I'm still going to do the plan. Even though my father doesn't agree.
Henry Wellesley: Alright.

Joseph Ney continues writing his reports again. However, he is still feeling frustrated due to what his father said. A couple of minutes later, the quill Joseph is using breaks.

Joseph puts the broken quill aside. Then suddenly he violently slams his fist onto his desk out of frustration and slight anger. Henry Wellesley starts speaking in a calm voice.

Henry Wellesley: Relax Joseph.
Joseph Ney: I just want my father to agree with my plans. Like I don't mind serving under him and having him care about me. But he is protective that's why he rarely allows me to do missions alone.
Henry Wellesley: I have also thought of something else we could do during this mission.
Joseph Ney: What?

Henry Wellesley: We could try and kill my brother again. As that could be a way to make the British surrender.
Joseph Ney: Thats true...
Henry Wellesley: Although how are we going to kill him? Because shooting him is not an option as it attracts too much attention. Also stabbing him requires getting close to him which would be difficult.

Joseph Ney quietly sighs to himself then he puts his hand in his coat pocket. He then pulls out a mysterious green glass vile attached to a black string.

Henry Wellesley smirks and then he starts speaking in a calm and satisfied tone.

Henry Wellesley: That would do.
Joseph Ney: I've had it for a while in case of capture.
Henry Wellesley: Would it instantly kill him?
Joseph Ney: Yes it's meant to kill whoever drinks it.

Henry Wellesley: Thats excellent. That's what we need to get rid of my stupid and pathetic brother.
Joseph Ney: Although how are we going to get him to drink it?
Henry Wellesley: We could see if he's left a drink around. Or just leave a drink for him. Then we just put it in the drink. He won't even notice it.
Joseph Ney: This is a good plan. I wasn't expecting an Englishman to have a good plan. But there are problems with this plan.
Henry Wellesley: Thanks I guess. Also what problems?

Joseph Ney sighs out of slight annoyance. Suddenly there is another flash and a loud rumble. Joseph Ney manages to keep his composure. But Henry Wellesley still notices the slight tension in Joseph.

Henry Wellesley starts speaking in a calm and soft voice.

Henry Wellesley: Joseph it's alright if you are afraid of something.
Joseph Ney: I just don't like being seen as a coward. I want to be like my father who seems to be fearless. I want to be seen as that great General. Not that cowardly and foolish General.
Henry Wellesley: Joseph feeling fear is normal some people are just better at hiding it.
Joseph Ney: Your right.
Henry Wellesley: Now tell me the problems with this plan Joseph.

Joseph Ney takes a deep and calming breath. Then he starts speaking in a calm and serious voice.

Joseph Ney: We are going to have to sneak out of the camp at night. So we don't get spotted.
Henry Wellesley: What's the problem with that?
Joseph Ney: Sneaking out is difficult as there are patrols. Then there is my father possibly checking on me. If he knows I'm missing he will possibly send someone to look for me.
Henry Wellesley: We could go into the forest it will be hard to find us there.

Joseph Ney: Thats true. Then there is sneaking into the British camp and getting the poison into your brother's drink. We can't get caught because the British will most definitely kill us.
Henry Wellesley: I should be able to find my brother's tent once we get there.
Joseph Ney: Sneaking out of the British camp will also be difficult...
Henry Wellesley: We just have to hope that there is some sort of forest or something to hide in.
Joseph Ney: Apart from these problems it's a good plan.

Henry Wellesley smirks and Joseph Ney grabs another quill and continues doing his work. Being more gentle with his quill and writing with elegance.

Meanwhile, in the British camp, Wellington is calmly and carefully reading some reports. Kitty Wellesley notices the glass which has some vodka in it.

Kitty starts speaking in a concerned tone.

Kitty Wellesley: Arthur I don't want you drinking your problems away. I can tell that you have been quite stressed lately.
Wellington: Kitty I just have a feeling that the battle will be happening soon. It's making my stress worse. I'm also worried about Henry trying to cause problems again.
Kitty Wellesley: Take a break, Arthur. Calm your mind.

Wellington stops reading the reports and gently puts them down. Then he gets up and walks over to Kitty. Then he sits down next to her and she wraps her arm around him.

Then she starts speaking in a soft and soothing voice.

Kitty Wellesley: Are you alright Arthur? Do you need to talk? If you do I'm here for you and I will always listen to you. Remember that I'm always here if you need me.
Wellington: I'm just worried about so many things. I don't know what to do.
Kitty Wellesley: What are you worried about?
Wellington: I'm worried about losing you in this battle. I don't want our boys to lose their mother. I love you, Kitty and I'm afraid of something happening to you.

Wellington feels tears slowly streaming down his face. Then Kitty gently wipes them away. She then continues speaking in a soft and soothing voice.

Kitty Wellesley: Arthur you won't lose me and nothing will happen to me. The truth is I'm also afraid of losing you as well. But it's alright to be afraid it's a normal feeling.
Wellington: I just don't know what I would do without you, Kitty. If I lost you I think I would just be broken.
Kitty Wellesley: I understand Arthur. What else are you worried about?

Wellington: My brother trying to do something to me. He wants to kill me. I don't want to have to hurt him or possibly kill him.
Kitty Wellesley: I understand that Arthur.
Wellington: I love him still even though he hates me. I don't want to have to let go of this relationship. I just can't let go, Kitty.

Wellington struggles to hold back more tears and they start streaming down his face once more. Then he starts speaking through sobs.

Wellington: I can't let go he is my brother we are family and I love him dearly.
Kitty Wellesley: Sometimes we do have to make these hard choices Arthur.
Wellington: I know but this is a decision I don't want to make. It hurts to even think about making that choice.
Kitty Wellesley: I understand that Arthur. But you might have to make that choice even though it is hurting you.

Wellington: Kitty I don't want to have to make that choice. I want to have an alternative option.
Kitty Wellesley: I understand that you don't want to let go of your relationship with Henry. But it might be the right decision, Arthur.
Wellington: Kitty I'm not ready to do that.

Wellington starts trying to wipe his tears away but they keep coming. Kitty Wellesley continues speaking in a soft and soothing voice.

Kitty Wellesley: Deep breaths Arthur. Calm down it's alright.
Wellington: I can't do this to my brother. I can't let go yet.
Kitty Wellesley: I know and I understand Arthur.

Wellington suddenly starts crying onto Kitty and she begins gently stroking his hair trying to soothe him. She also begins humming a calming tune to him.

A couple of minutes later Wellington starts calming down. Kitty notices this and she starts speaking in a calm voice.

Kitty Wellesley: It's alright. I'm here Arthur. I will always be here.
Wellington: Can I just hold you for a while?
Kitty Wellesley: If that's what makes you happy. Then yes you can.
Wellington: It's just comforting.
Kitty Wellesley: I understand what you mean. I also feel the same way, Arthur.

Kitty Wellesley gently kisses Wellington on the cheek and then he kisses her back. Meanwhile, a few hours later in the French camp, the storm has calmed down.

However, the rain is still falling quite heavily. The sun is also starting to set causing the sky to be gloomy with a fiery glow of red and orange in the distance.

Joseph is standing on a hill underneath an oak tree staring at the sunset. A couple of minutes later he hears some footsteps behind him. Then he feels someone gently put their hand on his shoulder.

Henry Wellesley starts speaking in a calm and slightly cheerful voice.

Henry Wellesley: I knew that you would be here. You go to watch the sunset often.
Joseph Ney: It's calming for me. I find peace in watching the day end or start. Nature is a beautiful but destructive thing.
Henry Wellesley: I also do surprisingly find the beauty in nature as well.
Joseph Ney: There is always some sort of beauty in nature. Even after the destruction.

Henry Wellesley: Thats true. Now, are you prepared to do this mission?
Joseph Ney: Yes, I'm prepared. But I suggest we wait until it's dark so it's easier to sneak around without getting caught.
Henry Wellesley: Your right Joseph.
Joseph Ney: I feel like this mission will be successful.
Henry Wellesley: I'm glad that you feel that way, Joseph.

A few minutes later, the sky has fully darkened and Joseph sighs out of slight nervousness. Joseph Ney starts speaking in a calm voice that has a slight hint of nervousness to it.

Joseph Ney: I think we should go now.
Henry Wellesley: Alright Joseph.

Joseph and Henry both hastily walk into the nearby forest. Henry looks back at the camp to see if they are being followed. Joseph Ney starts speaking in a slightly nervous voice.

Joseph Ney: Are we being followed, Henry?
Henry Wellesley: No I don't think anyone is following us at all.
Joseph Ney: Thats good. That's one less problem to worry about. I just hope that my father doesn't find out that I'm gone.
Henry Wellesley: I'm sure that he won't find out that you are gone, Joseph.

Joseph Ney: I swear he is always keeping an eye on me. So he will probably find out sooner or later than I have disappeared.
Henry Wellesley: Would he possibly come to find you himself?
Joseph Ney: Possibly as he is a bit protective of me.
Henry Wellesley: Thats just great we will possibly have to deal with that later.
Joseph Ney: Let's hope it doesn't come to that.

Meanwhile, a few minutes later in the French camp, Marshal Ney is walking around trying to find Joseph. Marshal Ney starts speaking in a serious and commanding voice.

Marshal Ney: Joseph where are you!? I have been needing to talk to you for the past 30 minutes! You better come out of that tent young man!

Marshal Ney quickly marches over to Joseph's tent. Then he roughly pulls the tent flap open and notices that Joseph and Henry aren't there.

He then closes the tent up and marches away from it feeling frustrated and slightly worried. Then he starts speaking in a frustrated voice.

Marshal Ney: God damn that boy where did he go? Along with his friend...

Marshal Ney suddenly hears a calm and pleasant voice behind him.

???: Who are you needing to find?
Marshal Ney: My son. He decided to go do his own mission again.
???: It seems that you have a troublesome boy.
Marshal Ney: I will find him myself.
???: I can help you.
Marshal Ney: I don't need your help. Besides, I know that you wouldn't want to ruin your clothes.

???: At least my hair doesn't look ridiculous in this kind of weather.
Marshal Ney: Don't you dare insult me.
???: Well stop pestering me about my outfits I'm a King after all. I'm meant to look flamboyant. Besides, you can't tell me what to do I'm a King.
Marshal Ney: I serve the Emperor, not you I am not your underling King Joachim Murat.
Joachim Murat: I can tell that you need help.

Marshal Ney stops and sighs out of frustration and slight irritation. Then he turns around and stares at Joachim Murat who is wearing a white and gold uniform.

Which is still surprisingly clean. He is also wearing some gold and red boots to go with his uniform. He is also wearing a bicorn hat with large white ostrich feathers.

Marshal Ney starts speaking in a calm yet slightly frustrated voice.

Marshal Ney: Fine you can help me find my son. I have a feeling he's gone to find where the British and the Prussians are.
Joachim Murat: It seems you have a son who likes doing dangerous missions.
Marshal Ney: I don't want him getting himself killed. He does have the bravery but I don't want that to get him killed.
Joachim Murat: A little bravery doesn't hurt.

Marshal Ney: Says you. Your the one who charges into battle with no fear. I know what happened at Eylau. I saw what you did.
Joachim Murat: It was glorious.
Marshal Ney: It was. Even though it wasn't really a victory.
Joachim Murat: Well I'm sure this battle will be a glorious victory. The French Empire will rule Europe. Wellington and his British bastards won't win. Now let's go find your boy.
Marshal Ney: Yes let's do that.

Marshal Ney and Joachim Murat begin walking to the nearby forest. Meanwhile, a couple of kilometres away in the forest Joseph Ney and Henry Wellesley are quietly walking around.

Joseph and Henry start whispering to each other.

Joseph Ney: We have been walking for a while and we still haven't found them.
Henry Wellesley: This forest is huge. It's also good cover they shouldn't be able to see us when we get close.
Joseph Ney: Thats the good thing about it. But we need to find the British camp. That's our main priority.
Henry Wellesley: I know that.

Joseph Ney carefully climbs over a large log in front of them. Henry carefully climbs on top of the log. But when he goes to get off it he accidentally slips and ends up landing on Joseph knocking them both onto the ground.

Joseph whispers to Henry out of annoyance.

Joseph Ney: Jesus Christ Henry.
Henry Wellesley: Sorry Joseph.
Joseph Ney: Get off me.
Henry Wellesley: Yes Joseph.

Henry Wellesley awkwardly gets off Joseph and brushes the leaves off his uniform. Joseph gets up and sighs out of slight annoyance and quickly brushes off his uniform.

Joseph and Henry Wellesley continue awkwardly walking through the forest. Meanwhile, in the British camp, Wellington is still carefully reading some reports.

Kitty Wellesley who is now lying in bed stares at Wellington who clearly looks tired. She then starts speaking in a concerned voice.

Kitty Wellesley: Arthur...You need to sleep I can tell that you are tired. I also don't think that drinking has helped with that.
Wellington: I'm almost finished my dear Kitty.
Kitty Wellesley: Come to bed Arthur you can finish it tomorrow.
Wellington: Your right I need to sleep and take care of myself.

Wellington gently puts down the report he was reading. Then he takes off his shiny jet black boots and puts them under his desk.

He then gets up out of his seat and takes off his dark blue coat and hangs it on the back of the seat. Wellington then happily walks over to the bed and gets in beside Kitty.

Kitty Wellesley starts speaking in a calm voice.

Kitty Wellesley: Are you alright Arthur?
Wellington: Just exhausted, worried and upset.
Kitty Wellesley: I understand that you are worried about me. But you won't lose me, Arthur. Just rest Arthur you need it.
Wellington: I know Kitty.
Kitty Wellesley: Goodnight my love.
Wellington: Goodnight my dear Kitty.

Wellington and Kitty Wellesley close their eyes and enter a deep and peaceful sleep. Meanwhile, in the dark forest a few kilometres away Marshal Ney and Joachim Murat are quietly walking around.

Marshal Ney starts whispering to Joachim Murat out of slight frustration.

Marshal Ney: Where is he?
Joachim Murat: Why are you asking me that? Also, it's quite dark in this forest so it would be hard to find them.
Marshal Ney: I wish I could see I've almost fallen over a few times. Because of some small stupid rocks and small fallen trees.
Joachim Murat: You are not the only one who can barely see. It doesn't help that it's cloudy either.

Marshal Ney: At least the storm has stopped.
Joachim Murat: Thats true.
Marshal Ney: I just want to find my son soon.
Joachim Murat: I know you do.

Meanwhile, in the forest closer to the British camp Joseph and Henry stop and stare at the camp. Joseph and Henry begin calmly whispering to each other.

Joseph Ney: Do you see anyone patrolling nearby?
Henry Wellesley: No I think we are clear to sneak in.
Joseph Ney: Alright but where is your brother's tent?
Henry Wellesley: It's the biggest tent straight ahead. Hopefully, it's easy to get to. We are just going to have to be quiet.

Joseph Ney: So just quickly sneak in and put the poison in the drink then get out.
Henry Wellesley: Thats the plan.
Joseph Ney: Simple but risky if we get caught.
Henry Wellesley: We won't get caught, Joseph. Now let's go.
Joseph Ney: Alright let's go quickly.

Henry Wellesley and Joseph Ney begin quickly, quietly and cautiously sneaking towards the British camp. As soon as they get outside of Wellington's tent they stop and cautiously look around for guards.

When they notice there are no guards nearby. Joseph quietly gets the small green vile of poison out of his pocket. Then they both quietly sneak inside Wellington's tent.

Joseph notices a half-empty glass of vodka on the desk. He cautiously walks over to the desk. Then he quietly opens the small green vile of poison and pours the clear liquid into the vodka.

Henry and Joseph then quickly and quietly exit the tent and begin hastily walking back to the forest. Henry smirks a little bit and he starts whispering cheerfully to Joseph.

Henry Wellesley: We have completed the mission with no issues. I will finally be rid of my brother.
Joseph Ney: France shall rule Europe and the British won't be able to stop us.
Henry Wellesley: They will surrender as the glorious commander of their army will be dead.
Joseph Ney: Oh it will be such a glorious day for the French Empire.

Henry Wellesley: Let's head back before the British catch us.
Joseph Ney: Thats a good idea Henry.

Henry Wellesley and Joseph Ney begin walking back to the French camp. A few minutes later they suddenly hear something nearby and they both stop. They listen to the nearby rustling of the leaves on the ground.

Joseph starts nervously whispering to Henry.

Joseph Ney: Someone is coming.
Henry Wellesley: Who and where?
Joseph Ney: I don't know who but they are coming towards us.
Henry Wellesley: I thought that the British didn't know that we were here.
Joseph Ney: If it was the British they would have started shooting at us.

Henry Wellesley: Thats true. So who is it then?
Joseph Ney: I don't know.

The sound starts getting closer and Joseph puts his hand on the hilt of his sabre ready to draw it. Henry Wellesley puts his hand close to his pistol and prepares to draw it.

A couple of minutes later Marshal Ney and Joachim Murat stop and stare at Joseph and Henry. Joachim Murat quickly draws his pistol and aims it at Henry Wellesley.

Marshal Ney quickly grabs Joachim Murat's arm and lowers it. Joachim Murat starts speaking in a slightly annoyed voice.

Joachim Murat: Who in the devil is he? Why is there an Englishman with your son?
Marshal Ney: He is not with the English anymore. He betrayed his army and joined us. Do not shoot him he is useful.
Joachim Murat: He is lucky that he is useful otherwise he would be dead.

Joachim Murat puts his pistol back into his holster. Marshal Ney starts speaking in a calm yet slightly frustrated voice.

Marshal Ney: Joseph do not run off again. I won't punish you this time since it seems that you have found where the British camp is.
Joseph Ney: Sorry father.
Marshal Ney: If you do the same thing next time I will punish you. Do you understand me Joseph?
Joseph Ney: Yes father.
Marshal Ney: Good now let's get back to camp, shall we?
Joseph Ney: Yes father.

Marshal Ney, Joachim Murat and Joseph Ney start calmly walking back to the camp. Except for Henry Wellesley who awkwardly follows behind them. Due to almost being shot by Joachim Murat.

To be Continued in Part Two...