Alfred stared down at the map beneath him, a stern look on his face. Word had come from the kingdom of Hearts. The kingdom of Diamonds was neutral, but was selling goods to the kingdom of Clubs. The kingdom of Hearts was able to pass through Diamonds and was fighting on the opposite side of the Clubs, pushing their borders even close to the capital. It was only so long before they achieved victory.

He planned an ambush that only him and his court knew of. It would be perfect... the perfect chance to contain the king of Clubs. There was no reason to kill him if peace was achievable. If not... well... innocent Club citizens could possibly be caught in the crossfire, and the balance of four kingdoms could be in jeopardy.

"King Alfred!" Alfred looked over to 2, 5, and 6. His eyes widened when he saw Matthew. The Ace's eyes were dull and glazed over as he stared off into space. He looked like a broken doll in 5's strong arms. "What happened?!" Alfred asked in a panic as he rushed over.

"Gilbert... he-" 'Your Highness!" A soldier who had been standing guard over the camp shouted as he ran into the tent. "What is it?! I'm busy!" He said in a more panicked tone than upset as the soldier bowed to the king before standing in a salute. "The Joker has returned from his scouting mission."

Matthew winced slightly, the most emotion he had shown since the incident. Alfred stood up taller "Very well, send him in-" "NO!" Matthew cut in with a screech, but it was  too late- the Joker walked into the tent, a wound on his shoulder from where the 2 had struck him with the sword.

The Joker froze the moment he saw Matthew. He stepped forward to try and touch him "Mattie I-" "DON'T TOUCH ME!!!!" Matthew screeched in horror as he hid his face in 5's chest. Gilbert looked hurt but turned to the King "Your highness... the clubs believe you are going to attack from the western gate tonight, we should be clear to attack from the east."

Matthew looked up with furious eyes "Liar! You're tricking us! I heard you! I saw you!" Matthew looked down from his own disappointment "I saw it all... 2... take him away. Have four soldiers guard him and don't let him leave." The Ace sighed before stepping down and facing the king. "He told their Jack... I saw him... heard him doing it. He used me for information. We need to attack from the west."

Alfred stared for a moment before he looked down at his marking. He wanted to get to Arthur as soon as possible. The king took a deep breath before nodding. "Ok... we will attack the west gate tonight at midnight. Prepare the troops and tell the rest of my stationed court."

Matthew nodded, forcing himself to ignore the deep cut in his heart that hurt more than he could manage. He stopped just before leaving "And the Joker?" Alfred stared for a moment "Hold him hostage, you are in charge of his treatment until we return home." Matthew nodded and left the tent without another word to prepare the millions of men they had stationed here in Club territory that they had fought over.

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So... do you think Gilbert deserves death? (I already have plans for him, I'm just curious). What will happen when the kingdom of Spades ambushes the kingdom of Clubs in the exact opposite way of the traitor?

FIND OUT NEXT TIME ON POKERFACE!!!!!

UNTIL NEXT TIME!!!! REMEMBER!!!! THAT'S JUST A FANFICTION!!!! A USUK FANFICTION!!!!!!

(Yes... I did just do that)

Also... I just got back from rollerskating (I love it and I'm great at it) and I messed up my knee... so... GOOD JOB, STUPID ME!!! Wait... what was I gonna say... right... once this story reaches 1k reads, I'll do a Q&A for fun that includes the characters and me.

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