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Prince of Death Chapter 62 - End of Part 3

“You have suffered greatly, my champion,” the woman’s voice washed over him like a wave over soft sand. “Suffer no longer.”

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I want to say a special thanks to everyone who stuck with me through this insane ride of a story and the many people I bounced ideas off of along the way. ❤️ Would not have been able to finish this without the encouraging comments and asks!

Also a very special thanks to my spouse and editor, who will never see this, but put up with me through the long months of ignoring them to work on this and the endless tears when I got stuck or ran out of steam. I don't think anyone but him knows just how many times I got close to not finishing this. - Love you George

Special thanks to @boredgirl-31 @andthatsp1 @sweetcorn-zhou @ladysomething @musicallities

[saiyanwitcher]

for all the 'cant wait for the next chapter texts' I've sent you this year,

I'm NOT ready for POD to end.

I fear I am not ready for it either, but all good things must come to an end. 🤧 I have a list of some small pieces and other things I want to work on too before my next big fic, so I will be back after a short hiatus!

Thanks so much for reading and sticking with me 🙏

[saiyanwitcher]

it’s finally time for me to start reading pod from the start and i’m SO EXCITEDDD 😭 i’ve been reading snippets here and there because i couldn’t help myself but now i’m gonna fully tuck in and i just know it’s going to be absolutely amazing!!

also can i just say how impressive it is that you have written such a beautiful and complex and LONG fic and have consistently updated it for over a year like you are truly so talented 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

So real about reading snippets! I'm the exact same and I hate surprises 😅 Hopefully there will still be a few in there for you as you work your way through it and feel free to come back and ask questions or just yell if you need to.

I committed to the posting schedule for this work many many months ago now and idk if I would do it again tbh! Kudos to everybody out there keeping a posting schedule because it's insane. So much work. All the comments and asks very much helped over the year of posting, so be sure to show your fav authors a lot of love because it helps so much. 🙏

[saiyanwitcher]

thank you so much for the epilogue snippet. It was much required-

i see you have hidden the gender and the name, will be looking forward to it <3333

Hi Anon!

I did hid both of those. Didn't even realize how much it's referenced in that scene until I had to start taking it out 😭

You'll find out those details of the pup in 62 ❤️

[saiyanwitcher]

POD Chapter 62 Coming Thursday!

Final Chapter of Part 3 😭🤧

Hannah makes a discovery while monitoring Charles' vitals and Max has an unexpected visitor.

A few days ago—hell, even yesterday—he would’ve torn someone apart for coming this close to Charles without invitation. His Oozaru instincts would’ve risen in a red haze, and he wouldn’t have hesitated to kill to protect what was his.

Not with her.

The woman's presence blanketed the room like snowfall—silent, still, and holy. His Oozaru, usually clawing beneath his skin at the slightest provocation, was quiet now. Watching. Waiting. Reverent. 

For the first time in his life, Max felt that beast within him . . . kneel.

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[saiyanwitcher]

PUPS

WE ASKED FOR PUPS

NOT A CRYING MAXIE

the world is cruel and you are crueler 🥺

Pups all in good time 🙏

Little epilogue if you need it to hold you over until then 🤧

[saiyanwitcher]

Prince of Death Chapter 61

Companion Songs: "I'm the sinner," "Reign of Darkness," "Change," "Dead Man."

You don't know what love is until you're holding onto something that you can't lose.

Squeezing his eyes shut, Max wiped his nose with the back of his hand and busied himself with the nest. It was clumsy and uneven compared to Charles’ perfect creations, and Max moved with more muscle than finesse, grunting with frustration as he tried to fold and layer the soft fabrics the way Charles had. Every pillow seemed either too firm or too floppy, the blankets felt too thin or bunched in the wrong place.  But still he tried, taking his time. He fluffed and tucked, rearranged and cursed under his breath until he'd surrounded Charles with a makeshift cocoon of warmth and safety, making sure not to interfere with any of the tubes or wires helping the Earthling. The warmest blankets were placed closest to Charles’ still-chilled body, one draped over him up to his chin and Max carefully brushed a few strands of hair off his mate’s forehead before retreating to the chair by the far side of the bed by his feet. He sat slowly, one leg curled under the other, tail coiled around his ankle. Watching.

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[saiyanwitcher]

dinner with brocedes!!! honestly very excited about that. when do you think you'll be posting that?

I am still currently working on it still, but I can give you a little snippet while you wait!

“Dinner will be served soon. Please, have a seat,” Nico announced with a bright, gracious smile. “I hope you two are fine with a little deviation from your diets while on break.” “At least for today,” Charles nodded, slipping into the chair Max pulled out for him, squeezing his hand in a silent thank you.

A chef and a few staff came out from the house to discuss the evening's courses and soon the table groaned under an array of culinary delights: pasta in creamy sauces, crisp seasonal vegetables, hearty German sausages, delicate vegan quiches, rich cheese boards, and soft artisan bread. Muted lantern light danced off elegant glassware and spilled across linen-draped wood. Max, who'd skipped most of his regular regimen for this day, was starving. After giving Charles the first pick—who selected a colorful salad, grilled veggies, and a small portion of pasta—Max filled his plate generously. He chose a portion of spaghetti aglio e olio, roasted ratatouille, and a few slices of charcuterie to start. They started amidst light chatter, toasts to the summer, and easy updates on setup and team morale. After a moment of comfortable silence, Nico leaned forward, setting down his wine glass. “The season has been tough,” he said evenly, like the three drivers at the table weren't perfectly aware. “Damn McLaren.” “Damn McLaren,” Max repeated with a small, knowing nod.

[saiyanwitcher]

POD Chapter 61 Coming Thursday!

Now that the game is over, what pieces are left?

Charles was still. Silent. Ki glaringly absent. In that silence, Max understood the many ways a person could die and still be alive. The Eldri's chest rose and fell in rhythm with the machines, but there was no spark behind the stillness. No energy that whispered to Max’s senses when their bodies were close. No soft pulse through the bond that had once throbbed with life and laughter and fierce emotion. It was like Charles had gone somewhere too deep to follow. Max reached for that presence constantly, his aura scanning, aching for something—anything. But where he’d once felt Charles glow so clearly, there was now only a faint, fading echo. If his mate was in there, he was buried too far under.

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[saiyanwitcher]

Hi!!! So exciting (and sad) that POD is reaching its end.

Do you have any favourite quotes you’ve written from Max and Charles in POD? Mine is:

“I used to feel him constantly. A presence. A warmth. Like an anchor in my chest. But it’s fading. He's too far away to feel with my mind.”

Well, I'd say I have a few tbh. There are so many moments in this piece I loved and maybe some dialogue not even said by our main boys!

Quotes from Max:

“You brought me peace, in a lifetime of war."

“This is not a problem you want, I promise you. I am exactly what they say I am.”

Quotes from Charles:

"Whatever mistakes you think you’ve made, no one could deserve this.”

"We have already lost so much: our home, our people, our freedom. Don't make me lose this, too.”

Other quotes that stand out:

“Sometimes, the hardest thing is deciding what you’re willing to forgive—and what you’re not." - Namek village elder.

“Love is not about seeking perfection. It is about embracing imperfection and finding beauty within. It is about seeing the cracks and scars and cherishing them because they tell a story of sacrifice and survival. The question is not whether Max can be redeemed, but whether you can see the beauty in his struggle to try and stand beside him as his mate.” - Grand Elder Perez.

“As for bedding an Eldri, It's a delicate matter . . . but lucky for you, I have experience with this.” - General Alonso.

"I have fulfilled my duty to my true king and to my prince. "Long live the house of Toro, and long live Prince Max." - General Alonso.

“If you’re going to fuck the attitude out of me, at least put your back into it.” - Commander George

“I thought you were a prince? Where is your chivalry? This foreplay is lacking enthusiasm.” - Jos 😶‍🌫️

[saiyanwitcher]

I’ve been reading POD feverishly for a year now and now that it’s reaching the end I just need to tell you how incredibly beautiful and impressive it is, and how special it is to have a writer who cares so deeply and is so meticulous in every detail and image. I know how people felt in the Victorian age reading serialized novels because every Thursday has been so special because of POD!

I’ve sent a few casual asks to you over the year and I’m not really one to comment on fic every chapter but this last chapter was just so beautifully done. Such a culmination of the journey Max and Charles have been on but also you and us as readers! I found myself crying and realized how these characters and story have become such a part of MY life. It was so cathartic and I hope you feel proud of all you’ve achieved with this incredible fic. ❤️‍🔥

Hi Anon!

Stop, I'm gonna cry 😭😭

This last chapter (and the next 2 to finish part 3) have been some of my most heavily worked on/edited chapters of the whole work. The final moments of facing Jos and Max not being able to do it himself without Charles was always the plan, and poor Charlie watching from trees had me bawling my eyes out. Max in the rain with Charles will also be a mental image I will carry forever, and that temporary moment of despair after the high of victory.

I am really proud of it, and pushing through when I almost DNFed this work a hundred times. It's hundreds of hours of stress and tears and moments where it was more like work than fun at times, but we are here so close to the end. I'll be an absolute mess posting the last chapter of this piece and marking it "complete" doesn't feel real yet.

Thanks so much for reading ❤️❤️

[saiyanwitcher]

it’s so hard to believe in the happy ending tag sometimes

honestly i should be more phased by this but im in denial anything tragic is happening rn LOL. i read that chapter at work with such a straight face it wasn’t even funny 😭😂 i cant believe theres only 5 chapters left

The happy ending tag is real! I am so not a sad ending person. There is pups and fluffiness on the horizon 🫡

The next few chapters are going to answer the burning question since the beginning of the piece about the truth around Charles and his weird fluctuating energy levels.

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finding out that the next few weeks were gonna be rough for wygig and pod readers when im a regular reader of BOTH is hurting me deep😭😭 screaming crying throwing up both charlies are my babes i cant have them hurt no more😭😭😭

Welp 😶‍🌫️

My condolences and all therapy bills can be forwarded to @ladysomething 😅

[saiyanwitcher]

Hiiii

Huge fan of pod. Saw in the gc that u said 3 more chapters left. So does that mean it ends next chapter with 2 chaps epilogue or 2 more chapters with 1 chap epilogue?

Idk if u can answer cause of spoilers or something but my nervous ass was hoping it’s over next chapter so we can get cute lestappen with babies for 2 chapters😂

Thanks so much for reading! ❤️

There are two chapters left now for the end of part 3 and then there is tentatively set to be two chapters of epilogue just because it's quite long. Maybe I'll post the epilogue as one? But I'll just see how I feel when I get there.

You will get the cute baby content in the epilogue and a surprise guest as well!

[saiyanwitcher]

THIS is what I see as The Torossian Prince

All I can imagine. Love your works!!!

Very much one of those edits that inspired this work! Boxer Max is a whole mood 😏

[saiyanwitcher]

Vile

Absolutely vile shit

How dare you

The baby????

Really?

Author's note from the end of the ch: Listen. It's going to be okay 😭Just hang in there for a few more chs.

[saiyanwitcher]

Prince of Death Chapter 60

Companion songs, because there are so many this week: "Brighter than Gold," "Born for this," "Ten Million Voices," "Stronger."

Even gods have limits.

Descending slowly, Max scanned over the rubble, eyes darting back and forth. It was quiet, only the soft whisper of wind over the mountain face echoing in the clearing. Max approached slowly before halting at a sound. Laughter.  Deranged and distant. Behind him.

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