[Early Morning - Training Grounds]
What was green had slowly turned brown; burnt by repetitive torture from the yellow white orb above. However, at this time of day, the bare training grounds were covered in a light mist and the early morning sky was cool and clear. This combination often meant that heat should dominate the day. For now, though, it was calm and still, with a slight chill and returning to bed was at the back of the mind for one.
He trailed a few steps behind his brother. Pushing through the exhaustion, Alex yawned and stated
Alex: -yawn- It's so early
Roman: An early start is best. Today, I'll be training you with the sword and nothing else.
Alex: But what about archery?
Catching sight of Roman's dead stare, he quickly added
Alex: Sorry
Roman: Your skills with the sword are lacking the most and therefore, we'll focus on that and only that. We'll be using these..
In handing Alex a wooden sword, Roman continued
Roman: ..for today. From tomorrow, we will use real ones.
The expression made on Alex's face did not escape the keen eyes of Roman. He swiftly attempted to change it.
Roman: Are you having second thoughts on having me train you?
Alex: No, brother
Roman: Good. Then, let's begin
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[After Mid-day]
Damian: What is this? Doth mine eyes deceive me?
Into the training grounds he strolled, beaming from ear to ear, Damian, with an air of sarcasm, further added
Damian: The tales of the Crown Prince are false! -laugh-
Upon his entrance, both Princes paused in their sparring. This allowed Alex, who was slightly out of breath to catch a break and ask
Alex: What..tales?
Damian: Don't you know Alex? Haven't you heard of the tale of the Southern Crown Prince? They say that he never helps anyone. Not even his own kin. And never apologises. He hides away; always keeping to himself. But honestly, that's because he's quite hideous (I would too, if I were him) -
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BLACK ARROW - ACT 1
FantasyACT 1 ~ Alexander; a young prince of the Southern Kingdom, the youngest and often compared to his older brothers because of his failings. With the annual hunt close at hand and having come of age to participate, he finds himself having to disprove t...
