SCARS AND BRUISES II fate : winx saga

prince of Sparx

"These are very ancient laws." - "No shit, Sherlock. Who else would tell me which fork I'm allowed to use?"

Olivia's POV:

"Find a comfortable seat, your highness. May we serve you some water or-" "No, that's not necessary at the moment. Thank you, William." William nods as he sits down in front of his desk, Saul and I next to him and the prince and his staff on the other side of the table. Thank god it's a huge table. I was already wondering what they would need such a huge table for. Now I know it. 

"We'd just like to discuss any details before we move on to making you familiar with princess Scar. She has been-" "I know, I've heard what happened at Alfea. By the way, thank you for your service. The Triad Kingdoms wouldn't be as safe if we hadn't such great soldiers." Saul nods professionally, "It's rare for a prince to attend the soldier's career." 

Thank god we found a good explanation for Andreas' death so no one apart from the few people in Alfea will ever find out about it and blame her. "I needed to be able to know how to react in times of war. Also I was interested in your class back then. It was worth the time." They know each other? What the hell is going on here? Am I the only one not knowing about anything? Me and Scar? What did Saul plan and why am I not involved in this? 

"For the formal part", William continues the conversation what seems like a negotiation, "We've already offered you a great deal for coming here and taking this opportunity into account. Let's-" "There's no need for a formal part, William. Thank you for the offer but it's not necessary. Once the princess and I are married and lead our countries together, we'll be the most powerful nation. It's beneficial for both of us. Saul, have you been talking to her about my suggestion?" 

What suggestion? Have they been planning this together? "I've sent her to her class early in the morning but I planned on telling her about it this afternoon. If you'd like to talk to her yourself, I'll guide you." "Excuse me, what suggestion are we talking about?", I interrupt their secret conversation feeling angry on the inside but unimpressed on the outside. 

"Excuse me, Olivia. I thought you were informed. I planned on talking to your daughter and staying here for some weeks first. I agree to a marriage in general but she should have the possibility to get to know me first so she can be more comfortable around me. The only difference between a normal arranged marriage and this one is that I actually respect the princess and want this to be as pleasant as possible." 

"Thank you, I appreciate your consideration." "We don't have to discuss any formalities right now. I'd like to agree on some terms with the princess herself and plan how to combine our nations with her. If she's still in her class, just show me where she likes to go to afterwards and I'll wait for her." Saul looks surprised and gives me a confused look. 

How does he not know her favorite spot here? I've figured it out within a day. "Of course, I'll guide you, your highness." William stands up and leaves the office with prince Alexander. "We need to talk about what just happened", I immediately tell Saul and give him a serious look. He looks at me surprised but nods understanding. "Let's talk in our room."

Scar's POV:

"These look all the same!", I complain to Alani after three hours in which she's been trying to train me for a proper dinner. I can't believe how many different forks they have here. We could probably save the climate crisis if we would stop producing this many different but same things. Fine, not completely save it but this is bullshit. Am I allowed to say this out loud?

"Just imagine each of them having a different number", Alani sighs softly. I was extremely happy to see her here but she's also annoying me right now. We used to be friends when we were younger and when dad was still alive. That's when Sky and I were here with dad.. without mom. 

I'm lucky enough to worry about this royal stuff so I don't remember the past by accident. My magic causes some kind of flashbacks sometimes even if I don't want it. Well, Alani and I were pleased to see each other and I was surprised but also proud that she always followed her dream of working for the royal family. 

Time's passed so quickly. One moment we're four years old and best friends and the next moment she's trying to explain the difference between two forks to me. I don't understand why she would want this to be her job but as long as she's happy.. "Scar", she sighs smiling at me softly, "I know this isn't easy for you but sooner or later you need to go through this all if you don't run away." I nod frustratedly. I don't want this to be annoying for her either. "Go for a walk in the garden. It'll calm you down", Alani smiles at me and opens her arms for a hug, "We'll go through this tomorrow."

As I walk through the garden, I stare at the grey roses that grandpa has planted with me once. He wasn't a fan of their color but he did it for me. I am amazed by their color and how they- Wait, who the hell is this? As I follow the roses, find a young man in a suit that's not dyed in the Eraklian colors. He's got his fingers on my roses. 

"Excuse me", I speak up to this man as he ruins the most important part in this garden, "Would you let go of my roses? This is a garden, not a petting zoo." Thank god I've noticed his suit before so I knew he's not going to be an angry soldier from Eraklyon. I don't mean to speak up like this to anyone but he touched these roses a little too long for my liking. How can a stranger even come to this garden without me knowing who it is? 

I may not know enough about royal rules but I know every employee in this castle. I have never seen him before so my worries seem to be justified. Finally, he puts his hands away from my flowers and turns around just to smile at me amused. What the hell is going on here? "Who are you?", I ask rudely not having the energy to deal with strangers today. I want to see my friends, not another strangers who tells me what to do. 

"Excuse me, princess. I should have greeted you earlier. My name's Alexander. Alexander from the Kingdom of Sparx", he finally tells me and I try to ignore the fact that his voice sounds hot as well, "Your soon to be husband. Nice to meet you, Scar."