SCARS AND BRUISES II fate : winx saga

veni vedi vici

"She came in like a thunder overruling any ancient thought of men tearing women down."

We've managed working together and finally found a way to tear Dominic down. It took us a few hours but we did it. He's expected me to contact him within 48 hours. We were quicker. Alex was brave enough to treathen him with his brother's own secrets so Dominic finally gave in. Well, let's see for how long. We've still got a few days until the vote between the Triad Kingdom.

"Can we talk about this?", Alex asks me when I enjoy the calm air around me on the balcony for a moment. "I don't think I'm ready for this", I whisper looking into the dark. I can't face him. I feel that Alex nods quietly and leaves.

To make Dominic believe that he's still got something against me, I asked him to give me more time. He agreed to talk about - or threaten me - again right before the discussion of the Triad Kingdoms. I just had to play the little sad girl. This man loves when women beg him. Disgusting. 

Yet I had to make the best out of this situation for me so I did what I had to do. I've managed to talk to Alex as well. We have to play the happy couple. Alex gave me sad look when I've used the word 'play' but what does he expect me to say? I love you? No, not after all of this happened. I was so close.. so close to tell him this and so close to actually live like we've got these feelings for each other. Well, not anymore.

"I hope you have some good news for yourself, princess", Dominic speaks up as soon as he sees us arriving in front of the Solarian castle. Stella and I would have came here together but we didn't want anyone to assume that we work together just because we're friends. There are many conservative people who'd love to push us young people away from the table. I just need to take over today. I'll be free from Dominic afterwards. 

"Indeed, thank you for caring", I reply friendly as Alex deepens his grip around me. He seems to enjoy these rare moments of us being close. "I'll present the leaders a new information today. I've heard that you've made use of the defence taxes for some expensive vacations, your new home, a few of your yards. How is Sparx going to train soldiers without any money?", I speak up sarcastically. He's dead. I'm going to win this fight. Dominic knows how deep he's in shit and hell, I'm loving it. 

"You-", he points to Alex and approaches him angrily which just makes him smile. "I didn't do anything apart from apologizing to her. Seems like you weren't as honest to me as I was to you. Brother love and so on.. Well, regard me as the prince of Eraklyon from now on." "You'll regret this, Scar. You might still regret just speaking up to me even if you decide to keep quiet in the office. If you-" "You can't harm me, Dominic", I state shrugging, "If I say you can't, you can't. That's it." I ignore the look on his face and step forward to enter the building. Let's do this.

"I've got an application", I announce and stand up right before the King or Sparx is about to close the round of discussion and is about to head over to the actual vote, "Prince Dominic acts as the chairman at the moment. I want Saul Silva to take over. The chairman shouldn't be someone who's allowed to vote. We need some neutrality here." 

"How's this neutral?", Dominic chuckles disrespectfully shaking his head. "For you, it's still the crown princess you're talking to", I correct him politely making everyone look at me with wide eyes, "Saul Silva has served as a soldier all his life. There's no better candidate to lead us through troubles in times when we can't make decisions in this room. He's grown up in Eraklyon but has saved ninety percent of his time for Solarian and Sparx' troups. If you don't agree, feel free to vote against it." 

I take a look at the people here feeling proud of myself. They didn't expect me to be this confident. I'm doing great. "Further on, I want you, Prince Dominic, to be expelled from this room. Your parents, the King and the Queen, both have a seat in here. Three eligible voters from Sparx, three from Solaria and only two, Prince Alexander and I, from Eraklyon. Not quite fair." 

"Excuse me, princess", Dominic interrupts me giving me an evil smile, "Why would you think that we agree with you. Especially-" "To have you all informed, I've killed my father, Andreas of Eraklyon." I sigh mentally looking around. Queen Luna gasps shocked whereas the others give me a shocked look. I can feel that Alex' dad knew about this. It was their common plan, him and Dominic. They'll suffer for what they've tried to do. 

Even Alex breathes in sharply not having been prepared for this. I haven't told anyone about my secret plan. I don't want to live like this forever hoping that Dominic would shut his mouth. I'll do this my own. "Yes, you've heard correctly. I have killed my father and you know what? I don't regret it." "Scar-" 

"It's fine, love", I interrupt Alex smiling and turn back to the others, "I have killed my dad in a fight when he was ruled by my uncle, the blood witch Sebastian. I have killed him in order to protec my brother Sky, my friend and colleague Riven, my father figure Saul Silva and myself. Even if my dad hadn't begged me to, I was ready to ignore feelings in order to save many. So if you think of working against me from now on, remember that you'll fight against the most powerful fairy in this sphere." 

I wait a second to give them a chance to react. Dominic must have waited all this time to finally stand up and clap. "Great speech, Princess. Now, take her, guards." The guards around us look at him sceptically whereas I smile widely. "As we've discussed this, you make sure that the prince will get home safely", I tell the guards again as they walk up to Dominic instead, "I hereby dismiss you from participating in this round, prince Dominic. I'll also inform your citizens about how you've bought many other things from the defence taxes. New boat, nice house, do I have to list more? No? Great. No need to worry, prince, I've got plenty of evidence."