Glayders' A Princess Tale

Battle of Two Princesses

Kathyln Glayder

"Where's Arthur?" I asked Elijah. Arthur clearly stated that he won't be participating, few of our teammates did complain about it but I didn't, and my decision stands. Although I told Arthur that we need to have a conversation after the competition about the recent incidents.
"I don't know, you need something?" Elijah respond.
"No, my match is about to begin" I thought Arthur would be staying with the team at least, he was until the first match began.
"Yes, look at the crowd, they're expecting to see the princesses take action"
The crowd was cheering for us, we weren't expecting to face Princess Tessia's group on the first day but now I consider this is the best opportunity for me.
"I'm sure Princess Tessia is expecting Arthur"
"Let her handle me first" I whispered.
"Did you say something?" Elijah confused.
I shook my head and started walking towards the entrance.
All my sudden I saw Master Varay Aurae sitting along with my parents, there is Lance Aya as well, now I started to feel the pressure.
I can't let her down.
In front Tessia walked in with a genuine smile on her face.
"I was expecting Arthur, but you're not bad Princess" Tessia nodded.
"Then don't let Arthur down, I guess"
Tessia's eyes sharpen.
And the battle begins,
Vines started to come out around her body, as she made a sword from the vines.
Tessia charged, I did the same conjuring an Ice blade in my hand.
I wasn't an expert in swords, all I learned about swords is because of being a royal member.
I was lacking, Tessia has the upper hand, Elder Virion is a master of swordsmanship.
My blade got shattered as I launched a beam of ice to readjust myself but Vines started to uproot from the ground and Tessia again charging this time with two swords in her hand.
She already figured it out, close combat is never my fighting style, although she should have been the same but she trained well to use her combat skills.
the only thing I can do now is simple, I have to overpower her.
conjuring a few more spells, I launch one after another but no damage is done, a vine caught up my leg, more in front of me and Tessia jumped over the vines and launched a spell of wind.
"I'm sorry" I murmured.
"Seraph of snow" a spell that I wasn't ready to use, but it's now or never.
Thick ice mana covered my body as it transformed into ice armor, the ground froze with all the vines, mist all over in the air.
Tessia landed on her feet,
Everyone in the arena was in awe but I know what's coming next.
Tessia's runes started to glow bright, she's using her beast will the "Elderwood Guardian" her hair, eye brows changed into emerald green, like a queen of nature. The ice on the ground cracked as a huge plant shattered through the ground, Tessia made a sword out of it but the sword lashed towards me like a whip, I conjured barrier after barrier but the whip is shattering every,the whip shattered my mask and it slashed my face, I caught the whip with my hands, my armors loosing it shape, understanding what I'm going to do Tessia tried to pull her sword back but I channeled mana into the whip, I pulled the whip towards me but to my surprise Tessia let it go meanwhile she conjured two blade like she did at the beginning and thrusting towards my direction, I conjured a Ice spear as well and charged towards her but it's too late, I'm late..
The body of armor shattered as Tessia's sword made the final blow..
I'm about to fall, I have no energy left to keep myself sane, but someone fell before beside me..

Varay Aurae

One of the lances had to be present today, I wasn't supposed to be the one, as our King and Queen Glayder already were present but I couldn't resist seeing my only apprentice fight for the very first time in front of a crowd. It reminded me of those days when we were in that situation, which eventually made us what we are now. I remember watching Bairon destroy the whole battleground, when I was already chosen for the next Lance candidate.
"Good Afternoon, Varay"
"Aya" I nodded.
"Wasn't expecting you but good to have you" Aya smiled.
"I thought Alea will be present"
"I bet she's still crying over it"
"No one from Mica and Olfred"
"Unfortunately no, not even the Darven Lords" Aya's smile banished.
"Looks like the two princesses are next" I signed towards the arena.
We were standing on the balcony of the royal stand.
"Let's have a bet" Aya bit her lips.
"Princess Tessia will win"
"No, that's cheating"
"You decide then" I sighed.
"By the way, except for the disciplinary committee I don't see much potential in any"
Although I have no intention to take someone under my wing, the few members of the disciplinary committee look promising surely.
"Are you considering someone?" I asked.
"Too young I guess"
I stared at her for a while.
The match is about to begin, we walked towards where the King and Queen Glayder were sitting but as we approached, we located a mana sign that's..what a tremendous force!
"Maybe one of our comrades, Elder Virion is inside that chamber"
I thought of going inside but the battle is announced.
"THE LEADERS, REPRESENTATIVE OF KINGDOM SAPIN, THE PRINCESS KATHYLN GLAYDER VS THE PRINCESS OF ELENOIR, TESSIA ERALITH!!"