A Fuckton of Polygrumps

A Princess Most Peculiar Pt.1

Synopsis: So, I found tons fanart on Tumblr of Princess Arin and one particular artist added Knight Suzy, Wizard Dan, Prince Ross, etc. and I love fantasy shit, so here's my thing. I'll do more of this if it gets good enough reception.

Suzy plunged her sword into the chest of the knight in front of her. She removed her helmet and faced the crowd of onlookers. The audience seemed stunned at the reveal, her black and blonde hair falling down past her shoulder armor. Without uttering a word, she yanked her sword from the corpse and walked out of the arena. The bloody sword was familiar to her, as the previous knight's blood was still on it. A girl with lavender hair followed hastily, hardly being able to keep with Suzy's pace.

"Wait! You forgot your dress," the lavender-haired lady, Holly, called.

"I don't need it. The suit of armor fits me better anyway," Suzy retorted, not bothering to slow down.

"I understand this grows tiresome, having to fight each suitor that comes to the kingdom, but-"

"I shouldn't have to fight for my right to choose who I marry. It just doesn't make any sense that any man should be able to make me his without my consent."

Holly groaned as Suzy mounted her white and gray horse, Mochi. Holly was her best friend, but was also a servant to her parents. She was constantly supposed to keep an eye on Suzy so she didn't do anything a 'lady' shouldn't do. Holly got on the other horse, Mimi, and rode as quickly as she could to keep up with Suzy. She pulled up beside her and smiled weakly.

"I've heard rumors about a prince in a tower with a blond streak in his hair like mine," Suzy said suddenly, her eyes lighting up as she scratched behind Mochi's ears.

"A prince?"

"Yes! I've only heard rumors about him, but I know he's real. I'm leaving the kingdom to find him."

"What?! Do your parents know that you-"

"No, and you're not going to tell them. Riiiight?"

"Well-"

"Holly!"

"I'll keep it a secret on one condition: I have to come with you. At least then I can make sure you don't do anything too dangerous."

Suzy grinned and practically bounced up on down like a child. She was eager to explain all the rumors and tips she'd heard at taverns and in the kingdom. She gestured for Holly to lean close as she excitedly told her what she knew thus far.

"So, what's a prince doing in a tower all locked up like a maiden?"

"Apparently, he has a suitor," Suzy replied, dragging out her words for dramatic effect. "Prince Ross of the Southern Kingdom has been trying to get him to agree to marriage..."

"Wha? Why is he trying to marry anyone? His parents will probably die soon enough and he'll gain more than enough power..."

Suzy shrugged carelessly.

"You know the rumors, Holly. I don't think people with power ever really feel good until they have as much as they possibly can. I guess marrying someone to unite one kingdom with another is just an easier way to do it?"

Holly nodded as if she agreed with the thought. They headed to the royal stables where Suzy kept her things. She often had the thought of running away but always seemed to decide against it. Her parents meant well, after all, but they were convinced that she needed to marry a rich prince. They were willing to let her fight suitors herself in order to keep her freedom, but suitors came almost every other day, so it grew tiring.