A Shot In The Dark (ReaverxPrincess)

Chapter 2

   Amelyn grabbed a sword from the rack on the far side of the training room. It was a fairly large room with purple walls and tan floors knights armor lined the wall as statues would. She walked towards Walter holding the sword in order to block his attacks in order to ready herself for training.
"Today I want you to really fight me." His tone sounded serious. "The kingdom will need you one day and you will have to be ready for that day." With that her training began she blocked several strikes from Walter. She struck him several times. He began to talk about her mother and about the stories he told her about the great hero queen. "Do you remember what you would always ask me after each story." He smiled at her. She remembers every story Walter told her he was like a father to her. "Teach me to be a hero." She responded blocking another strike then rolled away from him. "I want you to strike me." He commanded standing several feet away from the princess. She obeyed his command and she struck him twirling around and delivering a violent blow to his sword. She heard them clash but when she looked up she saw the hilt of his sword him his hand but the blade had been severed she noticed it on the floor across the room. She was shocked but Walter was smiling. "Well look at that." He had said in a shocked voice. "Im a damn good teacher aren't I." He laughed looking at the blade when suddenly Elliot came running into the room he had a worried expression. "Walter come quick somethings happening." He was trying to catch his breath between words."It looks like a demonstration you should come too." He gestured for them to follow him into the great hall. They ran towards the great hall Walter and Elliot were expressing their concern for what would come of this. She just stayed quiet because she knew this would not end well for it is not wise to tempt a tyrant. As they reached the entrance to the castle they could see all of the protesters lined up outside. "This is not good." Walter looked through the widow she could hear the concern in his voice as he spoke."It has been along time since Logan has listened to me but maybe I can make him see reason. You too stay here." With that he left going to the upper levels of the castle. "We should follow him." Elliot grabbed her    hand and looked into her eyes to show he was serious "Look the.   guards have moved away from the stairs let's to." She nodded following him up the stairs even though she had a bad feeling about it she had not thought to protest she knew how serious and concerned Elliot was about this situation and helping the people. they reached the giant door that led into the war room Elliot began to peek through the keyhole motioning her to look through the other when she looked through it she could see Walter trying to talk to Logan. Logan pointed to his soldier issuing his orders. "Shoot to kill start with the ring leader." He sighed moving his hand aside."If that does not work aim for the crowd." Walters eyes widened he raised his hand to place it on his shoulder to reason with him. "No Logan you cannot do this." They guards knocked him to the  ground he was now on his hands and knees. She had to look away "We have to do something." Elliot said while pulling her close to him he looked into her eyes as if he meant to beg."Your his sister he might listen to you." She looked at him thinking of what to do then she nodded and burst through the door. "What are you doing here?" Logan seemed furious."the war room is no place for a child!." She began to protest. "I am no longer a child Logan." She began to get angry. "And I have come to stop you you can't kill all of those people." Walter tried to get up and protest "no don't." He said reaching for her only to be knocked down again. "Okay if you are obviously no Longer a child maybe you should be the one making these decisions." Logan looked from Elliot then to his little sister with anger flaring in his eyes. "Take my sister and her friend to the thrown room." The guards grabbed them and proceeded to obey Logan's order and took them to the thrown room. Amelyn hadn't noticed how far her brother had fallen into madness she began to lose the small hint of hope she had for him. They reached the thrown room quickly the guards pushed Elliot to the ground as they entered. "Leave him alone." She reached for to help Elliot while yelling at the guard responsible. "I'm alright." He reassured her as she helped him back to his feet. The guard pulled her towards her brother she didn't want to let go of Elliot's hand but they were pulled apart. She looked at her brother and he seemed to notice the frightened expression that spread across her face. His expression softened and he looked towards the ring leaders then descended the stairs that led to the thrown. "My dear sister I am going to give you a choice over life and death." His expression showed he took no pleasure in what he was going to make her do."these traitors or this boy you must chose who is executed. Let's see how much you are willing to sacrifice to do the right thing. Someone must be punished" She was shocked how could her brother do this he knew how much she cared for Elliot and he knew she would not harm any innocence."No I won't do this." She protested."then I will make it easier." Anger flared in his eyes once again."choose quickly or they all will die." She couldn't think straight she loved Elliot but she couldn't take these innocent people from their families over her selfishness Elliot was begging her to choose him. She looked at all of her options but their was no way to make Logan see reason and he would not let her sacrifice herself so Elliot and the ring leaders had to die he wanted to get his point across."time is running out sister. Choose now!" He yelled. She tried too hold back her tears she could feel the lump in her soar throat grow as she pointed towards Elliot."I am so sorry Elliot but I can't let them die." A tear fell down her cheek. Elliot embraced her and kissed her one last time "You did the right thing just remember that I love you." He looked into her eyes. "And never forget what he has done." She watched as he was dragged away tears began running down her cheeks the ringleaders thanked her as they were escorted out of the thrown room."I will never forgive you for this." She yelled through tears as a guard grabbed her arm to keep her from striking the tyrant."you're a monster." She tried to lung at him but the guard held her back her brother responded calmly. "Good you will never forget it and you will never question me again." He ordered his guards to escort her to her chambers. As they made their way through the court yard the guards left her to chase off the last of protesters she took her chance to sneak away. She walked over too the spot where she had met Elliot this morning and she fell to ground near the stone railing overlooking Bowerstone she couldn't hold it in any longer she broke down in tears she felt so lost she didn't know how to react to her brother actions. She sat in silence tears streamed down her cheeks the sun finally began to set she could see the different shades of reds, pinks, and purples mixed together in the sky and she could see the clear waters sparkle and reflect the colors she wished she could enjoy the beautiful sight before her but she was too upset. In the distance she could hear birds chirping and the bustle of the city. She began to sing a song her mother always sang to her when she was upset. Her mother told her of her best friend Hannah the hero of strength which she had first heard this song from. She started humming "Down by the reeds my twisted path lea-"
She was cut off by a strange voice."oh that song is quit dreadful." She looked up to see the man who had entered the thrown room before. She stood up and brushed off her skirt she couldn't shake the feeling in her stomach it was unlike anything she ever felt with Elliot the thought of him made more tears flow. "Who are you?" She tried to sound normal but it sounded weak and shakey. "I am quit surprised you haven't heard of me." He pretended to be hurt."My name is Reaver." Suddenly hit her this is the man her brother put in charge of industrial. "Yes I remember you now." She tried to smile and to look okay but her attempts failed."My brother gave you control of industry." She couldn't stand to think of her brother."Might I ask why the princess is out here all alone." He smirked leaning closer with both hands on his cane. "I do not wish to talk about it." She tried to walk away but he grabbed her wrist she turned and gave him an answer. "I just wanted to be alone for a while." She began to get agitated. "Might I at Least get your name?" He smirked. she thought of how weird it was for someone to ask her everyone just referred to her as the princess. "It's Amelyn." She gave him a questioning look. "Well Amelyn I do hope we meet again soon." He continued smirking."tatty-bye." she had studied his features he has think black hair it almost fell over one eye. His eyes were stunningly brown and he had a heart tattoo under one eye she thought he was very attractive but she pushed the thought away thinking of Elliot. Reaver waved and walked towards the castle entrance. Amelyn decided to just brush off the strange encounter with Reaver so she made her way to her chambers going over the memory of what had happened in the thrown room several times she decided that she had stop Logan somehow.

~ I am going to write a chapter or two everyday. I have been enjoying writing this story and I really appreciate you guys reading it. Let me know what you think.~