Masked A Zayn Malik AU

Chapter 19: Breakfast and Preperations

Arya's POV
I walk to breakfast with Princess Amira in a pink outfit. We greet Prince Ali and Zayn then sit down to eat as everyone else walks in.
There is a variety of breakfast food, from every corner of the earth. I had no idea what to eat, not being a breakfast person, I would much rather just have a cup of tea and some biscuits. Princess Amira and Prince Ali converse lightly.
"What would you like to eat, Afsa?" Prince Zayn asks softly.
"I don't normally eat breakfast, your highness. Anything you like should be good for me," I reply smiling.
He takes my plate and places some food on it. Princess Isabella comes and takes a seat next to Prince Louis.
"I hope you all don't mind or have anything plans in mind; I took the liberty to make your plans for the day," Prince Zayn tells everyone.
"What do you have planned for us?" Prince Harry asks.
"We'll start with breakfast, then see where it leads us ok?" Prince Zayn replies.
"Oh come on Zayn, tell us what the plan is," Prince Louis pushes.
"You'll have to wait and see," he says before starting to eat again.
"I have some bad news. We will be leaving tonight," Prince Niall says with sadness.
"My parents are coming to visit," Princess Roxanne says with a smile.
"That's wonderful though we will miss you guys,"Princess Amira says.
"We'll have a grand dinner in your honor tonight before you leave," Prince Zayn says. The food is grand every meal as it is, what more will you do?
By this time everyone had finished eating and was just laughing and joking about.
Zayn's POV
Afsa has been really quiet all through breakfast. I hope she's okay.
"Are you okay, Afsa?" I ask the quiet young lady.
"I'm fine your Highness," she says looking up at me with her beautiful eyes.
"Are you quiet because you are afraid that you will lose to me today?" I joke smiling.
I hope she is alright. I don't want to fight her and win because she wasn't feeling good.
"Oh no, don't worry your Highness it will be I who will be victorious today," she says giving me that wonderful smile.
She seems fine now. This fight will be a good one.
"Do you need anything for the fight?" I ask as some of the others start to get up from their seats.
"No your Highness, I have already asked Princess Amira for a change of clothes," she replies as I stand up.
Well then let's get on with the plans.
"Everyone let's go to the practice grounds," I announce as everyone else stands up.
Afsa stands up and dries her hands.
"Afsa, you should go change and get ready. When you're ready Mariam can show you the way to the practice grounds," I instruct her.
She simply nods before walking out with Mariam in tow.
This will be an interesting day. Lady Soraya is said to be a remarkable fighter.
I lead the rest of them to the practice grounds.
"Are you going to be fighting Lady Soraya?" Prince Ali asks astonished at the thought.
Was it that shocking of an idea? Should I not do it? No, if I back out now I'll be called a coward.
"That's the plan," I reply with a smile.
"Good luck with that, you will need it," Princess Isabella snorts.
She's right I'm going to need it.
"What do you mean by that?" Prince Louis asks on my defence.
At least someone has faith in me.
"Relax, she's right. Lady Soraya is a renown warrior, Zayn will probably lose today," my sister interjects.
Thanks for having my back. I thought you were going to be on my side. Good luck to me.
Arya's POV
I went back to my room to change into the outfit Princess Amira had given me yesterday. Mariam follows me to my room silently. As soon as we enter the room her silence breaks.
"Will you be fight the Prince?" she asks as I step into the bathroom.
"Yes, a friendly duel," I reply closing the door with a smile.
"He's a really good fighter" she says from the other side of the door as I change.
"Hmm I have no doubt," I smile.
"I hope you win," she says with excitement.
"As do I," I reply stepping out of the bathroom.
"Umm, your Highness­"
"My name instead please," I interrupt.
"Lady Soraya, may I watch?" she asks.
"Why not? And please call me Afsa," I respond.
"Thank you your High­ Afsa," she smiles radiantly.
"Now tell me you know where I am supposed to meet the rest," I say with a smile.
"Oh yes of course, follow me," she smiles leading the way.
May Allah help me through this fight. I hope I win. May Allah make it easy for me. I hope this will relieve my mind from the war for a few minutes.

(A/N: I'm sorry for the late update. I will try to update within 2 weeks. I do humbly apologize for taking this long I've had a lot going on in life. But I will not take that long to update again. I also apologize for this update isn't very long. Hopefully the next one will be longer. This update is dedicated to all my readers who have bared with me through my long period of not writing.)