A loud clang sounded as my blade met my opponent's in the air. Suddenly the fight had become one of strength, and I could feel myself loosing the upper hand. I knew I would have to do something soon, or I would loose the match.
I kept my expression neutral, knowing that expressions could give away my next move.
Abruptly, I slid my blade out and leapt to the side as his blade came swinging down.
Taking advantage of his unsteadiness, I jumped forward and tapped my blade to his neck.
He froze, and raised his hands in defeat, "Well done, Lady Adira."
I smiled, refreshed by the thrill of sword play, "No need for formalities."
Edmund smiled back, "Very well."
He was one of the people I enjoyed sparring with. I knew my father disapproved of my practicing sword fighting because I was a princess, but I knew the importance of learning how to defend myself.
I glanced at the sun to see what time it was, "I had better get going," I told him regretfully, "thanks for the fight."
Edmund smiled, put a fist to his chest, and did a half bow, "As always, my pleasure."
I walked quickly over to my off-white horse, Ismira, and mounted her.
With one hand I waved farewell to Edmund, and with the other I held Ismira's reins and set her into a canter.
Expertly, I guided her towards the palace, hoping to get there and change my clothes before my father realized where I had been. the chances of that happening were slim, but I figured I should at least try.
I arrived at the castle soon, and the guars let me through at the gate, recognizing me. I nodded to them, and rode quickly to the stables to put Ismira back in her stall.
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The Captured Princess
FantasyPrincess Adira never wanted to have a royal title, and she most certainly never wanted all the pressure that came with it. She just wanted to have the freedom to be herself. To practice sword fighting for fun, and to be with the one she loved, Theo...
