An Arranged Marriage

Royal Test

A/N: Don't worry about me guys, I'm alive! 

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You panted and tried catching your breath as he charged at you, you quickly raised your sword to block his next attack. You panted as your swords clashed together, he pushed his against yours and you whimpered as you were being overpowered.

You glanced down at his legs and realized you had a small chance to win this, it was a risk but one you were willing to take. In a flash you pointed your sword downward causing his to slide off of yours, you had the upper hand as you as he stumbled to try and catch himself.

You quickly rearranged your footwork to be behind him and slammed your elbow into his back. He groaned in pain and fell to the floor, once he turned over on his back he looked to see your sword at his neck along with your foot on his wrist.

He smiled, "you did well, princess. Although, your endurance can use more work," he said, gesturing to your panting and kneeling from earlier.

You sheathed your sword, "you're right..." You said, groaning in annoyance, "I can't fight alongside my sister if I don't train more." You got into your fighting stance, "charge at me, Kazue!"

He chuckled and got into his stance, "of course, princess!"

"LEAVE ME BE FATHER!"

You and Kazue both froze in your spots at the sound of your sister, your grip on your sword tightened at the sound of them arguing. It happened a lot more often now, especially with how defiant she was being.

"Don't you understand anything!? Without you marrying this man our kingdom will die out!" That was your father's voice and he obviously didn't sound happy.

"Then get another daughter to do it! Not me!"

"You're the oldest, it is your duty! Why are you suddenly being so defiant?!"

".... None of your business..."

The voices soon faded, insinuating that the argument was over and done with. You sighed and looked to Kazue, "I'll be back for training in a little while," you said as he nodded in understanding.