Escort Assassin

Chapter 1

"I bet you're excited." Mom chirped making me roll my eyes. This year the Prince, Damion, is supposed to choose people to be apart of his secret escort. Top of the line fighters. Pretty much a back up plan if the real army fails their job. There will be only 13 candidates. The Prince chooses who will be in his secret escort based on their family background.

My great, great grand father was one of the first knights when the first king created this kingdom. Ever since then every first born man in my family has become a knight, but since I'm a first born daughter I can't become a knight. Luckily, because of my family's extreme loyalty to the crown, I can be apart of the secret escort

"While I'm happy I can serve under the crown I wouldn't say I'm overly excited." I explained before looking over at my dad. He's the exact image of someone you don't want to mess with. There's even been a rumor that he's killed 8 men bare handed. His training instructions may seem a bit odd but they are nothing to laugh at.

He looked over at me with a smile, "Our loyalty isn't just to the crown. It's also to the people. After all without them we would be nothing." I nodded and looked out the window. We were already at the Palace wall. Outside I could hear our driver arguing with some people. The guards I'm sure. Suddenly, the door to the carriage opened and a man stuck his head in.

"What seems to be the trouble." Dad demanded. I couldn't help but grin when the guards eyes widened with fear.

"N...nothing sir," the man stuttered, "We were not aware that this was your carriage Lord Crestern. We will let you through immediately."

With that said he shut the carriage door. "Seems you're still feared." I chuckled trying to hide my smile. Mother glared at me while dad chuckled.

"Even when I'm gone for a couple weeks. I'm not that scary though, am I?" He asked as the carriages started to move again

"No, not even remotely." Mother sighed sounding annoyed. I glanced back at dad who frowned and looked out his window. It was quiet until the carriage stopped and a man opened the door.

"Welcome Lord Crestern, Lady Sophie, and Lady Maya." The servant greeted holding his hand out to help. Mother was the first to accept he awaiting hand. While his back was turned I slipped out. I hate having to accept help when I don't want or need it.

"You should have waited for his help Maya, like a lady should." Dad lectured climbing out.

"His back was turned!" I objected, earning a sigh from him, before he smiled.

"Shall we go?" He asked offering his arms to me and mother, " I imagine we are the last one's and the rest are probably inside."

I smiled and grabbed his arm. Mother still had annoyed look on her face, but accepted his arm. Walking in we headed straight to the ball room. We only paused when we saw a line of people waiting. The man in front of us turned around and smiled when he saw dad.

"I didn't know you would be here Jay!" The man laughed grabbing dad's hand in what looked like, a hard hand shake. Next to the man was a boy and a women turned to face us.

"Jay this is my wife Rosaline and my son Eli"

"Nice to meet you both." My dad greeted before turning to me and mother, "This is my wife Sophie and my daughter Maya."

"It's nice to meet you all." I greeted curtsying a little.

"What a charming daughter." The lady complimented before turning to mother.

"I imagine you have trouble keeping the boys away." the guy chuckled looking at dad who, also, chuckled.

"Not at all." I replied with an innocent smile, "For whatever reason they all leave the house screaming."

"That's what happens when you have a scary looking father." The man laughed. I smiled and looked up at dad who let out a relieved breath.

Not even mom knows this, but dad has been training me to use a sword since I was young. He always worried that someone would attack our home. He's gone so often, so it leaves us defenseless. With him teaching me how to use a sword I have a chance to fight back.

In front of us, the people began to chatter excitedly. Seems like it's time to go in. The boy, Eli, cleared his throat before turning back to me.

"It was very nice to meet you, Lady Maya. I hope we can have a chance to talk again in the future." He called holding his hand out to me.

"I hope that as well, Lord Eli." I agreed shaking his hand. It's formal and polite acting. Formal and polite due to mother's lessons. Acting due to wanting to get out of my mother's lessons quickly.

The line began to move and so did we.