Tuesday
Vanessa, Fantasia, Tiny, Hera, Babylonia, Joy and Mariah all stood in the Queen's study. "So what did you need me for?" Babylonia said with a bow. Vanessa was surprised to see the usually rebellious captain bow to a queen, let alone Queen Carey. But I guess she quickly adjusted due to the fact that she didn't imprison her for the 'crimes' she committed. She still wore her hat but it was paired with a different ensemble. Instead of the usual flashy bronze, she wore something more subtle but still eye catching at the same time. She wore her golden bronze trench coat with golden lapels, rolled over sleeves and buttons and the official sapphire Melodia seal on it. Black combat boots, brown pants and a tight, black shirt. A gold holster for her dagger strapped to her leg and her black sheath for her sword tight around her curvy waist. Vanessa wore her official gold and black Melodian Defense jacket, black pants and gold boots with black soles. Her yellow bandana on her head and a silver sheath holding her sword.
"I need you to be the new scout for the other lands and empires coming up." Mariah softly ordered. Babylonia nodded, standing at attention. "We need a new ruler for Gravel..." Midnight reminded with a hand on her chin. "Well," Fantasia began," One of Cobalt's older brothers, Sky wants to be a king on his own."
"But that's the Furton Empire."
"But he'll be managing our land."
"He likes to do things his own way." Midnight chimed in. "He'll have no choice but to follow our our rules." Fantasia persisted. "Okay..." Mariah said skeptically narrowing her eyes at the princess," But if he chews on one of his advisor's shoes, he'll be back in Furton. We need him on the next ship out." Midnight quickly ran out the room tell Sky of the news. Vanessa raised an eyebrow," What do you need me to do?" The queen chuckled," Nothing at the moment. I can tell the wounds are still healing." The general's eyebrows creased," What do you mean?"
"When someone is feeling bad in the castle, Fantasia helps them out until their well. It's like taking care of an injured animal but it makes her seem clingy if you ask me."
Fantasia blushed, turning a royal pink. "But what about Kraig?" Vanessa asked. Suddenly, a loud yelp of pain emitted from the town square. Joy, Mariah, Babylonia, Fantasia, Hera, Vanessa and Emilia ran out the room and towards the loud noise. They found Midnight in wolf form, laying on the ground, a lamppost sticking out her side. Dark red blood poured from the wound as she laid there, staring up at Fantasia with polished yellow eyes. Kraig stood tall, with angry red eyes and gripping his sword. People ran away from him to the nearest shelter, inside houses, taverns and shops. "We need to get her over to Midnight," Babylonia said. Kraig chuckled," I won't make it easy for you. It's about time your rule as princess comes to an end!" Vanessa pulled out her sword," Stay behind me."
"You don't have to tell me twice."
Kraig looked over at his enemies, he counted six. His target guarded by the new general of the Melodian Defense. His eyes switched from left to right, making sure to keep an eye on all of them. Loosening his grip on his giant sword, Kraig narrowed his eyes and ran towards Vanessa. She stepped back keeping one hand to Fantasia's waist as they synced steps. The guard blocked and dodged where she could. Each time their blades clashed, it was followed by a sharp
Ting!
Kraig pressed down on his sword as their swords grinded against each other. A small sweat began to build on Vanessa's eyebrow as she struggled to press back. Her body still sore from training hard without a break but if she failed Fantasia would die and she wouldn't be able to slow it down with a tired but sharp mind. Vanessa skipped back and slid down to one knee as she pulled off a downward sword swipe while Fantasia flipped back. Before Kraig could have a chance to throw his sword at the princess, he was pulled back by a rope of hard snow.
