May The Odds Be In Our Favor

Chapter 3: The Surprise

Chapter 3: The Surprise

"My dear Illiana, my goodness, your hair is full of tangles" Maid Agnes said as she brushed the tangles away from Illiana's hair.

"But, why do I have to do this again?" Illiana asked.

"To make your kingdom proud and for your father to make allies in case there might come a war." Maid Agnes explained

"So, that means, I'm only going to get married just for my kingdom to grow stronger? I mean, isn't it kind of unfair what if I don't like the boy, I'd still marry him because his kingdom's protection are stronger?" she asked.

"Oh my dear, that's not how it goes" Queen Alayna butted in.

"Your highness" Maid Agnes bowed.

"Mother did you hear what we were talking about" Illiana asked.

Queen Alayna nodded and sat behind her and brushed her hair, "Illiana, when I first met your father, I wasn't statisfied with him, I mean he was charming, he was smart, he was perfect. But there was something missing.".

"What was that mother?" Illiana asked.

"He was too busy. He was too busy prepearing for battles and too busy protecting the kingdoms." She answered.

"But isn't that a prince's job?" she asked.

"I know. But, if he's too busy with the kingdom and did not have time for me. What would happen if we get married and have kids? He wouldn't have time for us. So I spoke to him, and told him how I felt and right after our talk, he then changed. He wrote letters to me whenever he was away. Wr then got married right after his first war and after a few months we had you. But that isn't my point Illiana, just keep in mind that your prince doesn't have to be charming or be handsome looking, as long as he makes you smile and as long as he loves you. of course that will all depend in you heart." Queen Alayna said.

"There. All done" Queen Alayna said while she finished Illiana's pony tail. "Oh my daughter, whatever happens here today always remember we are here for you. Your father and I will protect you with both all our hearts. I love you Illiana." she hugged Illiana.

"I love you too mother" Illiana hugged her back.

King Ethan entered the room. "Hey, why am I the only one missing the fun?" he said with a little dissappointment.

"You can and join us" Illiana gave a hand out to him.

"Alright" they hugged and then let go. "Wow! Is this my daughter?" he asked.

"Yes father, it's me." Illiana said while fixing her dress.

"You look so beautiful Illiana." He complemented her.

"Thank you father" she thanked and hugged him.

The trumpets had been blown thousands of time and not even one from the seven kingdoms had the gutts to make Illiana smile or make her heart skip a beat. Three months have passed, and still there was no prince that had amused or kept her satisfied, until both her parents decided to stop for a while. As the time passes by Illiana's powers were getting stronger and stonger per day. and she practiced and trained and meditated. Until one night.

"Illiana, wake up!" her mother said in panic.

"What's wrong mother?" Illiana asked.

"We are being attacked, you have to hurry and leave this kingdom" she said while packing Illiana's bag.

"Wait, I cannot leave you and father!" tears were rolling down to her cheeks.

"Maid Agnes and Leo will protect you. Do not worry about us my love, we will be fine. You are not to stop training and pracitce, Leo and Maid Agnes will be your mother and father for now, I promise you everything will be alright. They will take care of you. I promise." her mother kissed her forehead and her father hugged her so tightly.

"We will always love you Illiana. Never ever forget that." her mother put around her the bracelet given to her by her grandmother for remembrance.

"Stay careful my dear, don't forget the things we've trained and practiced about. Never ever forget to pray. I love you very much." her father gave her his other sword and her sword and his amulet.

"I love you both. Please stay careful and stay safe" Illiana hugged them and kissed them.

"Now go" his father exclaimed.

"I will show you the way" Maid Agnes led her to a secret tunnel.

-- Meanwhile at the throne room --

The darkness of the room gave both King Ethan and Queen Alayna the feeling of being scared, but they worry more about their beloved daughter. Has she gotten out of the kingdom safely? Will she be safe? Will she be alright in the hands of Maid Agnes and Leo's? But they have faith in them. They were the most trusted here inside the castle and they loved Illiana like she was their own. But still... They now worry, who atacked their kingdom. But as the door opened, five men entered the room. Four men were guards, and the other one was the leader of the attack, but he was wearing a mask.