The War of the Princess

Do you ever feel like "yes my love life is under control"? yeah me either.

The wind ripped against my face and I ran back to my room. The competition was in 15 minutes and I had to be fast. I get to my dorm to see Lexa waiting for me

" You're late," she says. Trying to look serious but she really can because she was happy for me

" you know where i was don't play dumb" i respond while taking off my shirt to change into my uniform

" ok fine but hurry up. We have to pick something up before we go.." she said as I finished changing. I walked out the door with her and we sprint down to the corridor. My double sword in my hands as i run as i haven't been able to strap them on yet. We turned into the corridor.

"Halt" the man at the door says " are you Octavia Skye and Lexa Morr?" i nod my head "perfect, take your crest and find space. The princess waits" i let out a small snicker as he says that, Rose is going to be just as late as us

"Thank you sir," Lexa says as she grabs the banner with the crest. I walk out to see all of the people in positions in all of Respuar. I look over at the Prince of Terresel. He sees me and dips his head slightly and motions to the empty space near him. We walk over and stand in that spot.

"Good morning Octavia." he says and i look over at him

"Good morning Lincoln, you're after the princess as well I see."

"Of course not Octavia, I'm only after the power she holds. If I win. I will become the king of Terresel and Rainard. Of course with competition like you i should win incredibly easy"

"You may want to rethink your tactics, Lincoln, you have not endured the sand filled battle grounds of Buder, nor have you been the princesses personal guard for up to 3 years."

"My apologies. I forgot to mention the fact that I had to train with our head gaurd after my sister Waverly disappeared. Of course you would not know that if you were in Buder for as long as you say.'' I wince at the name Waverly. Of course everyone knows about the missing princess of Terresel. You would be foolish to not, especially as a guard

"Best of luck to you Lincoln"

"And to you too, Octavia" we turn to the center where king Randall has started speaking

"You are all here today to compete for the had of my daughter. At her requests you will all be tested in 5 different skills and the last 2 will duel at the end for my daughters hand. You will each have your own wings in the castle where all of you and your guardians stuff has already been moved. Each wing has you and your guardians living quarters, a kitchen, a training center, and a small library. Now to the part that you are all waiting for. The challenges! These are all picked by the princess herself so i see it only fitting that she tell you herself. Everyone, princess Rose."

"Thank you, thank you." Rose starts. She looks so stunning in the dress she is in. she stalls a small glance at me and smiles. " the challenges i have picked out should help you show off your individual talents. The challenges are sword skills, Knife and axe throwing, archery, Horseback racing, an all inclusive optical course using all of the previous skills and the final duel. Thank you all for your time and good luck to all of you."

The crowd starts to disperse as a servant takes us to our wings.

"Octavia and Lexa, all of your stuff has been moved from the guard rooms to your new wings. Now for me i will be one of your servants, the other 2, Josie and Clarke, will all be in you rooms already. They will help with dressing and clean up while i am here to help you with cooking and training. I am Bellamy, Bel for short. Now let's get you two to your rooms so we can work with Octavia on the skills she doesn't necessarily have as good of a handle on. I'm going to work with you and then hopefully you will be ready for the competitions in 2 days. "