All the preparations for the parade are set. The only ones the people are waiting are me and Ragnar.When Ragnar and I walked hand in hand outside, I can feel the people’s stares towards me. This made me a bit nervous. The ones who are here now are the employees inside the palace and also Ragnar’s men. Outside will be common people of the people. Just thinking about how I will look to them made me a little stiff. "Don’t be nervous." Ragnar squeezed my hand that he was holding, giving me a sense of security. He must have sensed my anxiety. "I am right beside you." He assured me with a smile.Once Ragnar and I reached our luxurious carriage, Kyler open the doors and bowed as a greeting to us. Ragnar ushered me carefully inside the beautiful carriage that was decorated with flowers and followed after.I take my seat on the comfy cushion and inhaled deeply. ’This is it.’ I told myself.This will be my first time leaving the capital and traveling to a foreign land. A mix of anxiety, nerv
The streets of the capital were bustling with people. I can see a variety of people left and right cheering as we pass them by. "Congratulations on your engagement princess Isabella." "You and prince Ragnar are well suited for each other." "We wish you good fortune on your road ahead and a bountiful wedding."The cheers and well wishes of the people gave me a sense of happiness from the bottom of my heart. Ragnar and I are both waving and smiling at the common people while we pass by. "Like I told you, there was nothing to be worried about." Ragnar said with a soothing voice. "The common people of Wales have good impression of you." I smiled at Ragnar’s words. The common people only knew of me when I debuted in society, unlike my step siblings that were known since their birth. People inside the palace have called me the mistaken or neglected princess because of my illegitimacy and my family’s treatment but all of that changed after I debuted.After my debut I met Ragnar and Phil
"Whoa..." Ragnar and the rest have slowed down the pace of the horses and looked back at the building debris blocking the road.All of the people around me were dumbstruck as to what had just happened. Even I can’t seem to comprehend how the debris slowed down when it was just on top of us, waiting to flatten us to death. I looked back at Ragnar with the same dumbfounded face the rest of the people are having. Ragnar was looking at the pile of debris and looked at me after. It was like he was saying ’I know it was you who did that’ while gazing into my eyes. "How did that just happened?" Philip was the one to word out the question all of the people present was thinking. "I am not sure but this isn’t the time to ponder over it." Ragnar said with a calm demeanor. "We need to make haste. This area is not safe. Philip, please lead the way." "Yes." Philip still had that dumbfounded look but it was replaced with a serious look in no time. He resumed leading the way.Ragnar pulled Shadow
[Ragnar’s POV] "Be careful." Isabella said when we parted lips. "I always am." I smiled at her. "Because someone is waiting for me to return."I took my sword that I layed on the ground. I stood up and walked towards the door. I looked back one last time before exiting the door. "Wait for me." I said with a gentle smile. "I will." Isabella smiled back.I walked outside and see my remaining knights guarding the entrance. "Guard the entrance well. Be sure not to let anyone in." I ordered them. "Yes your highness." The knights answered.I look around and all I could see is a sea of flame blocking our path. My magic leans on the fire, wood, and wind elements and so I don’t have any means to stop. We can’t escape from here without any outside help. I need to find a way to send a message to Kyler and fast. ’Avatar, where are you?’ I called my familiar telepathically. ’I’m here flying around in your vicinity.’ I heard Avatar reply. ’The fire encircling your area is too strong
[Isabella’s POV]I can hear the fighting that was going on outside. I can hear swords clashing and men screaming. I can only imagine what kind of battle was raging outside now. "I am sorry that I am of no help outside." Philip said. He was groaning in pain due to his ribs being broken. "It’s okay. I am sure Ragnar’s men are quite capable in battle." I smiled at him to relieve his worries. I was still pressing his wound on his forehead to stop the bleeding. "I just feel useless." Philip sighed. "Don’t think like that." I scolded him. "You are my personal knight. Of course your place is here by my side."That is why I agreed to be left here beside Philip. Even though I want to go outside and help Ragnar in fighting, I decided to be left here with Philip so that he won’t think of anything stupid like going out and fighting in his condition.The sound of the fighting is getting nearer and nearer. Not long I can hear someone exchanging sword swings just outside the door.My heart w
"To prince Darius you say?" I looked at her with contempt. "So he was the one that planned this attack." "If the prince wishes something, then he will have it." Luna said with confidence. "Well I am afraid I will disappoint you Ms.Luna”. I smirked at her. "I am one person your so called prince will never have, not in this life or the next, and I don’t have any plans of coming with you."There was a moment of silence inside the room and then Luna laughed out loud. "Hahahha!!!" Luna looked at me with amusement. "Well you have no choice in this matter princess. Don’t think that with your higher magic abilities can stop me."I looked at her maintaining my calm demeanor but inside I was rather curious why she would say my magic abilities can’t defeat her. "We know beforehand that you are of royal blood line and with higher magical aptitude than us normal Spartans. Judging by the defenses that you made, you have practiced your magic well even without a Spartan teacher. I can guess tha
"You did it Isa. You won." Philip looked at me with surprise and praise. "I guess I did." I was panting lightly. I have won my first real one on one battle.Judging by Luna’s confidence, I was sure that she is a capable fighter. But I know I have an advantage because she didn’t know my true capabilities. She let her guard down and that was her down fall.I looked at the unconscious young woman on the ground and saw the metal she was holding beside her. I picked it up and started to inspect it.Looking at it closely, it looked just like any ordinary metal but with color as black as charcoal. Its surface was smooth to touch and it felt cold on my palm. "Philip, it’s better for you have this." I handed the metal over to Philip. "Are you sure?" Philip took the metal and looked at it. "This will be of use to you in the future." I insisted. "Hmm, okay." Philip nodded and put the metal inside his pocket. ’Should I kill her?’ I thought to myself while looking at the unconscious Luna.L
I was running around searching the vicinity of where Ragnar might be. All around me were Ragnar’s knights fighting the enemy."I have to find him." My heart was racing rapidly.Remembering my dream, Ragnar was fighting with a man with black robes and I wasn’t able to see his face. But judging by the circumstances, Ragnar might be facing Darius in person.Darius was the one behind this ambush just to get me. He knows he can’t get me while Ragnar is still alive. For sure he would face Ragnar himself because he is the only one that can do so. I was frantically searching the area but still can’t find Ragnar. "Where might you be, Erik?" I was getting frantic by every minute.In my dream Ragnar was able to handle his opponent with his master sword skills. What I am afraid of is that Darius was like me, a Spartan of royal blood. For sure his magic abilities are like mine or maybe even stronger. And remembering the arrow that pierced Ragnar on his back, just by remembering it sent chills up