"Greetings to your king and queen from the wolf tribe, may your fear continue to paralyze. And a greeting to the crown prince and first princess of the wolves tribe "
The emissary of the wolves tribe came last. They had all come for the flower tournament. This was held every year in a different tribe and there was a ceasefire for a week. That was the intention but often the disagreements that happend at the flower tournament were taken to the battlefield.
After the greetings, each emissary took their place and the flower tournament started. Everyone practically stayed with their own tribe and the atmosphere was tense. Despite that, most tried to enjoy the drinks, food, and entertainment.
after a while The queen of the dragon tribe touched her daughter Katsumi hand
"My daughter wouldn't you have preferred to wear a dress ? And how do you feel? You don't seem to really enjoy it. Did you see that boy Zuko followed you here. If all goes well, the final will be between Zuko and Okuri. "
Katsumi's facial expression did not change but the emotions in her eyes could be seen for a short time. Zuko is here? But was he not injured what is he doing here?
Suddenly she heard the words he had said to her in her head
"I will win the flower tournament and crown you as my queen, so that the queen, no everyone will see that you are my soul mate"
Soul mate Katsumi thought mockingly, we are children and nobody knows if we will make it to the next day. Winning the flower tournament says nothing. Why didn't that idiot stay in the south? Before she knew it she got up and walked to the tournament field.
Haya was surrounded by various girls from the tribes. They were all formally dressed and were wearing beautiful dresses. They were all cheering for the young warriors from the start of the flower tournament in front of the tournament field.
Haya was bragging that she had already had her first monthly bleed and that it would not be long before she would marry Okuri. After all, it was a sign that she was mature enough to give birth to children, and since the times were grim it was not uncommon to marry from the age of twelve.
Ever since Haya was a child, she knew that Okuri was her marriage partner and she was madly in love with him. Every chance she saw she went to him to strengthen their bond. The moment she had her first monthly bleeding she immediately urged her parents for a marriage.
Her parents did not agree and wanted her to wait a few more years. Her mother and father were married young and did not want that for their children. Haya opposed that, because she thought everyone wanted Okuri.
Aimi was the first to see Katsumi coming. Because Aimi was from the wolves tribe, she had often seen Katsumi and because it was not on the battlefield she was happy to see her.
"Katsumi I didn't expect to see you here. Have you seen how good Zuko is? My Chao stood no chance against him! "
Katsumi looked at Aimi and nodded at her
"I've seen it, Aimi. I am late but still congratulations on your marriage may the gods bless your marriage "
Aimi brightened up and smiled broadly. She was one of the oldest girl in the group and was at the age of fourteen and had recently married the crown prince of the wolves tribe.
"Thank you Katsumi for your congratulations, it does me good"
Haya, looking at Katsumi in disapproval, stepped forward and put her fan to her mouth and looked at Katsumi from head to toe. Katsumi was wearing her combat uniform without armor and looked anything but fancy and formal.
Haya laughed mockingly
"I see that the crown princess of the dragon tribe still thinks she is entering the battlefield, a pity that we are not allowed ourselves to participate in the flower tournament"
Katsumi looked at Haya and nodded as she walked past her and stood in front of the tournament field. Haya turned white with anger and angrily stood beside her and also looked at the tournament field where Zuko and Okuri were already waiting.
"My Okuri will definitely win!"
Some girls nodded in agreement and others tried to get noticed by Haya by praising her. Katsumi paid no attention to them and only looked at the tournament field.
Okuri looked to the side of the tournament field and smiled lovingly at Haya and when he saw Katsumi he looked surprised. He quickly looked back at Zuko with a hopeful look
"Zuko look who's there!"
Zuko looked towards the side of the tournament field and started to shine. Did he really see Katsumi standing there? She was the only one who wasn't wearing a dress, but he thought she was the most beautiful.
"Okuri I see that both our loved ones have come to cheer on us"
Okuri laughed hard. He was certain that Haya had him in his heart, but he didn't know if Katsumi had Zuko in her heart
"Let's not let them down then, may the best win"
Zuko nodded and the two took on a battle position. when the start signal was giving they rushed towards each other Within a few seconds. It was an intense fight and almost everyone watched it in amazement.
The queen of the wolves tribe laughed and said
"King of the foxes tribe and queen of the dragon tribe it is clear that you have worthy warriors. As young as they are and already on the same level as us, it is a blessing "
In the meantime, every time people had to make way for the sparks of fire and pieces of ice that flew from the tournament field.
Katsumi frowned when she saw Zuko stumbling backwards when Okuri gave him a fist. Although Zuko was wearing a red combat uniform, it was clear that there was a stain of blood where Okuri had hit him. Did his wounds opened?
Okuri also looked at Zuko in surprise. Was it his imagination or was there really something going on with Zuko? He had fought with him more often and now had the feeling that Zuko was not at his best despite being able to stand up to Okuri.
Okuri was so thoughtful that he was less alert and before he knew it he was kicked down by Zuko and he was lying on the floor. He quickly rolled to the side to avoid Zuko's fists and quickly got up.
He looked at Zuko, who was visibly in pain and out of breath. But he couldn't afford not to be wary of him. Meanwhile, the spot on Zuko's combat uniform became bigger and he seemed to be paler by the minute.
Zuko looked to the sides, and when his eyes met the eyes of Katsumi and they looked at each other, he was overwhelmed by aderline. He stood up straight again and flew towards Okuri again.
Okuri and Zuko fought each other and the fight became even more intense. But it was clear that Zuko was at a disadvantage. After Zuko gave Okuri a fist to his jaw, he gave Zuko a low kick and an upward fist to his chin.
When Zuko stepped back, Okuri gave him a quick fist against his stomach, which was Decisive for the fight. Zuko spit blood and the red spot on his combat uniform immediately grew. He dropped to his knees and fell down.