A knock on my door woke me up from what seemed to be like a dream. But I know it is not. It is not a dream. After that incident where my brothers were involved, things changed. Lissander became strict about using magic, even outside the palace.
Three years since then, I still got not the slightest clue of what happened. No one would tell me, not even Leo or Lean. It's like, they don't remember a thing about that incident. But I know, something happened. Even our other brothers are wary of the change. The day after that incident happened, I ran to my twins room, I hugged them tight since they're already awake when I entered their room, I asked them if they're alright and they said that they just exhausted and fainted due to heat. But that's not what I saw that day. They looked like they're dying. But they acted like nothing grave happened.
We still played like nothing happened after that, but Lissander or even our father won't let us be on our own. We don't usually have guards to tail, but after what happened, we do. Everywhere we go , we were tailed by guards and a mage. And no one would mention anything about that day. Everytime I would as my brothers, or even my father, they would easily change the subject. Life went smoothly in that three years. Nothing of the same incident took place again. My brothers, especially my twins had been nothing but healthy and bubbly as ever, despite Lissander being more strict he is still the same, Lissander's been busy with his training under our general, Sir Felip, whom my Father trusted with his life. Sir Felip serve as the head of the Official knight in the palace. He'd been with father since they were young. Sir Felip has a son, named as Ken Felix, whose the same age as Lissander. He is also Lissander's best enemy and best friend. My other brothers had been training as well physically, mentally and emotionally. For magic cannot work properly if one aspect is not in place. One must be mentally ready to conjure magic, physically fit so that the magic can regulate properly and emotionally stable so that the magic won't go around and damage the mind and body. It's not as easy as most people think that's why my brothers worked hard over the years.
Leo and Lean started the physical training right after the incident, saying they needed to be physically fit so that they won't go fainting around. They trained, exercised and still play around. The only difference is that they play in the fields. I would call it training but they call it playing since it's past their training session and no one would watch them.
Lucius and Lorcan had been working with each other to sharpen their minds, they said. They would share ideas on how to make our kingdom prosper and undestructible. Leslie and Liam are spending more time together as well, as they help each other and assist one another. Leslie who's good at swords and combat fighting, would assist Liam, who's good at archery and horseback riding, and Liam would also assist Leslie at things he's good at.
Our father is busy as always, as he travels from places to another, he would still manage to spend time with us. He would always asked how's our day, how's the training, sometimes he would scold the twins for playing to the point where they ended up having serious bruises.
Another knock pulled me from my reverie, I just grunt and covered my face with my blanket. I really don't want to get out of bed. My body felt sore from yesterday's training. Ken Kelix, also known as Sir Kelix, as what he would like people to call him, was my opponent in a sparring session yesterday. And boy, he did not hold back with his punches and kicks. Despite Lissander's warnings not be serious with me, he fought me like how he fought others during trainings, And I'm glad he did, or else I would really pissed if he would hold back his attacks. As for me, I can block him, sure but the pressure still made me back up in a corner. It seems rather strange but my emotion is some what odd every sparring session.
My attacks were of a mere child to him. It didn't even made him move. I felt like a punching bag. Almost 3 years of training just to be a punching bag. Great. I'm thankful that Kelix didn't hold back, really. But he just got to open his big mouth and spew things that made my blood boiled, but not enough to make me angry. Though I wouldn't say that he's not right. But a part of me snaps everytime he bad-mouth me. Maybe it's because of the intense pressure I'm feeling every time he attacks.
As I was about to launch a counter attack he suddenly disappeared infront of my vision and before I blink an eye I was on the ground.
He aim the wooden sword right down my throat as he look at me with pity in his eyes.
"The Battlefield is no place for a lady. In a flower field maybe you'd do, but never in a bloody field. I prefer you to hold a teacup Princess than a sword"
He said while looking down on me as I was on my knees breathing hard. I looked up to his eye before looking away with a teary eyes.
I looked at him once more and saw not a speck of emotion in his eyes before turning away. I look at his back as he walked out. Lissander ran at me and help me stand up. He patted my head and told me to rest. I nod and said that I'll just go to the infirmary and go straight into my room. I assured him I'm fine. He looked convinced and went to the direction where kelix went. He'll probably will tell his best friend off. It was his idea after all, it's him who arranged this entire sparring session with Kelix.
I turn around and let my tears fall, I feel useless. I feel left out but i have to be strong.
As I keep thinking about the yesterday scenario all I can do now is rest. I was about to sleep more when another knock, louder this time made me grunt loudly too, I'm so upset about what happened and I can't even get a nice rest. Guess I'm really frustrated just by thinking about it, and this feeling ain't just me I have to be strong. But all I wanted to do today is read at the library, I want to rest for a long time. But I have responsibilities. As far as I remember we don't have Royal Breakfast today, so whats the commotion?
The door opened before I could even move from the bed, Nanny Helga hurriedly came.
"Princess! I am so worried, you don't usually sleep this long are you alright? Is the training that hard? AH! but I'm sorry for this princess but you have to get ready immediately your father wants to see you this instant"
I was surprised, I thought Father is out of town, He usually sends Sir Felip to my chambers but this time he sends Nanny Helga.
"His majesty came home late last night. He summoned Sir Kelix to his office right away. His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Lissander was present as well. I'm sorry Princess but you must come to his office immediately."
She said while keeping his head low. I was stunned on how my lovely Nanny acts. This makes me worry, Is it because of the training session? I just don't know. What did Sir Kelix talked to my Father? and why is Lissander there as well.
Nanny Helga Rush towards me and called all the servant to get me ready. Though the problem seems urgent but I really admire my dress that Nanny picked, it was a flowy emerald green with black ruffles. I slip the dress on my body and hated how the materials clung to my curves. Yes, I really don't look like my age but I kinda like it.
As soon as I looked presentable, I got on my way to fathers office. While I was walking in the hallways I admired how beautiful the flowers. I don't know why but I got the chill of nostalgia just by looking at them and I don't know why. I saw Sir Kelix outside of Fathers office waiting and standing like the knight he is. I inhale and held my head high I took a nice curtsey at him and greeted him good morning. He nodded without answering which is fine. I was about to ask something when he suddenly opened the door. I entered and gave Father bow expecting a one on one audience with him, when my eyes lingered to my brothers, near Fathers table.
The door closed and Sir Kelix stood on my side a moment after.