The sun set and Kai was fast asleep. Doris woke you with a slight headache. The two maids came in and they help her with her bath. They gave her a long gown to put on but she rejected it.
"I can't wear those. They look heavy. can you bring me a pair of trousers and shirts" She asked gentle, gesturing them a light smile.
"Okay ma'am" They bowed and left. Not long, they came back. I wore the clothes and I left the room. As usual, Gideon and Lucas were standing by the door.
"Have you both eaten?" Doris asked them.
"Good Morning your highness." Lucas and Gideon greeted.
"Have you eaten?"
"No we haven't."
"Come with me" She ordered and they followed her. They couldn't fathom what she was going to do. She went into Queen Melissa's kitchen. She told Gideon and Lucas to sit down and they obeyed without complain. She took out fish from the fridge to them when Gidin hastily went to grabbed her hand.
"What do you think you are doing Your Highness" His voice sounded angry buy yet filled with concern.
"You can see Gideon. I'm cooking for us to eat" Doris frowned.
"Now let go, you are hurting me" Doris complained. Gideon was caught off guard.
"His Highness will slit our throat off once he catches you doing this and we are watching you" He complained looking worried.
"He can't. You serve me and not him" Her voice became colder.
Gideon still panicked.
"Okay, how about we join you in the preparation of the meal" Lucas stood up as his voice echoed.
"That's a great idea to ease Gideon worry" Doris smirked as she concentrated with the fish.
"I bring good ideas Gideon. Now get to work" Lucas ordered with a smirk in his face. Gideon groaned.
Lucas chopped the onions and Gideon slice the pepper. Doris slice the meat into squares. She poured the meats into a clean bow and Gideon added the pepper and onions. Lucas added salt and maggi ready to fry them.
"This looks delicious" Lucas liked his lips causing Doris to smile widely.
In no time, the food was ready and Doris dished it out equally for everyone. She kept for Queen Melissa and Kai once they were ready to eat.
"It's yummy your highness" Gideon complemented after taking a bite with his fork.
"Thanks Your Highness" Lucas added.
"It's Okay. We did this together" She smiled.
"We love you. It's only you that has shown concern to us since we started working as a guard" Gideon said with sincerity.
"You are not a guard to me. You are my brothers. I would love you both to quite your position and live like a normal person but I'm sure Kai will object" Doris hummed
"Don't bother Your Highness. Our greatest joy is to serve you wholeheartedly." Lucas spoke this time. Doris got up from her seat and she hugged the both of them.
The all left the kitchen, Doris made her way back to her room but she sighted Leon and Kai having a serious discussion.
"The king is dead Your Highness, and Matthais has already started gaining allies to join him in the war. Almost 15 kingdom are helping him with their soldiers." Leon stated. Kai gaze was staring on the floor as if there was something that caught him attraction there.
"Your Highness, aren't going to start gaining allies? Matthais and Lincoln knows that you are here and it's you that want to attack first because you are the strongest and the rightful heir to that throne" Leon eyes were filled with worry because he knew that Kai wasn't preparing to participate in the war. He only wanted a free live and he also didn't want to become king.
"They want to attack me first uh? Well, No problem. My mum will bring more soldiers from her kingdom to participate in the war. All I need you to do is..." His paused for a while when he noticed Doris' presence.
"Take Lucas and Gideon for practice because you three are my fully trusted me." He finalized as his gaze flew towards The trio standing before them. The sun is still up but Kai had woken up already and staring at him, the expression on his face is unfathomable. He looked worries and pissed off. Kai made an attempt to leave when Doris stopped him.
"Won't you eat?" Doris asked him. After the kiss of last night, how dare he behave like that towards her. Should he at least greet or something?
"I'm not hungry" He cut her off and went away. Doris eyes blazed with anger as she saw the figure moving away from her sight.
"Leon, I prepared food. will you please go to kitchen and eat." Doris tried to ask calmly and nicely.
"That's very nice of you Your Highness. Thank you" He bowed and left to the kitchen. Lucas and Gideon glared at him as he went and Leon also threw them a glare as he left.
"What would you like to do today Your Highness?" Gideon asked
"Um...what should I do?" Doris thought for a while.
"Let's play game or walk around the castle" Lucas butted in
"Nah, I want learn how to swordfight" He said and the two men jaws dropped in sinc.
"If I had know, I shouldn't have asked her what she wanted to do. His Highness will chop my head off" Gideon thought. Unknowingly for Doris, she heard them and then she looked at him lip but she wasn't saying it. She wonder's who said that.
"That's what I want to do and His Highness can't do anything about it" She proudly said smuggling her shoulders.
"Okay. I would to be your coach" Gideon smiled.
"That's cool. Now, let's go to the garden for a spar" She led the way while Lucas and Gideon walked behind her.
Lucas gave Doris is sword and he sat on the swing to watch the practice. Gideon held her hand and told her how to hold a sword and how to swing it to defend herself.
"Good. Let's start but pls be slow with me" Doris said and Gideon nodded in agreement. The spar was going on successfully and Doris could defend herself form Gideon slow attack.
"You are fast learner Your Highness" He Commended her
"Thanks. Let's do it fast now" She suddenly said and Gideon stilled for a moment.
"Not now Your Highness. You must be tired and you can't compare a Vampire speed to that of a normal human" Gideon explained.
"No Gideon. I'm not tired. Okay, let's make a bet, if I'm able to stop all your attacks them I will tell what I want from you and I'm not able to do so, I will do anything you say" Doris said grinning.
Gideon grumbled.
"Okay fine" He said.
Doris stretched out her sword waiting for him to attack. Gideon didn't know if he should take it easier with her or he should go on with his normal speed. Gideon started to attack gradually but faster than before and Doris easily defended his attack. Gideon was surprised and then he increased his speed. Doris dodge them like a pice of cake. Gideon decided to go on his normal speed and Doris was shocked at first but she didn't let the surprise take over. She calculated his speed and then she defended herself trying to attack back. Lucas has been watching them was surprised as he chanted.
"There's no one like My Princess. I love you" He yelled hoping the Prince didn't hear what he just said.
Doris attack on Gideon was fast and skilled enough to give him a severe injury. Gideon didn't attack anymore, he just kept on defending himself. The spar soon was over.
"I guess I'm a good teacher" Gideon said proudly.
"I guess so. Um...I won the bet" Doris said and Gideon stared at her.
"Yeah, so what do you want?" He asked
"You are extraordinary good in swordfighting. You are very good" Lucas praised her as he approached her.
"Not Good. She is the best" Another voice echoed and their attention was pulled to the duo approaching them.
Doris saw Kai and his Mom approaching them and she smiled.
She bowed down the Queen Melissa.
"You are really good Dear" Queen Melissa hugged her
"Thanks" She simply said. Her gaze went to Kai and then her attention went back to Gideon.
"I want to participate in the war" Gideon widened his eyes in surprise and Lucas started at him wanting him to say something.
"Eh...Your Highness, I'm not in the position to appoint anyone to join the war. It is His Highness" He said respectfully staring at his Highness to say something.
"But you can convince him" Doris said and then he shoked his head. Gideon never knew that this Princess of his was really good in frustrating someone.
"You can join the war Dear" Queen Melissa broke the silence.
"You have the strength" She finalized and Kai glared at him mother.