After a long gallop ride, Bryana and Iris arrived at the gates of Heidinburg castle the home her mom grew up in.
Elvin and Lawrence were the two guards that rode them to heidinburg, they both reached for Iris and Bryana as they got down from the carriage.
Duchess Esmeralda welcomed them both as they step further into the castle, as Iris walked further admiring the fine architecture of the castle walls, she was welcomed with a pleasant hug from her brother Clinton she also gave in and returned the hug joyfully.
Even more, tears roll down her eyes as she received the hug, she felt like not retracting from the warm blissful hug but she knew she came for a reason and had to let go, wiping off her tears she said.
"I am so glad to see you but for now I have to go freshen up as you can see I look rugged and need to change".
Hold on Iris "Clinton said holding her back".
Yes!
Iris, I just want to say am proud of you and I know mother and father would be if they were here "he said with a smile"
Why do you say that?
You are the bravest, courageous, and strongest young woman have ever seen, and am sure you see that too I love the most about you is that you never give up, I am hoping to see you on the battlefield.
Of course, you will, iris said and they both parted ways.
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I stepped out of the bathroom, wrapped around me was a towel, stepping further into the room I saw Bryana lying on the bed with part of her body on it and her feet touching the ground.
What are you doing in here aren't you supposed to be at the Dining area eating lunch, well I am here to make sure you put on something nice and come it lunch with me.
You don't need to worry about that because I am going to be wearing a waist strap nightingale armor and some booths and nothing casual in that so you don't need to worry.
Ok but am still going to wait for you to get dressed so that we can both have lunch together at the dining "Bryana said standing before me".
* After having the long-awaited lunch*
I marched into the training yard where I saw, a lot of confident-looking locales.
Iris would you like to train some of them the way of a sword, "duke Buckingham said in trust".
* Alright* I said ready to share some of my skills when I noticed Lexar walk in from the gardens.
An intruder Christopher the head guard exclaimed while blocking him with his sword.
Everyone looked at him in a gasp as they noticed he is the son of king Noan.
Stop! I said as Clinton was about to intimidate him.
Why! He asked surprised.
Wait I have to know what he is here for and why before taking any brutal justification.
I walk towards him excusing each other, I asked why are you here and how did you know I was and were you following me?
Yes, I am sorry but, I would like to help you out in this battle against my father and brother.
But why would you do that I asked?
They do not give me any attention and it is not like my father ever saw me as his son, he saw me as a mistake.
Ok well I know you're different and strong, of course, you can help out we would accept any help we get.
They both got settled and embraced each other, while Iris introduces him and made an assurance that he isn't one of their enemies and was here to help, Clinton didn't give in all trust but believed in Iris's decisions.
*****
After the long introduction they began the training, Iris already knew how skilled Lexar was and how strong he was, she demanded a duo between themselves.
Everyone gently watched them fight and of course, Bryana couldn't miss it even for the world, Iris gave in all her best as she tried skillfully dodging all positions of the sword, after a long back-to-back combat Lexar dropped his sword, intimidated by Iris moves and gorgeous features.
Iris was granted the winner but she knew he dropped it on purpose, they both shook hands congratulating each other, she leaned to his ear lobes and whispered into his ears "I knew you dropped the sword on purpose".
He made no gestures other than giving in a smirk of flirt.
Bryana noticed the compassionate chemistry they are both made for each other and she hopes it won't take long before Iris realizes it herself.
Alright everyone let's move to the garden your meals are waiting for you, Clinton said referring to the men at the training yard.
They all marched orderly fashioned to the garden where a few maids arranged finely a smoked salmon and a side of spinach and kale salad.
They all enjoyed the meal and carried on with the training.
They all took turns taking their bath at a decked beautiful spring bath house.
Calix was given another dress since he was a special guest.
Lexar walked past the castle gardens back and forth admiring it when Iris walked in wearing a beautiful long renaissance dress.
She walked towards him gently placing a smile, why did you drop the sword during the fight "Iris asked".
Why do you make it difficult for me to take my eyes off you he responded.
Iris stood frozen as her cheeks flushed red in flatter.
Lexar moved closer reducing the gap between them and said, I love everything about you trying to place a kiss on her lips.
Immediately Iris's ego took over as she slapped him on the cheeks and left in disgust.
Bryana saw what happened and right away pleaded with Lexar as she ran after iris to scold her.
What was that for, confessing his love to you?
Bryana please I don't want to talk about this, there is a war to fight and I don't want any relationship to get in the way.