"Jane..how are you doing"Dexter asked coming towards me
"Am fine and you"I replied hugging him
"Am fine too"
"How did you know I was coming"
"On of my guards told me about it"Dexter replied
"I was actually going to my brothers quarters.. would you like to go with me?"Jane asked
"Of course if you don't mind"Dexter replied
Yes, I don't mind"they both smile and walk away
When we got there,we met grandpa and Jamie practicing sword fighting with a wooden sword.grandpa lonard was teaching Jamie some fighting Technic just like the way he taught me.
"Stand steady and put your feet apart.find your balance.hold the sword with both your hands.feel them as an extension of your own arms.grandpa said holding his hand and sword trying to balance him.
"Good day grandpa lonard"I greeted "how are you Jamie "I ask Jamie who has just seen me.
"Sister Jane!!! "Jamie scream running towards me abandoning his wooden sword.
" Good morning general lonard and prince Jamie" Dexter greeted
But Jamie was not happy about him coming to his courtyard.
"The morning was going well, but right now I don't know what to say " Jamie murmured
" Don't be rude Jamie " grandpa lonard caution him
" Did I do something wrong to offend the prince ? " Dexter whisper to Jane
" I don't think so, maybe he's just being naughty or jealous of you because you are the one with me instead of him. Princess Jane whisper back chuckling.
"Ohh..I get it now. " Dexter said understanding Jamie's action
" Jane is good you are here " grandpa said
" hope there's no problem grandpa"Jane asked anxiously
" Not at all my dear.. you know as a daughter of the royal family, you are suppose to have your own personal knights "
" Yes I know grandpa.. but stepmother was not in support of it " Jane replied trying to understand what her grandfather is saying
" She won't be against it anymore...so I decided to select your own personal knights for you. "
" Really grandpa, thank you so much " I feel touched by what he said to me
" But grandpa am getting married in a few days time I don't think it's necessary for me to have my own personal knights " Jane said
" Don't worry he will go with you to your husband house...I hope you don't mind Dexter " grandpa asked Dexter
" No general, am a busy man myself so I will also like to have someone that will look after her when am not around"Dexter agreed with grandpa lonard
" Then it's settled...he will start first thing tomorrow morning "
" Thank you grandpa..I can't tell you how happy I am right now "
"Always be happy for me my dear " grandpa said
" And for me too " Jamie cheap in glaring at Dexter
" I need to leave now...I will come and visit you again. " Jane said caressing Jamie's cheeks
Jane and Dexter went back to their courtyard
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The following day in the early of the morning, grandpa lonard brought the new knights and introduce him to her.
" Jane this is Leon your personal knights..he is twenty two years old and one of my trusted knights in the royal guards"
" Princess Jane " Leon greeted me and I nodded as a sign of greetings
" We will ordained him privately in the royal court" grandpa said
It is a custom that a knight put in charge of a princess will have to be ordained before everyone. He has to swear to protect the princess with his life.and in turn the master or the princess will also ordain the knight binding him with his oath.
" It's okay grandpa, I don't want to cause a fuss in the palace.. let's just ordain him here and now "Jane said, she doesn't want her stepmother and brother to trouble her father.i won't be staying long anyway cause the wedding is fast approaching.
"Okay ". Grandpa lonard smile understanding her reasons " if it's okay with you Leon let's begin " grandpa lonard ask Leon
" Your wish is my command princess" Leon replied bringing out his sword and kneeling down to swear his oath to me .
" Leon looks handsome but for some reason I don't think I have ever seen him in the palace before. But since grandpa said he is one of his most trusted knight, I will trust him too.
" I, Leon Robert,a knight of the royal guards, here by swear from this day forth. My sword will be used for the purpose of protecting princess Jane Marcus of marikun kingdom.i promise to render my service to her.my body and soul will be bound by oath to only her now and forever " Leon took the oath.he presented his sword to Jane and she took it from him.
" I, Jane Marcus, the first princess of marikun kingdom has heard the oath of Leon Roberts. I accept his sword that will be use to protect me.I accept his services, and promise to reward him when he does good and punish him when he does bad. I will forever hold your sword in my hands with your body and soul which will be bound with me and your oath.
Jane raised the sword and tap his shoulder one after the other.
When she was done, she gave him back his sword and he sheath it back.
Leon take my hands to kiss it but he stopped Midway and dropped it back as if he was scared of someone.
I was surprised by his gesture but I ignored the feelings.
"You may rise sir Leon my personal knights. " I said akwardly .
Leon stood up and smile at me but I saw alot of things behind that smile.
" I shall take your leave..if you don't mind " grandpa lonard who has been watching finally spoke
" Okay grandpa, I will see you later " Jane replied and he left
Jane show Leon around her courtyard even though she's ashamed of it. it's not as beautiful as princess Victoria courtyard
Leon notice this and felt very bad for her.
" Your courtyard is beautiful princess " Leon said to stop her from being embarrassed.
" Thanks..by the way which kingdom are you from, because I have never seen you in this palace.or are you a secret guard for grandpa " Jane asked trying to take his attention from her courtyard
" Why don't you show me your personal maid and all the people you are close to. "Leon replied ignoring her questions
" Eerrmm... okay..let me take you to the maids quarters
The both left the maids quarters.jane told him everything he needs to know about her.
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Few days has passed.jane and her knights are getting along well. They are more like friends.
The next day is princess Jane wedding. Maids could be seen running around trying to put things in order before the wedding day. Jane has put on different kinds of wedding which were brought to her by her father. Lydia is also there with her to help her choose her dress. The are also trying their best , the maids couldn't afford to make mistake or else their head's will go for it.
Invitation letters were sent to all the kingdom and all the Noble men within and outside the kingdom. The citizens of marikun kingdom are not excluded.