o see that he still hadn't returned. She went to the sleeping spot allocated for her and

bed, fast asleep or reading a scroll. She wondered what had changed. Perhaps something important had come up, or it had to do with their last altercation. She sneered inwardly. That would be almost impossible. For the prince to feel gui

e in their way. She took her time cleaning the room, waiting till she was sure everyone had gone. The fight would begin early, but only after the Supreme Lord had arrived. She finished dusting the last part o

, it wa

cted should one find her roaming about. She walked out of the room when she was done, closing the huge door

anyone. Prince Stev was already waiting for her, and once

, shyly embracing him. He place

o stare into her eyes. She smiled shyly, happi

anything?" she asked

nting to a side of the garden. Suddenly

it?" Glov

at her, pushing her gently aw

him and went into the deeper part of the garden, where outgrown bushes were. It was big enough to cover her. Two gua

What is al

ed." He said, coming to stand in front of him. Glovia couldn't see his expression

ing you." Prince

heart s

ean?" Stev ask

was sure that I would beat the one meant for me to fight today. It was

ugh to defeat me. It was about time he saw the strength of his sons for himself. He agreed, and suggest

gh his hair. "The decision was made earlier today. I decided

eparing for it because it seemed unavoidable. Still, it just had to happen suddenly, and on

her? Are you scare

e her. Perhaps this was the opportunity he had been waiting for. He might not be able to defeat his brother, bu

t and frowned. "Ok

flanking by his sides. He avoided looking at where Glovia hid to prevent them from suspecting anyth

lanned. She wondered what she would do, countless thoughts roaming through her head. She could perhaps leave the castle, but she needed the seal of someone of a higher p

rough her hair. It was settled t

. On the other side of the arena, just outside the ring, sat Prince Luther. He watched his brother with a dangerous intensity. Glovia stood in a place that wasn't too close t

. Unlike they all who walked over, he flew to the highest point of the arena with his entourage

decision that would enable us to test the strength of the most powerful amongst us. My first son, Prince Luther, would battle my second son, Prince Stev. Un

e to make sure that my own family, who are set to lead after me is worthy to take the throne. In any pla

to see who is worthy enough to become your future king. This same match would take pl

ut a doubt, that the one whom everyone wished would win was Prince Stev. But they have all borne w

y focused on his opponent. Prince Stev, on the other hand, looked calm and collected, watching as his brother walked towards him. They faced

out waiting for the other to resume their attack, they walked back a bit, then ran towards each

retracted, pointing his sword straight at his brother. Prince Stev began to rain continuous attacks from the air,

ng on his shoulder. He ignored the stinging pain as his goal was finally achieved. The attack caused an opening by his brother, which he immediately took. He qu

ed out to deliver the final blow. Prince Stev still hadn't gained his balance and was very slow to his feet. Glovia closed her eyes just as Prince Luther raised his sword, unwilling to watch as he delivered the final blow to his

his brother. Prince Stev

id the thing he had never done since th

, as he was the only one amongst them who lacked the craving for blood. But it turns out that he had made a fatal mistake in underestimating him. He watched as his younger brother gained his balance and began to stroll to

ally lost his consciousness was the proud way his brother stood above him, looking out to the arena