At the Royal Academy

Allura's POV:

After a 5 hour ride and 2 whole books the carriage finally comes to a stop. With almost half of the academy already here I am glad that we are not late. We get off and start getting our luggage from the trunk.

The energy of this place doesn't feel the same anymore and it's not because of the thunderclouds hovering above the place. Perhaps it because this year will be the most important year of me being here. As the guards escort us in, my eyes scanning the halls everybody is already settled in and catching up.

"Well I guess this is where we part ways my dear sisters, see you hopeful never." Samba walks off and immediately heads for the lips of some girl definitely not his lover from last year. That's my brother for you he just can not commit to anything but food and Ratchball. He will most definitely be a polygamous king if he is not tamed.

"Lilly dear you're here." A group of preppy princess comes rushing in our direction and completely circles me out from my sister. They all hug and exchange kisses on the cheeks. I feel so out of place but Lilly has never had that problem she has always been that princess everyone wants to be around. Me on the other hand I have always be a shadow type of princess around her.

Seeing how busy she is I walk off to head to my chamber. After 5 flights of stairs I make it to my room. The door is already unlocked which means Ruby has arrived. I walk in to her humming her favorite song. "You are still the same I see." Her face brightens and we both run into each other's arms and start squealing. "I have been waiting for almost 2 hours all alone. Do you always have to be late?" It's been 2 seconds and she is already picking a fight with me. She always been like this since childhood. "I am not late Ruby, you just always come early how is that my fault" No matter how hard I try I can never be early for anything must be a curse or something.

"I wouldn't be surprised if one day you are late for your own wedding but not to worry since I will be the maid of honor that won't happen." My face immediately turns sour because of the fact that my wedding is actually happening in a matter of 2 years to a complete stranger. "Did I say something wrong, I will be the maid of honor right? Or have you found some peachy princess for that role?" I burst out laughing she always manages to make me laugh. "Of course you will be my maid of honor, infact you will have to be prepared because my wedding is in 2 years time"

Her face goes into confusion before she finally understands what I have just told her. "The marriage has been fixed huh?" She asks with a saddened face and I nod forcing a smile on my face. "I can't believe that you will never get to actually fall inlove that's been like a dream of yours since we could fantasize about it." Ever since I read my first romance book I have dreamt of a love like in the books. I had planned my first everything in my head by the age of 15. "I guess it was just made to be a dream." I answer taking of my coat. The Alert goes off. It's an alert to assemble everyone in the Assembly quarters. When it sounds we have ten minutes to be there.

We rush quickly putting on proper gowns and tiaras. We both rush down the stairs hand in hand laughing. We make it there with two minutes to spare out of breath. The seniors are seated up on top while the juniors are just below them. This year Ruby and I are up top. We both take our seats and settle in.

The sound of high heels sound on the floor accompanied by the smell of lavender and coconut signaling the arrival of the Headmistress Phina and the other lectures. The hall goes silent and waits to be addressed. Headmistress steps up on stage and approaches the podium. "Welcome students to another year at the academy." She greets and we all applaud as a way of greeting back.

"I hope you are all well and rested because this year will be no stroll in the park for both seniors and juniors. I would like to say a couple of announcements, before dinner." The whole assembly growls under their breaths. "Excuse me but as long as you are on my grounds I demand respect, if you lack respect from your home lands please don't try that here. I demand silence while talking." Everybody goes quiet immediately.

"As I was saying...I would like first of to welcome two top prestige new students that have transfered for Atar Academy Prince Miguel and Prince Pedro of the Land Damin. A warm welcome to them" My heart sinks to my stomach and stops beating as they make their way up on stage. Whispers start forming as people applaud. My former childhood crushes are joining the Academy. Ruby nudges me in my shoulder disturbing my thoughts. "Well well isn't this going to be a splendid year." She jokes while smirking. "How can you say that? This is awful why is this my life?"

This year is not of to a good start already why?? "Come on it's not that bad it's just your childhood bully and your best guy friend all in one place." Of course Ruby is going to take this situation and turn it into a joke.

I had crushes on both of Hailsting brothers but that was long ago. I am still friends with Miguel but as for Pedro I am just an acquaintance. They look so different this year. Miguel's shoulders have become more broad and muscular, he must be 6ft tall now. His hair has turned out to be a mixture of bronze and gold like sunlight raidating of a bronze coin. Pedro has a firm muscular shape, his height has increased as well. His hair is as dark as the night sky without stars and the moon.

"Alright so this year the Royal Saltor will be held at Atar Academy but the rules will remain the same. Every lecture will explain in detail later on. You may now be dismissed... in an orderly manner." Everyone hops off their seats as we are to head to the dining Chamber. "Come on we have to go meet your old lovers." Ruby grabs my hand rushes through the crowds of students. "Ruby please please stop." I plead while being dragged to the direction of the boys. Samba has already found them. Ruby doesn't even think of stopping.

"Well well if it isn't Hailsting brats." The boys turn their attention to us. My eyes meet Miguel's first. His hazel eyes really do pop with his hair. He does his little smirk and I smile back in response. "If it the yapping princesses." Pedro's voice has deepened. I meet his eyes and his shade of sunset yellow brown stare into mine. He looks away almost immediately. What a scum. "Still look as innocent as ever Lura." Miguel never miss an opportunity to compliment me. He will compliment every little thing, such an charming prince indeed.

"You girls are already crushing huh? Well that can't happen you are neither of their types." Samba is literally so stupid I can't believe we are related sometimes. "Shut up Samba who said that we go for the bottom of the barrel ?" I laugh under my breath and so does Miguel he definitely has a sense of humor. "I am starving and out of here." Pedro walks off into the dining hall and we all just follow behind Samba who is tailing Pedro behind.

We all places food on our plates and somehow we are seated next to the boys and by somehow I mean totally planned by Ruby. We are all eating and for the most part it's just Ruby and Samba bashing each other while Miguel flexes his muscles through his suit and I just laugh while making shocked faces. The whole dinner Pedro flirts with my rivals Priness Cara. She giggles the whole time while Pedro whispers who knows what in her ear. He loves doing this especially if I am around its been his tradition if you may say since childhood, for as long as I am around him.

Dinner ends and we all go separate ways. Ruby goes off to her favorite lecturer to know what to expect for the grade. And I am left alone in the garden sitting by the fountain. That's when my phone rings "Hello" I answer waiting to hear the unknown caller. "Hello Princess, It's Prince Aden I got your contacts from your father I hope you do not mind." Great I had forgotten that I actually have to communicate with my soon to be husband. "Of course not your Majesty how can I help you?" I sound like a Maidservant right now how embarrassing. "I was hoping we could meet before your academy shuts it's gates for the night I will be passing by on my way to my Palace."

I am so tired little does he know I run on social power everyday but if I refuse my father would never stop lecturing me. "There is no problem at all." I respond best as I can so that I leave no room for embarrassment. "Well then I will see you in about 20 minutes. See you then Princess." and with that he hangs up. Is this like a date, or a casual meeting I should probably change. "Watch out." Before I can process the words I am hit in the face with a ball and in seconds I am under the fountain water. I gasp for air and I am helped out the fountain.

"Allura dammit are you okay?" This voice. "Pedro?.." l whisper out feeling the heavy weight of my head and eyes. "Yes I didn't see you, let me get you to the nurse." He lifts me into his arms and then everything goes blank.

When I come around the whole room seems like to be spinning. I finally regain proper sight. "Allura you're awake, how do you feel" Pedro havors above me as I look up. "Yeah, no thanks to you." I sit up on the bed to face him properly. "What?"he asks confused. "You are the one behind me being here. What are you doing playing Ratchball in the four wall grounds?" I know he will never apologize it's not his style.

"Oh please I am not the first to play Ratchball in the four wall grounds, and besides I yelled watch out and you didn't listen." he snaps. "You should watch where you kick your ball." I snap. "Watch where you put your head."there it is the bratty side of him. He hasn't changed even when we were little he was the same but I guess more gentle then he is now. "You are such a scum ho-..." I am interrupted by a knock on the door then the door opens.

"Princess Allura." Prince Aden greets. Oh right we were suppose to meet. Now I am meeting him drenched an injured what a first impression. "Your Majesty" I bow my upper body. "I am sorry I couldn't meet you." I start explaining. "Don't worry about it I heard you were injury and rushed to check up on you." He responds and alteast he isn't overreacting. "I am sorry but who are you to her?" Pedro asks in a rude sluggish tone. "Her fiancé"