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Life couldn't go any better at the moment: You had recently turned seventeen, and started living with your inseparable best friend Camilla not much ago either. The place you two rented together wasn't too big, but very cozy. A small house with a kitchen, a small living room, bathroom and bedroom.

After having passed the final exams at Rota's academy when you were fifteen, all graduates went their separate ways. There was no official colleges or universities that permitted you all to aim for higher goals, you would just to find a workplace individually and that was it. But those who aimed for the more prestigious professions such as yourself and Camilla, continued studying on your own:

Camilla's mother worked in the kingdom's library, so she naturally spent a lot of time reading books there. She always told you that she wouldn't miss the slightest detail of the requirements to become a royal.

You on the other hand focused more on physical training: You exercised swordplay, hand to hand combat and even Tauros-ride as well as joust. On weekends you would also help your mother out in the bakery she didn't own, and gained money with which you used to pay the rent of your new house.

Today was no different: It was a Friday. You would get up whenever, eat breakfast with Camilla - which you had already done - and get to training. There was a certain hill near the forest which was quite practical for swordplay exercises.

Your Lucario which had evolved from Riolu was accompanying you outside, since it would join you on your daily training to get stronger. You didn't really have an opponent in Pokémon battles, Camilla sometimes challenged you with her Lopunny. Lopunny was far from weak, but it ended up losing the majority of times due to having a disadvantage when it came to normal-type Pokémon being weak against fighting-types like Lucario.

Every morning before you would leave, you would check the mail box. You had sent an application almost a month ago, so you were expecting an answer from the royal guard. You had mustered up the courage to attempt applying for Rota's royal knights who served the Queen who was now Lady Rin. You couldn't believe the letter you were waiting for lied in that small box outside.

"Camilla! The letter! I got a letter from Queen Rin!" You called out once you had stormed back into the house you two shared, waving the envelope around. The caramel haired girl who was currently washing the rest of the dirty dishes stared at you in disbelief until she started cheering as well.

"For real?! What are you waiting for, let's open it!" The female grinned after tossing the towel she used to dry the plates away to the counter. You sat on your usual place at the dining table while Camilla slid next to you with her chair which was originally placed across you. Lucario and Lopunny gathered around the two of you as well by now, and stared at the envelope just as much as you did.

The envelope you were about to open contained the letter with the answer to your application. There was always a certain time of year when the Queen accepted three new knight recruits, and right about now was that period, and that increased the chance of your answer resulting in a positive way.

"Here it goes..." You mumbled and delicately opened the envelope, pulling the actual letter out and slowly unfolding it. The three around you observed carefully, and listened as you read aloud what was written there:

"Dear Ms. Y/N L/N,
I am writing concerning the election of the new knight recruits. I have received all of your documents along with the rest of the ones belonging to the other candidates. I would love to meet you personally and discuss a few things with you. Come to the royal castle at any time possible for you either this Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and do not forget to take this invitation along.
Yours faithfully, Queen Rin Momoko."

"Is this for real?" You squealed, trying to stay as calm as possible. Camilla on the other hand seemed more excited than you, or made it look that way at least. "This is it Y/N! This is your moment to shine!"

"We should seriously get you ready for the meeting! Let's go right away!" The caramel haired girl exclaimed happily as she took your hand and dragged you away to your shared room. "What do you mean me? You're coming with along too!" You insisted, and Camilla sure gave in quickly.

"We need to make a good first impression - Those are very important." Camilla said while she rummaged through the closet, trying to find suitable clothes. Lucario and Lopunny had arrived into the room as well by then.

"Dresses are unpractical for knights. I think a pair of more elegant pants and shirt would do." You stated, just to make sure Camilla was aware of that, since she was the type of person who would wear a dress at any given opportunity. You were pretty much the opposite.

"I think a skirt would be okay too.~" Your best friend hummed innocently, pulling out one of her tartan skirts from the closet, causing you to frown at the piece of cloth. "You know exactly that I hate skirts."

"Fine." The caramel haired girl pouted and put the skirt back to its place, searching for something different. "We'll have to find something else, then.~"

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"I can't believe we took so long!" You said, panting slightly after you, Camilla and both your Pokémon had finally arrived in front of the gates of the Cameran Palace. "That's because you didn't like anything I showed you!"

Not only that, but you had even forgotten the invitation letter at your house and noticed it when you were about midway, so you needed to return back in order to get it. In the end, you decided to wear a pair of black pants along with a hand-me-down white button up shirt which used to belong to your mother. It was a little chilly outside, so you also wore a brown coat on top of all that. Camilla insisted on you to have your hair down for this occasion, so you sticked with that as well.

Your best friend on the other hand dressed up very nicely in your opinion: A simple red and white bustier dress that suited her perfectly. She let her hair down as well.

There were two guards stationed at the entrance gate whom you showed your invitation to. The men let you pass without any discussions. "We're probably get lost before we even manage to find the Queen." You grumbled as soon as you entered through the enormous doors which were being held open by another pair of royal guards.

"Agreed." Camilla nodded as you two walked ahead of your Pokémon and through the seemingly endless corridors. Just a few moments later you were slightly startled by a soft voice coming from behind you. "You must be Ms. Y/N L/N, am I right."

Both you and your best friend turned around immediately, only to be greeted by the sight of Queen Rin herself, accompanied by who seemed to be her maid. You bowed the same instant you saw her, and so did Camilla, Lucario and Lopunny. "I am, your Highness."

"I-I felt nervous coming here alone, so I brought my friend along. I apologize for not consulting you first." You confessed, standing up composed again along with the three others. The blonde queen didn't seem to be displeased by it at all, quite the opposite actually. "I'm pleased to make your acquaintance."

"T-The honor is a-all mine! M-My name is Camilla D-Denzi!" The caramel haired girl attempted to introduce herself calmly, failing almost miserably at it. After all, this must be an important meeting for her as well, since she's aiming to become the kingdom's next princess.

"I am Jenny, the Lady's servant. Please follow me." The old woman wearing round glasses said, slightly bowed her head, and started leading the way. You all followed her to one of the many rooms in the castle silently.

"Please take a seat. Do you all like black tea?" Queen Rin asked and showed you to your seats. Both you and your best friend nodded, ending up sitting across the blonde woman. Your Pokémon patiently stood behind you while Mrs. Jenny served the drinks.

She and Queen Rin explained you about the election, and that she was not only looking for knights, but also guards, herbalists and people working other professions. "Among the three candidates for the knight position, you were the only female. That is also the first time I witnessed a woman apply for that position, and that pricked my interest."

"And so, I have organized a personal instructor for you. This is quite a coincidence, but he is also trainer of a Lucario." The queen informed you, chuckling lightly. "Sir Aaron Yamadera is his name."

You had heard a lot of this 'Sir Aaron'. He was also known as the Aura Guardian, and the best knight in Rota. You could hardly believe that a man that talented was going to be your personal mentor.

"When will I have the chance to meet him?" You asked politely, trying hard to hide your embarrassing excitement. It was enough to fool the queen and her maid, but Camilla could tell right away that you were a little impatient to meet this Sir Aaron.

"I scheduled a meeting with him tomorrow morning at eight on the Cameran training grounds. I hope you will attend as well." The blonde woman said and flashed you a smile as soon as she saw you nodding.

After a few more discussions, Jenny accompanied you back to the entrance gates where you bid your goodbyes to each other. "Thank you so much! Have a nice day!"

"Man, that was exciting!" You squealed once you had distanced yourselves from the royal guards at the gate. Camilla couldn't agree more. "And nerve-wracking!"

"I read about Sir Aaron, but I never expected there to be a painting of him in the castle! He looks pretty young too!" Camilla admitted, referring to one of the paintings that hung in one of the many corridors in the palace. Mrs. Jenny had shown you that one on your way out.

Lucario and Lopunny quietly followed while you and Camilla were ranting unstoppably until one of you had the brilliant idea of stopping by somewhere in the village. "How about we have a drink somewhere before we get home?"

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After a while of walking you finally reached the small local restaurant. You instructed the Pokémon to wait outside, since the owner of the place wasn't exactly the biggest fan of them, and you were just about to enter if it weren't for Camilla bumping into someone.

That someone was actually a quite familiar blue-eyed blonde who was also quite despicable: Loraine Aono. What was even worse was the fact that a certain silver haired boy with purple eyes was tagging along with her.

"Ugh, watch where you're going-... Ew, it's you peasants!" She squeaked. The sound she emitted was pretty similar to a Spoink's cry, but then again, that would make Spoinks feel ashamed.

"Speak for yourself, Loraine." Camilla retorted, crossing her arms in front of her chest. She and the blonde were exchanging glares, but were soon interrupted by Myron who until then stood behind Loraine.

"Out of our way." He said monotonously, taking a step forward until he was face to face with Camilla who was a head shorter than him. He and Loraine have been in a romantic relationship for as long as you knew. Not that you really cared about it, since it didn't change the fact that none of you got along with each other.

"Ah, If it isn't Moron." You said mockingly, locking eyes with the taller male. You knew how much it irritated him when someone would mock him or his name. What you never understood was that whenever you would stare at each other like that, then Myron would always look to the ground first, making a face that seemed to express guilt of some sort.

"Tch. If I were you, I'd stay out of our way." Myron said and glared at your caramel haired best friend, grabbing her by her wrist as he squeezed it, causing the female to whimper slightly. You were on the verge of getting rid of both of them when he did that. "You better let her go before I-..."

But before you were able to finish what you were going to say, you saw a taller blond male put his hand on Myron's shoulder. The man seemed to have exited the restaurant just a moment ago. He had gorgeous blue eyes and wore... knight clothes?

"And if I were you, I'd leave those fine ladies alone, and get the hell out of here, yeah?" The blond man said warningly, squeezing Myron's shoulder quite hard as the silver haired male slightly turned his face around to see the man.

Myron gritted his teeth and released Camilla's hand, soon stomping away with his annoying girlfriend. Your gaze followed the two until they were out of sight. Once they were, you turned around again and faced this rather handsome man.

"Are you alright?" The blond said charmingly, causing Camilla to blush. "Y-Yeah. Thank you for stepping in." She stuttered slightly, and that made even you think it was adorable.

"No need to thank me. The name is Doni.~ Doni Salvatore." The blond said, got down on one knee, took Camilla's right hand and placed a soft kiss on it. Her face was even redder now than it was moments ago.

"What is this guy trying to do to Camilla?! And why is she so shy all of a sudden?!" You thought to yourself, staring at Doni suspiciously. "I'm Camilla Denzi, it's really nice to meet you."

Doni flashed her another charming smile before turning to you, probably attempting to make you fall under his spell as well. He was about to take your hand too, but you crossed your arms in front of your chest before he could do so.

"Y/N L/N. Thanks and all, but we're kinda in a hurry." You introduced yourself with few words and were about to finally enter the small construction, but stopped before almost bumping into the person who was just exiting.

"Doni? Why did you suddenly leave?" The young man said, looking at Doni who was probably his friend or acquaintance. The person had dark blue hair, a hat covering most of it, blue eyes and wore knight clothes as well. His voice was extremely soft, too.

That was, with no mistake, Sir Aaron.

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A/N: Since this is a re-write, I'll be publishing parts whenever ^-^ Comments are very much appreciated!^^

Camilla Denzi:

Camilla's outfit:

Cameran Palace:

Queen Rin Momoko:

Loraine Aono:

Myron Kenji:

Doni Salvatore:

Aaron Yamadera:

Thank you for Reading!