After walking through the garden a bit, it opens up to a space with different types of training equipment. A man with red hair stood, the hint of a smile on his face. "Prince Alekar, you're on time for once."

Alek bows. "Yes, sir. My dear friend Monarch has come to watch our session."

The tutor shrugs, moving to grab his sword which was laying on an old wooden table.

Monarchs eyes widen and she looks at everything in awe. She moves to the side and sits down, watching.

Alek takes off his jacket, his white button up doomed to be ruined. Alek unsheathed his sword, his face stilling to stone.

The tutor begins pacing around Alek. "Remember, your opponent most likely will have the first move. This means you have to be prepared at any time at all. If you fail to defend-" the tutor jabs his sword at Alek's back, but he turns deflecting it. "You could be injured or killed." The tutor continues doing this, Alek blocking each attempt.

Bridgette watches in admiration, her eyes shinning with interest in fighting. She remembers Alek fighting with Lance and smiles.

Alek is granted permission to move from his spot, now in a full duel with Karon. Alek jabs, Karon parries. They continue back and forth. Alek parries, his stance shifting, allowing the tutor to use his boot to pull his foot out from under him. Alek falls to the floor with a grunt, the tutor holding a sword to him. "Keep your movements forward." The tutor says, Alek glances at Bridgette and smiles.

"We aren't done yet." Alek rolls backwards, giving himself distance as he raises his sword once more. The tutor smiles a bit, continuing the duel.

A: (XD this is awesome)

L: (Imagine watching this live or in a cartoon...)

Monarch giggles and continues watching, studying every move they did. She was very impressed with how well Alek handled the sword, and she noticed his improvement.

Alek and Karon went on. It ended with Alek having his sword flung out of his hand. "Your grip became too loose. Keep your hand steady. Otherwise, well done today. You are dismissed."

They bow to each other before Alek began walking to Bridgette, Karon moving to a dummy to practice his own technique.

Alek smiles, grabbing his jacket and sitting next to Bridgette. "What did you think?"

"That was incredible!" She smiles with shinning eyes "You did wonderfully! And the tutor didn't do half bad either." She winks at the tutor to tease Alek.

Alek rolls his eyes and kisses her. "You tease."

She giggles and twirls a strand of her hair, sitting back "What~? Me~?"

"The little lady denies her crimes." He smirks. "What shall her punishment be?"

"Mmm~" She giggles "Surprise me!"

He leans forward and bites her lip before kissing her, pulling away just a bit too soon. He smiles. "Punishment given."

She blushes and whines "Aaalleeekkk! That's not faaaiirrr!"

"You tease me..." he whispers in her ear. "I tease you..."

L: (Karon ships it)

A: (YAS KARON)

She grins and kisses his ear lightly "Hmm well I've got a tease for ya... if you don't do well in training tomorrow, you get no kisses from me for the rest of the week."

L: (He's all like that girl made mah boi do better, I ship it)

Alek gasps. "You wouldn't dare!"

She giggles and pulls away "I would! So you better do good."

"I always do good!" He laughs, kissing her cheek.

She laughs "Today you failed! And he won! You have to win if you want my love Alek." She smirks.

He falls to one knee, a smile on his face. "My lady, for you, I shall act as your knight, and I shall win in the name of your love!"

She laughs and folds her arms "We shall see, my dear prince. We shall see."

A: (Bridgette smart. She know what she doing.)

He looks up, a smile as he stands. "Well, just in case." He places a hand on her cheek and kisses her deeply.

She smiles and pulls away "Nope! Not until you win!" She laughs "I'm not going to give you a reward ahead of time!"

He sighs. "As you wish."

She hesitates then kisses his cheek. "Now that's all. I'm teaching you a valuable lesson. I'll explain more tomorrow."

"I'll trust you, but you better not be teasing me~" he smiles booping her nose.

"Mmm it's a little bit of both~" she grins.

"You truly are evil." He chuckles.

She giggles and leans close, her lips almost touching his "Awww what's wrong~? Is something bothering you~?"

His eyes glance down at her lips. "My lady, you torture me."

She laughs and pulls away, folding her arms "It's good for you. Now, I have to go back and finish a few things around town. So... see you tomorrow?" She smiles.

"Of course... waiting will be such sweet agony~" he smiles, his eyes only on her.

She grins and rolls her eyes "Oh you'll be fine~"

"And yet, I'm already pained to think of your absence." He twists a strand of her hair.

She giggles "I'll see you tomorrow. I promise." She heads home.

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A/N: I changed the cover for the first book! Cause I was bored and sad and needed to do something.

I hope you like it L!

L/N: Oooh! IMA LOOKIE!!

OOOOH I LOVE IT!!