"Samira dear come down! You can continue your studies later it's time for your training now!" shouted Jane, Samira's mom the reigning vampire queen.

             Though Jane was a pure blood & belonged to royalty she was humble and down to earth. She treated everyone as  equal, be it pure blood or turned, royalty or commoner; all were her subjects - her children. Everyone in her coven adored her, looking upto her with respect.

              "Yes mom just few more minutes!" said Samira while getting dressed in shorts & tank top. Samira, princess of Grey coven... More correctly the vampire princess. King Xavier and queen Jane were best rulers vampires could ask for. Grey coven was most powerful amongst all; this is pretty obvious as they were ruled by King of vampires himself.

               Prince Adam was Samira's younger brother. Usually first born is rightfully the next king but Samira being first born made things a bit... actually a lot complicated. Adam was fit to be a ruler... Well built, brave, humble and kind. But the problem was he had no interest in the throne! Yes you heard it right... He was a peace loving individual and was against any kind of violence. He wanted to serve his people but did not wish to accend the throne.

               While Adam looked born of true blue blood, Samira was pretty ordinary. Standing 5'4 tall, jet black hair and black eyes, pale complexion... She looked ordinary indeed but mind you, looks can be highly deceiving.

              She was a brainy girl, assisted her father in planning out war strategies, had good knowledge of almost every field and subject. She wasn't physical as strong as a first born royal should be but her smartness, intelligence and wisdom was beyond her age.

               "Common Adam move your ass, we are getting late... Aaaaggh Adam come on you are 18 already in few months you'll be crowned the next King! You should be training harder" Samira shouted on top of her lungs.

                "You carry on Sam I'll join an hour later" replied Adam coolly as if it's nothing important. Samira charged towards Adam but was stopped by Jane. "We'll talk to him later you go now" Jane pushed towards the back door while saying this.

                   "Sam John is waiting, today is your sword fighting test you shouldn't be late dear... Go on & all the best make us proud!" saying this Jane bid Samira goodbye. As soon as Jane closed the door, Samira began her sprint towards the training ground.

                     She was nervous... Who wouldn't be when you know you have to battle it out against John - the best vampire warrior & commander of vampire army! He had given her the best training, treated her equal to Adam because for odd reason he believed Sam was much better than Adam. He wanted to unleash Sam's true potential.

                     John firmly believed that Sam was born to create history. Being the first child of rulers of vampire race she was special so what if she was a female? Once in several centuries this happens that first born child of rulers of vampire race is a female. They have left a mark on vampire history as their reign was full of significant events.

                     Sam finally reached the training ground, all others who trained along Sam were waiting by ring where sword fight between Sam and John was to take place. Sam would be the first to help her dad in administrative matters & making war strategies but hand combat and sword fighting were not her cup of tea.

                     Only positive for Sam was her speed... Her small body and lean built helped her move with speed of light! Speed with which vampires move is known to all but Sam was fastest... Recently she even bet her dad in department of speed and Xavier was more than happy to have been defeated by his daughter.

                      Everyone cheered & hooted loudly for Sam when she entered the ring. But the crowd soon went silent the moment John stepped into the ring. Both picked up their swords, bowed to each other and took their fighting position.

                      "Are you ready Sam?" asked John through mind link. "Will you cancel this fight if I say no?" questioned Sam already knowing John's answer. "Come on Sam it's just a test and even if you lose you will still be a winner... Now how many warriors from supernatural world dare to stand face to face with me challengeing me for a sword fight?" smirked John.

                      "Let the match begin!" and before completing this sentence John charged towards Sam. Startled Sam effectively blocked his first move. Sam was on defensive mode, she wasn't attacking but blocked each of his move. This continued for two hours. Now they began circling each other which indicated that this fight was reaching it's climax... the moment which everybody was waiting for.

                       Sam wasn't expected to last this long against John as he used every​ trick under his sleeve to drain her energy. But strangely she was standing ready for his next move, Sam was herself quite surprised with this as she reached this stage without break much sweat.

                        Both the opponents stood still waiting for the other to make a move. Suddenly Sam made one swift move, before anyone could realise what happened John was disarmed and pinned to ground by Samira!

                        For a second time stood still and the very next second the entire crowd burst into cheers. "I'm impressed Sam you have surprised me" said John who stood up beaming with pride... Proud at his favourite student's achievement. "I've managed to surprise myself as well John'' exclaimed Sam.

                    Loud cheers & claps echoed in the serene mountains of Sikkim, place blessed with scenic beauty. Grey coven was situated in this state and occupied quite large landscape. Humans here were simple, sweet and multi-ethnic which made it easier for vampires to blend in & hide their true identity.

                     John made his way through the crowd of youngsters who were swarming around Sam to congratulate her for emerging victorious in her seemingly impossible task. Engulfing Sam in a warm huge John whispered "I'm proud of you my child, I knew one you would do this but didn't see it coming so soon!".

                     "But John I don't know what happened... it was as if my body moved on it's own... As I clearly remember you haven't taught me this move" said Sam but was interrupted by John "You need to rest kid we'll talk about this later".

                     "All of you start your warm up session we'll train for an hour today and then you are allowed to go" ordered John. Loud boos were heard when John let Sam go. Sam bowed to John and took her leave.

                    On her way back home Sam was still thinking about the final move... She remembered reading about it long time back in library. It was one of those rare sword fighting techniques used by one of kings or... No! This is impossible how on earth can this be... You seriously need some rest Sam, she thought and headed home.

    What is the mystery of this move? Does John know about this? Will Sam find her answers?

     Stay tuned! May be the next chapter will give you the answers!

      Thank you!💓

       Deepa