Taking Back Emerald Sky Kingdom

My hair was floating behind me as I ran out of the throne room doors following behind the captain , my heart was pounding in my chest as I could hear the cries of fellow soldiers being cut cut down where they stood . I ran as fast as my legs would allow leaving captain Tyler in my dust , the shocked expression on his face as I overtook him racing to the the battle field was priceless. I took the fastest route possible looking over the chaos , I grew impatient as I saw more of my people dropping down to there knees , I couldn’t take this anymore , before I could think my feet were off the ground as I was leaping into the air off the cliff side while the elite squad carried on down the road . I drew my sword in mid air , my feet eventually collideing with the ruff train landing with ease . In the corner of my eye I could see an enimie coming up behind me ready to strike , before I could block Tyler stepped in , sweat dripping from the tips of his soft silky ,hair and blood splattered on his face , His body inches away from mine . With a smirk plastered on his face he pushed the enimies sword away from me , I could feel butterflies swarming in my stomach and I couldn’t explain why . But this was no time to be thinking about such nonsense ,I jumped up and charged towards the man while Tyler held him back and impaled him with my sword . As the man fell to the ground I felt nothing not even a shred of guilt my face was emotionless , and obviously Tyler had some snarky comment about what had just happened “so princess, oh sorry Athena\~ I saw you froze for a second what was that about”

”shut up , I didn’t freeze I was just ….. thinking”

”yea yea, come in this is no place to be thinking we need to help the people”

”I know just give me a second “

I tore off my cloak and threw it to the side , I could feel Tyler’s eyes scanning my body but I didn’t say anything and ran away jumping in between a man and a amathesian soldier ( amathesian are from one of the nations called amethyst kingdom) I hit my sword against him throwing him back I shouted at the man “ get up and run to the palace this is no place to die” I struck the soldier to the ground and battled my way through to the center of the chaos seeing a group of emereldians ( my people from emerald sky kingdom) , I could feel my blood boil as I saw my people being hurt . All of a sudden I could feel my anger and sadness riseing up inside me , my hands let off a small yellow glow of flames , it felt as though I blacked out and was not in control of my body , the colour of my eyes wend from green to gold within seconds , my feet slowly lifting from the ground . This power it was like nothing else I have ever felt before , the sensation it gave me was incredible. Eventually I was in mid air , engulfed in golden flames -it was like I was possessed - ‘what is going on ‘ I thought to myself.

”not now Athena , why did it have to be now” my father said under his breath standing from the balcony of his castle watching over the people evacuating into the ballroom , the captain had his gaze on me as my flames got larger ,and larger . I couldn’t let this go on anymore , dropping to the ground my eyes returned to normal and reduced my flames to my hands, landing with one knee on the ground with a hand to keep me balanced . While I was walking to the commander of the amethyst kingdom -who had planned this invasion- men came charging at me and I took them all down one by one with my flames with ease , the fear in the commanders eyes was delightful as he could see how strong I was . Standing my ground with the body’s of people I didn’t know surrounding me ,and the forces left from my kingdom along with Tyler retreating to the castle with the last of the people caught in the crossfire . Tyler turned to see me drawing my bow and aiming at the commander with hesitation in my eyes . “My whole life people have always told me I could never become strong , become something more that the heir to the thrown” I said as I could feel blood dripping down my face “ my whole life people have looked down on me and never gave me a chance to prove myself……we’ll look at me now , I have single-handedly taken down half of you army , and now you are going to pay for trying to destroy what I hold dear to me” I could feel my grip loosen on the string as the arrow flew towards my target shooting him in the right arm “ I do not want to kill you , that would be to good for a man who tried to take the lives of innocent people you can suffer as much as they have rotting in the dungeon “ I said as I could feel my legs giving in , I could feel strong arms snaking around my waist catching me before I hit the ground ,the last thing I saw was the commander on his knees holding the arrow I left in his shoulder . My eyes slowly closed and I lost feeling in my body. “ what am I going to do with you princess ?“ Tyler said as he picked me up bridal style carrying me back to the palace. The king and queen came running to me in the captains arms as he mad his way to the royal herbalist.

(Tyler point of view)

I place her on the bed as the herbalist took care of her wounds, for some reason I felt this urge to stay and protect her and be by her side, ‘what the hell am I thinking ‘ I said to myself as I snapped out of it and sat down on a chair grabbing a bandage to wrap the large would on my abdomen where I got slashed with a sword. As I took off my armour and shirts I could see Athena’s eyes open , she tried sitting up but I ran to her side and put my hand on her back to steady her .”where am I ?” she said

” your in the infirmary princess “ I said in a soft tone , then she notice I had my shirts off and started to blush, it was adorable.

Athena’s point of view

I slowly opened my eyes ,my head was throbbing and I could feel bandages all over my body, I tried sitting up and felt a large hand placed on my back.it was Tyler. “Where am I “ I said holding my head in my hands “ your in the infirmary princess “ he said in a soft tone, as I looked up at him I noticed he had his armour and shirts off , I couldn’t take my eyes away.I could feel my cheeks heating up and looked away “ like what you see princess “ I can’t believe those words came out his mouth , I looked back at him with an annoyed expression on my face and said “ of course not you just caught me off guard” I tied standing up but my legs wouldn’t obey me and gave in . Tyler grabbed my waist and held me up, his face inches away from mine “what are you doing Tyler “

“stopping you from falling aging Athena” I pushed him off of me as I got my balance and made my way to the door “now where are you going”

”to see my father , you can either stay here or come with me “ I said coldly to him as I closed the door behind me . My head was still killing me -it hurt so much -but I ignored it and carried on to the ballroom seeing turning around to see that Tyler had decided to come after all , I still don’t know hat happened between us on the battlefield and I just had to go and make it more complicated by doing that in the infirmary. I was just glad to see his shirt was back on , the guard opened the ballroom doors for me and the captain and made our way to my father and mother who were sat at the front while people were whispering about me . My father owes me an explanation and I wanted it now so I strided to the thrones that they were sat on with confidence even though I was in pain every step . I think Tyler noticed this and came and walked next to me , and there it was again that annoying smile of his ugh how it made me feel was so confusing. I bowed in front of the king and queen and so did Tyler “Father what happened to me out there you owe me an explanation” he let out a long sigh

“ we wanted to tell you we did “

”cut the crap and tell me what happened “ I said with frustration in my voice

“darling we only wanted what was best for you” my mother said as Tyler stood back and listened to the conversation

“ she is right Athena we hid your power to protect you, this was all to protect you, that power you have is dangerous and only the most skilled in the family have been able to control it “

” and what is it , what am I “ tears started to fill my eyes

“this power has been passed down through the generations and the first born would receive the power , and when we had you it was not right a woman has never inherited the power, so we hid it from you because we thought-“

you thought what I couldn’t handle it , that I wasn’t stron enough, you ow what I have heard enough “ I said while storming past Tyler and out the doors . The room was quit for a while then Tyler excused himself and came running after me , I was sat under a tree with my head in my hands leaning on my knees . ‘What is wrong with me why can’t anyone just see me as a normal human’ tears started to escape my eyes , then Tyler came and sat down net to me also leaning on the tree . “Why are you out here , it’s no place for a princess “ I wiped my face and rubbed my face dry “ I told you not to call me that , I hate it, and I can handle myself thanks. Why are you here is what I want to know”

”what I’m supposed to just let you cry alone after what I just heard , not a chance I know you don’t know me very well but I can still care can’t I ?”

I turned to face him ,he had a soft expression on his face that made me feel safe without thinking I wrapped my arms around his neck and whispered in his ear “thank you”

he then wrapped his arms around my waist “your welcome princess “ you then slapped him on the back of the head and pulled away

“call me princess one more time I dare you”I said while giggling a bit

”what ever you say “ he said with a smile on his face . I rested my head on his shoulder as we started to get to know each other more . My eyes started to feel heavy and all of a sudden I fell asleep, Tyler notice and took me back to the palace and place me in my bed before kissing my forehead.

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