"Why do the men always have the honor to fight in war when women have the power to bring the army down to there knees"
A ruthless man is nothing but a man
A ruthless woman is everything a man wishes he could be.
What happens if the rebellion didn't...
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After training relentlessly with Zyges I'm bruised and sore. It's evident that Violet is struggling with Tarin. She doesn't have the strength to stay on. I've been working with her day and day out trying to give her more muscle. We've been in the sparring room and gym every night. But today was like no other or so I thought.
Sparring at our weakest just puts a target on our back. They want us as weak as possible to be able to weed out the weakest. I'm staring at the training infront of me. To guys who look like they are set to murder each other.
Blood is laying all over the sparring mat.
From them and from the others before them. Now is the time for people to kill you, get rid of an enemy and get a dragon in return.
No one has tried yet to un bond me. But I know there will be advances made towards me.
The thought doesn't make me feel warm and fuzzy as I shift my weight from one leg to another.
I continue to shift uncomfortably as the fight continues but in my opinion it's more like a battle.
Deep down I'm scared but I know that when I show that fear my life is at risk.
My thoughts are cut out when the one opponent takes their last breath. The boy with the bright blue eyes closes them for the last time. Standing in triumph is a guy I've never seen before or maybe I've seen him but never glanced twice. He is just a killer now.
There stood Captain as he riddles off more names.
" Nora Freysson and Luka Tuttle"
Of course I am paired with a guy who is unbonded.
My legs move before I can process and I am in the ring. I glance at the audience and see my friends at the left. As my eyes skim the rest of the audience I see the Onyx eyes i've been trying to avoid since the confrontation staring at me.
I look back at Luka who is now in front of me. He's tall and has muscles protruding from his shirt.
"Look who it is, little miss princess" He speaks quickly and lunges towards me.
My dagger is clutched in my hand. My white knuckles are evident as I quickly move out of his way.
Not quick enough though for him to nick my cheek.
I kick his feet out from under him and continue the sparring.
He's winning as he has me on my back. In one swift motion I wrap my legs around his waist and twist so I am on top.
We are both bleeding as he looks at me
" I want the dragon" Is all he says as my dagger is to his throat.
"We don't always get what we want" I whisper
He bucks me off of him and I am pushed to the side. In a quick motion we are both standing. We continue again and I have the ability to get him on his knees.
I release the sword that is on my belt as I grab his hair.
"As cheesy as this may sound I am not the Princess I am set to be the Queen" and the sword slices his neck.
Died
He is Died
I continue to stare at the lifeless body.
I feel large hands wrap around my waist and usher me off the mat.
I'm not surprised that it is him. I think it is fitting.
Xaden pulls me and guides me to a secluded area within the gym. It doesn't take a genus to figure out that his shadows are covering us.
"He died. He wanted my dragon so I killed him" Is all I say in a mute tone.
He sighs and rubs his forehead "Nora you did what anyone else would do"
"I am going to be queen" A thought that has been replaying in my head has finally surfaced.
"You are"
" I will do anything to show my power"
"You do not need to do that Nora, your power radiates off of you. People know, People Fear you that is what matters"
"I will stand tall" I say almost like I am giving myself a pep talk. Like I am saying things that I need to hear.
" Are you alright Nora"
"I am Fine we must marry for the rebellion. I am doing it for my fathers people. We will rule together and a offspring will be made for the people. We will survive for the people."
"Nora" he says is a tone I couldn't understand or read.
"I'm fine Xaden thank you" I speak quickly and rush to my room.
As I slam open the door Violet is setting on her bed with a book
"Oh Nora are you okay"
"I will be when I am done with a breakdown" I speak as she pushes her book over and opens her arms.
I rush into them and sob. All of the pent up feelings have been pushed to the brim. She holds me as I cry and scream.
We stay like that for I don't know how long.
Long enough for her to go get dinner and bring it back to me.
It is late and my energy has drained from my body.
My eyes close and I am met with a dark onyx storm.
I woke up with an uncomfortable feeling in my throat. My senses tell me Violet is asleep next to me. I feel a sharp pressure and a looming sensation. My eyes jolt awake and a dagger is placed right at my throat.
"Don't move" A voice says so calmly
I scream for help in my head hoping that Zyges Isn't asleep and for anyone to hear me.
