The Princess'choice II

What I desire the most...

Elidi

I woke up with a bad headache the next morning and couldn't really recall what happened last night after we started dancing. I groaned as the slightest light irritated my eyes. Maya scoffed and cruelly opened the windows. I hid under my blanket and whined.

- Maya! Please! Spare me! - the next moment my blanket was pulled off of me and the cold wind of the early morning sobered me.

- s**t it's cold! - I complained and created a little flame in the palm of my hand to warm myself up.

- Stop acting like a Princess and get up! You have lots of things to do! - I mimicked a selfish lady and lifted my nose high. In a higher voice I said, while I threw my hair back.

- I'm a Princess! - Maya mumbled something under her nose and threw fresh clothes at me.

- What did you say? - I asked while she walked out said.

-Princess of procrastination! The Prince of clumsiness is still here! - Oh f**k! She was right. I got up, took a quick bath in the cold water. Another punishment from Maya... What a way to start my day! I got dressed and rushed out in search of Emmett and Conrad. We agreed to be allies, but I had no idea what was their plan. Slowly as I walked in the town searching for them, fragments of last night came to my mind.

- Okay, I danced, drank...a lot, explained the magical shield for Emmett and Conrad...

- Don't forget to mention that you flirted with the Prince! - a cocky voice said and I spot Conrad out. He was eating an apple and watching the training ground.

- Excuse me?

- You are excused. - I hate teenagers... I lifted Conrad with my magic and flew him to me. He was really surprised but more in a weird way. As someone who enjoyed the ride.

- What did you mean when you said I flirted with him? - he kept watching me for a few seconds with amazement and shrugged.

- You leaned on his shoulder, winked at him and teased him, actually, you two looked like a couple who has been married for years now! - I buried my face in my hands and forgot about the spell. Poor Conrad landed on his ass at the cold ground.

- Ups, sorry! - I offered him a hand and he took it.

- Anyway, where is your Master? I need to talk with him. - Conrad pointed towards the training grounds.

- He decided to torture himself and a few volunteers in this magical morning.

- And why are you not training with them?

- I snapped my ankle last night. - I knew he lied. He was standing on both feet perfectly.

- Let me check it for you then. - he nodded for my surprise. But I didn't care too much, I checked his ankle and it was indeed injured.

- How are you standing on this leg as well? This must hurt a lot! - I said and Conrad smiled.

- I have trained a lot. I'm the Princess's guard, there is no pain I cannot bare. - I gently pushed him down on a rock and concentrated my power on his ankle. His feet set on fire and Conrad screamed.

- WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! - I thought he saw when I saved Emmett previously.

- Don't move. - I ordered and he stopped fidgeting. In five minutes his ankle was in perfect conditions.

- Impressive. Thank you. - he said and I smiled at him.

- What did you want to talk about with the Prince? - he asked and I sat next to him watching the training ground.

- He said he'd give me for my alliance what I desire the most.

- And?

- I think what his idea of my desires and what they really are, are different things.

- Don't you want the throne? - I felt how a smile spread on my face while I watched Emmett train a few men from the town. He looked so charming and strong. His movements were natural and flawless.

- I may want more than just the throne. Suddenly everything I was planning is materializing and it is a lot. - I admitted. I won't tell him that I have slight crush on the Prince of clumsiness how Maya called him.

- Well, I understand why you can't just set your brother on fire, but regarding other desires... You just have to take a step. - Conrad said and I laughed at him shyly.

- Obviously! He must have a fragile, lovely lady at home waiting for his return. - Ops... Well my tongue slipped at the end. Conrad pretended not to notice and I was actually glad for that.

- There are many who wants him, and there is a really special, gorgeous lady who waits impatiently for his return. - Conrad said and I felt a little knot in my throat.

- Feeling jealous? - Conrad asked and I laughed.

- Not at all! As I see the training is almost over, see you later! - I said and stood up walking towards the men. I felt Conrad's stare at me.

- Good morning Elidi! - Emmett greeted me.

- Good morning your Highness. - I said. Better keep the formalities between us and not get carried away with a fling.

- Emmett. - he said.

- Your Highness. - I repeated and he took a step closer.

- Emmett. - I wanted to tease him so much. I liked this annoyed expression on his face.

- Your Highness. - Emmett skipped the distance between us and over towered me. He was slightly looking down and I had to look up at him. Honestly, he was even more handsome from up close.

- Emmett. - he repeated in a lower voice and I grinned. He frowned his eyebrows.

- Your Highness...Emmett. - this annoying brat smiled from ear to ear and flexed his chest victoriously.

- What can I help you with my lady?

- Let's spare. - I said. He got surprised but honestly I was surprised by my own preposition as well. I just wanted to wipe off that smile from his face. His blue eyes shined with excitement.

- Winner gets a wish granted by the looser? - I shook his hand.

- Deal.