The Princess Hostage 2

In the beginning, Princess Luna feels troubled about the appearance of Luria's princess.

"Greetings to you, Princess Luna," Princess Lena greets politely. She bows partly then lifts her head to meet Luna's eyes.

"It is my honor to have you, Princess of Luria. Thank you for responding to my request for a peaceful talk," Princess Luna spoke.

"The honor is mine, Princess of Ming Kingdom. This is a rare opportunity to meet the mighty female Ming General."

The two princesses stared at each other. Luna offers her right hand, and Lena accepts it for a handshake.

"We are too formal to each other. Would you mind calling me Luna? I would be glad."

"Pleasantly, I felt the same. Call me Lena."

The two princesses look at each other eyes then laughs. How come? They almost have the same name.

Commander Kier now arrives and quickly jumps off from his beast.

"How beautiful hostage we have here, isn't it?" He mumbles. Felt too proud about it.

Luna, confused for a mere moment, then asked, "Are you sure about this?" Luna is aware of how the Luria Princess is a great warrior herself on the battlefield. Both physically and mentally state, she is a good war strategist as well.

"Sure I am," Lena assured.

They heard then the Luria's warriors riding on their beast leaving and go west-south.

"Looks, my stupid brother understand what he must do now," she stated.

"You have a big battle in the South Sea territory, if I am correct?"

Lena chuckles. "Yes. I was pleased how the Princess is very informed about it."

"Of course, once the Luria Kingdom take by them. There are big possibilities they will aim next to trouble the border of ours. We did not rest," Luna said meaningfully.

"I see. My respect has been to rise. We could catch up on how the past went wrong, and we could correct that misunderstanding now?" Lena offers reconciliation between the two Kingdoms.

"Of course, although you don't need to become our hostage, then be our friend who is visiting the country," Luna responded and giving her offers.

"I would accept that, gladly," Lena replied happily.

She just then looks around at the rest of the people. Her gazes landed on the Allen twin.

Luna right away makes an introduction.

"I am sure you already knew Prince Lewey and Prince Levi, the Allen Twin."

"Of course, I've heard so much about the great knights of this Great Land," Lena replied.

"You were in the Port a year ago," Lewey speaks suddenly.

Levi gave him a teasing look, and he just glared back at his twin. He knew what was playing on his mind, and there he was again, playing marriage associator. This guy becomes cocky when he finds a fiancee. Now Levi teases him whenever he wants.

Lena chuckles in a lady way, "I have no doubt your highness would remember me."

"Alright, let's head back now to the Ming Castle. Lena, do you need air assistance? I guess Byakko Riders would lend a hand," Luna glances at the twin.

And before they could give a reply, Lena answers, "I am most grateful, but I am sure my brother would win this battle. If the time comes we need any assistance, I humbly make a request," she declines politely.

"Don't hold out telling us, our history been written how we give a hand to outside kingdoms."

"The Byakko Knights will stay here to secure for the residents to come back and help them settles," Levi announced. Lewey nodded his head for the agreement.

"If the Luria needs a backup, my winged beast riders will assist the South Sea battle anytime," Levi offers.

Lena is a bit surprised by how the Great Land offers liberally.

That is true indeed, after the Great War 3000 years ago. When the Land stabilized its unity, other kingdoms outside seeking their help, and the Great King been generous in sending his knights to the battle that it is not theirs, to begin with...

The Great Land earned its pride because of the fair rulings beyond the continent. Even though the Great Kingdom could win any battle, the Great King is not that greedy for desiring more lands and power. He simply lends a hand without any paybacks but the peace of his borders.

That was 3000 years ago. Unfortunately, time has changed, and there is one heart seeking more power and possession. The once soft heart is now turning its back and letting the dark force succumbs him.

***

MING CASTLE

"Levi!" Mina runs towards the Allen Prince the moment she sees his silhouette.

"My love!" Levi meets her halfway.

"Thank you so much for aiding us," said Mina.

"Of course, I will, my love," Levi takes Mina's hand then put a kiss on the back lovingly. "I've been restless these passing days like a part of me is dying."

Mina giggles. Lewey rolled his eyes; how cheesy his twin is.

"Come on, mother and father are waiting inside," Mina pulled Levi into the Castle gate entrance.

"Look at that. She is not even looking for her sister if she comes home in one piece."

"Well, I could say about my older brother."

"Oh, I see..."

"But she possibly knew of how strong her sister to worry about."

"But I need some love also."

Lena stared at the older Ming Princess. "If you don't mind, I would like to apply as your sister."

Luna was shocked. "Huh???"