The Proposal......

Cassandra gripped her long bow firmly in her left hand. Reaching down by her right side, the thumb, index and middle finger tips ,she lightly grasped the feathered end of Wooden Arrow. She raised the shaft Upto the bow, with a skilled hand, she notched the arrow and draws the bowstring back.

The famous Oak bow Hechen was gifted to Cassandra by her master. She valued it so much even though she didn't know it's real purpose and potential.

The oak bow creaks in protest as the leathery sinew of the bow strings pops and crackles under the enormous power required to draw such a marvelous weapon back to full potential. Cassandra was silently calculating her target ; the eye of a rotating bird,which was located a hundred yards from her . She mentally evaluated the target....range...distance... crosswinds..... She elevated her aim to allow for the estimated arch and drop of the arrow..

" Stop pretending ;You will never going make it" Adrian mocked at her.

Cassandra totally ignored the arrogant prince and concentrated only on her target....

Cassandra finally released the arrow with a loud pronounced cracking SNAP of the bow string . The shaft streaks from the long bow with a lightening speed, launching into the clear sky. The arrow gently floats over the high arch and begins to fall back earthward, plunging from the sky with a deadly force.

Arthur was observing Cassandra closely. Her eyes were sparkling ,it emitted a blue color . Her lips were closed tightly. Somehow, he was turned on by simply looking at her. ' Arthur; You are really doomed. ...'His mind keep on telling like that.....

" WOW!!!!!!!!!" The thunder of applause of the audience brought him back to the reality again .

" She did it. She is really Awesome"

" I want her to be mine"...

Arthur heard so many words around him. He knew that she would attract so many eyes.....But , he didn't expect that even in her those dress with her face covered ; she would be the center of attraction...

Arthur was jealous.... He wanted to gauge out the eyes of the men ,who were looking at Cassandra .Even, his brother's eyes were also glued on her..

' He is your future sister in law brother. Please stop looking at my woman. Since, you have one in your mind, don't look at her like a pervert' Arthur silently said in his mind

" Stop drooling brother. Haven't you seen any woman before????" Arthur said to Damian.

He was really upset after seeing his brother looking at his woman .

" So, what??? I have never seen a lady knight. It's rare to see such a beauty.... I can bet that she is definitely a goddess of beauty and talent. I can't even imagine how beautiful will be her face, when she lift that veil...."

' No way!!!! Keep on dreaming brother... She is my woman....So ,her beauty and everything belongs to me only ...And you, My Vixen!!!you are not allowed to lift your veil in front of any one. I have the only right to see your face. Since, you are catching so much attention, I won't allow no one near you in future.. You are mine forever my little Siren ...'

Cyrus was really uncomfortable after seeing so many eyes on Cassandra. He recognized her at first sight.But, he was dumbfound after seeing how she managed to hold the Hechen; the famous Bow of the six realms.....

' You are stronger than I thought Cassandra..It's really going to be tough for me Cassandra. But, I can't lose the war ....

' Let me think a way to save my love and fulfill my vow' His mind was really a mess..

Cassandra was unaware of the thoughts of the men sitting in the gallery. She wanted to leave the place as soon as possible. She has to practice for tomorrow's sword fight...

Cassandra bowed to the King and was about to leave, then she heard a familiar voice from the audience.

" I want to marry you my lady"...

Suddenly, everyone looked at the source of voice.

Even prince Damian was astonished after seeing his brother ;who was never interested in any woman , proposing to a lady ,whom he met for the first time.

" Arthur, are you sure??? You don't even know her. " Damian whispered to him.

" Believe me brother. No one knows her better than me".

Damian chuckled after hearing him.

He looked at Cassandra and saw her grinding her teeth . He saw her clenching the hands. Cassandra was furious. She wanted to punch him on his face and draw pictures on his beautiful face with her sword.

' Why him again ???? Am I really running out of my luck??? '

" Look at your girl; she is ready for a fight brother. It seems that you two share a past history. But, Be careful Arthur, she is a tigress. She may eat you alive". Damian teased him.

" That's what I want brother. To eat her or being eaten by her" Arthur winked at Damian.

Arthur slowly approached her....

Cassandra was loosing her patience.... Her grip on her sword became tightened....