I Hope You're Right

The final test, archery, was just on the horizon. Everyone grew increasingly nervous as rumors on details of the test began to surface rapidly. Parts of the forest near Vargos Castle were barricaded for the preparation. 

"I heard that we'll have to hunt some sort of beast? How scary!" 

"I heard it's going to be a race to capture a flag."

"Yesterday, someone caught a glimpse of a bear they were bringing in! What could they possibly want with a bear?"

There was much speculation amongst the princesses. Sierra listened to them all and wondered which ones were true. In the time leading up to the test, she had spent most of it helping Taita and Myra perfect their skills. 

Both princesses improved tremendously under her guidance, so much so, that some of the other princesses came to Sierra for advice. This caused instructor Victor in particular to be sour with jealousy. Ever since she humiliated him in front of everyone, he did not like her very much.