Another Bride

Dawn's pov:

I picked up the woods hurriedly so I could get home before it gets dark.

I wondered if the ones I had were be enough as I moved deeper into the bushes.

I wouldn't want to come here again tomorrow so I have to gather as many twigs that I can.

Suddenly, I heard distinct noises and I froze for a while listening to the sounds.

I once thought of leaving with the twigs already but I scrutinized on who could be among the bushes at this evening time.

I went further towards the place the noises were coming from as quiet as possible so I don't get noticed.

I was able to see men...

Four strange looking men and they appeared to be in distress from the looks on their faces.

What's going on? Who are they?

I snapped out from the short trance and turned to leave the hiding spot.

My eyes almost bulged out of it's sockets as I saw a long green snake before me.

The twigs instantly fell from my hands and my survival instincts moved me to jerk out of the plants and I landed on the floor crashing my back.

The snake crawled out along with me and I retreated steadfastly dragging my butt on the hard ground.

The snake was coming for me!!

Immediately, a sharp shining blade flew from an unknown location and sliced clean off the snake's neck.

Oh my God!!

The chopped-off head dropped to the ground and the headless snake shook vigorously to death.

I looked up alarmed.

One of the men had killed the snake!

The other younger looking one stretched his hand out to me and I took it without much hesitation.

He pulled me up and I stood to my feet though I was already weak on the knees.

"Are you alright?" The older looking one asked with beady eyes.

I nodded abruptly still recovering from the shock of almost being bitten to death by a rather poisonous snake.

The whole thing happened so fast and is quite overwhelming.

Blade's pov

Gazing at the strange girl whom I just saved made me think further than I should.

Her beauty is priceless and I was starting to get the hunch that she must be a goddess or something...

Where in the world did she come from?

"Thank you kind sir...for saving me" She said with a cracked voice.

"You're welcome dear" I chimed in and she smiled.

Oh heavens!

Her dimples appeared making her appear more appealing and angelic.Such rare features.

But then....

The dead princess.

I don't know what we'll do about her.

I'm sure King Lee won't spare our kingdom if we don't deliver the princess to him tonight.

He'll order his able-bodied soldiers to crush us all and no one will ever know such people like us existed because he'll definitely wipe us out if a princess is not given.

I watched the guards stare wistfully at the innocent girl who stood nervous beating off the dirt from her dress.

"What is your name?" I asked wryly.

She lifted her face gazing intently at me.

"I'm Dawn" she replied.

"Perfect...from now on, you will answer the name - Princess Anna" I professed and the rest of the men glanced at me.

"What?...I don't understand" She chided now staring at us with suspicion.

I made a signal that only my men would recognize and gradually, they surrounded the girl so she doesn't run off.

"Dawn, we're men from the kingdom of Thor and our land is at the mercy of your king - King Lee.

"You see, we were bringing the sacred princess to him as he has commanded but along the road...she committed suicide and she was our dearest hope of saving our land" I paused to scrutinize over the expression on her face.

"What...what does this have to do with me? I really don't think I can help you in anyway sir" she wavered taking a step back.

She was clearly scared of where we're heading to.

"She's dead which means we are doomed. But I'm sure you can help us. King Lee has never set her eyes on princess Anna so he has no idea of what she looks like.

"So once we bring him to you...he wouldn't have doubts at all".

Whaaat?

"Can you listen to yourself? You want me to Impersonate a princess??

Geez!

How in the world will I do that? I...I don't want to be a part of your ludicrous mission. It's close to dead sentence to trick someone like King Lee. I'm sorry but I can't help you" she bickered turning her back to leave but the men with held her.

"What are you doing??? Let me go...please!" She rasped struggling.

I quickly sent my hand to my sword and drew it out.

She has to decide.

The quick way or the hard way...

Alicia's pov

I walked through the royal hallway with so much glamour and enthusiasm.

My two maids scuttled behind me carrying the meal I have prepared for my husband - King Lee.

I was dressed in a ravishing short and tight dress which I'm sure he'll crave for the moment he sees me.

As we got to the huge doors that led to his private Chambers, I sighted the two men on guard.

I cussed under my breath. This is going to be a tough one.

But I still don't understand why meeting the king is more like a death mission.

I should be given the freedom to come in freely as his first wife...

Yes, I'm Alicia.

The king's first bride.

The other witch - Simone - is his second wife.

You can imagine the power tussle here.

I remember the day I was married off to the king in order for him to be crowned.

I felt like the happiest woman on Earth since I would be wife to a young, charming and powerful king despite the fact that he treats me so much like an outsider.

There was nothing that connected us at all except the girl I bore for him.

I could swear I almost died when Simone was brought to the palace from the kingdom of Muzana as requested by king Lee.

In no time, she got pregnant and I think it's almost due now.

That b**ch!

"The king doesn't want to be disturbed" The guard stated coldly and I glared.

"I've come all the way here to serve him his dinner...please let me see him" I pleaded desperately.

He has to touch me again.

I want to be the one to give him a son...

Even if it's just once but king Lee has been pushing me off like he's tired of me.

He's a crazy man alright...but his s'x styles makes him crazier.

"I'm afraid not - at least not now" The guard groused and I frowned.

I angrily retreated going back to my Chambers.

Ugh! This has to stop!

"Calm down my queen" one of the maids - Esme cooed behind me and it seemed to help a bit.

"But I'm getting impatient! This isn't fair at all. I don't know what f'-king next to do".

"Um...queen Alicia. There's something you should know...I overheard the king speaking to someone through the phone this morning.

"It appears a new wife is coming tonight. From the Kingdom of Thor" Esme whispered and I cringed.

Whaaat?

Another bride?...

This is going to be more interesting than I thought.