The King and His Queen Warrior

A lady??

A tall man came in, he's slimmer than the king but still well built. He looks to be about 30 something, he had no beard on his face or even trace of it. The man bows to the king and nods at me. I can't seem to get a read on this guy, he doesn't wear his emotion at all. Or if that's his actual emotion then he must really trust his King. Otherwise, he would have judged me, therefore, questioning his king's decision. What kind of King decided to make his enemy's general his queen. A crazy one.

The man looks around the tent, assessing the mess and at the King's hands, remaining expressionless. They held their eyes for a while before the man switches his attention to me.

"This is Manuel, my attendant" Orion introduce the man.

"Good evening lady Valerie. Sir Manuel at your service" he bowed and looked at me with his grey eyes. I wondered what goes through his mind, looking at the mess or what we were just doing a few minutes ago. Would he ever thought that his King was suckling me? And then it comes all back, I have to stop thinking about it. Orin must really be a psychic because he looks at me and smirked.

"Evening, I am general Valeryie of Myhtica" I replied.

"We are ready for your departure to the capital city. I'm here to escort you, my lady"

Lady? Ugh, it sounds so girly.

"Don't call me that" I said to him

He looked at his King for approval but Orion remained the same "Apologies my lady, as I serve the King and obey his wishes"

I glared at Orion but he just shrugged it off "Let's go"

"I thought we were going tomorrow, o mighty King," I said sarcastically but still went to get my sword anyway. She's my best friend so I wiped the pervert's blood of her.

Manuel tried to look undisturbed by my insult or maybe he is undisturbed, gosh are all of his men stone or something.

Orion looks at me with narrowed eyes and with a deep commanding tone that probably works for his subordinate he answered my question "Change of plans, we're going now"

I crossed my arms and raised one of my eyebrows, sometimes I can do it spontaneously "Why the change of plans?"

He shrugs "Let's just say there are lots of people who want you dead" he nods at Manuel and he excuses himself out of the tent.

"Figures, why not let them try"I sheath my sword, I'm actually itching for some fight, to pent out my frustration. I put all my belongings back in the duffle bag, mostly tools for sharpening my weapons.

"As much as I'd like to see you fight, I'd rather not see my future Queen hurt"

"For one, I never said I'll be your Queen" I took my left boot and put it on.

"Yet, here you are" he picks my spear off the floor.

Pulling the boot aggressively I let out a frustrated grunt "Two, I can take care of myself"

"I'm sure you can general but you will be my Queen whether you want to or not"

I scoffed as I put on my gauntlets.

"Or what? you'll march my country and destroy them? Classic"

"I will if I have to" he leaned to a pole in the tent, determination on his face.

"Right, you should try that 'cause you'll probably be dead before you can do that- by me" I put on my body armor, I've been alone all this time so I don't really need help dressing up.

"Aren't you witty? Perfect for a Queen?" he remarks while spinning my spear around his body. "Don't worry darlin', I'll make sure my will goes on, a King never goes back on his word, a good one at least"

I don't doubt that seeing how loyal his subjects are, but killing him could be worth it. Maybe.

"And what word are you willing to give me, your unwilling future Queen"

"Didn't think you had a price"

I walk towards him with my duffle bag, our eyes locked at each other. blue eyes clashing with my black ones. "Everything has a price"

I stood upright, the King remained silent as he watched me intently, making me uncomfortable with his gaze, like I'm still naked when in fact I'm already covered in 20 pounds worth of armor. He remained silent when I snatch my spear from his hand. It was not until I was in front of the entrance he broke the silence.

"And what is your price general?"

"Guess we'll find out" and let myself be free of his presence even if it's just a minute.