Arian threw his sword at his opponent as his opponent was forced to side step it as Arian laid a heavy punch on his opponent's face.

With his opponent disoriented, Arian didn't stop and kicked his opponent's head.

But Charles recovered quickly and caught Arian by the leg.

"Arian!" I screamed, worriedly.

Arian jumped and used both feet to kick his opponent to the ground.

Arian got another good punch in but not a drop of blood was seen just yet.

Arian almost got another punch in but Charles caught his punch and threw Arian aside.

My heart was beating fast and I watched as Arian was nearly cut by his opponent's sword.

Arian ran to get distance and rushed towards his opponent.

Arian's body was nearing his opponent's blade. But Arian got some extreme momentum and punched his opponent square in the nose.

I saw blood drip from sir Charles' nose and I jumped with excitement.

And enjoyed my father's and sir Charles' look of shock.

But that was short lived before I saw Arian hold his side. He had been scratched by the sword.

"W-Wha-- who bled first?!" I shouted in outrage.

I ran to Arian and sir Charles.

"Who bled first?" I asked.

Sir Charles shook his head, "I didn't see. Sorry, Princess," he responded.

"Neither did I, Princess," Arian said, sadly.

"Well this can't be a draw!" I said, frustrated.

"Princess... I might have something," uncle Liam said, standing up.

"Ah, the recording crystal," Father said, snapping out of his surprise.

From the angle uncle Liam took it we needed to rewind the crystal a few times and I saw that before Arian drew blood his wound bled first which meant...

"I got the point," Father sighed in relief.

I clenched my jaw, closed my eyes, and inhaled deeply to calm myself down.

"... I'm so sorry, Princess... I've failed you..." Arian said, looking downcast and angry, clenching his fists till they shook.

I hugged him.

"You did so well, Arian. No victory could compare to the pride I feel for your performance," I smiled.

I felt a tear hit my head and saw that he was crying tears of joy.

"Thank you, Princess," he laughed through his tears.

"Vinny, are you crying?" I asked as I saw Mary fanning her eyes to keep her from crying, and Vinny with red eyes full of unshed tears.

"N-No! I don't know what you're talking about! I just smelled some onions is all..." Vinny explained as we all laughed.

"It looks like you've gotten quite close to your knights, Snowflake," Father commented, glaring at Arian.

That was the moment I could feel all the hostile glares directed at Arian.

"Ahahaha, y-yes," I laughed awkwardly.

Although Arian seemed to be oblivious to the glares the other three knights weren't.

"A-Arian, I'd think it best if you stay over here," Hero said, feeling the uncomfortable stares.

"The second knight on Princess Snow's side will be, Mary Ann Hall," Sierra announced.

"The second knight on King Victor's side is Terry Smith," Caleb announced as I flinched.

I saw him come from behind the bleachers uncomfortably.

"Father!" I screamed.

"How could you do this!? Did you know that Mary was the second knight!? That's cheating! And how dare you use Mary's emotions against her!--" I scolded but was interrupted by my father.

"Alright, Snowflake, I didn't know the pairing was going to be like this. Yes I did use miss Mary's... Problem, against her and I admit this isn't fair anymore. He was supposed to be a distraction, not her opponent. I'll give you the point with no trouble," my father offered.

I was about to agree when Mary stopped me.

"I'll duel..." Mary said, seriously.

"What? But, Mary--," Vinny said putting a hand on her shoulder but cut him off.

"I said I'd duel," she responded going onto the field.

I saw Eliza follow Terry out of the bleachers.

"... Father..." I growled as he fidgeted uncomfortably.

"... Sorry..." He apologized with a pout.

She stood there smiling, cheering Terry on as he smiled awkwardly.

Mary was surprised by Eliza's sudden appearance but regained focus.

"Show your beastial forms," Caleb said.

"Start!" Sierra stated as Mary quickly attacked from behind as Terry stumbled a bit to avoid her extremely fast attacks.

"Mary, I couldn't find you. I think we need to talk--," Terry tried talking to Mary as I glared.

"We have nothing to talk about!" Mary screamed letting out another flurry of attacks.

"I fell in love with her--" I scoffed when he said that.

"Shut up! You could have told me! But you two timed me like a coward! You left me to be ridiculed by everyone!" She screamed in anger.

In her anger Mary couldn't dodge Terry's blow and her sword was knocked out of her hand.

"I'm just asking you of one thing, don't tell Eliza," he said using the opportunity to kick Mary's sword behind him.

"I think I'll kill him personally," I growled.

From the bleachers they didn't really hear much except Mary's shouting but they couldn't understand it well.

But Snow and her father were right in front of the battle and heard everything.

"I won't stop you. I'm sorry for doing this to you, Snowflake," my father said apologetically.

"Apologize to Mary." I said coldly.

"Ha! I wasted my time with you. You have no idea how much they embarrassed me! Ridiculed me! And now you can't even apologize for ruining my life!" She screeched, making him her personal punching bag.

"But I'm different now. Stronger than ever. I don't need you," and with one good right hook she drew blood.

I smirked in satisfaction.

But quickly I realized that there was blood on her arm.

She looked at me with a smile but I was too shocked to return it.

She realized something was wrong but didn't know what it was.

"The point goes to King Victor," Sierra announced, annoyed.

"What?" the twins exclaimed in shock.

"No way! Snow's knight pummeled him!" Reinel complained.

"That's right! What happened?" Claudia asked.

All of them gathered around Liam as he replayed the moment. Mary had scratched herself on Terry's armor before she drew blood.

"I'm so sorry, Princess... I let my emotions get the better of me... I was careless and it cost you," she apologized.

I laughed and hugged her, "Mary you were amazing! I'm happy that you got your closure! And proved to him and yourself just how far you've come," I smiled brightly.

"This wasn't a very fair fight, so you can take the point if you want to, Snowflake," my father smiled apologetically.

"No, we'll take the loss. After all, Mary's closure was priceless," I laughed.

"It's up to you, Vinny," I winked.

He grinned, "You can count on me, Princess," he said, ruffling my hair.

"Um.... Excuse me, are you perhaps Terry's sister?" Eliza suddenly asked from behind us.

I jumped up slightly in shock, seeing the innocent blonde girl talking to Mary.

"What?" Mary asked, confused.

"I saw you that time in Sterling. Terry said you were his sister. I wanted to look for you but all I saw was your green hair, and the knights said there were a lot of female knights with green hair-- oh, sorry, I'm rambling aren't I? My name is Eliza Monroe, it's nice to finally meet you!" Eliza greeted, putting a hand out for Mary to shake.

We were all speechless. Terry actually told Eliza that Mary was his sister?

"Eliza! Come over here!" Terry called.

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