ZARA'S POV
"What the hell is going on here?" Carl growled. The guards holding Gwen immediately let her go, trembling in fear.
"Carl, I was just trying to be nice to the princess, by asking how she was, but instead, she treated me badly, and even called the guards to drag me away," Gwen said, running to Carl's side.
He held Gwen's hand, staring angrily at me. I didn't bother explaining myself, because he probably wouldn't believe me.
"Gwen is my friend and is very special to me, you treating her badly is the same thing as treating me badly. You seem to always get on my nerves princess Zara, and I don't like it," Carl blurted out angrily.
He was so stupid, he didn't even bother to know if she was telling the truth, he just assumed that I was the one at fault.
I didn't say anything, I just stared at the both of them with bored expression, suddenly remembering that I saw the both of them naked on the bed, the day I got drunk. yuck, so gross and shameless. He was getting married to me, yet he's still sleeping with another woman.
"Why are you quiet, did cat cut your tongue?" Carl muttered.
"We can just say, I'm not in the mood to talk to you, or give you an explanation," I retorted, and Carl looked like he was going to kill me.
"How can she talk to you like that, you are the king. Carl, you should not spare her, you should give her a severe punishment," Gwen muttered, angrily.
"Gwen, you should leave," Carl mumbled, and Gwen looked shocked. I was also shocked and didn't expect him to suddenly send her away. What is he planning to do to me? Does he want to silently kill me and bury my body where no one will find it. The thought made me shiver, and I stared curious at him, watching his every move.
Gwen was reluctant to leave at first, but she still did.
He moved closer to me, in slow stride, his eyes not leaving my mine. He crouched down, until his was in the same level as me, then he grabbed my chin tightly, I struggled to get away from him, but his grip only grew tighter.
"You should stop getting on my nerve Princess, because my patience may run out, and I may decide to snap you neck, and bury you right here," he muttered, with gritted teeth.
Bury me right here, and my ghost won't let you live in peace, you heartless king, I muttered In my mind, but didn't dare to say it out, before he might just decide to end my life for real.
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It's been two days since I've been in my room. I was really worried about Lia, Jamie and Theon. My wound was now a little better, and I decided that I had to do something to get them out of the dungeon.
I have not seen the arrogant king for two days now and I was happy. I didn't want to see his face, who knows maybe his face gave me bad luck.
Today was the day I was going to face the council members, and I really hoped it goes well. I wanted my friends to be free from the dungeon today. Sighing, I walked into the throne room.
The council members looked at me like I was a criminal, who committed a big crime. I don't know what's so bad about women participating in archery or martial arts.
I walked gracefully, with my head held high, not minding the stares of the council members. The arrogant king sat on his throne, a smirk playing at the corner of his lip.
I also saw Gwen, among the council members, she had a big smile on her face. I guess she was happy about my predicament. But I was not in the slightest afraid. I was also prepared for them.
I stood in front of the crowd, like a criminal, awaiting Judgement.
"Princess Zara, you are here today to face a fair trial, for breaking the law and participating in a competition meant for men. you are going to be the future queen of Everton and mother to the people, you should uphold your dignity and be a good example to women, but instead, you break the rule. What do expect the women to learn from you?" One of the council member's blurted out.
"Yes, he's right," another agreed. If the women start's to follow in the princess's footsteps, they may even start to challenge the men."
The council members all seemed to have what to say about me and my behavior. The hall soon became noisy with everyone was talking at the same time.
Gwen still had a big smile on her face, while the king just watched quietly without any expression on his face.
I didn't say anything, I just stood there watching, and listening to them.
Silence, the kings voice roared and everywhere became quiet.
"We are not in a market place, how dare you turn the throne room into a market square, I might just decide to cut off all your tongues," Carl yelled, angrily and immediately the council members fell on their kneel's in fear.
"Forgive us your majesty, it won't happen again," they chorused, and Carl scoffed.
"It had better not happen again," he muttered, and the council members stood up.
"Now, you start with introducing yourself, before you say anything else, and don't speak unless you are asked to," Carl said.
"Your majesty, I'm Lord Narciss, the Lord in charge of martial arts. May I speak," lord Narciss inquired.
"You may speak Lord Narciss," Carl approved.
"Princess Zara, you went against the law of martial arts, which says a woman should not take part in any activity involving martial arts, do you have anything to say," lord Narciss questioned.
Sighing, I raised my head to look at the people in front me, it's time to give them my opinion about what I thought about their dumb rule of women not participate in martial art.
"I princess Zara of Azrael and future queen of Everton, thinks that the law is stupid," I blurted out, and everyone gasped.