The Broken Prince

"What will you wear Alexander?- "

"Just pick something for me and leave it on the bed then you can leave the room." I spoke cutting Nate off. His eyes were slightly wide as he looked at me in slight disbelief. I know that he wasn't the one that I had a fight with but I still don't want to see him because I might vent my anger on him if he keeps being with me and I already am agitated at the moment so it would be best I push him away for now.

Nate was silent for a while before clearing his throat to speak.

"Uh, I- yeah, of course your majesty." His tone showed that he was sad. The way he said your majesty instead of Alexander struck a cord on my chest that made me feel guilty. Awkward silence filled the room and the only thing that was to be heard was the water coming from the shower and dripping to the floor and him going through my clothes. Moments have passed before I heard the door closed with a thud. Looking at my reflection on the floor, I sighed and closed my eyes before going out of the shower and grabbing my clothing..

The fabric slipped into me effortlessly as I stared at the mirror while combing my hair. It was already pretty far up in the afternoon when I woke up. Nate came in and informed me about the meeting with my other colleagues which is ten minutes from now. A quick glance was made on the mirror before I went on to spray my go to fragrance and got on my shoes before walking out of the room. The hallways was quiet still as only us, royalties are able to step in here and some guards that are handpicked by the headmaster.

My feet took me to where I and Jean decided to meet each other. We both decided that he should stay by my side for now as he can advice me with my actions regarding to the battle. A man dressed formally was standing on the far corner and when he saw me, his hands flew in the air signaling that he's there. My feet did not fasten at all but I got to him pretty quickly. My face was just like as we rehearsed. Depressed and sad when in public. He looked at me with a sad smile before we walked together side by side towards the venue of the meeting.

Not a word was exchanged between us as everything that is happening now is staged and rehearsed. My head turned to the cafeteria and my vision caught the presence of the others. The beating pace of my heart fastened slightly as I saw Kaval who had his gaze on me.

"Alex!"

My head turned and my vision was tore away from him as I started to walk in a fast pace. I made sure that I did indeed looked very much problematic when he looked at me before I started to practically sprint. I did not want to talk to them for the moment too as I might blow the whole thing up and end up saying that I already have my powers because aside from Nate, Captain Elevi, father, they are the ones that I would tell the big news but now that things have changed and I have taken a new path. I'll tell them about the details once this is over but for now, I need to get my winning rate up. The win-streak of our kingdom shall not end with me.

My heart did clench a little when I saw Kaval looking at me with a genuine worried expression as the thing that I am doing now, I am practically lying to them and despite the short time we've spent together, I already consider them as my friend, even more with Kaval as he was also the one that explained things to me about the clash. I am now heavy heated, not because I don't have powers but because, I am now lying to them, and these people are my friends. But as a prince and as a soon leader, I shall set my feelings aside and secure my goal no matter the cost.

The door of the venue opened as soon as we got to the front of it and then revealed the inside which was not as spacious. My instructions were definitely followed as I specifically said that the room doesn't need to be as large. There was a table on the middle where I saw the others was already seated. They all got to their feet as soon as they saw me walk into the room. I nodded my heads towards them to which they smiled at before they took their seats.

"It is an honor to meet everyone on this table. I hope you are all fine. I do apologize if I wasn't able to talk to you during the pre-show as I had other things to attend to but now that we are finally here, I am glad to meet each and everyone of you". My eyes were on them as I was speaking before a smile was etched on my face when my greetings came to an end. Everyone on the table aside from me and Jean looked so very formal. They are the top students which is next to us royals of course so it does not come as a shock to me any more.

"The pleasure is all ours Prince Alexander of the Sea. It is with great honor and responsibility to be paired with you. Although we must say that we are indeed pressured but we will do our best as a collective to steer our group into the right course. I am Leo Beveri by the way, again, it is an honor to meet you." I smiled at Leo who looked very much excited to see me.

"It is true you majesty that we feel a bit pressured as it is your first time here in the academia and your kingdom has been on with a very impressive winning streak and our group has never won over the higher royalties. We fear that we might cause you more trouble than help but nonetheless, we have decided and strongly committed that we shall not be a burden to you. I Vexxanna Niqulé ensures you that with my life."

"So whatever it is that you may have in mind as a plan your majesty, we can elaborate now and we will gladly commit ourselves to it. We may have never won but it doesn't mean that we wont get the chance to experience the taste and sight of victory. We maybe nothing compared to you and the others but we, as a collective is a force to be reckoned with. I, Delvin Rosa, will commit my life to you inside the arena."

"My Prince, I have adored you since the very first time I saw you with in your true form which is a sight to behold. To have my future king as my teammate is the best thing that an Archemidian can ask for. I shall serve you with everything that I have in me. I shall not fail and will not fail for everything that I do is not only for me and my colleagues, not only for you but also for our kingdom. You have my absolute promise, that I, Pearl Increneté, your humble subject, will do my absolute best to aide to inside that arena no matter the cost."

I looked at everyone with great admiration. My heart despite feeling little down before, is now filled with gratitude for these people on the table. Facing everyone on the table with a smile, a genuine one is what I did. I also got to take in their faces and presence as a person. Leo looks very charismatic and young. He has brown eyes and blonde hair with a fair complexion. He was very good looking to and was quite tall.

Vexxanna on the other hand is just like her name. She looks very feisty and strong. She almost symbolize the real form of every girl in this land. Strong and unyielding. She had purple hair, dark eyes and was relatively tall too.

Delvin on the other hand looked very much like a brother to me. He looks very strong and adamant but is actually quite the opposite. His eyes were in the shade of gold and his face was almost to perfection. He is by far the most handsome person I have met aside from Nate that is not a royalty.

And of course, Pearl. She looks like her name. I'm so proud to have one of my kind in this table. She looks very soft and almost motherly despite her age. She looks young but the presence of care and love within her is too overwhelming, well almost. I looked at everyone at the table with a smile and prepared myself for what I am about to tell them. Whoever gave me my powers, let everything fall into my plan. I beg of you.