(this is my first story so I hope you enjoy it)
This is my story of how I met my husband. We only knew each other for about two weeks but we knew that we were meant to be the moment we laid eyes on one another. I was born into a poor family and when my father died my mother remarried. She married the King of our nation and I was expected to be the little girl that no one ever saw. I was a tomboy growing up learning how to wield a sword when my father was home from fighting in the war. I was a fast learner and by 16 was an expert. He was proud of me and I loved him dearly. When he died in tore my heart apart. I knew my mother was lonely so I didn't object to her marrying again. I didn't know that my new family would be horrible.
Two years after my fathers death the prince of the next city was going to be visiting with his parents. I didn't think anything of it. I was my own person and a prince coming wasn't going to change that. Jessie my stepsister was furious with me on the day he was to arrive.
"Where are you going?" She asked me
"To practice what do you think." I replied
"The prince is coming and you have to look presentable." She said
"If I didn't change for you and your family what makes you think I'm going to change now?" I asked walking out of my room. I had my fathers sword around my waist and like always I was wearing pants and a simple shirt. I had grown out since moving here. I was 5'6 and 130 lbs I had tan skin and long red hair that fell past my shoulders I had an average 32 C breast. I didn't think I was beautiful but Zack (my stepbrother) told me that most of the men in the castle wanted me. I never paid any attention to them I just did my own thing. When I got to the practice grounds I saw Zack there with someone I didn't know.
"Jen this is Prince Nichols." Zack said looking at me and sighing at my wardrobe
"Call me Nick please." He said taking my hand and kissing it.
"Nice to meet you prince." I said blushing he was great looking he had to be only an inch or two shorter then Zack at 6'0. He was muscular in the right places and had short brown hair. His blue eyes shined in the sun as he smiled at me.
"You are different aren't you?" Nick asked smiling
"Yea I'm the weird one. Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to get some practice in." I said bowing and going to where the monsters were held
He looked at me surprised as I walked off to get my usual target practice. I decided to take on a bigger monster then usual. It was a baramouth. A huge purple creature with tusk that can tare through about 30 of me. I didn't let is scare me as it came out of it's care. I drew my sword and prepared for it's attack. It came at me faster then I thought I barely jumped out of the way. I pulled my sword over my head and slammed it into the monsters back and I came down. It yelped and started to try and get me off. knowing that it was going to take a lot for me to bring this monster down I pulled my sword out of its back and jumped down. I ran from it trying to get it to chase me. I smiled as it did he was falling for my trap I bent down while running at took out three daggers from my boots. Throwing one into the beast eyes I jumped on a stump that was near. I threw another this one landing in the monsters throat. Smiling I made my move I ran up to it and slashed it over and over again. Then throwing the last of my daggers into it's other eye I took my sword and ran in through the beast throat killing it instantly. Blood gushing out over me. I heard applause as I turned and saw Zack and Nick standing there.
"I told you she was good." Zack said
"She is I have never see a girl fight so well." Nick said walking up to me and handing me a towel
"Thanks I didn't know you were there if I did I would have put on a better show." I said smiling
Nick and talked for awhile and he told me that he was going to be staying here for a few weeks and wanted to get to know me better. I blushed and said I'd like that. For two weeks we went together everywhere. He became my sparing partner and I felt as if I was falling for him. When my parents announced a ball I wanted to go with.
"Do you want to go with me to the ball?" He asked when we were walking into the building.
"I'd love to." I said smiling
"Great I'll see you then. You know I like you the way you are but I cant wait to see you in a dress." He said smiling
I thought that was funny and walked away laughing. Then my mind started to race I didn't have a dress. I despised the things and never owned one. Great now I'll have to go ask Jessie for one. I went to my room and there was a box on my bed. I walked over to it and opened it there was a beautiful gown inside and a card. I opened the card and it read "I saw this and knew you'd look beautiful in this cant wait to see you in it princess. Love Nick" I smiled and went to get ready.
"Who are you escorting to the ball Nick?" Zack asked
"Jen." Nick answered
"Oh no I'm sorry you cant."
"Why not?"
"I will be escorting her you should take Jessie she's eager to know you."
"I'm sure she is but I'm taking Jen and that's all there is to it." Nick said frowning
"Just don't do anything stupid." Zack said walking away
I sat in my room dressed and waiting for the maid to finish my hair. I could not wait to see Nick again. When she was done I looked at myself in the mirror I didn't think I was beautiful but I can clean up pretty good. My hair was in a bun with two strands of hair over my eyes. I thought I looked good and went down to the ball room.
"She's not even of royal blood." Jessie complained
"He can take anyone he wants sweetheart." Her father said smiling at me
There was a tap on my shoulder and I turned to see who it was. It was Nick standing there smiling.