True Love Always Conquers All

Once upon a time in a land far away, there was a young princess. This princess's name was Rose. Rose was beautiful. She had long golden blonde hair which flown evenly down her heart shaped face. She had big blue eyes that were always filled with excitement. But Rose was no ordinary princess. She had a gift. When she sang she could bring anything or anyone back to life. That was how powerful her voice was. But she knew that with being a special princess, there were always ''special'' consequences.

''Rose! Please come down here.'' The king yelled. Rose appeared at the top of the stairwell and skipped down the steps one at a time.

"Yes father?" she said finally standing in front of her father.

"Take a seat dear, we need to talk." Rose sat down and looked at her father confused.

''What is it dad?''

''As you know you're getting older and you'll have to get married soon.'' Rose stiffened when she heard this. She knew this was coming sooner or later. She had always chosen later. Guess it was just her luck. Rose had never really been the type to fall in love. Rose just simply nodded. Her father then said, ''we will be holding a duel to see who is the strongest. He will be the one you get married to.'' Rose was very upset by this.

''But dad-''she started to say but her father cut her off.

''No buts'! Now go to your room and get ready.'' Rose nodded and dragged herself up stairs; her eyes that were once filled with excitement were now filled with sadness.

Rose sat by her window, gazing out. She could already see young men lining up. She scanned the crowd. Some short, some tall, some big, some small. She noticed that they all looked like princes from other villages. She sighed and continued to scan the crowd. She stopped and looked at one young man in particular. He was average looking with shoulder length brown hair that hung loosely down his shoulders, caressing his face. He was from a nearby village. He wasn't royal at all! Rose admired him greatly for his bravery. As she was about to look away he looked up at her and smiled. She smiled back shyly feeling embarrassed that she was caught looking at him. She looked away and continued to scan the crowed until her father called her down. She went down and sat next to her father silently. He then stood up and said,'' As you all know today you will be tested on your bravery and how strong you are. The winner will be my daughters groom. In order for this to happen you have to fight off five of my best men. Without using any weapons! Well then lets get started.'' He sat back down next to Rose.

Two Hours Later:

Rose was getting tired of sitting in one place watching young men get knocked down by her father's men. Finally the boy she had seen outside stepped in. She had a feeling that this was going to be interesting.

Rose sat up in her chair as the young man stepped forward and said,'' Hello. I am Dimitri.'' Rose was caught off guard by this. So far, all the boys have only introduced their self to her father.

''It's Nice to meet you. I am Princess Rose.''

He smiled and said,'' It's a pleasure to meet you.'' He kissed her hand and stepped back to face the kind. When the fighting started Rose noticed how graceful Dimitri was. He took down four of the guards and got up to face the last one. As he took down the last one he looked at rose and gave her a quick smile. He turned back to the guard and finally pinned him down. As the guard fell he quickly stabbed Dimitri in the stomach. Rose gasped out loud as she watched Dimitri fall to the ground. She got up and rushed quickly over to his side. She knew the guard was at fault. Her father had strictly said that there were to be no weapons!

Dimitri was very pale. He laid still, not moving. Rose knew what this meant. He was dead. Rose grabbed one of his hands and started to sing. She sang of a handsome brave young man. She sang of how he risked his life just for her! By the time she was done everyone was silent. She watched as Dimitri slowly started to gain color again. He started to breathe. When he finally got up he kissed the princess and thanked her. Her father then stood up and walked over to Rose and Dimitri. ''Congratulations son, you have won. You shall be Roses groom!''

A Month Later:

Dimitri and Rose get married and live happily ever after!

THE END!