Author's Note- Okay, here's chapter two. I'm going to put a poll up in my profile, so please check that out. A couple reviews would be nice as well. I want to know if anyone's actually reading my story and liking it. Hope you enjoy! =D

Annie was amazed by the training area. She had never seen so many weapons in one place. Well, except for in battle. "This is amazing." She said softly.

"Thanks, we train here every day." Ed explained.

"And yet, you still can't beat me." Peter joked with a grin. Then he turned to Annie. "So, how are you with a sword?" He asked, unsheathing his.

Annie pulled hers out. "You tell me," she answered before lunging at him. Annie easily blocked Peter's movements, matched his footwork, and counter-attacked. Once he was tired out a bit, she started getting more offensive. He blocked for a bit, but eventually, Annie knocked his sword out of his hands. It skidded across the ground and landed a couple yards away. When Peter looked back, he saw that Annie had a sword pointed at his heart. "So, how am I with a sword?" She asked, grinning.

"Amazing, no one's beat Peter yet!" Ed said enthusiastically.

"Really? Thanks, I guess," Annie said.

"Can I duel you next?" Ed asked eagerly.

"Ed, if I can't beat him, what makes you think that you can?" Peter asked.

"It's worth a shot!" Ed said.

"It's fine by me," Annie replied. She pulled out her sword again and shifted gracefully into a stance. Ed pulled out his broadsword and walked over to her. He took a shot at her head, which she dodged by stepping to the side slightly. Ed tried the same shot again, and Annie dodged it the same as before. She took a step and stood behind Ed. He turned around quickly and brought his sword down on her head. But when his sword hit Annie's helmet, the helmet cracked in half and fell off, and the impact sent Annie to the ground.

"I'm so sorry! Are you okay?" Ed apologized frantically, running to held her up. He stopped dead in his tracks though when he got a good look at her.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Between the helmet and my hard head-" Annie cut off when she noticed both of the boys staring at her. Then it hit her. My helmet fell off. They can see my face. They know I'm a girl.

"You're a girl?" Ed half asked in disbelief.

"That would be correct," Annie said, not sure what else to say.

Peter just stared. He didn't say anything, which made Annie feel even more uncomfortable. "P-Peter? Your majesty?" She said, trying to snap him back to reality.

Peter snapped out of his trance-like state."I got beat by a girl!" He exclaimed. Annie couldn't help but feel suspicious though. People generally didn't zone out for no reason.

"Now who can't fight?" Ed teased Peter.

Annie almost laughed, almost. "Wait, what's wrong with getting beaten by a girl?" she asked.

"Well, the girls don't really fight around here. I mean, Lucy has a dagger, but she never uses it. Susan is a fine archer, but she hates battle," Peter explained.

"Well that's a bit sexist," Annie said, not really thinking.

Ed chuckled a bit. This oughta be good. He thought.

"Girls aren't really suited for combat. They're too delicate and they have trouble hurting people," Peter explained.

"Once again, that's sexist. Not all girls are like that. I just beat you, and I've survived fighting for myself for a long time now," she countered.

"Just because you won one duel and can fend for yourself doesn't mean you're suited for battle. War is a lot different from training," Peter explained.

"You talk as if you know something that I don't," Annie said.

"Well yeah, I do. I've been to war, I know what it feels like to be in a real battle," Peter explained.

"Still, you say this as if I don't," Annie answered.

"Well, I don't think you do," Peter said with a small laugh.

"I beg to differ, King-almighty," Annie said, getting a bit angry now. He's laughing at me!

That stopped his laughing. "You've been to war? When?" He asked, still doubtful.

"Multiple times. I fought in battle before you and your siblings arrived, and I fought at the great war against The White Witch." Annie answered seriously.

"You were in that battle?" Ed asked.

"Yes, I'm the one who called for Lucy so she could heal you." Annie said.

Ed looked at her carefully, realizing she was part of the reason he was here today.

"Well, can you tell me your name?" Peter asked.

"It's Annie," She answered simply, still irritated with him.

"Well, Annie, you're welcome to stay in the palace tonight. Ed and I have a meeting," Peter said curtly before walking off, his brother following him reluctantly.

"See you later Annie." Ed said before following his brother.

A faun came up and took Annie to one of the rooms.

Okay, the next chapter gets a bit deeper into the plot. I hope you're enjoying this fanfic.