Chapter 2

(Becky's POV)

I was not surprised Finn had been one of the warriors under the training of Hunter. I was delighted to know he was in the same place as I was. I couldn't wait to watch the tournament.

I walked into the arena with Sasha by my side. We followed Stephanie. To her right she held the hand of her second oldest daughter, Murphy. And to her left she held the hand of her youngest daughter, Vaughn. Stephanie's eldest daughter, Aurora stood to the left her youngest sister, holding her other hand.

I smiled. I loved watching a mother with her children. I had been very close to my mother before she died just a few months after Finn left. My older brother, Gonzo had lived in another city. I went to that city where he was. That was how I met Sasha. Sasha ended up going to be a lady-in-waiting. That had been six months ago. She had mentioned me to Hunter and Stephanie. They sent a letter to me requesting my service. I sent a letter back saying I accepted. Sasha then made her way to me and then we returned to the capital earlier that morning.

But now I was in the capital city. The same place Finn was. I was probably in the arena as he was as well. None of us would see the warriors before they competed. But I didn't care. I would get to watch him as I had many times before.

(Finn's POV)

I smiled as I heard the sound of the trumpet playing for the arrival of the royal family. That meant the tournament would soon begin. And that meant I would be competing soon. And then I would mean Becky would be watching. I couldn't wait for her to see how much I had improved in the last two years.

(Becky's POV)

We all entered the royal box. Stephanie sat down. All her daughters sat to her left. Sasha and I walked over to the other side of Stephanie. We stood. Shane's son came in and sat down next to their cousins. Their mother, Marissa sat next to them. Then Shane sat down next to his wife. The royal family was settled in.

"Ladies and gentlemen, and your royal highnesses," A man in the middle of the fighting ground announced. "My name is Matt Bloom and I am pleased to welcome you to the royal tournament qualifications."

People cheered and clapped. The little girls and the little boys cheered with applause. Their mothers didn't say anything to them. I smiled and clapped.

"Today we will watch the fighting of many of our greatest warriors. Today many of our greatest will face none other than the Caesar's son-in-law, our head trainer and general to the royal army, Hunter Helmsley."

"Yes, yes!" Stephanie shouted as she clapped.

"Hunter will fight each competitor. He will decide which warriors will qualify for the royal tournaments in two months which the whole royal family will watch. For today we have Princess Stephanie with her daughters, Aurora, Murphy and Vaughn watching. But as well as Prince Shane with his wife, Princess Marissa, and their three sons, Kenyon, Rogan, and Declan."

Cheers and applause came from the crowd.

"Yes, yes! Now who is ready for some fighting?!"

Everyone cheered and clapped.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Prince Hunter Helmsley!"

The crowd went wild as Hunter made his way out into the arena. Everyone was on their feet.

Hunter walked all the way into the middle where Matt stood. Matt bowed to him. Hunter smiled. He held his arms up.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let the tournament begin!" Hunter shouted.

Everyone clapped and cheered once more.

(Finn's POV)

I watched Hunter in the arena. The first warrior was called. It was Roman Reigns. He was a mighty warrior. His family was full of warriors. A fair few had fought in the royal tournaments. He had made it to the royal tournaments himself in the last four years.

(Becky's POV)

The first warrior to fight was Roman Reigns. Sasha told me all about him. She said he had a few generations of warriors in his family. So the fighting ran through his veins. And it was true.

Roman and Hunter fought a great fight. I enjoyed watching every second of it. I thought of Finn then. I was anxious as I thought of him. I wanted to watch.

(Finn's POV)

Roman's fight ended with Hunter about ten minutes later. It was great. The crowd cheered a lot for him. They usually did with every warrior.

The next warrior was Dean Ambrose. He was very tough. He did whatever he needed to do in a fight. He got injured a few times in fights, but nothing serious. Just a few days' rest or something. Hunter and Matt had to force him to rest.

Dean and Hunter fought for about ten minutes as well. You would think Hunter would get tired. Yes, and no. Hunter knew how to pace himself and recover.

(Becky's POV)

"Welcome our next warrior, Seth Rollins," Matt Bloom shouted.

I looked over at Sasha. She clapped as loud as she could. I smiled, clapping myself. Her eyes never left him as he fought Hunter.

(Finn's POV)

A few warriors fought and then it was my turn. I had my full armor on. I waited to be called.

(Becky's POV)

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Finn Balor!" Matt shouted.

I clapped. I moved closer on the balcony to see him. He came in.

(Finn's POV)

I came into the arena. I went into the center. I raised my weapon in the air. The crowd cheered. I looked over to the royal box. I saw her! A smile came to my lips.

Show her all she had missed in the last two years. Show her you had made it. And show her you will keep making it.

"Ready?" Matt Bloom said.

I quickly turned to Hunter. We both got in our positions.

"Fight!" Matt shouted.

I then moved forward to Hunter.

(Becky's POV)

I watched Finn fight Hunter very closely. It was like I had never missed a fight since he left two years ago. He was still just as amazing as he had been then.

(Finn's POV)

I knocked Hunter's sword out of his hand and knocked him to the crowd. I held my sword to his chest. Hunter smiled.

"Well done, kid," He said.

I smiled. I moved my sword. I then grabbed onto his hand and helped him up. Hunter smiled still. He raised my arm in the air. I held my sword up in the air. The crowd cheered.

I looked over toward the royal box seeing Becky still. I smiled.

(Becky's POV)

Finn was the last warrior Hunter fought.

All of the warriors were called back out to the arena. Those who qualified in the royal tournament would be announced then.

(Finn's POV)

All the warriors came back into the arena. We all stood together as the crowd cheered. Hunter announced the warriors.

"The winners are Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins," Hunter announced with a few others. "And Finn Balor!"

I smiled. We all raised our arms in victory for our wins.

(Becky's POV)

"Let's go congratulate the winners," Stephanie said, standing up. Her daughters did as well.

I looked at Sasha.

"They always go to congratulate the winners," Sasha commented.

I nodded my head.

"Come as well, Becky and Sasha," Stephanie said.

"Of course," Sasha said. She looked at me. I looked back at her. "It'll be already for you to see him."

I nodded my head. She took my hand and the two of us followed Stephanie and her daughters.

(Finn's POV)

All of us warriors—those who didn't win as well-stood in the arena still. We talked amongst ourselves. We all talked of our fights and suggestions toward those who did not win. They were not sore losers. They knew their time would come.

"Here comes Princess Stephanie," I heard Roman say.

I looked to where he was looking. I saw Stephanie walking over. But she wasn't alone. Not only were her daughters coming with her. But I also saw Becky and Sasha.

My heart began to pound.

(Becky's POV)

All the warriors saw us coming. Hunter smiled. He walked over to Stephanie. He took her hand and kissed her. He then kneeled down to kiss his daughters. I looked over at the warriors. I saw Finn and I saw him looking back at me.

"Congratulations," Stephanie said.

All the warriors thanked her and bowed.

"There is also a new lady to the royal household," Hunter said. "Gentlemen, meet Becky Lynch."

The warriors all looked at me. They all bowed.

"Welcome, Becky," Seth said. He then looked at Sasha. I grinned and looked at her from the corner of my eye. She blushed.

(Finn's POV)

I stepped forward as Seth spoke to her. Becky looked at me. She gave a small smile. I smiled.

"Hello Becky," I finally said.

"Hello Finn," She replied.

"You two know each other?" Vaughn asked.

The both of us smiled, looking at the youngest princess. "Yes, we do, Vaughn," I said.

"They grew up together, sweetheart," Hunter said.

"It has been a few years since we have seen each other," I added, looking back to Becky. She returned a smile and blushed. I smiled again.

"How about we let these two talk," Stephanie suggested.

(Becky's POV)

Stephanie, Hunter, and everyone else stepped away for me and Finn to talk. I watched as they did. I felt Finn's eyes on me. I looked to him.

"It's great to see you, Becky," He said.

"You too," I said. I looked away from him. Tears came to my eyes. I looked back at him.

Finn moved closer to me. He smiled. He wiped away the tears from my eyes.

"I missed you," I said.

"I missed you too," He replied. He wrapped his arms around me, hugging me.