A/N: I replaced the plot of the filler chappie~ If you guys haven't got the hint yet, Creta is actually based on my country: Philippines! That's why the provinces would be based on some of the province names in my country! Hope you guys enjoy.

In Illea, we had rebel attacks, well in Creta we had pirate raids.

The notorious Blood Bath, known king of the Seven Seas was with his fellow pirates, pillaging every inch of Creta's capital, Mainila. General Ivana thinks that we trainees could use the chance for some real live action training.

The others were already falling in ranks whilst Blood Bath and his crew were busy with the pillaging. Luckily, we haven't seen any visible dead bodies... yet...

You think we're going fight with guns? No, we're fighting with arrows, knives, shields and swords. Pirates are immune to bullets. They have a life switch, an Achilles heel and the only way to break it is by cut.

We were already in position. Ready to give this our best shot. The trainees of course were at the back of the official soldiers to avoid loss of new recruits.

We ran towards there base. Our goal was to find hostages, free them and lead them to safety. As I was running, I felt something clanking on my side. I looked down to see I had brought a sword with me.

But wait...

I don't own a sword.

I own a knife, a bow and arrow but I don't own a sword.

The sword had an unusual glow, almost as if really just appeared out of no where knowing that I needed it in terms of crisis.

I wasn't watching where I was running to I tripped into a twig and fell. I was already inside there base and I had to blow my cover. I felt a pair of strong arms pull me up by the back of my shirt.

I find my self face to face with Blood Bath the pirate himself.

"Well, well... if it isn't little miss princess? I've heard a lot about you."

He harshly threw me to the ground. The impact hurt my back and I arch in pain. My vision became slightly blurry.

He continued talking, "I also heard you were Claudia's new heir? Ah Claudia, she was a very difficult opponent to defeat. It's the shame she just bursted out of no where. Not the best death I would say."

While he was busy talking I threw my knife at his foot. It stun him and gave me a chance to stand up and wield my sword.

"Sta-stand back!"

"Cute, stuttering... You really are a princess! You could've just stayed in that wretched castle with your little prince. But then again, the other girls would do just fine... America Singer, a caste Five... Why did he even decide to let you stay anyway?"

I gripped my sword tighter, I was scared but angry too. "He loves me. He still does!"

"America... oh America... you know..." He stars roaming around. "We've only met but let me tell you this, did you even know the Selection already ended two months ago?"

I swear I could almost feel my heart shatter.

"You-you're lying!" I screeched.

"Oh but princess it's true..."

I didn't want to believe it. But the next thing I know is that a was running, charging towards the old man like a mad woman. I haven't even handled a sword before but based on his distressed face, I was swinging in all the right places.

"Wow princess, Ivana did teach you guys well!"

"Stop calling me princess!" I finally hit his stomach with my blade. Blood Bath stumbles and holds the cut part. it wasn't that deep but enough to send a slight flow of blood down his clothes. I take another swing and decide to target his legs. He kneels down while shivering.

"Not as innocent as a flower anymore Singer?"

"No, I'm a Rose. I may not look much on the outside, feminine and bold but if you get hold of my thorns, you're sure to regret it."

"Very well then..." Blood Bath pulled out a whistle and blew on it. Every one in his crew started to fall back, re-entering their ship, preparing for it to set sail once again.

"You are a favorable opponent, what should I call you then?"

"Titania," my mouth blurted out. "Titania Rose."

"Till' we meet again, Titania Rose…" Bloodbath slowly stood up with the help of his mates. Thick fog surrounded them and their ship, and when it cleared he was gone...

Gone like that innocent girl who just wanted to love.