(A.N: Sorry it took me so long to post) Disclaimer: None of the characters are mine so don't sue me. All Tamora pierces

3.The Duel.

Alanna quickly ran up to her room and changed into an expensive pair of breeches and a cream shirt. She grabbed her sword, Lightning, her bow and arrows and ran down to the practice courts she planned to meet the boys in. Since it was still fairly early in the morning they had a while till the pages and squires came to practice. When she had finally found the courts everyone was there. "Hi" Alanna greeted everyone cheerfully. "Ah, sister dear you finally found you way here," chuckled Thom. "No," replied Alanna sarcastically, "I'm still lost in the corridors." All the boys laughed. "So, who wants to duel me?" All the boys glanced at each other but no one spoke up. "Alright then I'll chose some one," she paused for a moment, "Ah lets see, Alex."

"Uh Lady Alanna Alex is one of the best fencers at court," Jon said, "how about you try your brother first." Alanna scowled, "Your highness since none of you volunteered so I chose someone. Now Sir Alex lets see how good you are with a sword." They finished stretching and resumed the guard position in the middle of the court. "On guard" shouted Raoul. And the duel began. (A/N Should I stop. HMM NO) Alanna swung her blade up to meet Alex's with a crash. She pulled away and circled. Alex lunged in trying to catch Alanna off guard. The fight continued neither person gaining the upper hand and unaware of the pages, squires, Duke Gareth and Aaram Sklaw (A/N What's Alanna's swords masters name in the first book?) filing into the room. Finally Alanna spotted an opening and lunged in pulling Alex's sword from his hand. She rested her sword point at the bottom of his throat. "I yield," said a surprised Alex. Everyone else just stared.

"You would think they had never seen a "Lady" fight before" she grumbled. "Your wrong sister they haven't." a Cheery Thom said.

A/N Aug that was a horrible chapter. The next chapter will be longer and better (I hope) Please Review No Flames Next chapter: Being presented to court or The Ball