The Princess and the Mercenary

Lyndsay: Well, here is another chapter.

Me: Aww, Lyndsay. Where's your enthusiasm?

Lyndsay: I lost it in chapter 2. Coolkitty1997 does not own anything mentioned in this story. Enjoy! 3

Chapter 3

I sighed to myself as I scaled through the dense forest. I can't believe I was out here in the black of night with no light source whatsoever. I was able to reach the field. I could hear Rolf and Mist talking about something so I ducked behind a bush. I could barely make out what they were saying.

"I don't know, Mist. What if Emily gets mad at us if we accuse her of something like that?" I could hear Rolf say.

"Well, if she gets mad, then we know it's true. Don't be such a baby, Rolf. If she is the princess of Simbodia, then we can help her out more." I gasped slightly. They knew. Ccrrrrapp. I had a feeling they would find out.

"That's true. We can ask her tonight." Rolf said. I decided to come out of hiding.

"Hey guys." I greeted them. They nearly jumped out of their skin.

"Oh, hey Emily! What's up?" Mist asked, innocently.

"Commander would like to have a word with everyone." I told them, sweetly. They both got up and made a beeline to camp. I followed after them. When I arrived back to camp, everyone was sitting around a fire. I sat down between Shinon and Boyd, who were both glaring at each other for some odd reason. Ike started to talk about the battle plan, but I wasn't really paying attention. If Mist and Rolf do know who I am, it's all over. They could tell Ike and Ike would tell the castle board. Believe me, that's the last thing I want right know. I'm already in enough trouble as it is. The last time I had a little 'talk' with the board was about a month ago. I didn't know that a dragon would do so much damage. I didn't want to get sent back. Maybe I can beg Mist and Rolf not to tell anyone about it. My mind slowly drifted back in reality as I heard someone call my name.

"Emily? Emily, are you there?" Someone asked, as they waved a hand in my face. My eyes shot all the way open and looked around. Everyone was staring at me. I blushed and put my head down in embarrassment.

"Heh, sorry." I apologized.

"All you have to do, Emily, is keep an eye on the camp and Mist and Rolf. There will most likely not be any attacks." Ike explained to me.

"Yes, sir." I responded. After the meeting was dismissed, the Greil Mercenaries headed out, toward Daein capital. That just left Mist, Rolf, and me. The three of us were left in an awkward silence.

"Emily, can we ask you something?" Mist finally asked. I smiled and looked at her.

"Yes, Mist. It's true. I am truly the princess of Simbodia." Mist and Rolf's mouths dropped.

"Really? Oh, my." Mist babbled.

"Your actually Princess Lyndsay? The Princess Lyndsay that can shape-shift into any animal?" Rolf asked, excited.

"Well, it's actually only a dragon and a wolf." I corrected. He blushed and looked down.

"I though I would never meet a real princess. How did you know we were going to ask you that?" Mist asked.

"I overheard you and Rolf in the field. It's fine, though. You can't tell Ike or anybody about who I really am." I told them.

"Yes, your majesty." They said in unison. I giggled.

"No need to be formal. Just call me Lyndsay. Unless were around the others." They smiled at me.

"Lyndsay, how come you can turn into those kinds of animals?" Rolf asked, curious.

"Well, my great-great-grandfather on my father's side was a laguz. He was half wolf and half man. This type of gene skips a generation, so my grandfather and I are both half laguz. My mother is a goddess show she can be any animal she wants. She made me half dragon because I was destined to be a strong and noble leader. Practically, I am full blooded laguz. I just have human characteristics." I explained to them. They stared at me in amazement.

"Do you have any siblings?" Mist asked.

"Yes I do. Soren and Roy Tennaka." I told them.

"You mean, Soren is your brother? No wonder he is always worried about you. I just thought he had a crush on you like every other guy here at camp." Rolf told me, muttering the last part.

"What do you mean by that, Rolf?" I asked, confused.

"Good job, Rolf." Mist muttered.

"Well, I overheard Shinon, Gatrie, Boyd, and Oscar talking about you when you were out in the field with Ike. They all were saying something along the lines of 'I saw her first, so I got dibs' or something like that." Rolf explained to me. I blushed about 30 shades of red.

"They are all really cute, but I don't like them in that way. I like someone else." I told them. I covered my mouth when I just realized what I said. I don't like anybody, do I? Of course not, no.

"Who, Lyndsay? Is it a prince?" Mist asked.

"No, it's no one. I was just thinking." I told them.

"Is it Ike?" Rolf asked. My blush was starting to return.

"Why would you say Ike?" I asked.

"Well, Ike seems a lot more interactive now then he has bee since father died four months ago. He never sparred, he never talked to anyone, unless he was giving orders, and he barely ate. Now, he is actually talking and sparring with Boyd again. Everyone is a little dazed my it. We think it might have something to do with you." Mist explained to me.

"Really? Karin told me about him Ike being a in anti-social. I just didn't know it was this bad." I told them.

"Yeah." Mist sighed.

"Hey, Lyndsay? Can you show us your shape shifting powers?" Rolf asked, as he jumped up and down.

"Of course. First, are there anymore questions?" I asked.

"Have you ever been to Galeia?" Mist asked.

"Sometimes. That's wear my father's side of the family lives. I usually visit occasionally. I mostly go there to visit my childhood friend, Ranulf." I tell them.

"You know Ranulf?" Rolf cried. I was slightly confused.

"Yes. Ranulf and I have been friends for a really long time. Why?" I ask.

"Ranulf is the leader of the Galeia forces. We see him practically all the time. We basically joined forces with him." Mist tells me.

"Hmm, that's quite a coincidence. Now, should I show a little demonstration of my shape shifting abilities?" I asked them.

"I still have more questions." Mist told me.

"How about tomorrow we both hang out and I will answer all of your questions to the best of my ability." I told her as I put a hand on her shoulder. She smiled and nodded.

"Alright." I smiled and stood up.

"Which one do you both want to see first?" I asked.

Dragon!" They both cried. I chuckled and nodded.

"Alright." I closed my eyes and concentrated my power. In one quick motion, I was on all fours and I was now a average size dragon. I had light blue tough skin, symbols all over my body, wings on either side of my body, and striking blue eyes. They both looked at me in amazement.

"Can you talk?" Rolf asked.

"Of course I can. I normally don't talk for just anybody, but you guys are exceptions." I giggled. Rolf ran over and hugged my body.

"You're so pretty, Lyndsay. Can you give us a ride?" Rolf asked. I shook my head.

"We have to stay here and watch the camp. We will tomorrow." I turned back into my human self and smiled.

"I will also show you my wolf side tomorrow. Remember, no one knows a thing about this. Not even Soren or Roy. So, you cant tell them. Ok?" I asked them.

"Yes, mam!" They said in unison. I giggled.

"You guys are very sweet. Thank you." I told them. They nodded ad hugged me.

"Good night, Princess Lyndsay!" They said in unison.

"Good night, darlings." They both skipped to their tents and disappeared inside.

I was about to head to my tent when I heard a twig snap and muffling following.

"Who's there?" I called. Nothing.

"I know someone's there." I said as I crossed my arms. I saw a dark silhouette. I ran and jumped on top of him. He toppled over and I was left straddling him. I had his arms pinned back. The moonlight shone on his face and gave me the identity of this man.

"Ranulf?" I asked, shocked.

"Hey, Lyndsay. What's up?"