There we stood ready to accept our guests the king dressed in the most beautiful armor I ever laid eyes on, but unfortunately armor doesn't make a man. Our boy king as the other lords call him, behind his back of course, was nothing more than a submissive peon to the Homeworld diamonds. He was young, looked like a charming and beautiful fellow with his curly golden hair, that would make any women faint at his wink.

That is until they met him, he was nothing more then a spoiled brat that had no idea how to rule. He could only spend money, I would walk by his statues that made him look like a warrior and I could barely hold my laugh. That boy couldn't even hold a sword, much less fight and lead an army.

If it wasn't for his uncle, this kingdom would have been in ruins and bankrupt. Lord Selmy he was everything a king should look and act like, even in his old age of 56 he was still fit and could swing a sword like he was in his twenties. He is considered the best strategist and politician in our kingdom and beyond our borders.

He stood by the king, in his usual stance his head held high and proud, like he was going to give a speech.

I can't see the queen though. "Why isn't she here?" I whispered to my brother " How should I know, I'm not the one that's ..." he whispered back, but was soon cut short by a quick and sharp look from Lord Selmy made us both stand back in line. The Kings fiancée Mellisandra is missing.

Soon my question got answered, for soon we were joined by the most beautiful woman in the world, she walked gracefully towards us followed by her ladies. Her gorgeous golden curly hair, brown eyes, her olive color tan, her hourglass body, no one can ruin this moment for me. Her looks and personality were unmatched.

My day dreaming was cut short by my brothers smugish tone " Close your mouth, you are drooling."

I won't let that killjoy destroy this day for me, I will prove myself on the tournament today and name her the queen of love and beauty.

If I told my brother my plan he would be preaching until tomorrow why that is a badidea, but I don't care I love her with all my heart.

"Open the gate!" The watcher on the wall shouted "The diamond and her escort are here!". The men at the gate pushed the giant gate open, it took 10 men to open it with some difficulty. And through came marching the warrior gems, mostly Jaspers and some rubies after them came a strange device it walked on 6 legs and looked like a carriage without horses.

She was inside, the Blue Diamond, the king stepped forward and bowed " It is a great honor to be in your presence, my diamond."he said " We hope your stay in this castle will be pleasant.".

She never went outside the carriage so I couldn't see her well, "The journey was long I would like to visit my room." She said softly after a short silence, she had a very authoritative voice. With that the king signaled the maids that will show her to her chambers, the diamond and her court followed along with some very well armed and dangerous looking Jaspers. The rest of her guards dispersed into small groups and went around the castle.

Soon after other minor and major human lords started arriving to the castle with their armies making camp outside and helping building the tournament stages and preparing for the games.

Lord Selmy gave us our duties and posts for tonight's feast, our duty as the Honor guard is to protect the king and his family, but tonight we are just there to make sure there are no fights. Unfortunately that means we can't drink alcohol during the feast, I can't flirt well when I'm sober.

I was summoned to lord Semy's chambers, he wanted to talk to me in private. I entered the large room, lord Selmy was at the table reading something, before I could speak I hear him " The tournament will begin soon, I want to see you there sober and as professional as you can possibly be." He continued " You and your brother are the best swordsmen we have and with a great sword you are unstoppable, these are the only reasons I didn't kick you out and had you hanged for your actions."

I tried to reply, but I didn't even manage to utter a single word before he continued "You will win this tournament, defeat can be very hazardous for ones health. You are free to go now."

With those encouraging words I left the chambers and went to the stables to get my horse, my squire waited for me the with my shield and jousting lance " The horse is all set sir." he said as I got myself on the saddle, he gave me the lance and shield and we were off to the jousting arena.

FEW HOURS LATTER

I have never seen so many people and knights running around getting ready to joust, all of them getting ready.

The rounds were fierce and I was in the last round against an unknown opponent. I'm at my position trying to ignore my bruises I got from the previous matches, the wait is what gets to me. "Where is this guy?" I whisper to my squire "I don't know sir, they said this is a sudden opponent." he answered quickly.

That's when I see her, my opponent a bloody...Jasper.

"I'm dead. I'm so dead." That's the only thing that goes through my head, why is she here, nobody told me anything about this. Jasper's are the strongest gems, I fought a few and I nearly died in all of the encounters, I even had a company of men in all the fights, now I'm all alone.

" Now we have the final round Sir Alexander fights... uh... Jasper."I hear the announcer shout " Considering he will fight a gem, Jasper has agreed to give Sir Alexander two chances to knock her off the horse."

Don't screw this up and try not to die.

It gets quiet as soon as the horses start galloping, all I can see now me and the gem with her wicked smile charging at me. It happens so fast one second, I'm on the horse and now I'm flying through the air like a ragdoll and hit the ground hard.

The pain, oh god I can't feel the left side of my body, I can't even see. All I can hear is the gem laughing "Stay down, little man." Somehow I manage to get on my feet and stumble to my horse " Squire my lance." I demand as I get on the horse. Whilst my squire looks for a lance I see something that might help me win if I'm fast enough.

Her gem is there instead of her nose, all I need is to aim at that spot and hit first, or else I'm dead. "Thank god she's is arrogant enough not to wear a helmet." I say under my breath as I take my lance.

Time to shine or die.

The galloping, and the rush it is like the time is slowed down, I aimed my lance towards my target and close my eyes on the impact. I'm still on my horse and I hear the gem on the ground letting out a angry growl " You twerp, I m gonna...!" She shouted , only to be silenced by blue diamond's death glare. Now she just walked out angrily the crowd moving quickly out of her way.

I place the crown on the tip of my new lance and bring it towards lady Mellisandra and place the crown on her head naming her the queen of love and beauty and in return she gave me the warmest smile and a kiss on a cheek. Best reward ever, I do my best to ignore the death glares from the king and my brother.

Everything is going great and the best part I have been placed as lady Mellisandre's shield for the tonight's feast.

" Dominic I have a good feeling about tonight's feast." I say to him as we walk back to the castle, he just nodded saying " Me too sir.".