Chapter Seven: Fencing and New Ideals
At the palace, Kit practiced fencing with Will. Will frowned when he easily disarmed Kit. He never won. Kit was easily the best swordsman around.
"Wake up, brother," he chided. "You're in a daze." Kit blinked several times.
"I'm sorry."
"You've been off since the hunt," the Captain said, walking over to them.
"It's that wonderful girl," Kit said dreamily. "I can't stop thinking about her."
"Well, there are plenty of girls," the Captain reminded him.
"But her spirit, her goodness…"
Will grinned at his brother.
"You don't suppose she has a sister, do you?" His brother chuckled, softly punching Will's shoulder.
"I don't know much about her, but I do know for certain that she has a sister." A small frown appeared on Will's face.
"Are you jesting?" Kit laughed loudly.
"I'm afraid not."
The Captain shook his head fondly at the two princes.
"Perhaps your mystery girl and her sister may come to the ball," he said. "That is why you had the doors thrown open, was it not?" Kit looked sternly at the man.
"Captain, it was for the benefit of the people."
"Of course," the Captain quickly nodded. "How shallow of me."
Kit was about to ask another question when Will started coughing, his face turning bright red. He rushed forward, catching his brother as the young man doubled over in pain.
"William?" he asked anxiously. Will squeezed his eyes shut tightly, taking a deep breath as the coughing subsided then stood up straight.
"I'm fine, Kit. It's just gets hard to breath for a little."
Eager to get the attention off of him, Will looked to the Captain.
"What happens if she comes?" The Captain smirked.
"Then his highness shall tell her that he is a prince, and a prince may take whichever bride his wishes."
Although still worried about his brother, Kit let out a bitter chuckle at the Captain's words.
"Ha."
"Ha?" the Captain echoed.
"Yes, ha! You know my father and the Grand Duke will only have me marry a princess."
"Well," Will shrugged. "If this girl from the forest is as charming as you say, they may change their minds." Kit's face stayed stormy, but a part of him wished his brother's and the Captain's words were true.
Reposted to reflect current writing style and because the original post was sloppy.
-Amy Thorton
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