Thread: Ragnarok

Arissa sat next to her parents in the viewing box, built above the commoners and giving them a birds eyes view of the fights. several had come and gone, none holding as much interest for the princess save one. Shed kept tabs on him, the guards feared him and it made her smile. They were cruel, just like her father, however Arissa was kind, a true gem amongst the nobles. Her straight nose and creamy unmarred complexion set her high above the other nobles. Everyone knew who she was, everyone. Dark brown almost black hair curled about her face in soft waves while her blue green eyes missed nothing. The man certainly knew how to gain her attention, Regilus, even his name cause her heart to palpitate uncontrollably in her chest. Sitting there she watched, the white toga she wore was trimmed in gold a true symbol of her honor amongst the rest. The gold leaf crown she was forced to wear in public, sat upon her glorious locks. To keep from standing up and cheering when he got in a good hit she clenched a corner of the finely pressed garment and crinkled it in her palm. Her blue green eyes went wide when he was hit, but she was able to stay in her seat. The crowd helped fill the place with tension. The guard she knew well, hed dined at their table with the rest of the men many months ago. Never fully understanding what it was hed done, shed dropped the thought before she spoke it and got herself in trouble. Cheering with the crowd when he won she stood from her lesser throne and clapped as she had for the other winners although she wished to give him more of applause than was appropriate. Once they bound him and led him away, her father made the call for the finish of the battles. Well resume tomorrow, go home. the people filed out, some still chatting about the events and others quiet. Meeting her fathers gaze she moved to his side and pressed a kiss to the apple of his cheek. Did you enjoy the battles today Arissa? Very much so father, I especially liked the last one, it kept me on my toes for I never really knew who to expect as a winner. Seeing his nod she watched as a few servants approached. Goodnight Father. She stifled a yawn and headed to her room. She had to change and act quickly of be caught. Her mother was ill and in bed, she suspected her mother needed a rest from the battling. Too much blood made her ill, she was weak of stomach. Passing their room she peeked in and found her sleeping, Closing the door she moved away to her own quarters. Each night he battled it was required by her to send him sustenance. She knew they treated him ill in the gladiators pens, or cages. Hating the fact he could not be free she tried to make sure he was cared for. A doctor would tend his wounds in the morning unless she felt it was needed then, she knew it wouldnt be necessary. Thought tonight was different she wanted to see him face to face. Shed always watched from afar, but no longer would she hid behind her crown, she would make herself known. At only 19 the princess was already the epitome of poise and grace. Changing into a darker toga, one in a dark grey color she pulled it on and made her way out and into the shadows, sandaled feet barely made a sound as she walked. The midnight blue hooded cape she wore covered her well, these meetings, if they became regular she would need her identity kept a secret. Her heart was racing so fast when she rounded the bend on the cages she didnt stop as the guard approached, and tossing him coins she spoke quietly. You never saw me. The tray of food sat on a cart she retrieved it and moved past on swift feet. Most nobles had a favorite and she was shocked he hadnt caught anothers eye. Coming to his pen she grasped the torch in her small hand. and moved it so she could see him. Close up he was even more intimidating. The sheer power that radiated from him should have scared her, but it didnt. I have watched you for some time Regilus, she spoke his name as though she had a right to, being a royal she had the privilege. You have piqued my curiosity and though I shouldnt, I most certainly am here. Would you accept an audience with me, to speak freely and voice anything and everything youd like? Small pink lips curled into a smile as she set the tray before him, I have a doctor coming to look at your ribs first thing in the morning. Whether you want me to or not, I will be coming to see you. Once my curiosity is tapped I find it hard to go elsewhere, you understand. She looked him over, a most formidable man. She wanted to know what he thought and why he didnt finish his opponents off, everything about him was intriguing.