Thread: A Prince's Pride [WishxDecay]

RE A Prince's Pride A scowl was printed on Prince Leo's face as his adviser sought to change his mind about the course of action he had been planning for weeks, the man doing his best to bring reason to the young prince. Please my lord reconsider this course of action. This will be the same as declaring war on long standing allies to the kingdom and could cause some unrest, even among our people she is a beloved noble. Leo slammed his fist on the table in front of him before standing up, Silence Roche! I shall hear no more of this, I have made preparations and tonight Jasmine shall be mine... I've waited long enough. Leo had always had an easy way with women, his looks seemed to be all her needed to attract them despite his rather poor personality, the hot headed prince getting anyone he wanted, until Jasmine. He had genuinely liked her, she was different from most of the other women he had approached because unlike them she had a spirit and level of skill few men could match, even he had found their sparring to be a good match and he lost to nobody among the knights of his own or other kingdoms. Jasmine had left an impression and Leo had found himself often thinking of the beautiful princess. So that lead him to propose, asking for her hand in marriage personally, not just going to her father and demanding it for further peace but actually going to the princess, being as courteous as he knew how giving his spoiled upbringing. How did she react to that? Ridicule, humiliation, she had shamed him in front of an entire court of nobles from her kingdom, his own father, and some of his knights, refusing outright and with an expression that spoke to how disgusted his offer seemed to make her. Nobody should have been disgusted by his proposal, if anything she should have counted herself lucky to catch his eyes. The kingdom he would one day rule was rich and had a powerful military, several castles and keeps, rich farmlands, and Leo himself was one of the most talented prince's in his countries history in both matters of state and military warfare. Sure he had a hot temper and while he would never acknowledge it he did a piss poor job leading troops due to his impatience, but his knowledge in military tactics and his skill with a blade allowed him to be an adaptable front line leader. That wasn't even mentioning his looks, short blond hair and fierce blue eyes with a body only obtainable through intense training. So when he was turned down it struck the prince hard and the disgusted look on her face festered in his mind up until that day, the day he was going to finally get his revenge. That entailed capturing feisty little Jasmine and having her realize what a mistake she had made, opening her eyes to what she had been missing out on and making sure either she became his wife or her kingdom suffered. Leo thought he had that in motion as well as he had a spy inside her camp, a few actually, and he was only an hours march from her, a few of his best men accompanying him in some thick woods where they could strike unseen. It wouldn't be bloody, he had bribed a few people to make it be clean and quick, not to anger Jasmine's father too much when he took the man's daughter, to give himself some 'negotiation' time before full-fledged war was invoked to reclaim his daughter, his pride. The prince stepped out of the tent he had been loitering in, leaving Roche speechless inside as he took in several deep breaths of the fresh air, watching as the sun dipped the final bit behind the trees, giving him the cover of the shadows. It was time. Geralt! Tristan! Both of you get the men and start the plan, make sure nobody disturbs me as I go collect my princess. The two men who had been standing but a few feet off at all times nodded and ran off to gather the men and move out, they were both nobleman's sons but they were skilled fighters and men Leo could trust, men he had known for a very long time. They never questioned orders and they knew he wouldn't wait if they lagged behind. So Leo walked to where he had his horse tied up and nodded to his two friends, riding out first with one escort who would stand at the door when he went to get Jasmine, something he would be done with in less than an hour if all went according to the plan. And it seemed it did, at first Leo had been suspicious of every shadow but he soon found the bribes had worked and there wasn't a guard to be seen on side path to the princess, the path Leo had chosen as least patrolled and quickly made his way through. Then it was right in front of him, Jasmine's tent, and he couldn't help but smirk as he thought about the beauty awaiting him inside. He noticed one guard but let him pass and then quietly made his way inside the tent, leaving his man to keep guard as he stood up straight in the open tent, the light from the candles casting a creepy glow on his overly happy expression. Oh sweet Jasmine, I'm happy to see you got all dressed up and pretty for my arrival... He spoke in a low but audible voice as he took several steps inside the tent, watching her face for signs of distress or calmness, both bringing with them some form of knowledge. I hope you don't find it rude of me to come unannounced, it's just I needed to have a word with you and I figured you'd say no if I asked for a formal meeting princess. It was true enough but not his real intention and she no doubt already figured he didn't come to chat. He walked over near her, a hand reaching out and taking a bit of her hair in his hand, no armor covering the flesh of his fingers and palms, his leather set of armor containing no gloves or helmet, both being detriments to Leo's fighting style and personal comfort. I've come for you beautiful... This time you shall not be saying no... It's not an option... He just waited, the free hand that wasn't playing with her hair and gently brushing her cheek was near his sword, she was s skilled fighter and he was no about to underestimate Jasmine, it would be his last mistake of that he was sure.