Princess in Training [flex animous/Google]

[PinkGinger]

Princess Maria knew what was in her future long before it happened. When she turned thirteen she was told that as a princess of Trevia she was obligated to act as tribute to the more powerful kingdom of Aegypt. In return Maria's home kingdom would be guaranteed safety and the security of such a powerful ally. At first she didn't really understand, but as she got older she received a few more details. She accepted it as her royal duty. Secretly, though, she was terrified. Immediately following her seventeenth birthday she would be taken as a slave by the royal family of Aegypt.

Today was that day. The night before Maria's family gave her a huge party. She said good-bye to her friends and relatives, the princess knew she would see many of them again someday. Now Maria of Trevia sat in front of her dressing mirror examining her reflection. She was wearing a dark green traveling dress, her jewelry was simple. Maria's long curly black hair was pulled up into a silver net. Her bright blue eyes shone fearfully back at her. She knew people thought she was beautiful, but she didn't think much of her self, she was slim, but her you body was well into developing womanly curves.

Eventually Maria heard the sounds of a large carriage pulled by several horses arriving at her families castle. Her chamber maid arrived and escorted her down to the carriage. Her large trunk was already being loaded onto the back. She was silently helped into the carriage sent by Aegypt. Inside Maria met two more princesses. They both looked as nervous as she felt. They spent three more days traveling and collected one other princess on their way to what could be there new home.

Once they arrived in Aegypt the carriage took them straight to the castle. Maria and the others were taken from the carriage and made to stand in a line parallel to a line of princes. They were lead into the front hall to find a large gathering of Agyption royal awaiting them. Loud applause sounded all arounf the startled princess. The crowd parted and the lines moved forward.

Eventually they were in front of the royal family of Aegypt. They would either accept or reject each prince and princess, based on what ever criteria they chose at the time.

Maria trembled as she moved slowly forward in the line. She felt so many eyes on her, examining her. What would happen if she was rejected and her kingdom was left to fend for themselves?

 

[DomG]

Dominic, prince of Aegypt could do just about anything he wanted, the first born son of his farther nothing was ever denied to him. A few days ago he had turned twenty three and been informed that the day he had spent the last decade waiting for would soon arrive, a princess from the land of Trevia for him to take as his own, a slave and if she pleased him enough then he might even take her as his bride. Apparently three princesses in total were to be arrive very soon and as the oldest Prince he would be allowed to have the first choice in his slave.

Now was the day that he had anticipated, due to arrive any minute if the messengers sent ahead of time were to be believed. In the last few minutes Dominic took a moment to make sure that he was dressed perfectly for the occasion, his a simple dark suit that was perfectly tailored for his tall and slim frame, his jet black hair was combed back and held in place with just enough oil to keep it still rather then give it an overly greasy appearance. He grinned a little bit, a smile that reached his eyes which were the color of raw jade not yet cut or polished. As he reached up to straighten his collar a little bit a page ran in, informing him that his princess had arrived and was waiting outside.

His family was already there of course, Dominic very much preferred to be the last to arrive, already his brothers were looking quite impatient with their retinues in tow, no doubt they had both seen just the one they desired and were hoping their brother wouldn't take on of their respective choices. “Sorry I'm late, had other things I had to do.” He told them, clearly a lie but neither of them bothered to call him out on it. “Don't worry though, I will pick out my princess and the two of you can pick from the left overs.” Always a jerk to his younger brothers, the throne would be his and the best they could aspire too was a high position in their nations powerful military.

Moving forward from his brothers Dominic approached the waiting princesses, looking them each over slowly as he moved back and forth between them, judging their beauty, their poise, trying to see any inner strength or quality that might make one better then her fellows. Eventually he stopped before the one in the center, reaching out and with gentle fingers raising her chin to have a better look at his face. Right now he was being careful not to scare her overly, Dominic wanted to put her at ease, give her a night where she was comfortable so that she was more caught off guard when the time came for the training to begin. “I think I would very much like to choose you.” He said with a small smirk, hearing a groan from his brothers as he spoke to the princess in the center. “I am Prince Dominic, for now you may refer to my as Sir though a less formal interaction may happen later... please come with me.”

Taking her hand gently he began to lead her away from the others, toward the castle and his own massive quarters inside of it.

 

[PinkGinger]

When the prince approached her Maria did her best to be brave. She straightened her back and set her jaw. When Dominic lifted her chin she gazed straight into his eyes. As a princess Maria wasn't used to submitting to many. She followed him easily when he lead her away. "Yes... sir." It sounded odd to call him sir.

Maria had some idea of what would be expected of her. She had been given a variety of possibilities. But she didn't know a thing about Dominic, aside from his obvious handsomeness. She wasn't even sure what to hope for yet.

 

[DomG]

She seemed to be at ease right now and wasn't trying to fight him which was good. Dominic did hope however that his brothers weren't so foolish as to cause any sort of commotion until he had his own choice out of ear shot. Honestly he didn't want his new little pet to end up terrified and running away from him, such a thing would really ruin his plans for her. “Good girl, there is no need to be frightened at all, I don't know what you were told to expect but I assure you that your time here will be highly enjoyable.” Once she gave in and was broken of course, until then she was unlikely to be enjoying herself.

As they entered the castle he led her through winding side passages, long halls leading to his portion of the castle, his personal chambers and more all for is own use with his own staff. Up until earlier that day it had even housed his own consorts, perhaps in time he would have more consorts brought here but for the time being he would only be spending time with his princess slave. “You must be hungry after such a long trip, come my dear we will get you some food.” He was leading her toward the dining chamber in his part of the castle, a small meal already laid out for her, just a little bit of roasted boar with some fruit to help sate her hunger with some very strong wine also in a glass for her... everything to put her at ease.

 

[PinkGinger]

Maria worked hard to appear calm. Inside she was terrified. She had little knowledge of of specifics. But the princess didn't want to appear igrorant and replied simply. "I will proudly do my duty to ensure my kingdom's safty and my duty is your c-command." Her voice faltered at the thought, she cleared her throat and stood up straight again, trying to play it off. She had been instructed that his commands could be extreme. But what did extreme entail?

The size of his castle was daunting. Her father's castle wasn't even half as big. Maria couldn't help but raise her gaze high to view the entire room. She smiled gratefully when they reached the dining chamber. "Thank you, Sir." She curtsied politely. "I'm famished." Maria went to the table. Usually a servant would pull out the her chair for her but these were different circumstances. Now her postion was a little more unsure.

 

[DomG]

As she curtsied he moved to the table and pulled the chair back for her like he figured that she would expect. At least she was bright enough to know what was really going on, or why she had to be here... even if she didn't see what was coming for her. “Yes you were brought here to avert any sort of war that might happen. You are to be trained to serve me and once you become properly able to do so I will be taking you as my bride.” As he spoke he took one of the glasses of wine and carefully took a sip from it, watching her reaction.

Setting the glass down he turned away from her. “Now why don't you eat your fill, my bed chamber is just out of this room and too the right... once you are done in here I would like for you to join me there.” Without waiting a moment to give her a chance to respond he quickly made his way from the room to the spacious room that he called his bedchamber, ready for her to arrive so that the very basics could begin.

 

[PinkGinger]

His bed chamber?! She hadn't expected to be there so soon. Her heart hammered in her chest. Maria sat silently and still for several minutes after he left the room. It wa the first timed she'd been alone since she left home. She took a few slow deep breathes, trying to calm her mind and heart. Her stomach had to many butterflies in for her to be hungry, but she forced herself to eat the meat and some of the fruit. She didn't drink much wine, it just seemed to upset her stomach further. When she was finished she took another deep breath and stood up. She didn't want to make him wait, but her walk to his bedroom took another couple of minutes.

When she reached the correct door she knocked softly and waited for him to invite her in. She quickly smoothed out her hair and dress while she waited.