Sparring

As the pair finished their breakfast they started to get into a competitive state of mind, giving each other glares and smirks every so often.

Lucien stood up first and scooted Aliana's chair out for her, extending his hand out to her. He was ever chivalrous even when he wanted to kick the princess's butt.

She smiled and accepted his hand and he led her out of the room to the area he had set up outside.

"So, what type of sparring do you want to start with?" Lucien asked with a glint in his eye.

"There's more than one kind to choose from?" Aliana asked with raised brows.

"Swordplay, hand to hand, spears, all out, or whatever kind you'd like," Lucien grinned. He knew his princess well.

Aliana's eyes shone brightly. "Oh my, probably hand to hand first."

When they got to the mini-battle arena Lucien had concocted outside she saw her knights and ladies looking on from a blanket not too far away. Her ladies loved to watch her fight and root her on.