1 The handsome stranger

The ballroom was decorated in gold and silver complementing the embodied tapestrys, marble tiles and, a huge chandelier was hanging in the centre of the room ,making the room look like a fairy tale wedding . Along the right hallway leading to the staircase ,that oddly split in three , just to meet in the centre so the person could get introduced and walk down another flight of stairs to the ballroom , was my younger sister and on the left was my younger brother ,as the oldest I was the first to be introduced . As I walked to the centre the orchestra played the classic 'A royals coming song ' on the trumpets . The presenter did what he did best present me .

" Her imperial highness The first princesses of Genovia Alexandra Elizabeth von heist " called out the presenter. As I stood in the centre trying to look as graceful and elegant as possible . I noticed a few gasps and envious s

looks but mostly pride , respect and admiration , I expected this of course , I was dressed to kill in a long dark blue lace dress with of shoulder straps exposing my whole cooler bone and fitting perfectly onto my waste . The dress was styled as a old fashion French ball gown with a moden twist which made my dark blue eyes and black hair which was laying gracefully over my shoulder stand out . My head piece was a simple yet elegant silver- dimon tiara complementing my fair-pale skin tone . On my way to the ball my father complemented me calling me a goddess which was ironic , because the country had nicknamed me Athena , goddess of battle and wisdom . For being known as the most beautiful princess out of the kings daughters and godess of battle and wisdom ,for my intelligence in combat , politics , knowlage on running the country , fighting , weaponry skills and deep knowledge in war fair . I'm proud to say, actually many know it was me who was put in charge when the war between Genovia and Aldoria broke out .

As I got to end of the stair case I gave a slight courtesy to show my respect and the crowd went wild . Then my younger sister name was called out " her imperial highness The secound princess Erica Juliet von heist " my sister walked out she was wearing a beautiful white to pink ombre dress with white and pink flowers , her blond hair was in bun and a golden crown that screamed princess was placed on her head she looked radiant the crowd had a reaction of lust, affection and happiness as she walked down and stood next to me ,she was like a beautiful fairy . My father smiled with affection and my mother had the same face of pride as usual . we all knew my father had a favourite it was first Erica of course , then it was my brother William and finally me . I was fine with being the last , me and my father were never close after he had that affair with a maid, luckily they had no children so no one else knew.

I watched my father's reaction this time when

He watched my brother walk down the stair case " his imperial highness first prince William Leon von heist of Genovia " called out the presenter. My brother carried himself with dignity and respect and that reflected both in the people and my father's eyes .

" The royal family of the first millennium of Genovia may we exist to see many more years , long live the royal family " The crowds repeted after the presenter , the orchestra started playing lively danceing music and the 3 of us placed our masks matching, our clothes on are face .

The party had just started and a swarm of handsome suitors and ,girls followed my sister trying to strike a conversation which was rather normal my sister was a artisy, funny and carefree person. My brother however had his normal friendship circle and a flock of maidens behind him trying to catch his attention.

I on the other hand had a group of generals, soldiers and kings surrounding me to talk about war faire and strategic battle ect. Most people thought it sad a beautiful princess only 19 years of age surrounded by older men trying to talk about battle and politics. I was rather pleased by the amount of respect I had earnt .

The general of the Illiryain army and I struck up a conversation about the Art of war which I much more prefered then being surrounded by flirtatious suitors . He was only 2 years older then me and I didn't see how this could cause me any harm . we walked all the way to the balcony making jokes about Duke Carlton trying to hide the fact he was hungover and, then he put his hands around my wasit and my heart started beating . ' Is he mad we only talked for 15 minutes 'I panicked . I tried to pull back but he clung onto my waist tighter and then whispered into my ear in a low tone " you wouldn't dare make a scene here"

' oh you don't know me well enough

suddenly kicking your balls is gonna be way funnier then I expected '

A smirk flash across my face as I whispered "Try me " . His facial expressions changed immediently I kicked him in the balls so hard i'm sure his ancestor felt it . Tears came rolling down his eyes as he fell to his knees mumbling the words

"bitch"

That only made me laugh

" Did you forget who you were talking to I suggest you get out of my sight immediently and not dare mention a word to a single soul or let's see how about a whipping "

An then it crossed her mind

'crap that sounds kinky '

still she said it a in a dominant tone while meeting his eyes.

" Public / privet whipping have been abolished 300 years ago " he said tearfully

" Not in my book now get out of my sight " she commanded like a general .

Many rumours were told about the devils silhouette being seen in the princesses eyes this was one of these rare moments which could have any man on his knees .

The general slowly got of his knees while holding his crotch and ran for the exist in tears .

She wasn't done there , the entire time Alexandra could feel the presences of another person in the room .

" I know your there get out or I'll make you " she declared like a general commanding his troop .

A tall but, macular man appeared his upper face covered in a gold and dark blue mask he had dark black hair which fell to his eyes

, deep brown eyes that held a mocking flame which danced around in his eyes he walked out calmly . He was probably the most handsome man she had ever seen with the same light pink lips as hers .

He wore a white shirt with a funny ruffele neck tie and navy blue over coat reaching knee length with golden buttons and one silver broach on the collar paired with fancy leather boots , he looked a bit like a royal pirate .

"Take it all in princess" he said mockingly noticing her sudden captivation , while moveing closer to her , deliberately letting her corner him at the end of the balcony

"Oh I will " she replied in unison with her knee aiming for his crotch ,he quickly caught her knee and looked to meet her gaze and if there was one thing she hated more it was being looked down on literally or figuratively .

' Who dose this son of a b***h think he is ' . "Not so fast princess , I'm not gonna try anything fancy or say anything " he took his hand of her knee and stuck it out to shake her hand . 'What the actual hell ' was all she could think as she shook his hand . The strange man let out a small laugh making his eyes sparkle a bit more which could make any girls heart skip a beat but, Alessandra her eyes stayed stone cold fixed on his facial expressions yet he still persisted to talk to her trying to start a conversation on battle.

Anyone even a Moran could tell that this conversation wasn't gonna go down well but, I think he was the first to define those odds . The strange man suddenly sat on the edgy of the balcony and pushed himself of. " what the fuck " she shouted but when she looked down the strange man was gone .

She felt a sudden tap on her shoulder

and immediently she turned around to see a smirk plastered on his face.

" miss me " he teased

"Ohhh so your a pirate , magician and a pain in the ass" she said with a bigger smirk .

"very ladylike your highness but,Where did you get pirate...Oh " . The look on his face as he examined his outfit, made her burst out in laughter .

"well so much for making a good impression" he chuckled .

"Wait you were trying " she laughed only this time louder and so hard that tears rolled down her face .

For hours on, they teased each other and chatted on war faire and, battle .

Then the sound of familiar dancing music filled the air , it was time for the third dance .

The odd man then held a hand out to her

" there's no point of coming if you won't dance

and , why not dance with me, I'm the best looking here, aren't I "

" yeh your real hot stuff but, alas I couldn't possibly dance with someone who I don't know the name of " she replied mockingly .

. (author note: that escalated fast )

"Touche princess touche, well then this is a masked ball, should I " he replied

"So how can I trust you then " she tesed

"DAM are you always like this "he replied

"possible " she said still trying to tease him

" I did just see you threaten a guy " he laughed

"Touche sir, Touche but, don't try it with me " she replied in defeat while taking his hand to dance

" cross my heart " he giggled .

All eyes were on them , this was the princess of battles first dance ,the rest of the siblings have already danced and always dance but the princess of battle only once or twice with someone important but, now she's dancing with the handsome mystery man who also spent a lot of time alone with her on the balcony. They watched as the two giggled and teased each other , amazed including the king , queen and siblings never seeing there sister react and act so well so adorable.

Alessandra stayed completely oblivious to the looks untill the man pointed it out

" kitten you do realise all eyes are on us "

snapping her out of her fantasie making her nearly blush .

"Who are you calling kitten "

" your right your more of a snake " he mocked

A wild flame of compentiveness and determination could be seen in the princesses eyes. NO ONE HAD EVER DARED MOCK HER and won

" better a snake then like you , a toad and mabye just mabye a handsome prince will come an kiss you and y'all turn into a handsome prince except the prince can't stand the sight of you and the magic is all out " she laughed

"or mabye the princess dancing with me could kiss me restoring all the magic." he said with a smirk on his face.

If this were anyone else, theyed be dead now but after talking with man for hours, she realised this was only his nature but , it was taken a bit far still she became fond over him .

"Oh this snake right here " she replied defensively .

" ok you got me there but you really are like a kitten your adorable "

this was the first time Alexandra tryed to stop blushing but failed making the man burst out laghing , no man nor women has ever said this to her face with such affection.

"well" she blurted

"well what" he replied ten times quicker

" well your a toad because a gentleman would..have introduced himself by now "

'what did I just say '

" your right call me... love or handsome "

she gave him a knowing annoyed look no one has ever made her feel or act in such a way .

So In return she stepped on his foot hard making sure no would see.

"alright! alright kitten! you can call me Jace but, what do I call you? I don't want to keep calling you princess Alexandra "

" alright Jace you can call me Alec it's what my siblings call me " she said happily

"Pfft..ttt ALEC ISN'T THAT Male " he replied trying to contain his laughter

"yeh I use to dress up as a boy sneak out the castle and go by Alec " she giggled.

They both laugh out as she told him stories of her sneaking

out and nearly getting caught . Catching the attention of many people seeing the princess laugh out made many smile .

After what was supposed to be 1 turned into 3 dances . The couple took a break and talked through the rest of the party hiding in the corner untill, prince William sneaked his way over after losing his entourage . Trying to listen into his sister's conversation with the handsome mystery man yet Alexandras eyes were to sharp for him .

" Will don't keep those poor girls...."

"never mind them who is this " he interrupted

"oh jace this is my brother Wi...

(Will gave her a look) I mean his imperial highness Prince William von heist "

Jace Laghed noticing his signal .

" Hello I'm...

sorry I have to go NOW " Jace ineruppted a

tall dark, slender man signalled to Jace with two fingers .

"Do you know who y..." replied Will , rudely

suddenly Jace rushed to the edge of the balcony leaving both siblings speechless.

"what a guy Alec" will mumbled

"shut up " I blurted .

I then ran towards a secret passageway covered by a tapastrie which led all l the way to the balcony.

"Where are you going she screamed

as jace jumped of the balcony leaving behind a pack of dead soldiers liying on the side of the balcony , written in soldiers blood spelt in capitals .

THE TIME FOR YOUR PART OF THE TRADE HAS COME .

Hundreds of guest came rushing in along with the royals .

My father walked in front of the crowd an let out a cried" guards investigate gate this, the ball is over , a Crime like this is unforgivable "

" Alec, Will, Erica wait For us in the drawing room, we don't need your help , mason escort them " anonced queen Clary befor rushing to her husband .

All three of us walked with are heads down towards the drawing room .