The Broken Prince - Chapter 97

“So this is what’s going to happen, the Headmaster will give a few words of welcome for our guest before the announcer will call you one by one after an entertainment performance. When that time comes, please be prepared and alert. Once your names are called, the lift will go up and a spotlight will shine above you. The announcer will then ask for some few words but you must keep it brief but also concise. After that all of you will line up and give the crowd your final bow and then lights goes off. The lift goes down and you go to your respective changing area as the clash will begin an hour after the program ends. You all know what you guys should bring. After you are set to go, a person will explain the rules before you are transported to the dome. Is everything clear?”

Ah this is it. I gulped discreetly as my anxiety rose to heights again which really is a bother but I have managed to control my nerves and told myself that I won’t achieve something by being a nerve in a stray of needles. Heights and success requires sacrifices and courage and I will not lack any of that today or even the coming days. We all nodded in response to her question and went to our respective lifts. Ours were a bit more spacious considering that there five of us..

The lights above dimmed as the headmaster started to speak who’s voice still sounded so clear despite being six feet under him.

“Honored guests, citizens of the kingdoms, dear students, and High Majesties. We welcome you all to the Clash of the Millennium! We are beyond honored to be able to present this long battle between heirs from the kingdoms where they prove not their ability, but their strength to conquer and cooperate with their teammate as a good ruler, at first must be a fighter and a leader. This year, the clash will be even more exciting as a new heir from a prominent and ever so glorious kingdom has arrived. Alexander Felix from the Kingdom of Archea in the Sea has stepped upon on the grounds of the academia, to prove his strength and power. Now with that said, will he be able to continue the winning streak of their kingdom.” The Headmaster spoke but then ended his sentence with a laugh.

“Now, you might think that I am now biased for giving him some nice words but, an heir needs a proper introductory, just as how the other heirs were given theirs during their first step upon the battle grounds. I want to regress, to the young heirs, fearless they may be, remember that your light could dim from being alone thus you have your partners with you. At some point, your light will flicker and may even go out, but know that your ally is with you, you need only to ask and your fire shall burn again. In this battle you will be like the stars above the heavens. Once can burn and light up with their strength and ability, but only one can burn the brightest and outshine those behind it. The question you ask yourself and may even inspires you, is if are you able to be the one to burn the brightest.”

“Everyone, I fear that I may have already said to much thus I will end my speech here as I know that all of you are eager to meet your victors from your kingdom! Regresa de Klivithribigque!” The Headmaster ended his speech with the word that means, may the odd be forever in your favor. The crowd cheered as he exited the stage and the announcer stepped on the floor.

“What a warming welcome from the Headmaster but as he also said, I know that all of you are wanting and eager to see your future rulers! So without further ado, let me introduce to you, the first pair of this years grand clash, Prince Apollo from the Kingdom of All Winds and Prince Kaval from the Kingdom of the Land!” Those of which who were citizens of both kingdoms erupted into cheers as the arena went so loud that I think that the stars up above the heavens could hear us.

“Haha! Now you to have been paired before right?” The announcer asked and the crowd went dead silent to hear their victors speak.

“That, you are correct.” Kaval answered.

“But I recall that you did not win at the time.” The crowed then started to boo upon the announcer to whom did not paid them any mind. I could then hear Kaval’s sarcastic chuckle which made me think that if this was not here and open in the eyes of the public, that announcer may have ended up with a broken nose.

“That too, you are bitterly correct but unlike before, I and Kaval have trained so much as we both thirst for the winning spot. Before, on our first pairing, we had some struggles but despite that, we were a force to be reckoned with. But now that we have reached greater strengths and knowledge, we will be the one that is going to break our opponents and win this game not only to honor our respective kingdoms but also the ancestor who has sacrificed so much, for us to be able to stand here with no tears and sorrow, but a joyful event filled with drive and dignity! We will win!” Apollo exclaimed. His voice sounded so confident that I felt like if Fate was a person, he would have sided with him and Kaval as his words did not waver and he was certain that the winning point he spoke of is already destined to him.

“Wow, such an ambitious claim but we know that the two of you will be having the best shot at that! Ladies and gentlemen, Prince Apollo and Kaval!” The crowd once again cheered for them and settled after the announcer asked them to settle down.

“Now for the team of fire and nature, let us hear it for Princess Dianne and Prince Hade!” The crowd at first were so loud but was then drowned by the sound of trumpets and drums beating in a synchronized harmony. I looked up above the stage and saw that fire and leaves were mixed and exploded in the air which made the people even cheered more. Maybe their kingdom has a designated committee on this one as well. Well speak of having the audience impact.

“Wow, what a cheer. Prince Hade and Princess Dianne, how do you feel about your pairing.” The announcer asked.

“The both of us are advantage to each other and I could say so much with experience from our hard training.

“Well what about your opinion on the new heir?”

My attention was now caught as I heard the mention of my name. I know that he will be the one answering this question.

“What about him? He’s quite the weak one I heard so it really won’t be that hard to eliminate him. It’s like throwing a cat into a cage full of lion and tigers. No match and easy to kill.” People from my kingdom then started to boo on him to a point where their voices drowned the cheer from his people. My lips turned into a smirk as I looked nowhere.

“My my, what a controversial statement but that we will see once the clash starts. Thank you Princess Dianne and Prince Hade.” Once again their people cheered for them before it died down.

“Now, on to what I could say is the main event. I know that you all are very excited to meet him and his colleagues, let us welcome up to the stage, Prince Alexander and The Acadamian Elites.” The lift we stood on then started to ascend on stage and the crowds cheer where getting even louder with every inch that we moved towards the top.

As soon as the spotlight shone on me, the cheer of the crowd became even more deafening as it was paired with the huge bang of fireworks that erupted in the sky and the water figures that was made by someone from my kingdom. It was quite the entrance, even I could say. I looked to my colleagues and walked to where the announcer was which was on the center of the stage.

“Wow! I must say first. The Prince Alexander of the sea is breathtakingly gorgeous!” The crowd again erupted into a series of applause to which I smiled at.

“Ah, you’re too kind. I answered.”

“And look at our elites of course! They look like they are about to dive in for the kill! Wow! What a team!” My friends then bowed lightly at the praise before we went back to smile at the crowd.

“Now, I hate to ask this but a certain Prince called you weak. What do you have to say about that?” He asked. I was about to answer when a fire appeared in front of me which made everyone gasped.

I then started to levitate in the air and I was not even using my power. Maybe this is what Nate told me about moments ago. Water particles started to form around me and a sphere of water then soon became a sight to behold. I then felt my body falling and I got ready to land. As soon as I touched the ground, the sphere of water shattered and the fire was washed away.

“You see that? It is I, Prince Alexander, is the only one among this batch of heir, is able to kill ones light from existence.”