Kevin Northingen, 10 year old
“haaaa.. I got you now, Kevin.” A girl with black curly hair said.
“haha..Keep dreaming Sasha.” A boy named Kevin replied.
The place was the training ground near the Battle academy of Northingen town. The academy was responsible for teaching various arts of battle to kids of the Northingen tribe. The two kids are Sasha and Kevin currently engaged in mock battle. They are both swordsman. A crowd of students is circling them and a Men in his 40’s watching over the battle and students. He seemed to be the instructor.
“Are they always this furious?” One of the students in the crowd said.
“You are new here, so you don’t know right. They are childhood friends and rivals. They always take it too far when they fight each other.”
It was no ordinary mock battle. Even though, they are both 10 year old, they are already skilled warriors. Although there is some difference in talent and fighting style. Sasha is more aggressive and tries to dominate her opponent by strength and power while Kevin is calm and composed warrior, always try to find opening in his opponent and waits for the right time to strike.
“ha..ha...ha..It is amazing that you dodged that, Kevin but today it is my win.”
“fuuuu..You are amazing yourself but there is no way that i will lose Sasha.”
Both glared at each other, ready for the final move. Sasha ran at Kevin with an incredible speed while putting her sword up. It was her signature move. The students who couldn't defend it left with life threatening injuries and the students who managed put their sword up left with broken hand because abnormal amount of power in the strike.
Kevin take this head on. Two swords are colliding with each other, you can see the sparks coming out of the collision. But one sword was dominating other. It was Sasha’s sword that was dominating Kevin’s sword slowly. Sweat is dripping down from the Kevin’s face. Kevin tilts his sword a little and moves the force behinds him. This makes Sasha lose her balance and she falls down head first on the ground. Kevin points the sword at her neck.
“I win, Sasha.”
“no fair..i am more powerful.”
“But you are an idiot too.”
“what..Kevin..you…”
“Enough, both of you.” The instructor came forward.
“Sasha, your power means nothing if you can’t win.”
‘umm..okay..i understand.”
“and Kevin, remember, arrogance has led to fall of great warriors.”
“I get it.”
“Good, Alright everyone, today’s classes ends here.” Instructor leaves after saying this.
Kevin gives his hand to Sasha. She grabs his hand and stands up. She pats around her knees and clothes to remove the dirt.
“What are you going to do after this, Kevin?”
“Ah..I promised mother to play a game of chase with her.”
“muuu..Seriously what’s the fun in that boring game.”
“As a future king, I have train my brain muscles too you know”
“yeah i know..i know. Then see you later.” Sasha leaves while waving her hand.
In the royal castle…..
“Martina, Did you prepared the tea?”
“Yes!, My lady..”
“Okay..Kevin is going to come anytime soon i think.”
There are two persons inside the Queen’s personal room inside the royal castle. One was the maid in her 20’s.She has white skin with long black hair tied up. She is also wearing glasses. You can feel high class from her as she serves the tea gracefully. She is the Queen’s personal maid Martina.
Another is a woman in her late 20’s. She is wearing proper attire for Queens in the medieval age. She has long brown hair and green eyes. She Is the 19th Queen of Northingen tribe Veronica Northingen.
“Mother, i am back.”
“Welcome back, Kevin. Come here we have to finish the game from yesterday.”
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“Okay..”
Kevin sits on the chair.
“How was your day today?” Veronica asked while moving one of the piece on the chessboard.
“It was good. I beat Sasha again.” Kevin replies while taking out one of the Veronica’s pawn.
“That is good. What did your instructor said about that.”
“hmmm..He said not to be arrogant.” Kevin says while taking out another piece of Veronica.
“hahaha..That is just like your father. Arrogance is in your bloodline.”
“If it hinders me from becoming a great king, i will fix it.” Kevin takes another piece of Veronica.
“That is good..”
“I got you now mother..”
“Kevin…” Veronica says as she moves another piece.
“eh…”
“To become a great King, You need to aware of opponents strategies and traps.”
“ah…”
“Check Mate.” Veronica says leaving the shocked expression on Kevin’s face.
“Shall we play another game?” (Veronica)
“Yes, this time i will beat you” (Kevin)
“ok” (Veronica)
From there on Kevin Northingen trained his body and mind for years to become a great king.
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Kevin Northingen, 14 year old
“hmm..it would be better if father just let me join these meetings.”
Currently, Kevin is peaking through gap between doors inside the meeting room of royal castle. He was listening to the conversation between his father, uncle and various army generals and ministers. It was a strategy meeting.
“I say, how about we become neutral on this matter.” King Edwin Northingen said. He has black hair, black eyes and same features on his face as Kevin.
“We can’t do that, Your majesty, Commander Dirk already suspect us of joining hands with Carnove tribe.” Norde, Kevin’s uncle replied.
“sigh..this matter is more complicated than i thought it would be. If possible i don’t want to engage in a war with them.” King said.”
“I say..huh..WHO’S THERE..” Norde shouted in a loud voice.
“wait.wait..wait It’s me.” Kevin comes out opening the door.
All the man in the room sighed at the young prince before King spoke.
“Kevin, what are you doing here? You are not supposed to be here.”
“But father..i want to join the meeting too..”
“Sigh..Seriously this kid..Alright, this meeting is postponed till evening. I think we all should refresh our minds.”
All the men except Edwin and Norde leaves the room.
“Father, Is something wrong? I heard you talking about something before…” (Kevin)
“You see, Kevin, situation is not looking good right now. The opposing forces are waiting to attack us. This is the time where we need to be careful with our actions.” (Edwin)
“So why don’t we attack them father? Aren't we strong?” (Kevin)
“You know Kevin. Even though we call ourselves King and Queen of Northingen. Northingen is nothing but a small tribe with a single town with slightly high population. We are not weak but we are not too strong either. Also it is not good to foolishly wage wars. It affects the lives of normal people too.” (Edwin)
“I think Kevin is right. We should let him join the meetings from now on. I think it is better to teach him things from early age.” (Norde)
“Thanks, Uncle Norde.” Kevin says as he hugs Norde.
“Seriously, he is more closer to you than me. Sometimes i wonder whether i am the father here or you?” ( Edwin)
“It’s fine. He is like my child too.” (Norde)
“Alright Kevin, You may join the meetings. Now go back for now.” (Edwin)
“Thank you, bye father, bye uncle Norde.” (Kevin)
From then on, Kevin joined the strategy meetings learning everything and anything he could in order to become a great king one day.