She was only a small child at the time, a 6 year-old watching the brother she loved train to become a knight. Of course she wasn't permitted to watch, as it was unladylike but she did so anyways. Her brother's technique was flawless, the best of the best, of course anything her brother did was the best. But their name brings fear to the people around them, the house of Alucard, demons of the night, Rulers if the dark. It wasn't enough to save him, as he laid in his own blood cursed his sworn brethren the so called knights. Her brother's death left a great hole in the acrused family. But mustily for her, now she was alone with no one to show her the way. No one to tell her stories at bed, no one to show her affectation. Now all she got of the cold look from her father " child should be seen not heard " he would always tell her. Her mother " stop that foolishness ladies do not fight with swords". But she would get his revenge, even if it kills her.
So she trained in secret, she would find the one who betrayed him. The ones who let her brother die. With that thought in her mind she grew stronger, and over the years she was ready. Ready to join the knights. But no women could join the knights, so Her long reaven hair was gone replaced with messy short hair. Cut with an old knife her brother gave her. Her ladies strapped down tight, in truth she looked like a feminine boy, with her round dark eyes and face. However that would only play to her advantage. And she would use any means to get her revenge. She didn't say goodbye to anyone in her house, just left her hair on her armoire. It wasn't a home to began with.
The tryouts master let out a hearty laugh as he looked at her. " a small pipsqueak like you , wants to join the knight Ha " he roared out as he slapped his large knee. She wiped her face after being sprayed with saliva and clutch her teeth together. Sure she was small but that was her advantage, she fast. " alright go on in and wait for your turn pipsqueak " he said waving her in still laughting.
She made her way to the waiting area, there was more people waiting to fight then she thought. "cuse me, i'll take your stuff while you wait" she heard a soft voice call out to her. Slowly she turned around to the voice. It was a girl who seemed to be a bit older then herself was. The girl look worn down but cheerful with a smile on her freckled face. Not wanting to be rude she made her way over to the girl. " I'll take her name and number s-s....." the girl stop in awe as she looked at her face.
" is that all? " she asked. taking her pack and cloak off and setting them on the table.
" a-ah and you name and number" she said flustered for some reason
" oh number 13, Ludgar " she told the girl
" l-Ludgar, thats a nice name, im Amelia " the girl said shyly
"ah its nic.." she was interrupted
" Amelia quite ya flirten girl and get over here " a rough voice yelled
Amelia turned more red " i-i-i wasn't papa " she cried and quickly a apologies, before taking the stuff away.
The arena was bigger then she thought it would be, she made her way through the sea of participants like her. The match was interesting, it was one younger man and an older man who looked like they seen their share of battles. The two men went at it and she watched " mistake you left yourself open " she thought with a yawn. soon the fight was over with the older man as its winner.
" Ludgar of Ashton vs john of Atwater" where called for the next fight
She jerk at the name, she was no long lady Estelle noble women but now Ludgar. She wasn't expecting to be called so soon but man her way to the ring. With a bow she glanced over her opponent. His boots where worn from years of practice and he was tall then her and twice her size. " backs against each other, lets have a clean fight" the try outs master called
With a slow breath she turn her back against his, they took five steps before turning and facing each other, swords at the ready. The frist strike sent vibration through her arms, as she block his attack. Estelle dodge his other attack as she went for hers. She had notice that his attacks where slow but powerful " I need to get an opening " she thought blocking his attacks. She lunged at him and barely torn his sleeve, thats when she noticed his footing it was horrible. A small smrik crossed her face as she quickly drived through his legs and struck him hard on the back with the dull side of her blade. It wasn't long before he was on his knees panting in pain. It felt like an eternity before the crowd roared " not bad pipsqueak " the game master muttered as he handed her a paper as he laughted.
The paper had to be signed but recruiting knight. Once she found him at the edge of the ring, she held out her papers to him. He slowly took the papers looked at them before looking at her " arnt you a bit young " he said
Estelle narrowed her dark eyes " I've just come of age, I may appear young but im not that young " she joked. It left a bad taste in her mouth.
The knight eyed her for a moment before signing her off " well be leaving in an hour, stay close " was all he had to say before waving her out.
Estelle joined the other recruits, most of there talk was about trivial things that held no interest to her. " where you from newbie " a voice called out
Estelle decided to just ignore the question, it didn't take long from the guy to stand in front of her " where are you from " he asked again.
Letting out a sigh she looked up " Ashton " she said. The guy was in thought as she looked him over, he had baby blues, with honey color hair, and his olive color skin made her seem pasty white. He was taller then she was, let just say if it was cold out she would probably loose an eye.
"Ashton. .. the Ashton " he asked with surprise written acrossed his face.
Estelle didn't know what he meant " uh yeah Ashton across the river " she said watching him closely
" wow then you must know of the legendary Alucard family " he said with excited
Estelle titled her head " yeah I guess, why would that matter?" She asked. It was better to stick close to the truth.
He got a little closer " I heard that they can see demons and use magic " he whispered
Estelle shook her head " ive never heard of anything like that " she chucked. Of course she had and the stories where true, but who would believe it, now a days its only a story to scare children into being good.
The guy gave it some thought before sticking out his hand " im Fenwick but call me Finn " he said with a smile from ear to ear.
Estelle looked at his hand before up at him " Ludgar " she said taking his hand. It was the first time she had friendly contact with someone. " if only you knew " she thought darkly.
It was cramped in the wagon and extremely uncomfortable, each time the wheel hit a rock or bump , Finn come slamming into her. Estelle kept to herself except to answer Finn's occasional question, it was like this for over an hour. She was so glad to see the Royal castle. Getting out of the wagon was a joy, " now you will all go great you commander " the recruiting knight said as he led the way.
Estelle knew her way inside and out of this castle, she had spent summers with her childhood friend running around, but she stopped coming after her brother's death. Estelle hadn't been looking where she was going before she had ran into something hard " ow "she thought looking up to see Finn's back.
Taking a peek she saw that everyone had started to bow, quickly she followed. The sound of step foots soon approached " ah your majesty what a surprise " the recruiting knight said. " everyone bow before your king" He hissed
" are these the new ones, Ben " the king had said in a gentle voice. Estelle froze she knew this voice.
"Y-yes there are your majesty " Ben said " up " he waved
Estelle followed along but hide her face with her messy hair, it had been years and she doubt he would recognize her now. The king looked over all of the recruits, he stop at her " no it can't be..... lady Estelle? " he muttered
Looking up she saw the shock in his face " no Im Ludgar of Ashton, uh im a sir not a lady " she said scratching the back of her head awkwardly. She watched her childhood friend Artemis, he was no long the baby face she knew. His hair had turned a copper shade of red, his emerald eye's where filled with confusion, his ivory skin look pale in his apparel. It took all her might not to smirk.
" ah how terrible of me, there is no way you could be her, my mistake " he sounded embarrassed. There was the sound of someone clearing their throat, that brought Artemis back " ah that is right, carry on, you have much to do " he said leaving them
Estelle felt a little bad, but after her brother she shut everyone one out. It wasn't better after she heard of her engagement to Artemis. Of course It was her fathers doing, more power for him to have. But she wouldn't let him have his way.
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