Dulcius Ex Asperis (Chapter II) - RivaMika

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December 26th, RivaMikaWeek Day 2 | The Empress

Dulcius Ex Asperis
Chapters: Prologue | I | II
Rating: T

Summary: A lost prince, a false princess, and the cobwebs of fate that bind an entire kingdom’s future. RivaMika.
A/N: The next installment of DEA! I was only going to compose a single entry this RMW for the fic, but it became so long that I had to split it up – now the final day (January 1st) will have yet another chapter/chapter III since the prompt somehow fit perfectly ;) Stay tuned!

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At dawn, the inner ward of Castle Sina indulges in near silence, with only the crisp clashing of metal and an occasional battle cry resonating through the eardrums of guards and maids alike. The conflict inspires little reaction from the early risers, however, for it is merely a weekly incident that proves more entertaining than disturbing.

“Hyaaah!” The future queen charges eastward, a glittering blade tightly within her grasp and feet stomping across bruised stones that have endured infinite steps of a similar nature. A formidable swing follows thereafter, slicing through air molecules with agility only seen from the most elite soldiers in the land. Unfortunately, the execution quickly becomes stained by an imbalance in her footwork, leaving an opening that permits her opponent to retaliate.

“Oomph!” Mikasa coughs as her body bends almost unnaturally against the unforgiving kick to the waist. Gravity soon takes its toll, binding all weakened limbs and torso to the ground in an unkempt fashion. Once her cheek flattens against the frigid stones, her sigh of frustration resounds louder than all the noises preceding it.

A pale hand extends towards her defeated form, and the young royal regards it - almost shamefully – for a prolonged moment before accepting the offer.

“Mikasa,” Her companion, one of few exempted from addressing her formally, states with routine placidity, hooded eyes tracing the figure gradually returning to a proper stance. “Your focus is quite…lacking today.”

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