Alex knew he had the upper hand but he let his guard down so that Leo could catch him off guard and win the sparring fight. the crowd clapped as the two both bowed. Alex then said "your Highness I do believe you need to get ready to meet the princesses" Leo chuckled and said "yeah I almost forgot because our match" 
Alex then lead Leo to his room where he cleaned up and put on some nicer garments. Leo then said "so is there a reason you let me win."
Alex said "I have no idea what you're talking about your majesty, you have always been a better swordfighter than me." Alex smirked knowing what he was saying was nonses and then both of them burst out laughing. Prince Leo said "I know my father ordered all the guards that they can't put me down, but your like a brother to me you don't have to follow their rules."
Alex chuckled and said "I'd rather not get your dad mad so I think I'll just stick with following the rules."
Leo then finished getting ready and said "alright let's head to the Throne room"
As the two were walking Alex said "so are you nervous." Leo said "of course i'm nervous, messing this up would bring dishonor on my entire family."
Alex nodded his head "yeah not to mention you have to deal with princesses from every province and try and figure out which ones would make a good queen and which ones would stab you in bed." Leo looked at Alex and said "you always like increasing the stakes don't you." Alex smiled and said "what i'm saying is only theoretical."
The two arrived at the throne room. Alex bowed to the King and queen as Leo walked up the stairs to the throne and knelt infront of his father. "good morning father". Leo said.