One by one people from Waiola and Cassian gather themselves down on their seats. East tribune is for Waiola attendants. Meanwhile, west tribune is for Cassian attendants. They come all the way from their islands to Elita just to watch a duel that happened since decade. A duel between Prince Dastan of Cassian and Prince Silas of Waiola.

On the other hand, people from Elita -the host of the duel-, the reason why this duel happened in the first place are not as enthusiast as people from Waiola and Cassian. Elita people are all so furious about how things will go between their two princesses. Iris, the crown princess of Elita and Alma, the second princess in line of Elita.

As if the sky know what Elita people feel, it is all gloomy and ready to pour them with its tears. Luckily the sky is content enough to keep their tears from showering over their island especially the arena. Just for today, just for the duel. Sky seems to cooperate.

Elitas [Elita people] sit in both of south and north tribune, separating Waiolas [Waiola people] and Cassianists [Cassian people]. Just in case all hell will break loose, Elitas at least can buy both Waiolas and Cassianists their own time.

Elitas sit in silent. North tribune is where all Elitas who support Iris sit or in this case try to be in her good side as they think that the crown of Elita's Queen will be given to her. It is just a matter of time till Iris becomes their queen. They think.

Meanwhile, in south tribune. Elitas begin to notice that the princess is not only Iris, but also Alma. There is a rumor saying that if it is not for Silas's love towards Alma, most of  Elita will not ever notice her. The shine that Iris brings in herself can make whoever near her feel faded out.

And that is may be one of many things that makes the crown prince of Cassian is totally into Iris. He cannot resist the bright that Iris brings. Iris is the type of person who can make everyone feel the best. With brave spirit and her shining smile, everyone wants to get close to her, to get to know her as well as to have her for themselves.

Too bad the only person she ever wants to have is also the only person that never notice her. He notices her sister instead.

Iris feels so broken when she realizes that Silas will only think of her as his best friend, as his childhood friend. Just like how Silas treated Rayna, the first princess of Luz, a floating island of Light.

The three of them are best friends. They are always playing together since their islands are next to each other. But, Iris really doesn't see it coming. That Silas is madly in love with her younger sister who like to reads all those mortal books and watches all  mortal movies, other than hanging out with the other princesses.

Iris repects her sister with whatever she is doing. But, this thing with between Silas, her and her sister really is catching her off guard.

Thanks to Dastan, at least she doesn't have to face her people with her head down and her face falls. Being indirectly rejected  by her crush as well as her best best friend in front of her people can be very much embarrassing as well as humiliating. Really. And Dastan has helped her from that kind of event. She owes Dastan one. A big one.

The voice of Commander Lee of Elita is interrupting all the chatters and whispers all over the Squareball arena, making Iris's consciousness come to her mind and focusing on what's in front of her. She wishes she can support Silas but for once in her life. She actually does not want anything to do with Silas. She is lying if she says his rejection isn't hurting her. But for once she thinks for herself other than her crazy crush over Silas. She won't let her feeling for Silas blinded her from seeing what is in front os her or should she say who is in front of her.

Iris closes her eyes and keeps her hand together upon her chest praying to whoever above. Hope Dastan will win the duel and defend her honor like no one else before.

She is blushing warmly as she remembers the way Dastan looked at her. As she recalls yesterday when Dastan has challenged Silas for putting Iris in that kind of situation. No one ever sees her like Dastan sees her. Not even Silas.

As Iris finishes her praying she puts her hands on both of her side before looks at her left side where Alma is sitting beside her. Even thought both of Iris and Alma are cheering for two different teams. Iris refuses to let her people know how much this duel is stressing her out, how much she needs to put the image of royal's image first before her own feeling.

Alma is also the same. This is the most awkward situation she ever has with her big sister. Her big sister, Iris, who always looks out for her and their youngest sister, Myra. Alma has always admired Iris. For all the good radiance that comes out from her. Iris may not be as pretty as Myra. But, she is still beautiful. Her good radiances, her bright smile and her brave spirit have made people fall for her and admire her like Alma did.

Alma wishes she can do something for Iris. But, can she really do something for her? As Alma is the one who made Iris's heart broken in the first place. Alma now really wishes to have Iris's superpower to make everything brighter. She wishes Iris is not faking her smile just for the sake of Elita Royal's image. But, Alma can't do anything much other than to sit beside Iris. Sending Iris her support. No matter how Silas loves her and no matter how she now sees Silas. She will not put Iris after him.

As she thinks about one hundred way to cheer Iris up, she hears Commander Lee's command from the center of the arena. Commander Lee held his right arm up as all the audience atention fall at him.

"Welcome to Squareball Arena of Elita. I'm Commander Lee at your service!!!" People all around the arena begin to shout, cheer, yell as well as clap their hands together in happiness. Between all three neutral floating islands: Elita, Terra and Tempus, Elita is the one that rarely held any duel. Competition and carnival are a must to do. But duel? Definitely not! Unless it is necessary. Like today's duel.

All the noises come immediately in silent when the image of Commander Lee raises his right arm up is showing in all four big screens around the arena.

Commander Lee begins to shout loudly, "And please welcome to Prince Dastan of Cassian." Iris can't help but to feel nervous and uncertainty as she hears Dastan's name being called out loud by her commander. Iris knows for sure if anyone can pull this duel, it must be Dastan. He is a warrior, a true crown prince of Cassian. But, she also knows that no one as stubborn as her best friend, Silas. She knows now that no matter how much effort she does for Silas to notice her, Silas's eyes will always search for her younger sister.

She may be in denial not to see this coming. Every time she catchs Silas steals a glance at Alma, she thinks it is just his curiosity. But, it turns out nothing close to curiosity. What Silas feels toward Alma is real, Iris can see it in his eyes. After all the time she spends with Silas and Rayna, she can differentiate it.

Iris tries her best to unfold her nervous fist the moment she sees Dastan walks to arena with his signature smirk on his face right when he catchs Iris's stare right from the arena. As if nothing matter to him than to see Iris's beautiful eyes catch him. Even if it's from the distance.

Iris on the other hand feels the breeze wind over her, right when their eyes lock. As if it is just the two of them that only exist in Cloud Nine or in the arena at the very moment.

Too bad their very first time locking-eyes-moment have to be interrupted by the sound of Commander Lee announcing another welcome, "Also please welcome to Prince Silas of Waiola." Clapping, shouting and yelling are already done by the time Commander Lee announces another words, "You know the rules, Princes. No special superpoweror or magic is necessary. As the Commander of Elita and also as the mediator of this duel I can immediately remove all your superpower and magic you try to draw. But, I don't need to do that, do I?"

Both of Dastan and Silas look at each other before replying, "No. You don't."

Commander Lee then looks at each one of the Princes then says, "This duel is not about who will win or who will lose. But, about my princesses, you two will not humiliate my princesses by playing dirty in this duel. You will do your best to honor your representative princesses. Do I make myself clear, Princes?"

"Yes," answer Dastan and Silas at the same time.

And the duel is began.