Alien Princess Terrified to Marry 'Ruthless' Human, Until Seeing Him Up Close | HFY Reddit Stories

princess Sara sat in her grand room her heart racing with fear outside the Royal Palace of rora buzzed with activity servants hurried down the Halls carrying fine silk robes and trays of sparkling Jewels the palace Was preparing for a very special guest but for Solara this was a day of dread solara's father King Vin had just informed her that she was to marry a human a man named captain Eric known across the Galaxy as the ruthless human she had heard terrible stories about humans especially about this one people whispered that Captain Eric was a warrior

with a Heart of Stone a man who showed no mercy on the battlefield the thought of marrying such a man made her shiver why must I marry him salera had asked her father her voice trembling Cain Vin looked at her with a serious expression to save our kingdom my daughter he said the humans are powerful and we need peace with them this marriage will unite our people and protect rora from war Cera tried to protest but her father shook his head this is the duty of a princess he said firmly you must think of our

people celera felt trapped she didn't want to marry a human especially not one with a reputation as frightening as Captain Eric's she had never even met a human before but she imagined them to be tall Fierce and hard harsh with cold unfeeling eyes her friends told her stories about humans who could crush metal with their bare hands and who had no compassion for anyone to think that she would soon be bound to one of them in marriage was a nightmare as the hours passed her anxiety grew she could hear her servants preparing the palace talking

in hushed voices about the ruthless human who would soon arrive silara wondered if they were as scared as she was she could see the fear in her eyes as they worked they would glance at her sympathetically as if understanding the weight on her shoulders but no one dared say a word finally Sara could take the tension no longer she called for her closest servant a young girl named lra and whispered tell me the truth lra what do you know of Captain Eric is he truly as ruthless as they say Lyra hesitated her face pale princess

I've only heard heard Tales she replied softly they say he's a fierce Warrior that he leads his men into battle without fear he has won many wars and his enemies tremble at the sound of his name solara's heart sank she felt a shiver down her spine this was exactly what she feared how could she ever face such a man let alone marry him would he be cruel to her would he see her as nothing more than a duty a peace in a political game she walked to the balcony looking out over the palace grounds the

gardens were beautiful filled with flowers of every color she remembered playing there as a child running freely among the flowers feeling safe but now that safe World seemed so far away her life was about to change forever and she felt completely powerless to stop it as she stared at the Horizon a dark shape appeared in the sky a large silver spaceship coming closer her heart skipped to beat she knew this must be Captain Eric's ship the humans had arrived solara's stomach Twisted with fear she wanted to hide to run away and escape this horrible fate

but she knew there was nowhere to go the whole kingdom was depending on her to keep the peace she was a princess and this was her Duty even if it meant marrying a man she had never met and who she feared with all her heart she watched as the ship landed in the palace Courtyard soldiers and officials gathered to greet their important guest Sara stepped back from the balcony not wanting to be seen she could barely breathe as she imagined the ruthless man who was stepping out of that ship what would he look like would

his face be as cold and hard as the story suggested in her mind she pictured him as tall and intimidating with dark eyes that held no kindness she IM imagined him wearing heavy armor his face scarred from Battle his expression Stern and unforgiving the thought of meeting him made her hands tremble in that moment salera felt utterly alone her father was depending on her her people were watching and she had no choice but to accept her fate she took a deep breath trying to gather her courage but inside her fear only grew stronger as the

palace echoed with the sounds of Captain Eric arrival salera made a silent promise to herself no matter how scared she felt she would face this ruthless human she would do her Duty even if her heart was filled with fear she hoped somehow that she would survive whatever awaited her with this mysterious terrifying man the human arrives princess Cera stood near the balcony her hands clasped tightly together as she watched Captain Eric's spaceship land in the palace Courtyard she took a deep breath trying to steady her nerves the moment she had feared was here the ruthless

human had arrived the Royal Guards lined up to greet him standing tall in their polished armor King Vin was there as well his face calm but serious ready to welcome the man who would marry his daughter Sara could see the nervous glances between her people the way they whispered to each other as they waited for the human to step out of the ship everyone seemed tense as if unsure of what this human might do solar's heart pounded as the spaceship door slowly opened revealing the man she had feared for so long she held her breath

expecting a huge intimidating figure with a cold cruel face but as Captain Eric stepped out solara's eyes widened with surprise Eric was tall yes and he carried himself with strength but he looked ordinary he wore simple clothing not heavy armor and his face was calm not Fierce he didn't have any visible scars or the terrifying expression she had imagined instead his face held a quiet focused look as he observed his surroundings his eyes were sharp but not unkind and his movements were controlled almost gentle salara couldn't believe it was this really the same ruthless human

she had been so terrified of she squinted watching his every move searching for some sign of the monster she had heard about but there was nothing harsh in his manner he simply nodded to her father and exchanged a few respectful words he looked more like a soldier than a Warrior without Mercy curiosity mixed with her fear she felt her heart beating faster not from Terror but from an odd sense of wonder Captain Eric didn't look or act like a ruthless man he seemed more like someone who understood the weight of his duty just as she

did but still she couldn't let her guard down she knew that appearances could be deceiving maybe this calm polite Behavior was just a mask maybe beneath it he was as ruthless as the story said she shivered at the thought and took a small step back hiding further behind the curtain as Eric and Cain Vin walked into the palace Sara slipped out of the room and moved quietly down the Halls keeping in a safe distance she wanted to see more of this man to understand him better before they finally met she was determined to find out

who he really was from behind a pillar she watched as Eric spoke to a servant who had accidentally spilled a tray of fruit on the floor the servant trembled his eyes wide with fear but Eric didn't yell or show anger instead he bent down picked up a piece of fruit and handed it back to the servant with a small smile no harm done he said calmly his voice low and even Sara blinked in Surprise she had been sure he would react with anger maybe even punish the servant for such a small mistake but instead he

had shown kindness a simple quiet kindness that was unexpected for someone with a ruthless reputation she continued to follow him feeling her fear slowly mixed with curiosity Eric moved through the palace with a calm confidence Ence never once showing aggression or impatience he greeted everyone he met with respect even the lower ranking servants to her surprise some of the palace workers began to relax around him seeing him as someone they could approach without fear Cura felt her fear start to fade replaced by a strange feeling she couldn't quite name she didn't want to admit it

but this human was different from what she had expected her mind raced with questions was the ruthless title just a story something made up to scare people or was there more to him than she had realized as she followed him Eric suddenly turned in her Direction his gaze Landing directly on her her heart skipped to beat and she quickly ducked behind a large vase hoping he hadn't seen her she held her breath her cheeks flushed with embarrassment why was she spying on him what was she hoping to find after a moment she peaked around the

vase and to her relief Eric had already turned back to his conversation with one of her father's advisers he hadn't noticed her or if he had he didn't show it salara took a deep breath her mind swirling with confusion this human was a mystery not at all what she had imagined she didn't know if she should still fear him or if she should try to understand him for the first time she felt a spark of hope that maybe just maybe this marriage wouldn't be as terrifying as she had thought but deep inside a small voice

reminded her to be careful after all she barely knew him and no matter how kind he seemed he was still the ruthless human the stories couldn't all be wrong could they secret observations princess Solara couldn't get captain Eric out of her mind he was nothing like the terrifying human she had expected she kept thinking about how he'd smile at the servant who dropped the fruit how calm and respectful he seemed her curiosity only grew she wanted to understand this man who would soon be her husband so salara began watching him from the Shadows she felt

a bit silly sneaking around her own Palace but she was determined to learn more about him before they had to meet face to face the stories about him still haunted her but her heart told her there was more to this human than the rumors she wanted to see the truth for her herself one morning she found herself hiding behind a pillar near the training grounds Eric was there practicing with some of the palace guards she watched closely trying to see if his ruthless side would appear in the way he fought maybe in combat she would

see the fierce cold warrior everyone talked about Eric picked up a wooden training sword and faced one of the guards they began sparring moving back and forth across the training ground Sara expected him to fight with all this strength showing no mercy but once again he surprised her his movements were smooth and controlled he was fast and skillful yet he never tried to overpower the guard instead he taught the guard as they fought correcting his stance and encouraging him with a patient tone sora's eyes widened as she listened to him she had never seen a

warrior act like this instead of crushing his opponent he helped him improve he even laughed lightly when the guard finally managed to land a hit on him Eric congratulated the guard with a firm handshake showing respect instead of Pride as the training ended salara quickly ducked behind a wall her heart beating fast she couldn't believe it Eric didn't act ruthless at all he was strong and capable yes but he was also kind and encouraging she had expected a harsh Warrior but he seemed more like a wise teacher the next day salara decided to follow him

again hoping to learn more about this human strange nature she saw him walking through the gardens admiring the colorful flowers that bloomed Under the roran Sun for a moment Eric stopped to watch a small bird that had landed nearby he smiled Softly As the bird chirped looking completely at peace Sara was amazed could this really be the same ruthless human she had feared he seemed gentle almost thoughtful she felt her fear slowly fading away replaced by something she didn't quite understand this man didn't seem like a threat he seemed kind as she watched him Eric

suddenly glanced in her Direction solara's Heart leaped in her chest and she quickly hid behind a tree she held her breath hoping he hadn't seen her after a few moments she peaked around the tree and saw him looking away continuing his walk as if he hadn't noticed anything she let out a sigh of relief but her cheeks burned with embarrassment why was she so interested in him she was the princess and yet here she was sneaking around like a spy but she couldn't help it the more she watched him the more she wanted to know

later that afternoon Sara hid near the dining hall where Eric was having a meal with some of the royal advisers she watched from behind a doorway listening carefully to his words to her surprise he spoke respectfully asking questions about their culture and customs he didn't act like a conqueror or someone who thought he was better than them instead he showed a genuine interest in learning about her people something salara had never expected at one point an adviser offered him a rare rorin dish Sara knew that the food could be too strong for anyone not used

to it she watched expecting him to react badly maybe even make fun of their food but Eric took a careful bite smiled politely and complimented the chef saying he appreciated the new flavors Sara felt her heart soften as she washed him he wasn't only strong and skilled he was respectful and open-minded her fears seemed to melt away with every moment she spent observing him this man was nothing like the monster she had imagined as the day ended salera returned to her room her mind filled with thoughts of Eric she felt a strange warmth in her

heart a feeling she couldn't quite name was it admiration curiosity or perhaps something more she didn't know all she knew was that her fear had changed into something different that night as she lay in bed she couldn't stopped thinking about the human who was meant to be her husband the more she learned about him the less Afra afid she felt perhaps she thought this marriage might not be as terrible as she had first imagined maybe just maybe Eric was someone she could trust but as she drifted to sleep a small voice reminded her to stay

cautious she had only seen him from afar she still didn't know who he truly was up close for now she would keep watching hoping that her heart was leading her in the right direction an awkward meeting the time had finally come for Prince princess Sara to meet Captain Eric face to face her heart raced as she prepared herself standing in front of the large mirror in her Chambers she smoothed her dress trying to calm her nerves but her hands were shaking this was the man she was supposed to marry yet she knew so little about

him she had spent days watching him from a distance trying to understand him Eric seemed calm and respectful but now she would be standing before him salara didn't know how to act or what to say she took a deep breath reminding herself of her Duty as a princess she had to be brave no matter how awkward this meeting might feel when the doors to the grand hall opened salara stepped inside her eyes immediately finding Eric's tall figure he stood near the center of the room his gaze focused as he waited for her he looked just

as calm as before his posture strong yet relaxed but when he saw her enter he straightened slightly giving her a respectful nod salara took a few hesitant steps forward unsure of what to do should she bow greet him with formal words her mind spun with questions but before she could decide Eric broke the silence it's an honor to finally meet you princess Siler he said in a deep steady voice his eyes held a gentle warmth which took her by surprise she had expected his gaze to be intimidating but instead it was kind salura nodded her

cheeks flushing slightly yes it is an honor to meet you too Captain Eric she replied her voice softer than she intended she looked down feeling a strange mix of shyness and curiosity she had watched him from afar but now standing so close to him she felt her heart beak even faster an awkward silence settled between them Sara searched her mind for something to say but all the words seemed to vanish Eric seemed to notice her hesitation and offered her a small smile I know this situation must be strange for you he said gently his tone

understanding I'm here in your world and we're supposed to be married yet we barely know each other seler looked up surprised by his honesty he wasn't pretending that everything was easy or perfect he understood her worries his words made her feel a bit more comfortable and she managed a small smile yes it is unusual she admitted softly I have heard many things about humans and I wasn't sure what to expect but you are different than the stories Eric raised an eyebrow curious different he asked a hint of amusement in his voice Sara nodded her cheeks

rening yes the stories call you ruthless they say humans are Fierce and frightening she paused looking away embarrassed but you don't seem ruthless at all Eric chuckled softly and the sound surprised her it was warm and friendly not the laugh of a ruthless Warrior I suppose we humans can be misunderstood sometimes he replied we may look fierce but we also value respect and kindness and I promise princess I will do my best to make this marriage as comfortable for you as possible Sara's heart softened at his words she could feel her fears slipping away replaced

by a small sense of trust Eric was not only respectful but he also understood the challenges they go faced she felt a spark of hope something she hadn't felt since the marriage was arranged thank you Captain Eric she said her voice steadying I I appreciate your kindness they stood there still a bit awkward but the air between them felt lighter for a moment they simply looked at each other both trying to understand this strange new Bond Sara felt the silence grow comfortable as if they were starting to find a rhythm together but then solara's father

King Vin entered the hall interrupting the moment he looked pleased nodding approvingly as he saw them standing together ah I see you two have finally met he said his voice full of authority good very good Eric turned to the king bowing respectfully yes your majesty I am honored to meet princess solora Cain Vin nodded smiling we are pleased to have you Captain Eric this Union is very important to our people I trust that both of you will fulfill your duties Sara felt her heart sink slightly the reminder of Duty brought back the weight of responsibility

she knew this marriage wasn't just about her or Eric it was about peace unity and the future of her people she looked at Eric hoping he understood the same Eric met her gaze giving her a reassuring nod somehow she felt he did understand perhaps better than anyone else he too was bound by Duty and together they would have to face whatever challenges lay ahead the meeting ended soon after and as Sara left the hall she glanced back at Eric one last time he caught her gaze and offered a small and encouraging smile she smiled back

feeling a mix of relief and hope this was only the beginning but maybe just maybe she could trust him his true story as days passed princess Sara found herself growing more comfortable around Captain Eric she still had questions though who was this man she was supposed to marry why why did he seem so different from the stories of Ruthless humans one evening salera decided to ask him they were in the palace Gardens the sky painted with the colors of sunset the peaceful setting gave her the courage to speak up she took a deep breath Gathering

her thoughts then turned to Eric Captain Eric she began hesitantly there's something I've been wanting to ask you Eric looked at her with calm curious eyes of course princess you can ask me anything salara hesitated her heart racing she didn't want to offend him but her curiosity was too strong to ignore the stories they say humans are Fierce and merciless but you're not like that I see kindness in you patience even gentleness why are you so different Eric listened quietly a faint smile appearing on his face he seemed to understand her confusion and after a

moment he nodded it's a fair question he said softly I suppose it's time I tell you the truth about my past soraa's interest grew and she leaned forward eager to listen I wasn't always a soldier Eric began his voice steady yet distant as if remembering a different life I grew up on a small farm Far From Any battles or Wars my family was peaceful and we lived a simple life my father father taught me about honor and kindness while my mother taught me patience Cura was surprised she had expected stories of war and battle not

peaceful Farm Life Eric continued his gaze drifting to the distant Horizon then one day a group of soldiers came to our village they were looking for recruits and they didn't give us much Choice his voice grew quieter I was taken from my family and trained as a soldier they wanted us to be strong unbreakable and Ready for War salara could hear the pain in his voice and she felt a Pang of sympathy she had never imagined Eric's life had been so difficult at first I resisted Eric continued I didn't want to become a weapon I

remembered my family's teachings the value of kindness and respect but in the military showing kindness was seen as a weakness so I hid it I followed orders trained hard and became the soldier they wanted me to be but you didn't lose yourself salera said softly her eyes filled with understanding you held on to your true nature Eric looked at her a hint of surprise in his eyes yes he replied I tried over time I learned to balance strength with compassion I discovered that you can be strong without being rless and when I was finally allowed

to leave I knew I wanted to help others not harm them Cera felt a deep respect growing in her heart Eric was not only brave but also wise he had faced hardship and come out stronger holding onto his values even when the world tried to change him Eric smiled faintly his eyes softening when I was chosen to come here I knew there would be misunderstandings I heard the stories your people tell about humans and I know they see us as dangerous but I want you to know princess that I am not here to conquer or

hurt I am here to build something better Sara felt her heart warm at his words she had feared him once but now she saw him clearly he was not a monster or a threat he was a man with dreams and struggles someone who had suffered but still chose kindness thank you for telling me your story she said gently it means a lot to me Eric nodded his gaze sincere thank you for listening I know this marriage was n't your choice but I promise I will do everything I can to make it a partnership based on

respect and understanding they sat in silence for a moment the sun dipping lower in the sky casting a Golden Glow over the gardens for the first time salara felt a sense of Peace about their Union she realized that Eric was someone she could trust maybe even grow to care for as they walked back to the Palace together salara felt a strange new feeling feeling in her heart a sense of hope she no longer saw Eric as a stranger or a feared Warrior instead she saw him as a man with a gentle heart and a strong

spirit in that moment she knew that her life was about to change but now with Eric by her side the future didn't seem as frightening perhaps she thought they could build something beautiful together a bond not just of Duty but of understanding and friendship for the first time since the marriage was arranged salera felt she could face the future with courage she glanced at Eric and he gave her a reassuring smile together they would face whatever challenges lay ahead the wedding day the day of the wedding had arrived the palace was decorated with beautiful flowers

banners and lights filling every corner with color and warmth princess silara watched the preparations from her chamber window feeling a mixture of of excitement and nervousness today she would marry Captain Eric only a short time ago the thought would have filled her with fear but now after learning more about Eric's past and seeing his true nature she felt a sense of calm he was no longer the ruthless stranger she once feared he was a man she could trust and respect her ladies in Waiting helped her prepare dressing her in a gown that shimmered like Stardust

its silver and blue colors matching the traditional attire of her people they placed a delicate crown on her head and as soraa looked in the mirror she hardly recognized herself she looked like a true princess ready to step into a new chapter of her life as the ceremony approached her father King Vin came to escort her to the main hall he looked proud and gave her an approving not you are fulfilling a great duty today my daughter he said this marriage will unite our people and bring peace to our kingdom I am proud of you

soraa smiled and nodded but in her heart she knew this was about more than Duty she wanted to build something real with Eric not just a political Alliance taking a deep breath she let her father lead her to the grand hall where everyone was waiting the hall was filled with guests both human and alien the sight of two different species coming together for this event thought like a symbol of Hope and unity at the end of the aisle stood Captain Eric dressed in his formal uniform his posture was strong yet there was a gentleness in

his expression as he waited for her as Sara walked down the aisle she felt her heart beating faster but this time it wasn't from Fear she felt a warm steady excitement Eric's gaze met hers and in his eyes she saw understanding respect and maybe even a hint of affection it gave her the courage to keep walking step by step toward her new future when she reached him Eric offered her his hand and she took it feeling the strength and warmth in his grip the officient began the ceremony speaking words of unity and peace but Cura

could barely Focus her mind was filled with thoughts of the journey that had brought her here the fear she had overcome the kindness she had seen in Eric and the hopes she held for their future as the officient spoke salara stole a glance at Eric he looked calm and focused yet there was a softness in his eyes that made her heart flutter he seemed to sense her gaze and gave her a small reassuring Smile as if to say we're in this together finally the moment came for their vows Eric was the first to speak and

his voice was steady and sincere princess Sora he began his word carrying a quiet strength I promise to respect you to stand by your side and to work with you to build a future of peace and Trust I may not have known what to expect when I came here but now I know that I am honored to be part of your life Cera felt a warmth rise in her chest her heart touched by his words when it was her turn she took a deep breath Gathering her thoughts Captain Eric she said softly I promise to

trust you to learn from you and to face whatever challenges come our way together I am grateful to have you by my side with their vows spoken the officient declared them Bound by marriage and the Hal erupted into Applause Eric turned to salara his gaze filled with warmth and for a moment it felt as though they were the only two people in the room he offered her his arm and she took it feeling a strange sense of joy and relief as they walked down the aisle together as husband and wife Sara felt that this was

only the beginning the future still held uncertainties but with Eric by her side she felt ready to face them later at the wedding feast salara and Eric sat side by side watching as their people celebrated they shared a few Quiet Moments talking and laughing their connection growing stronger with each passing minute she could feel the awkwardness fading away way replaced by something deeper a friendship a partnership and perhaps in time something more as the evening Drew on salera looked at Eric feeling a sense of gratitude she couldn't put into words she didn't know what the

future would hold but she knew that whatever challenges lay ahead they would face them together for the first time salera felt truly at peace she wasn't just marrying a soldier or fulfilling her Duty she was building a life with someone who understood her respected her and cared for her and in that moment she knew that together they could create something beautiful a new beginning the morning after the wedding was calm and peaceful the palace was still and the sunlight streamed Through the Windows bathing the rooms in a soft golden light princess silara woke up beside

Captain Eric feeling a sense of contentment she had never known before she had expected the wedd to feel like an obligation something she had to do for the good of her people but the reality was different it felt like the beginning of something new something real she could feel the bond between her and Eric growing stronger with each passing moment Eric was already awake sitting on the edge of the bed looking out at the view of the gardens his face was calm but there was a light in his eyes that spoke of Happiness a quiet

joy that she hadn't seen before when he noticed she was awake he turned to her with a smile good morning princess he said softly his voice full of warmth Sara smiled back feeling a sense of peace that surprised her good morning Eric they both sat in silence for a moment enjoying the quiet silara felt a strange sense of comfort like everything was falling into place she had feared this day for so long but now it felt like a new chapter in her her life was unfolding one full of possibility I've been thinking Eric said after

a while breaking the silence we have a lot ahead of us don't we Sara nodded yes A New Beginning together Eric looked at her his eyes serious but kind I know the road won't always be easy there will be challenges and I know you've had a lot of pressure on you to make this work but I promise I will do my best to make sure sure we build something good together something you can be proud of Cera felt a warmth in her chest at his words she had always been expected to carry the weight of

her people's hopes but now with Eric by her side she didn't feel so alone they would face the challenges together as equals as partners I trust you she said Simply Her Voice steady Eric smiled again and for the first time salara saw a flicker of something more in his eyes it was a look of Hope of the future they could create together the thought made her heart swell with a mix of excitement and joy after a few moments they both stood and walked out to the balcony that overlooked the gardens the bright colors of the

flowers were in full bloom and the air was filled with the sweet scent of fresh blossoms it was a beautiful sight one that made salara feel hopeful for what lay ahead this is where we'll begin Eric said looking out at the gardens our future side by side Sara nodded her Gaze on the flowers below yes side by side as the day went on the couple spent time together talking about their hopes and dreams for the future they discussed how they could bring peace and unity to their people how they could create a world where both

humans and Aliens could live together in harmony the future seemed uncertain but together they felt ready to to face whatever came their way that afternoon they walked through the palace Gardens hand in hand silara had never imagined she would find peace like this not after all the fear and uncertainty she had felt in the past but now walking beside Eric she realized that the future wasn't something to fear it was something to build something to embrace as they walked they came to a small Quiet Pond in the center of the garden the water was still

reflecting the sky above Eric stopped and turned to salora we've already made a good start he said softly but this is just the beginning there's so much more ahead of us I don't know what it will look like but I know I want to face it with you sora's heart fluttered at his words it felt like everything was falling into place the fear that had once controlled her life was gone replaced by a sense of hope she could see the future now not as a burden but as a journey a journey they would take together

I feel the same way she replied we've taken the first step and now now we can walk forward together Eric smiled at her his eyes filled with trust and affection together as they stood there the world around them seemed to pause and for a moment all that mattered was the promise they had made to each other it wasn't just a promise of marriage it was a promise of partnership of facing life's challenges side by side they knew the road ahead wouldn't always be easy there would be struggles moments of doubt and difficult decisions but for

the first time salara felt confident that they could handle it they had