Warriors' Providence (Cadi Warriors Book 2)(50)

Providence had been spitting mad at them yesterday. He'd been shocked at the way she stood up to them, even throwing their blades at their feet. Maybe she refused to come.

"I hope she can forgive me once this is over with." Madhava worried.

Madhava saw Dagaa staring at the list of events posted. All Madhava had to do was best the male in three out of five. Based on the frown Dagaa was wearing as he studied the lineup, he might just have a chance.

Madhava walked over and looked at the events.

"Rota race, Shooting, Foot race, Diving and Long distance swimming." Madhava read.

It wasn't exactly what he expected. The competitions weren't all that odd except for the diving. Obviously Kagan didn't want the two of them fighting anymore hand to hand competitions. Madhava and Dagaa mounted the steps on the dais in front of the judges and turned to face them, along with Kagan in the observation box. Madhava nodded solemnly to the males that would judge his fate.

Kagan stood and everyone in the stands grew quiet.

"Citizens we are gathered here today to witness a competition to determine who will hold the position of Prime protector." Kagan paused and his eyes widened, while Giselle, sitting beside him, grinned.

"I formally challenge the warriors for the position of Prime."

Madhava and Dagaa whirled around to see Providence standing behind them. SHE was challenging THEM?!

Providence walked up the stairs to the stage and stood beside Madhava and Dagaa. She was dressed not as a female would, but in a pair of boys short pants and shirt.

The judges looked as confused as he was.

"There is nothing in the rules that say a third challenger can't compete, nor is there anything that says a female can't compete." Providence stated to the panel of judges.

Madhava's mouth dropped open. Providence had found a loophole in the rules. No female had ever challenged a warrior for the position of Prime, and because they never expected it, there was no rule against it.

"What is she doing?" Dagaa asked under his breath.

Madhava wasn't sure. Was Providence so mad that she thought this would remove them as her protectors? That wouldn't happen. He and Dagaa had already given their oath, the trio was set. This would only determine who was Prime.

The judges looked at one another as they reviewed the rules of the competition. Finally they looked back at Kagan questioningly.

Kagan looked suspiciously from Providence to Giselle. Giselle looked up at him with wide eyed innocence. Somehow Madhava didn't believe that feigned look. Giselle was wily and clearly the two human females together were trouble. Kagan grinned at his mate, then nodded to the judges, giving consent to proceed.

This was going to be an interesting day.

"This is most unexpected but the female, Providence, is correct. We have no rule against her participation." Kagan stated to the stunned arena. "Competitors is it your intent to compete today in a fair and honorable manner and will you abide by what is determined here today?"

"I so swear." Dagaa and Madhava said in unison as they placed their fists upon their chests. Providence mimicked them.

"The first competition will be a rota race." Kagan announced.

It took a minute to get another rota equipped for racing, ready for Providence. Madhava was concerned. This race could be dangerous. She could be thrown from the rota, or any manner of other horrific accident.

"Providence this is not necessary. Please reconsider." Madhava said and Dagaa nodded emphatically, sporting a deep scowl.

"You two have your heads lodged solidly up your asses, so of course you don't think this is necessary. However in my opinion it's very necessary. But you wouldn't know anything about that because you were too busy fighting to even ask." Providence scowled as she admonished them, her finger jabbing towards them accusingly.

Madhava stood stunned. He'd never had a female talk to him the way Providence did. It shocked him that so much fire could come from such a tiny creature. He looked over at Dagaa to see his mouth standing open.

Providence walked down the steps to the waiting rota then turned.

"And by the way, I'm going to wipe the floor with you." Providence taunted before climbing into one of the vehicles.

Madhava shouldn't have been turned on by her aggressive nature, but he was, he was also frustrated that he'd incurred her wrath.

"She is pissed." Madhava said to Dagaa.

"You think!" Dagaa replied.



Providence

Providence held her own staying a close third. It was neck and neck as they pushed it around the arena. She'd only learned how to handle the vehicle the day before, so the fact she wasn't a mile behind was a miracle. Providence bid her time the entire race till she saw the opening she was looking for and this was it.