~ Third Person's Point of View ~
Sun, shines as bright as a diamond. Flowers began to sprouts because of the sunlight they gained; as well as the small trees and plants that have been longing for a source of energy.
Same as with the birds, they were flying freely in the air with no fear. Indeed, the forest turned out to be a sanctuary, an oasis.
Caterpillars come out from the cocoon and turned into a colorful butterfly. They transformed and finally, they are free from the dark.
On the other side, Princess Alice woke up too early to train herself from using a sword and she discovered a new weapon which is a bow and arrows.
Alice has a little bit but useful knowledge on how to use such weapons expertly. She was trained by her late father; King Sulliman with different usage of weapons.
"Ouch! My back!" She exclaimed when he moved her body without a proper stretching and get the knife that was dropped by her out of nowhere.
Alice was sharpening and polishing the arrows she made. She has been polished, smoothed three arrows while boiling potatoes.
All of a sudden, Alice remembered what had happened last night. When Sahara and Billy were tired of laughing because of Cartlon's false compliments.
*Flashback*
"I love the way you cook, Sahara! Perhaps, you put something into this that makes me crave for more!"
Cartlon adds more mashed potatoes with slices of meat in it. Without knowing that Alice is glaring at him wrathfully.
Sahara replied while giggling, "Perhaps, you are mistaken, swordsman! I am not the one who co–"
Alice meddles in and said without eyeing Cartlon. "Eat more Sahara, you need enough protein and carbohydrates to gain weight. Am I right Billy?"
She looked at the young boy while raising her eyebrows. Without a doubt, Billy answered, "Aye, your majesty! Sahara, can you please put extra potatoes?"
He lifted up his wooden plate and Sahara put more of it. "Thank you, young lady!" Billy said.
Cartlon lifted up his head and said, "Can I have more, Sahara?"
The young lady was stunned and have a sneak peek into the wooden pot and replied, "Yes, of course!"
However, when Cartlon was about to get the spoon; Alice slapped his hand and said, "Perchance, you forgot that you are not the only person who's eating! Also, without your knowledge, I am the one who simmered and flavored it."
She looks at the pot and looks back at Cartlon. "Now, can you keep your mouth shut and sit back as we finish eating?"
Billy and Sahara couldn't stop laughing, even though it is one of the rules as soon as the phenomenon started. "Ohh! I thought Sahara cooked for supper." Cartlon looked down and said.
"Anyway, you are right; your majesty. I am sorry for acting like a juvenile earlier." He added.
Cartlon smiled at them and stood up. He then went upright into the backyard and have a bonfire with himself.
"Let him do whatever he wants to do, as long as we're all safe." Alice gasped and breathed in.
~
Alice giggled every time she thought back to that funny moment with Cartlon. "Such an immature human being." She said while checking the bow she had made.
After polishing the arrows, Alice began to scouring her sword's blade. Sunray reflects into the shiny blade, as she wipes it with a wet cloth.
"Good morning, your majesty! I brought you a cup of tea that is made from the ginger extract and fresh leaves of mint." Billy greeted her with a cup of tea with him.
Alice turned her back and get it from Billy. She replied, "Can you help me with this? I shall teach you how to use a sword like an expert, later on."
Billy was enlightened up upon hearing it from the princess. He then forgot to tell Alice who made the tea for her. "It's my honor, your majesty! But, I don't know how can I help you with arrows and swords. "
Alice tapped his shoulders gently. She then put aside the wet cloth and said, "Come here, watch me as I polish and scrub this arrow. Afterward, you can try it by yourself. Don't worry Billy, later on, you will get through this."
Billy shook his head and watches the princess who polishes the arrow gracefully. As if she was an archer in her past life. After a couple of minutes, Alice stopped and looked at Billy.
"Now, it's your turn," Alice said handing him the knife she was grasping.
The young man hesitantly accept the knife but in the end, Billy accepted it and began to polish one of the arrows.
At first, Billy finds it difficult but his mentor guided him. He immediately learned to do it by himself.
Alice sips almost half of the tea as she watches Billy. She smiled genuinely as she put back the cup and get her sword from the trunk.
From afar, Cartlon watches how Alice trained herself with a sword. She has discipline and domain upon teaching herself more ways of using such a weapon.
"Yaaaah! Yah!" The princess moved sideways and or stepping onward, assuming that there's an enemy attacking her.
Every time Alice wants to learn more techniques; she would immediately summon her right hand. However, everything in this world may change as time passes by. The same situation they have with him and with the princess.
"Ahhhhh!"
Alice roared upon twirling and twisting her sword. The princess's cloak swayed in a rhythmic way as she moved quickly. In a graceful way, a sword was being jabbed into the ground while Alice grasping its hilt.
She was sweating profusely and breathing deeply. Alice lifted up her head; realizing that even the dried leaves were scattered throughout the place. Because of the gravity, she made from twirling around, leaves drifted off.
The young man witnessed how the princess manipulated her weapon with confidence and passion. He put back the wooden arrow together with the knife.
Billy clapped his hands and said, "Woaah! You look like a warrior with your rare techniques, your majesty!"
Alice stood up and loosen up the grip on the hilt and replied, "Come here, I'll teach you the basics."
Fortunately, Billy has no sword to be used for. Luckily, Cartlon showed up and said, "You can use my sword, young man."
He heaves his sword from his side and leaned closer to Billy. "Just promise me that you will not hurt the Princess."
Billy excitedly shook his head and struggling to grip the sword. It wasn't heavy but he can't still control it.
Princess Alice looked away and acted like there's no Cartlon who showed up. "Are you ready?"
Billy step back and replied, "Yes, your majesty!"