Two months have passed since Anastasia has survived the academy. One week from now, the sports festival will commence.
"It.. was hell!" She cried out while slinking the floor of the training grounds. Anastasia was training concurrently with her brother and Cassian. The three of them are often together.
"I warned you to eat supplementary vegetables, didn't I? look who's suffering." Anastasius was very concerned about his sister's health. He constantly looked after her at all times and prevent any students from talking to his sister.
"Guess the loser will treat us meal next time," Cassian mumbled. Ever since Anastasia went to the academy, all of them had been busy and Cassian is making his wind magic much stronger.
A man from the elemental class has entered the training grounds.
"Young lord, professor Hayden has called for you."
Anastasius glances at Cassian before moving, if he is not around, Cassian needs to protect Anastasia on his behalf.
The two watch Anastasius vanish before sitting on the ground.
"I heard that Seraphim is your close friend, is that true?"
"Why? you like her?"
"No, I'm not. I'm just curious."
Anastasia likes teasing Cassian. It's been months since Prince Theodosius visited her. The prince went to the frontier to defend the kingdom from Tristanios. In that two months, she practiced maintaining her mana and summoning the salamander, which she always fails.
"Your brother told me that you're turning seven on the first day of the sports festival. Advance happy birthday."
She giggled, her past life birthday is tomorrow. Anastasia still yearns for her past life, the real her. Despite it, she holds dearly the people that she met in this new life.
"Do you..want to know a secret?"
Cassian's forehead crumpled, he is curious about what the lady has to say.
"Spill it."
Anastasia glanced everywhere, just to make sure if no one is eavesdropping.
"I remember my past life. Weird, is it not? everything feels real and the world I live in today is not the way how I live before."
"What are you talking about, Anastasia?"
He felt confused, how can she remember her past life? it's something.. impossible.
"My name is Kianna, not Anastasia. Tomorrow is her birthday.. or my past life's birthday."
"Are you joking?"
"No, I'm not."
"If it is true, you're Anastasia now. You should stick with your birthday that will be held next week. What's the difference anyway? it's only days apart."
Her face brightens, she can't believe that Cassian would believe her.
"I know, but still, I'm not used to this life. I want to be a normal one."
Cassian quelled, it is a surprise for him. Will he believe the words of a kid? what if she's pulling a prank towards him?
"Then, shall we celebrate your birthday tomorrow? You will be Kianna for a day, a simple and normal girl."
Anastasia's eyes dilated, "What? how can we? they'll found out that we'll be gone. Moreover, we can't be gone for too long."
"You don't have to worry, silly. Asi and Barak can transform themselves to a human. In short, they will disguise us and we shall take the day off and celebrate your birthday."
Maintaining to summon Barak for a day is now easy for Anastasia. But the problem is, what if her brother noticed?
"Asi and Barak!"
She summoned them, it was easy for her now. Even two months have passed, she only still has two spirits. Summoning the salamander is now her priority.
"What is it, master?"
"Majo and Pajo summoned me! what can I do for you?"
The two glanced at each other. This is their chance!
"Can you two transform to us?" Cassian implored the two spirits.
Asi quickly transformed as Anastasia and so does Barak. I guess the spirits are talented at disguises.
"Turn back, quickly!" Anastasia noticed some of the students who entered the training grounds at the academy.
"Why did you order us to do this?" Barak questioned the two, his voice sounds irritated. Even though he doesn't have a human form like Asi.
"Tomorrow is- *cough* I mean, I will be escorting, Anastasia tomorrow. Help us."
Asi didn't flinch, "You can count on us, Pajo Sian!" She treats Cassian and Anastasia as her parents, despite being kids.
"Why the hell would you order us around, big jerk? you may be that wood spirits master too but my exclusively master is Lady Anastasia!" Barak howled at him.
"Now, now. You can go back."
It's time for their dinner and her brother will be coming back soon. Their plan will endanger if Anastasius knew about this.
"Yes, majo."
"Yes, master."
They disappeared, leaving Cassian and Anastasia again.
"Let's head in, Anastasia."
She nodded, her body is exhausted. She needs to sleep early.
"Do you believe me, Cassian?"
"Yeah, maybe."
Anastasia stopped and turns to him, "Thank you for believing me. Thank you." Her eyes started swelling up.
After that, dinner has passed and Anastasia and her brother guided her to her room.
"Have a good night's sleep, Sia." Anastasius kisses her forehead and opened the door for his sister to come in.
"I will, thank you, brother Nate."
He waved goodbye and Anastasia closed her door. This day was dreary.
She opened the balcony to procure fresh air to lighten her mood for a bit. There was no indication of the moon, only the warm breeze comforted her and it was enough.
"KYAAAAAAAA!"
Wolfy jumped from the balcony, her tears started to fall. She saw wolfy, again!
"Wolfy.. are you... waaaaa!"
Anastasia caressed his soft fur, little did she know that it was Cassian, who transformed at his wolf form.
"It's been a while, wolfy.. guess what?" She crouched beneath on the handrails of the balcony, with the wolf Cassian on her lap. The delicate breeze waggled to them, making her relaxed.
"Cassian believes me. I want to cry with happiness, wolfy! Remember the day that I told you? I felt isolated that day. even though I have a family, I still feel lonely. Because the one they love is Anastasia, not Kianna, not the real me."
Cassian blushed, he only came to check whether Anastasia is telling the truth or not. She did mention Kianna before but he didn't know that it was something like this.
It is true.
The reason why she felt lonely because everyone sees her as someone outstanding. In her past life, she is just a normal girl. But now, she isn't used to everything. She loved being common.
'I kinda get it.' Cassian notion to himself.
A silence encircles the two, they just sat there and watch the sky.
"I said too much. let's go to bed now, wolfy." She dragged wolfy to her and lay at her bed.
It didn't take too long and Anastasia drops to wonderland.
Cassian transformed to his human form and watches her again. He stroked her golden hair, he grinned, it's becoming his hobby stroking her hair and scrutinizing her as she sleeps.
"I don't know yet if I should believe you completely. For now, it's your birthday. Happy birthday, Kianna." He uttered with a soft voice.
Cassian went out of her bedroom and jumped, below her room is Cassian's. It was way easy for him to went up.
"I need to get the dragon bone. I don't know how but mother, I promise I will get it for you."