"Finishing reading a few pages of the book, I decided to take a break and see what time it was. I looked at the huge, beautiful light wooden clock that dominated the center of the library.
The hands and ornaments of silver metal reflected the light of the crystals, which illuminated the shelves filled with books, tomes and grimoires. It was close to getting dark... I heard footsteps and turned around. There was Drake, looking at me with a twinkle in his eye and a happy smile on his face.
Mikael! - he exclaimed, approaching me. "You don't know how I'm loving being a vampire!" It's amazing!
Indeed? - I asked, feeling happy and closing the book and placing it on the table.
Yes! - he said, sitting down next to me. "I went to your room, but, you weren't there so I went to the greenhouse to see the garden and saw the most beautiful roses in the world!" They had bright colors and wonderful smells! I touched them and felt their softness!
Good! - I said, in awe.
But then I went out in the sun and felt terrible. I started sweating and feeling weak and uncomfortable. I thought I was going to die!
How bad! - I said, worried.
But then I went back inside and went to my room. You need to see my room, Mikael! It is very luxurious and comfortable! It has a huge, soft bed, a cozy desk, a huge mirror and a closet full of clothes!
Wow! - I said, impressed.
And you know what else? - he continued, not letting me speak. - I slept all day! It was great! I dreamed of beautiful things! Like our adventures, with the twins, with the crow king.
Oh! I approached them and we started talking, they were very kind and welcoming to me, even though Nara had a cold expression...
That's great! And with King Raven? - I asked, curious.
Yes! He's really cool, Mikael! He showed me many things about the castle!
Drake... - I started to say, but he interrupted me.
Oh, and I also took a scolding from Lucas today. He said I can't be so informal with you. That you are my master and I have to obey you and respect you.
And do you agree with him? - I asked.
Of course not! You are my friend and king, Mikael! I don't want to treat you like a master!
Nor do I want to treat you like an inferior, Drake. You're my friend too. My precious general.
So are we understood? - he asked, smiling.
Yes. - I replied, smiling too.
He hugged me and then let go of me.
So, Mikael? What are we going to do now? - he asked, anxiously.
Now we go to the great hall. - I said, standing up. - We have to start our magic classes and combat training.
Oh, really! - he recalled, getting up as well. - I'm very excited to learn magic and combat! Do you think I'll be good at it?
I'm sure you do, Drake. You have a lot of potential. - I said, confidently.
We left the library and headed towards the great hall. Meanwhile, the raven king was watching us from one of the tall pillars. He looked grumpy."