I went to my room to clean up and change. Since I had a free day after training, I think I'll sketch something. So, I got some paper out and some pencils. I decided to sketch a picture of my brother with the necklace and bracelet he gave me. I was told I sketch so good I should be the palace sketcher but I turned them down. I didn't know I was the dragon princess yet. I just wanted to focus more on training with the warriors.
The way I color is I trace the lines I sketch with marker and then I erase the pencil after. I hate how the pencils rub all over the place. Just as I finished coloring my sketch, I heard a knock on my door. "Come in." I said closing my sketchbook. Then the door opened and it was my brother. "Oh, hey Jet. I sketched a picture for you. Here. I just finished when you knocked." I ripped it out and gave it to me. "Wow thanks sis. I'll put it in my room." "Cool so what's up?" "I was told you were looking for me?" "Actually, no I'm not but since you are here, will you be here for my first shift on the full moon?" "Yes, but on the next day I have to go back. Luckily, I have this and can go back." "Yeah, pretty cool huh? Oh, did Rena tell you what mom and dad said?" "Yes, that's what I got called for when I was watching you train." "Oh, I see. Do you want to tell me?" "I will one day. Just not right now." "OK fair enough. Can I tell you what mom and dad told me?" "Yeah, if you want to." Then I told him what Rena told me. "Oh sis. It really wasn't our fault. We were still kids back then. We didn't know any better. As for how mom and dad were killed you should listen to the goddess." "Yeah, I know. I will. I don't want a repeat from being stabbed. The only reason she gave me a chance is probably because I was wearing the outfit the goddess gave me." "Well let's not test it ok?" "Yeah, I know. I'm just bored brother. What is there to do today. Training is over now I have nothing to do." "Well, I'm free now. I'm going to find Hawk to hang out. You can bring Ezra if he has time." "Yeah, sounds good. Go find Hawk I know where Ezra will be." "OK see you later."
"I thought I'd find you here my prince." I joked with Ezra. "Oh, hey there. Zelda. What's up?" "Hawk, Jet and I are going to hang out. Want to join?" "Yeah let me get my second in command. To do some of this work. I need a break." "Ok I'll wait here." Not long after Ezra came back and introduced his second in command named Bell. "Ok let's go Ezra."
I dragged him over to my brother and Hawk. "I'm here brother and Hawk!" "Oh, good you're here and you brought Ezra." Said Hawk. "Cool it would be more fun with more people. Let's go everyone!" said Jet. "Ok brother what are we going?" "It's a surprise." Said Hawk. I rolled my eyes and followed.
"Here we are." Said Jet. There was a wide-open space and some of my old weapons I had for years. It looks like a training ground. "Is this? Is this a training ground?" "Yeah, Hawk and I worked hard on it. Somehow your weapons got to auntie and uncles palace so I brought them over. Go take a look." He didn't have to say twice. I ran over to my old weapons. "Oh, I missed you all." I grabbed all my old weapons and hugged them. Then boys all came over to me. I gave my brother and hawk a big hug. "Thank you. Thank you both. You don't know how much this means to me. So, who wants to go first?" "How about me big sis?" "OK I'll pick this. You pick another." "Ok let's go." So I started fighting swords with him. The other two watched. "Ha-ha wow brother you are getting better." "Ha you want all I got? There let me show you what I got." Then he started going harder and faster. "Woah you are good. But still not quite good enough." I saw my opening and kicked him in his family jewels. Then knocked him down.
"Ow." I heard the boys say. "Ha-ha I hate to be at that end of the fight." "Who else?" "Nope not me." said Hawk. "Not me either." Said Ezra. "Oh, come on you will have too eventually. When I have all my dragons or the few I have, I have to train with them anyway. What better time." "We can bring our dragons out." Said Hawk. "Oh no you don't." I jumped on Hawk before he could and pinned him down. "Woah now. I was just kidding." "I saw that look you were not kidding." "Ok, ok I wasn't joking. No training today at least, ok?" "Hmph. Weakling." "If that is what keeps me from getting my family jewels safe then so be it." "Sigh. Ezra what about you? I promise I won't kick you in the family jewels. The only time I would do that is any one of you betrays me. So, Ezra what do you say?" "OK fine. Let's go." "Ok do you want to grab a weapon or fight without weapons?" "Without for starters." "Ok I want to see what you got young prince." Then we started.
"Don't hold back. I'm pretty good. I fought the warriors brother Aries and won barely. I was at full strength too." "Ok then. Let's go." So, we fought. He was really good. Maybe slightly better than Aries. Ok maybe a little more than slightly. "Argh." I pushed him off of me and we continued. I couldn't even talk he was still good. It was going on for quite a while. Now the fight was ending. This time I was pinned to the ground. With the strength I have I couldn't get up. "Ok you win. I can't get up. I don't have the strength." "Here give me your hand." I couldn't even lift it. "I can't. I can't even lift my arm right now. It's all your fault. You're too strong." Sorry about that." He lifted me up princess style. "Can you walk? Should I carry you?" "I can walk just fine." Then he put me down and I wobbled. "Ok maybe weak but no princess carrying. At least not in front of my brother and Hawk." They looked at me teasingly. Hawk and my brother each had an arm and helped me sit down somewhere to catch my breath.
After a while, I could breathe better. "How are you, Ezra?" "I'm fine." "Oh, if you were a warrior, I'd think you were right before Aries. Aries was strong too. I barely pinned him down. I haven't fought anyone yet. I don't think I can fight the second strongest anymore. I don't have any strength now thanks to you." "Sorry you told me to go all out and I did." "I'm not saying you shouldn't have. It was good thanks. Ok let's go back. I need a bath to relax. I'm going to use the royal bath with some relaxing Herbs." So, I got up and I was a lot better but still a little wobbly. They stood beside me in case I fell but I was fine.
"Thanks guys. I'll go get my stuff. If anyone is looking for me tell them in will be out in 2 hours." "Ha-ha yeah we will." So, I went to my room and got my stuff. I was on my way to the royal baths when I saw my assistants. "Where the hell were you, Zelda? You know we need to stay by your side at all times." Said Elektra. "Sorry I was hanging with my brother and best friend hawk. The prince was with us. Right now I'm going to the royal bath to soak in relaxing herbs for 2 hours. Want to join me Elektra?" "I could use a soak. Nova you can use the men's if you want. Do whatever." "I'm good. I'll walk around for 2 hours." "Suit yourself."
Then we went to the baths. One of the maids there put some herbs in the bath. I Let out a relaxing sigh. "How do you feel Elektra?" "Fine." "Hey why don't you tell me a little about yourself. I already know your personality always serious." "Yeah, sorry about that. I know I act more like his big sister when he is my big brother. My life really hasn't been that great." "Oh well if you ever want to talk about it, I'm here." "I'll tell you a little bit. Uh it was just us father and our stepmom for as long as I can remember. My brother is 4 years older than me. When my mother died, she told my dad for my big brother to watch over me. Funny how it's the other way around but we watch over each other. I don't remember mom at all I was just a year old when she died. So, brother was 5. It was hard on dad. He had to work hard. It was also hard on our step mom. She wasn't used to raising kids but we managed. It was when I started classes it got bad. I can't remember what day it was but it was fairly at the beginning. Sigh." I heard her sigh sadly. "Its ok I'm right here." I scooted closer to her. "My stepmom. She…She died. Then dad sort of gave up on love anymore. He took care of us the best he could. When I was about 10 my father couldn't do it anymore. He took us to live with our grandma. He still came to visit us to see how we were but it wasn't the same. Now I am 16 years old and my brother is 21 years old we were going to look for a place to move into but then Rena called us. Here we are." "Oh, I'm so sorry Elektra. Is that why you are so serious? You really don't have anything to be happy about do you?" "Yeah, something like that. I just don't see how my brother can be this chipper when all that has happened was all sad. I mean yeah with dad we did have some happy times but that was in the past. I have a feeling that is how my brother copes with grief. Maybe I'll talk to him about it. Thanks for listening Zelda." "Hey I'm here for you girl." We both sighed at the same time then looked at each other and giggled.
Finally, 2 hours had passed. "Ok well we'd better get out. It has been 2 hours. I told my brother if anyone is looking for me I would be out. I hope no one is." "Yeah, let's hope not." We got out and got dressed. "You have a really pretty smile you know that Elektra?" "Yeah, mom dad and stepmom said the same thing. I guess when I lost the mom, I ever knew I just stopped. I rarely smiled." "Its understandable. I lost my parents at 5 years old. My brother was 4. That's who we are after. The person who killed my parents." "So you said the goddess will contact you again when she thinks you are strong enough right?" "Yeah, hopefully I will be strong enough soon. Right now, my main focus is getting all of my 6 dragons." "Did you by any chance see my fight?" "Yeah, my brother and I both did. You were pretty good. I told my brother we need to train too so we can protect you." "OK but the head warrior Zoe will ask you what level. She will know buy how you fight what category you are at." "OK thanks for the advice." "OK let's head inside."
We headed inside and we saw Nova there. "I thought you were going to walk around big brother." "Yeah well, I decided to come back and hang out here. How were the baths?" "Oh, it was awesome thanks for asking. So has anyone asked for me yet?" "Uh someone has. They are waiting for you in the Kings office."
I saw Jet looking worried. "Jet? Who is it?" "Its ok sis. You have to make your own decision, ok? Its not up to us but Ezra and Hawk can't leave you and neither can your assistants. Just remember that." I nodded. "OK you two stays out here. I have to go in myself." I closed my eyes and took a couple of dep breaths. "Ok open the door." They opened the door and I looked at the King then once I was fully in I saw who was there. I had a shocked face. "Who? Who are you? Why do you look familiar?" "You were just a little girl last time you saw me so I wouldn't blame you for not remembering me. I am what you call a friend of the family. When I heard that your father and mother died, I was shocked. I wasn't sure if you both survived or not. I'm glad you are." "Ok so you are a friend of the family. What is your name? How did you know we survived and what are you doing here?" I said with a serious face.
"My name is Steel. No, I am not human if you are wondering. Heck, I don't even come from this planet. Yes, your father and mother knew. I am only half though. I came down here to live with my father. My mother died recently." "Ok. I didn't ask for your life story I asked what you want from me? Do you know who I am?" "Sigh. Yes, your parents told me. I see you have accepted it. I last saw your folks they said they were going to meet Rena. Then that man attacked. He killed them. I couldn't do anything dammit. I wish I could. I'm glad you both were ok." "So do you know the person who killed them then?" "Yeah, better yet I can draw him. No, I don't know him in person." We gave him a pencil and paper.
A few minutes later he was done and gave me the picture. "You are kidding me, right? I'm surprised he didn't hide in his hood like always. I know this man. He used to bug my aunt and uncle a lot. When he finally didn't bug them anymore we assumed he ran away or found something else to entertain himself. I never knew he was the one that…that killed my parents. Why did he want me? What could I do as a Dragon princess for me. Is he even a dragon?" "Yeah, about that he is half." "What do you mean half?" "Well, his father was a dragon. His mother was…a vampire." "I see so because of his dragon side he can walk in daylight. That explained his abnormal looks. So, what can I do for you Steel?" "Well I'm sure your thinking about it anyway but. I want to help you kill him. I want to help you kill Leon." "So that is his name. Well, I don't care what the bastards name is I am going to kill him when the goddess says I am strong enough." "Wait your in direct contact with her?" "Well not really. Last time I tried with my two assistants and two dragons who happen to be people I knew along with my person knights I was stabbed." Then I told him my time with the goddess. "Jesus' kid. Are you crazy! Well, you do take after your father. Sigh. Ok well do you accept my help or not?" "I can accept any help I can get. First let me ask you two things. Why does my brother think you were going to take me somewhere?" "I have no clue on that. Maybe just because someone is here maybe he thinks they will be taking you away." "Last thing. How do I know you are not lying?" "Ask Rena. She can tell if someone is lying or not." "Stay here. Don't move."
I left the office and went out to find Rena and not long I found her. "Rena, I need your help follow me. You will be surprised on who is here. I just need you to tell me if he is telling the truth. I need to know if I can trust him. He said he wants to help me defeat Leon. That is the man that killed my parents. He is half dragon half vampire." "Yes, I know that man. How could he?" "Can you also see other people's memories?" "Yes, I can. I will just do that as well." Then we went back in and saw the man. "Steel! Oh my God! I'm so happy your ok. I heard about your mother. I'm so sorry." I saw her give him a hug. "Its ok Rena. I need you to see through my memories and read me to let Zelda know if I am telling the truth and am trustworthy." "Of course, I will." Rena put her hand on Steel's head.
She was in a daze meaning she got through and is reading his memories. So I stayed quiet. We all did. Then after a few minutes she stopped. "Its true then. He killed them. Sigh. As for trusting him Zelda, you can. He truly wants to help. He too was attacked. He killed Steel's mother." "Very well then. I'm sorry for your loss Steel. I know I can trust you. Welcome to the team." I shook his hand and he shook it back. "There are some rules if you are on the team. There are times I would have to do things on my own. The obvious one is that if you are on my team, it is to protect me. I am not a human. I am a free spirit. I will be shifting the next full moon which I next week. Her name is Taki. I take classes to learn more about what I am supposed to do. Thankfully I'll be done in a month. I am training for my powers with Rena. Although I hadn't had a chance with that yet so I will start tomorrow. I am training to see which dragon's I can accept. I only need 4 more dragons to accept before I can do anything else." "Hmm. I have an idea. When do you train again?" "Oh, I train tomorrow after magic training." "Hmm ok. Can you show me where training usually happens?" "Yeah sure."
"Its ok everyone. He is a new recruit. Brother he is not taking me anywhere." "Oh, so you are Jet. Nice to see you again." Jet shook his hand but remained quiet. "Ah quiet type huh?" "Not really he just needs time to get to know you." "Ok well shall we go." "Yes. Come on you 4." "Yes ma'am." Hawk Joked. "I take it your one of the dragons?" "Yep, my dragon is Levi." The prince's is Blizzard. Also, Zelda's future husband." "Hey I didn't accept yet Hawk." "Hmm. I see. So, Zelda. Have you chose who you wanted so far in the training with warriors?" I had ideas I won't know until I train with all of them." "OK when you train, I can help if you'd like." "Sure, I'd like to hear your opinion."