When we got to the training ground, Zoe was talking with someone so we waited. Then finally she was done and we went up to her. "Hello Zoe." "Oh Zelda. Good to see you. What's up." "This here is a new part of the team. His name is steel. He will be showing up to help by watching me. He will help me on who to accept as a dragon." "Oh, ok sounds good. Nice to meet you steel. I'm the head warrior here." "Oh well that's good to know thank you. So do we know who she will be fighting tomorrow?" "Well if she still wants to, it's the warrior below me. That damn woman is so close to taking my spot lucky her." "Oh, what's her name?" I asked curiously. "Her name is Nikita." "Oh well you both have some strong bad ass names. I'm sure you both are really good." "Well, I will be fighting Nakita to see how well she is and after that I would definitely need a break. I could barely bead the lowest of the hard team." "I see so you want to push it a little harder." "Well good luck with that." "What you mean by that?" "You'll find out. What time do you get off Magic training?" "Oh, I get off around noon. I do the other class about 8 and end whenever we are done. So, like around 9:30 or 10." "Ok perfect then. Let's go back." "See you tomorrow, Zoe." "Yeah, you too Zelda."
Us 5 now went to find something to do and I showed him my little training ground that my brother and Hawk built for me." "I have to go do some work now Zelda. I'll see you later." "OK Prince Ezra. Don't work too hard." "I'll try not to." Then he waved and we showed him the rest of the way.
"Here it is. This little training ground my brother and best friend Hawk built for me. These weapons are old friends of mine so be careful." "Ha-ha so cute. I used to be just like that with my weapons too." "Well, that's because you grew up. That is one thing that won't change about me. When I was little being raised by my aunt and uncle I had this little training ground I loved. I had to give it up for some reason I forget. I was really attached to that place. I'm grateful for them to do this for me. My brother…." "Its ok Zelda. I understand. I had siblings too. Brothers." "Oh ok. Anyway. Hawk is like a brother I never had. As for mom and dad, I wonder if they would ever have another kid if they survived." "Oh well I can tell you this much. Before they died, they were actually thinking about adopting. I don't know how they would do it but they wanted a girl your age and a boy Jet's age." "Dammit! I hate this. They died 11 years ago and I am still crying. Let's go over before I start sobbing." "Ha-ha ok sure. I won't be able to train because I already almost killed myself with Ezra. He beat me. Seems like I have some growing to do." "You'll do fine."
"Hawk since you're to chicken to fight me why don't you see what Steel has?" "Him are you crazy?! Look at those muscles." "If you can't beat me, you won't be able to beat the man you are after." "Um yeah, I didn't tell you guys. The man that we are after is…Do you guys remember the man that kept bugging auntie and uncle?" "You're telling me that wierdo killed them?" "Yeah, his name is Leon and he is half vampire and half dragon." "So, bugging them wasn't enough so they killed them? What the hell is his deal?" "I don't know. But I am going to find out. When it's time. Then beat the crap out of him maybe kill him." "Maybe? Sis, he killed mom and dad!" "Yes, but if I killed him I wouldn't be any different than mom and dad. I need to talk to aunt and uncle about him. I need to send word to them to visit. Guys lets go." "Sorry we couldn't stay long." "Its fine."
"Hello your majesty." "Hello Zelda. What can I do for you." "I need to meet my aunt and uncle. Here that is." "OK I will send word." "Thank you."
"I'm sorry everyone. I need to head to my room. I may not join you for dinner. I have some things to do." "Ok don't stress too much." Said Jet. My guards and assistants followed me.
"Ok I need to be alone for a bit. Don't worry I will be ok." "You're going to do something stupid aren't you?" said Taki. 'You know me too well' "Bring it on girl."
After I went to my room I chilled in my bed until I figured out what I was going to do. Then I jumped out the window which was stupid. Luckily I didn't hurt myself too bad since I purposely rolled. I ran through the forest.
"I'm going to check on Zelda." Said Hawk. "Yeah, she has been in there awhile." Hawk knocked and no answer. "Zelda its Hawk." Still nothing. Then he opened the door and saw the window open. "Shit. Everyone she ran off. Most likely in the forest." "I think I know where she might be then. I'll be back. If I'm not back by dinner time she isn't there and we need to look for her." "Ok Ezra. We'll wait for you."
'I was thinking about running to mine and Ezra's spot. I can't. Not yet.' "What do you plan on doing Zelda?" 'You'll find out soon.' I looked around and found what I was looking for. 'Ah here it is. This tree.' "What is so special about this tree?" 'You'll see.' I knocked on the tree with a rhythm and a hole opened up. "What do you want? Oh, it's you Zelda. What do you need?" "I'm sure you heard I'm dragon princess now. I've accepted. I'm a free spirit now. I shift at the full moon. Anyway, that's not what's important right now. I need you and the other animals help. I don't know how long it will be but I've found the one who killed my parents. Remember the man I told you bugging my aunt and uncle? He is the one that killed them. He is half Vampire and half dragon. He will be strong." "Hmm. I see. Ok well I'd love to see you shift. I'll try to make it. If not, I'll come by in my free time and let you know." "Ok thanks. Get as many animals as you can. To cooperate. Well little animals since you are small." "Yeah, I understand. Find the king of the forest he will get all the big ones." "Right. Oh, and good luck with Ezra. Ha-ha you didn't think I knew did you." "OK enough I'll see you later."
"Now I have one more place to go." Be careful if it's the king of the forest. "Yeah, I know." We walked a bit and found den.
"Hello!" Then I heard ruffling. "Princess is that you?" said a mysterious voice. "Yes, it is." Then a wolf walked out. "It is you princess. Welcome." He bowed. "Please rise. I don't like formality. I'm sure you heard from the tiny creatures already. I'm getting ready for a fight. I don't know how long it will take. I have to wait until I get my 6 dragons and the goddess' word that I am strong enough." "I see. I'm sure you're here to talk to me about getting all the bigger animals to participate in the war with Leon, right?" "Yeah, you knew?" "Yeah, I was there trying to fight him off but I was knocked out. I was too late." "Well thanks for trying. Yes, that is my reason for the visit. Also, next week is my first shift. I am a free spirit now. Her name is Taki." "Oh, she has been reborn. I'll be glad to see her again after all this time. She was the free spirit in your grandfather but she was a male and her name was Haki." "Ha-ha I see how you knew it could be your friend again." "Yeah, I'll try if I can get a lot of animals together to get ready." "Ok thanks. I'm sure everything…. Will go well." "Why did you pause? Are you alright Princess?" "Yeah, I will be. Thanks Fang." "I have to go. I'm sure people are going to give me a lecture." "Ok be careful going back." "Yes, thanks Fang."
I got far enough away he wouldn't see me. But I forgot they could hear far. "What was that Taki?" "Oh yeah, I forgot. You usually feel funny and slight pains when it gets closer to shifting. It gets worse the closer the time comes." I wasn't feeling good at all. I couldn't even move. "Taki I can't move." Then I saw Fang next to me with my blurry vision. "Hop on my back. I can take you back to the palace. Don't worry my clothes will stay on when I shift to human form." I nodded. I used the tree to help me up. Then Fang bent down and I got on his back. "Take me to the cave where the tree is. You know what I mean right?" "Yes. I will take you there." "Hurry Fang! She's not looking to good."
The plan was for Ezra to stay in their place in case she showed up and the others looked in the forest further in. "Zelda!" "Zelda!" Many people were calling her. Still now word. Fang heard them so he tried howling hoping someone heard him. Still not close enough. Once he was sure he was close enough he howled again. Then he heard footsteps and gently got her off his back and turned as not to scare them.
"Hey there. My name is Oliver. Yes, I'm a werewolf an old friend of Princess Zelda. She visited us and the smaller animals to help with the future war. She felt weak for some reason. Can you contact her Free spirit to find out why?" "Yes, Thank you Oliver." Said Jet. "I'm jet by the way her brother. This is Hawk and her assistants Elektra and Nova. Ezra stayed at the place in the forest in case she showed up." "Yeah she said he might before she blacked out." "Ok thanks we might stop by later." "Sure, you all are welcome." Then Nova carried her to the palace while the others followed. Jet went to get Ezra.
"Ezra. A man named Oliver with a wolf name Fang was bringing her back." "Oh good. At least she was with them. Is she ok?" "Well, she is unconscious. I don't know why and neither does he. We will have Elektra see if she can contact Taki when we get back. Let's hurry."
When they got back to the palace and ran straight to the room, they opened the door. "So did you contact Taki?" "Yes, I did. She is getting closer to shifting. It'll just get worse. Until the day before. It will be like the calm before the storm when she shifts." "I see is there a way we can reduce the pain?" asked Ezra. "She doesn't know. She never heard anything that would help shifts become less painful or she would suggest it. She hates seeing her in pain as well. What she feels Taki feels as well." "Hmm. I see. I think Rena might have an idea. Let me go get her." Said Ezra. "Yeah hurry."
Zelda was sweating really bad and groaning in pain. "I'm here sis. You'll be ok. I Hope there is something that can reduce the pain. Not only for your sake but Taki as well. I'm sure Taki is used to it but you aren't." 'Yeah, but it still hurts like hell.' Taki said knowing jet couldn't hear her.
Just then Rena walked in. "How is she?" "Not good. She is sweating badly and groaning in pain." "Has she said anything?" "No, the pain is too great she can't even wake up." "So, Taki said she didn't know of anyway to reduce the pain?" "No, she doesn't know of any way." Jet saw Rena lost in thought. Then she thought of something. "I'm not sure if this will work but if it does, I won't know how long." "Anything please." "Ok I have to talk to Taki about it first." Taki stood up and listened carefully. "Taki can you hear me?" 'Yeah, I can hear you.' "Ok I'm going to try something. I might be slightly painful at first. I won't know how long the spell will last." "Its fine. Anything will be better than her pain now." "Got it."
She touched Zelda's forehead and chanted a spell and she starting calming down a bit. Rena checked in with Taki she was feeling a little better too. "Good. I'll stay here with her. Everyone gets some rest in your rooms. Did you all eat dinner?" "Yes, we did." "Ok well see you all in the morning then." "We will try." Said Hawk.
Now it was just Zelda and Rena. Taki too of course since she was in Zelda's head. "Taki? Is she talking to you at all?" 'No, she is too weak.'
Finally, it was a week before her shift. The spell only worked for 5 hours. So every 5 hours she had to drink a potion that would cure the pain. She had her first few classes with Rena thanks to the potion. She had to put off training until she shifted though. There was going to be a ball sometime after to celebrate her shift. She really wanted to focus on training but people talked her into it then warned them no more a ball's until after the battle.
Zelda was watching the warriors train at the moment with Steel. "It sucks I can't do anything until tomorrow." I said. "Yeah, but you will be stronger now that you can shift." Said Steel. "Is there something on my face?" "Uh no. no. Sorry you just look like someone I know is all." "Oh, and who might that be?" "You look a lot like Leon a bit. The man who killed my parents." "I see. I get that a lot. Its fine. Well, I sort of am related to him by half. I was told I look like my father. He is a relative on my father's side. Not a half brother or anything." "I see. Sigh. I'm looking forward to shifting tonight but the pain I'm afraid will be unbearable." "Hopefully it won't be as painful as before." So, I asked Taki. She said it wasn't compared to the pain before but it will be painful. But if I relax a bit, it shouldn't hurt as much.