Now when Oliver said go Thor charged at me and I dodged him. "Haha just like old times. How cute." Then It was my turn surprisingly he dodged me. "Wow looks like you have learned a thing or two. Well shall we actually start then instead of warming up?" "Yeah lets do it." Then we really got into it. He is a lot stronger than I thought he might be. He was heavy as hell but I picked him up and slammed him to the ground. "Cough cough" "You ok there Thor?" "Yeah lets keep going." Then we did and he got me a few times. But I healed right away because of my outfit and being a free spirit as well. Then I kind of cheated and shifted. "Hey that's cheating." "Ok lets see if you can defeat me. The names Taki I'm a free spirit." "Brink it on." Then he shifted and they fought. Of course I was the victor. "The winner is Taki!" I was huffing and puffing then I leaned against a nearby tree. "Cough cough" 'Oh crap I'm coughing blood I need to wipe it on my clothes and hope it vanishes. Then I did and I was right it vanished. I was relieved. "You ok there Zelda?" "Yeah I'm fine. I used more energy than I thought I would need. Good fight Thor I think I'm done for the day. You all keep training do good ok?" M y assistants followed me in.
"We saw what you did Zelda." Said Elektra "W-what do you mean?" I nervously asked. "We saw you wipe blood on your clothes from coughing." Said Nova. "Yeah don't tell anyone ok? Its nothing serious. I've had this since I was well since mom and dad died. The condition won't kill me so don't worry we only have to worry if I can't stop coughing. I carry my medicine around with me in case that happens. So don't worry." "Sigh well if anything happens let us know we can help well at least try ok?" "Yeah thanks I need rest." "We will be around if you need us." "Ok cool." I said. Then when I saw them leave I rested as much as I could. In about 2 hours I heard my door open. I barely opened my eyes and my eyes were a little blurry. I couldn't tell who it was. But when they were calling me I knew it was Hawk. "Hmm. 5 more minutes." "Come on. Its time for dinner." That perked me right up. I love my meat. "Is there going to be meat?" "Haha yeah there is." "I'll be down in a jiffy so leave so I can get ready." "Haha ok ok." "'Oh in a week we are to go back to the castle." "Yeah I know." "Ok see you in a jiffy then." He waited for her so he could escort her. In no time I got cleaned up and dressed for dinner. Then I head out but stopped by Hawk. "May I escort you my dear?" "Why not." Then I let him escort me to the pack dining room.
When we got to the dining room it became silent for a minute. "Uh did I do something wrong?" "No don't worry. Your fine." When I sat down it got talkative again. Hawk grabbed my meat for me and I dug in like they did. I saw surprised faces of how I ate. "What? I'm not some sort of perfect princess I like my meat. I can be if I want to be. In fact I have to most of the time at the palace. After the battle I will be here more. I want to eat however I want." "Haha you have responsibilities. You might not be able to as much." Said Oliver "I know. Sigh well anyway I'll come when I can." 1 week later it was time to go back to the castle. "Well Oliver. I better be going. See you a day before the battle." "Yeah see you." Then we were off.
When we got to the palace the guards welcomed us and let us through. I went inside first to see the prince and the king. Then a butler got them. "Your majesty and higness." I said. Please rise all of you. How was the trip?" "It was ok I guess. It's a week before the battle. The others will be here a day before. Hopefully he won't come before that." Ezra came over to me. "Are you ok? Zelda?" "Yeah I will be. Don't worry I will be in full health by battle time. Are my aunt and uncle here?" "Yeah they are waiting for you in the parlor room." I walked to the parlor room alone.
I walked in. "Auntie, Uncle." "Oh there you are dear. Good to see you. We missed you dear." I gave them both a hug. "I missed you both a lot. I'm glad you are both ok." I cried. "Zelda what happened? Are you ok?" "Yeah I think I'm so tired I cry sometimes. Anyway is brother jet and arrow here?" "Yes they will be here shortly." Said uncle. "Uh auntie I coughed up blood when I was there. It wasn't bad so I didn't take my medicine." "Oh dear." "What? Why do you both look worried?"
"Well…" before they can say more the door opened.
"Brothers!" I hugged them both. "Good to see you too sis." said Jet and Arrow. "Is everything ok sis?" "As far as I know yeah. Auntie and uncle were about to tell me something." "Oh ok lets sit down." So I sat down with them. "OK Auntie and uncle what was with the face?" "Well remember when we told you that your condition will get worse in the future?" "Yeah. Is that when I coughed up blood again? I haven't coughed it up for years until now could that be why it will get worse?" "Maybe." Said uncle. "What happens if it gets worse? Will I die?" "If its not controlled and if you don't get your medicine in time then yes. If you get it in time you will be fine. As you get older though the medicine won't work anymore and there would be nothing you can do." "Sigh. Its ok auntie and uncle. If I do die In the future I'm sure everything will be ok. Time will go on. Hopefully I will have kids and they are old enough to have theirs before that. If not Ezra will have to find someone else to get an heir." "He doesn't plan too." said Jet. I looked at my brother.
"He told me that if you died before your time he wouldn't marry again but let the next in line to take the throne. In fact he would want to step down of his royal title as crown prince as well. He may end up adopting a kid or 2." "Hmm I see. Well I need to talk to him. Auntie, Uncle, does he know about my condition?" "No he doesn't. But you know Hawk does." "Yeah I have to tell him as well. Sigh. Wait I need to talk to someone of what happens to the dragons when the princess dies." "Well lets not worry about you dying right now sis. You got your medicine right?" "Yes I always carry it around Jet." "Arrow what do you think about all this?" "Well I agree with Jet. As long as you are alive we don't really have to worry about anything." "OK. Everyone I need to go find my future husband and all of my dragons. They all need to know what is going on."
So I leave and head over to Ezra's office. I was announced. then I was able to go in.
"Hello future husband." "Oh hello Zelda. How are you today?" "Good. I have something to talk to you about. Its serious." "Ok lets sit on the couch." So he helped me to the couch. "Ok so tell me what is it? Are you ok?" "For now. OK so." Then I told him when my Aunt and Uncle told me about my health. Then I said, "My brother told me what you said would happen if I died early." "Sigh. You were going to find out sooner or later. you want to try to talk me out of it right?" "Well as for marriage that is your choice. I wouldn't mind if you adopt. As for you stepping down that is another story. I don't want you to step down. If you have a friend you trust girl or man they can help you rule. Like my aunt and uncle said, it will get worse as I get older. No one knows when. Unless I die in a battle I should be ok until old age. As long as I have my medicine." "Sigh. I will try my best Zelda. I can't promise anything. What will happen if I died in battle? Do you have a plan?" "Sigh. Well I guess the only thing is to stay here and keep my duties. I can't do anything else. I don't plan on remarrying either but I might have not choice." "I understand. I would want you to be happy." "I want you to be happy too Ezra. Stepping down won't make you happy. I know you well enough." "Yeah Your right. I will find something out." "Good now I have to gather all the dragons. I have to go to the warrior hangout." "I'm coming too. I need a break anyway." "Ok sure." So he followed me to the warriors.
They all saw me and started crowding. "Ok Everyone let her breathe." Then they backed away. "Ok now I have some news for my dragons and all of you here." Then I started explaining my health situation. "Hmm I see. You have your medicine with you right now?" "Yes I do." "Do you mind if I see the medicine you are taking?" "Yeah sure. Here." I took it out of my pocket and showed her. "Hmm. This is a good medication. I might be able to make something. Similar. That might be a little better. The doctor might want to do a test on it. WE will do it after the battle though. When we have time." "Thanks Zoe."
Then I just watched the training. As I rested since I got home. Then training was done and everyone was wanting to talk to me. "Woah Woah slow down everyone. I'll try to get you all eventually. My dragons can wait. I can talk to you anytime. Lets go from teams. The weakest team first." Then eventually I got to everyone including my dragons.
I need a breather. I'm going for a walk in the garden instead of the forest. As I was walking through the forest and feeling the breeze, I sat on the bench and eventually laid down. The smell of the garden calms me. I fell asleep on the bench.
I don't know how long I was asleep when I was being woken up. "Hmm. 5 more minutes." "Haha Hawk was right. You do have trouble waking up." "Oh Arrow what's up?" "I was told to wake you up. How was your sleep?" "Hmm. Yawn. Good if I can sleep longer." "Well it's dinner time. There will be meat." "Meat! Lets go!" I dragged him over. "Woah slow down. I know you love meat but it will still be there." "I know but I love my meat." "Haha now I know what to give you on holidays if its meat you will be happy." I rolled my eyes. So we went to the dining room and I sat down and started eating. I had to eat like a princess and I hated it. The only time I don't have to is for breakfast. Lunch and dinner I have to eat like a princess. So most of the time I eat in my room. Today I ate at the table since it's a week for the battle. I'd like to spend time with everyone before in case they or I don't make it.
I have to grin and bear eating perfectly for a week. Then after the battle I can go back eating like I want. I shook my head then continued to eat. '
Once dinner was done I was going to go walk it off in the garden. I just loved the smell of the flowers. I walked for a good 15 minutes when I wanted to go in. When I got into my room I opened my window for fresh air when I got ready for bed. Then when I was ready I closed and locked my window.
Finally it passed 4 days. 4 more days until battle. Then that voice came again. "4 more days dear. I will be seeing you my bride. Oh and I know about your condition." That's when I was shocked enough to knock stuff down. I was already dressed luckily. I was in a daze still huffing and puffing sitting on the floor. I heard the door open. I could hear someone but I couldn't talk back. I was still in a daze. "Sister! Hey sister. Are you ok!" Once he touched me I went back to reality. "Jet! Oh Jet." I cried in my brothers arms. "I heard his voice again. He warned me that he would see me and called me his bride. Then he said he knew my condition. I was shocked I knocked stuff down and I had to sit on the floor." "Its ok now sister. Everything is ok now. Shh." I hugged my brother tight. "Oh sister. Do you want me to bring you to aunt and uncle?" I agreed with him. I want Arrow and Ezra too in the parlor. You too. Hawk too." "Ok I will bring them. Lets get to aunt and uncle first." "OK." I went to the parlor as saw aunt and uncle there. I went over and gave them a hug.
"What is it Zelda?" "Auntie. I will tell you when the others come." I didn't realize I was shaking until uncle pointed it out. "Something serious must have happened for her to shake like that." Said uncle. Then in a few minutes the boys came.
Everyone who I mentioned were there. "E-Ezra. All of you I was so scared. I still am. Sigh. I heard the voice again. He warned me about the battle then he said he knew of my condition." "How would he? Was he around when she had the condition?" "I don't know." "No wonder she was scared." Said Uncle. My family was holding me trying to calm me down. "Auntie I don't think I can stay alone in bed tonight. Or for the rest of the time before battle. Can you sleep with me until the battle?" "Yes honey. I can do that. If it will help you sleep again." "Thank you."
"Well we have a whole day ahead of us. Today. Lets worry about that ok?" "OK Auntie. Thanks. All of you thanks for being here with me." I took a deep breath and let it out. "Auntie and uncle before we get out of here is there something you are not telling me?" "What do you mean are we hiding something?" said auntie. "Do you really not know how he knew about my condition?" "Sigh. Auntie Uncle." Said Jet as he looked at them. "Sigh very well. You will find out soon enough from him. The reason you have your condition is because of him. You were a healthy little girl until he started bugging us about making you his bride in the future since he won't age. He punished us by making you sick. So that when you coughed you would cough up blood. He said that if I let you become his bride he will take the curse off of you." "You've got to be kidding me right?" "No sis. I was sworn to secrecy from them not to tell you." I looked at everyone angrily. I stormed out and ran to the warrior field.
I went to Zoe. I said in a desperate voice. "Where is Jay or Nakita? I need to fight someone or I will kill someone. I need to vent my anger." She went out and called Jay and told him what was up. "Ok fight until you get your anger out no rules." Then I charged at him. I told him what was up as we were fighting. He was just as shocked and angry as I was. But we kept fighting until both of us collapsed from exhaustion. "Pant Pant. You feel better now Zelda?" "Pant pant pant. Y-yeah for now." Once we calmed down he helped me up when he got up. "Thanks." then I patted him on the shoulder.
Days past it was finally almost time for the battle tomorrow is when Oliver and the little animals come. Sigh. I hope I will make it through this battle. I said to myself. "You will with my help." Said Taki. 'Thanks Taki.' It was already lunch time. My friends and I decided to eat outside so I didn't have to eat proper.
We hung out and were having a good time laughing. I just wish we could stay like this and not have to worry about battle. I hope I don't have to loose anyone. I just want this battle to be over and done with.
Once we were all done eating it was time to train again. We needed to push ourselves harder since in 2 days time the battle will happen. I got up and started training with the others while my dragons did the same. Ezra didn't have much prince duties since he had to train as well since the battle will be here soon.