Today it was training day for everyone. The Stars of Aurora were nobles, regent but also warriors. So in the aim of staying in good shape they were training.
Régidal was praticing his sword, doing some basic exercices and some more advanced technique too. He used a blade filled with magic. He could let out some flashy cut. Osmadrey and Sarika were training together, fighting with some levels of rivality between them. Aesta, Luzalé and Léol were more on the side of those who prefered using pure magic rather than fighting with weapons in an close combat battle. The three of them were using their magic to create weapon that were flying in the air, clashing against each other in the sky. In the mix there was some luminous spells, similar to sphere, daggers or stars. They also generate elemental spells like thunder, wind or rock. For Diésir et Crécio, there were more on the pure side of physical training, magic was not there best aptitude but they could use it. Strenght and power from the body was more suited to them. Belda in the middle of all of that decided to see more from her those two. She was sitting on a trunk that seemingly was here since a long time by judging the green moss on it.
-Uncle Diésir, uncle Crécio, why don't you use magic ?
-We don't have the same sensibility to it. Crécio and I can use magic but a less advanced level compared to the other. Said Désir while executing a fast movement with his sword.
Crécio was a spear user and he was good with it. Fast, precise, strong.
-Is that why you are always angry ? Because you can't use magic ? She it so innoncently but it was harsh.
Crécio and Diésir had been touched in their ego. Everyone started laughing, even Régidal let out a smile in the corner of his lips.
-No, i am not angry all the time, it's just how my face is, little brat.
-That's right, we are just serious. Defended himself Crecio.
-She got you~ Said with a teasing voice Aesta.
They were embarrassed.
-I want to train to, with a sword ! Expressed Belda.
-No. It's too dangerous for you, you are too small for that.
She crossed her arms and started pouting.
-Luzalé ! Diésir is being mean to me !
-Diésir, teach her a thing or two. It won't hurt since you both are with her.
-Well, if her majesty insist.
Under the carefull eyes of Régidal and Luzalé, Belda was given a dagger, not to big for her. She was jumping with joy.
-My first weapon ! Now i can kill bad people. Yah ! Hiyah!
-Easy little tyrant, be carefull with that, it's not a toy.
Said Diésir while holding Belda by the shoulders. He then stood up and stating showing her how to move with this little weapon.
-With a dagger you can cut and thrust. It is not the best weapon to swing but it can do a good job if you use it well. Go on, try some thrust like that.
He showed her to do it properly. She copied his movement and did it with some errors.
-You understand but align your feet and when you thrust, use the foot the most advanced and do a little step with this one, then you go back your inital position.
She was a bit confused but she tried it anyway. She managed to do it some what well even thought she was a bit unstable.
-Oh i did it !
-Yes, continue like that. He replied.
Crécio also gave his advice.
-Take your time, you don't have to do it quickly. Understand the gesture first, take into account the weight of your movement, of your body and of dagger. Pay attention to the ground you stand on. You will have to fight differently according to the terrain. Mud, grass, dry land, snow, wet floor and many more.
-Okay ! She said while repeating the same movement again.
The more she did it, the more stable she was but not enough. Soon she sarted to feel the exhaustion in her arms and legs. She stopped.
-That's exhausting. She said while breathing heavely.
-Yes, that's why you have to breath properly. Let me show you. Responded Diésir.
Then both Diésir and Crécio initiated her to way of the warrior. Régidal was somewhat glad they did it even if he was worried for her, he didn't stop looking at her direction during all the time they were training her, just in case. This did not escape the attention of Luzalé. She just smiled, amused. It was kind of cute.
The training session ended and quickly, Belda started playing. First she was running around, imagining some stories to play.
-I am the greatest warrior of the kingdom and i will kill the demon !
She started fighting with a stick invisible foes, she then said this.
-They are too many. I need help !
She was shouting it to the adults, as usual, Osmadrey and Sarika were the first to answer the call.
-We are here Princess ! Said Sarika.
-Do not fear for you have our strenght with you.
They played with her and started fighting the same enemy. In her mind there was a great battle against evil. Soon Aesta joined the battle. Léol, to participate according to his way was generating some ghostly figures to play the bad guys. At one point, Aesta launch a ray of light on Crécio. He was shocked and she laughed, they all laughed with the little girl.
-Are you alright ? Asked Diésir.
-Yes. He said calmly.
He stood up, took off his coat and his jacket and started walking towards Aesta.
-Wait ! It was a joke, sorry.
She was going backwards, fearing for her safety. Suddenly Osmadrey and Sarika restreined her.
-Now Crécio ! Yelled Osmadrey.
She looked at him, feeling betrayed by a trusty friend, a brother even.
-You are both coward ! This was her last words before Crécio lifted her up and started walking with her in the direction of the bath's tent.
-No Crécio ! No please, i'll do whatever you want !
-Too late.
The two traitor, Belda, Luzalé and even Diésir were laughing.
-Punishment ! Shouted Belda. Punishment.
-Belda, no don't encouraged him. Replied Aesta.
Then he threw her in the bathtub. She emerged entirely socking wet and grasping for air.
-You will pay for that ! All of you.
They all laughed. Even Crecio was there to witness that comedy. Régidal and Luzalé stayed where they were. She was laughing, it was a soft resonating laugh paint with this overflowing kindness. It was noble and almost pure, like an angel laughing. He didn't realise that he was smiling when he was looking at her. His eyes were soft. She smiled back at him and said.
-You are handsome when you smile like that. She saig lovingly.
He was surprised, he didn't even realised he was smiling. He turned his head to look more in the distance while diminishing his smile before it disappared behind his usual coldness. He was thinking and Luzalé knew about what exacltly.
-What did i tell you ? Stop thinking about the future and live in the present or you will regret it in the future.
Anyone would have scolded him a bit in this situation but not her, she understood him quite well and knew how to talk to him. She scolded him with a soft voice, it was surfing on the air. He looked at her then looked at the other.
-I love seeing them be carefree. He said with calm voice.
She was satisfied with it but nonetheless she slightly shook her head from right to left. Well at least he tried and that was the most important.