ELOISE POV—
Liam said, 'Yes, I thought you knew that.'
This bloody cat, how could he never tell me about this. I said, 'I thought that you either live on the earth or the place you live in, is in our dimension. Also, about Dr Strange, remember the time when I told you about my knowledge on magic.'
'Oh! Now I remember him. He is the Supremo Gay guy—'
I face-palmed when I heard that. I said, 'How many times do I have to tell you? He is the Sorcerer Supreme, not the thing you told.'
Liam blushed from embarrassment. He said, 'Sorry, I kind of forgot about him but can we focus back on our training.'
'Ok, let's start again,' I said.
'But before starting I should tell you all things that you should know. I, no we familiars don't know all about magic and fighting. I mean we know how to fight but we don't know how others like humans, vampires, etc. fight. We know our magic but we have very little knowledge about yours. What I have been teaching you in the past five years is all the knowledge I and my entire race has. Most summons are beasts. We live in a different plane from yours. Our plane unlike yours, was full of Cynosure Energy. You are not like the other summoners. Most of the summoners think that their summons are below them.'
When I heard him, I realised one thing. I said, 'Was? Your plane—'
Liam chuckled bitterly. He said, 'Yes, it was destroyed and I don't even know who or why anyone did it. Back when I was just a cub, I wanted revenge. To find the one responsible and give him the most agonizing death a person could have. Though over the passage of time my wish has changed. Now, I just want to live a peaceful life.'
It's the first time Liam has said something about him and his world. I crouched down and hugged him. I admit the hug was awkward but it's the thought that matters.
'Ok, just stop. This is awkward and to console someone is not really your strong forte,' said Liam pushing me. Yeah, it's true.
I said, 'Shall we continue our training?'
Liam nodded and said, 'Today's we have two objectives. Your first objective is that you have to reduce the spell incantation into a word. We are doing this because the first thing is that when you are fighting, you won't get the time to chant. Your opponent is not a buffoon who would give you time. Now, the second thing is that it's effective.'
I said, 'So, you are telling me this because I have to make my own spells. Am I right?'
He nodded his head. Then he said, 'Try to use the frosting spell in a word. Find the word and make it yours. Usually, it's better to find a word complementing its English origin.'
'Why? I guess it's because the word will act as some sort of a container. The English origin will be its lid. Hmm... can I use any language as the container?'
'Yes, you can. Some human sorcerers used spell craft in this method. So, try it.'
I know 6 languages and out of those the most proficient I am in is French. So, let's try it in French.
I raised my hand and chanted, {Gelée}. But nothing happened.
{Gelée} Again, nothing. I think I am just going to embarrass myself.
Liam said, 'Try again Master. If anyone can do it, it's you.'
{Gelée}
{Gelée}
{Gelée...eeee}
{Geléeeeeeeeee...}
{Gelée... e... e}
After trying to incant it for more than 20 times, I was about to give up. Just as I about to give up. A thin ice formed in my hand. It worked. I did it.
'Liam, see I did it! I am awesome.'
'Yes, you did it, Eloise. But before we go home you have to do something more.'
What! The lesson is still not finished, but I want to go home.
'I am tired, Liam. I am hungry as well. Please, let's go home,' I whined.
Liam ignored me and flicked his tail. A 5 ft golem got formed in front of me.
Liam said, 'Till now you have only practised your skills on the golems which doesn't move. This time you have to fight with the one that moves,' when I opened my mouth to protest, he smirked and continued, 'are you scared? Didn't you want to be strong? Ah, the little Eloise is scared.' He teased me.
I glared at him and said, 'Fuck you! I am not scared of anyone and I want to be strong but not like this,' I yelled.
He gave me a blank look. He said, 'Prove it. Prove it that you seriously want to be strong.'
I turned my head from Liam to the golem. I walked in front of him and took my fighting stance.
'Don't worry you won't die and whatever injuries that you might suffer, I can heal it for you,' yelled Liam from behind me.
The golem made the first move. He came right in my face and delivered a solid punch. I blocked it with my sword. Argh, it's fast. I can't find it head on. I have to create some distance. As I tried to create some distance, he grabbed my foot and thrown me towards the fountain. I collided with the ground creating a loud sickening noise. It was as if all my bones are broken.
Liam yelled, 'Oi, Eloise, channelize your energy into the sword. If you don't do that your sword will be snapped into pieces and so, will you. Did you forget whatever I taught you? Just apply that.'
Ah, thank you sensei Liam but your teaching is kind of pathetic.
I tried to stand up. As soon as I stood up, the golem moved to strike me again. I blocked it, right before it almost hit my face. It released a series of strikes with me barely blocking at all of it. Just as I tried to hit it, the golem caught my sword and snapped into two pieces. It threw away the smaller piece and moved to hit me.
Fuck!!!! Fuck!! Just fuck! Now I also don't have a weapon and the golem is trying to kill me. I ran with all the strength that I had in my body. Right now, I have to hide. I can't fight it.
Liam mocked, 'Are you running away Eloise? You want to hide from it? But it's futile the golem will find you. This attempt of yours is useless.'
I replied, 'I don't care. This thing is impossible to fight. I can't do it. Besides, you are my familiar and I am your master. You should help me. Just stop it.'
'Eloise! Are you even listening to yourself? I don't know what you think but I am not that strong. I am powerful but I am not that powerful. I can do some magic and my strength can utmost be par on with a cheetah. I can do some unorthodox and defensive magic. I am not that useful,' yelled Liam.
'Yeah, then I should throw you a way, you bloody useless cat,' I glared at him hatefully.
'Yes. Eloise, you could throw me away but you didn't. Now did you? If you can't even fight against this tiny golem, how can you even think to fight against threats like Mandarin, Thanos, Galactus? You are so afraid; how can you even protect your loved ones? Or do you wish to abandon them to their fate,' yelled Liam.
I said, 'Shut up! Just shut up! I know. I know you are right. If I can't fight this little thing, how can I even fight against all the future threats?' I stopped running and stood there. I turned back and looked at the golem.
'That's it! Find your resolve. Find out why do you want to fight. What do you want to protect? Eloise, I believe in you. Every person in you know and love believes in you.'
He is right. I know the stakes and I also know what to protect. I even know why I am doing this. I clenched tightly my fist and then, unclenched.
I concentrated all my energy into the sword. The sword started to glow red. I will finish this in an instant and in one strike.
'AGHHH!!!' I yelled out and struck the golem with all my strength. The golem got broken into pieces.
I panted heavily to catch my breath. Liam came bouncing happily towards me. He had a goofy smile on his face.
'You did it! Good work, Eloise. I am proud of you,' said Liam.
I smiled and nodded at him. Suddenly, Liam made a gloomy face. He said, 'I have taught you everything that I knew. I know I am useless. I can't really help you in combat. You... are my first summoner. I really like you. If you want me to go away, I will go away.'
'NO!!' I exclaimed. Why did I say that to him?
'I am sorry. I didn't mean that. I don't care if you are useful or useless. It doesn't matter. I also like you very much,' I sobbed. Damn! My eyes are too sensitive. After reincarnation, I tend to cry very quickly.
Liam looked alarmed. He said, 'Hey! Please, don't cry. I know that you are sensitive, but I clearly got it wrong. You are too sensitive.'
'I know,' I replied. After calming me down, Liam asked, 'So, what's next? You have learnt whatever I taught you during these 7 years.'
I looked up in the sky to see the sun has already set. Time surely passes quickly. Right now, I am 11 years old.
I said, 'I don't know. After coming to this world, I found people who cared about me, loved me and made me again believe in family. I don't care what the future holds in store for me but there is one thing I care. I want to spend all my life with you, my mom, my dad and all the people I care for.'
Liam chuckled and turned his head towards me. He asked, 'Shall we go home?'
'Yes. It's time to go back.'
END OF ARC 1