Vi and Maya were back in the hall while Lou and Lee were getting their stuffs in their rooms upstairs, Maya was still holding Will's sword and petting Phantom. Vi asked ''Do you have any idea why you are here M?''
''...Not really. You kind of kidnapped me three years ago...''
''In a way yes, but it was your parents that organized everything. More exactly, your Father.''
''WHAT?''
''I don't know how to say that in a nice way so let's just do it the hardway. Are you ready to hear the truth about you and all of us?''
''I guess...'' Maya whispered, hugging Phantom.
*Five years ago*
Maya's father travelled all the way to Bishalint, a notorious city in Boroks, the Scholar Kingdom. This kingdom is where all the erudites agreed to put all their books, researches and archives. It was also there that all the most prestigious schools were already built. It was only common sense that the erudites settle in Boroks.
The Principal of Bishalin'ts school greeted the King ''King Bronson, welcome! You must be tired, it is a long journey to get here from Egium.''
''Thank you Mister, I am a little tired, but I need to get this done as fast as possible. It is said that you have the best scholars of all the Boroks Kingdom and I can't wait to meet the one you recommanded me for my.... problem.''
''Ah yes, about your daugther... Fourteen years old is not an easy time for parents... Especially when their own kids are developping... some kind of magic you said?''
''Yes'' the King responded with a bitter tone. ''I was hoping one of your students could help with that. My wife is from an ancient bloodline of magical people and it looks like my daugther got some of that blood... The Queen thinks it as a really powerful one. I'm afraid some malicious people would want to get their hand on this power...''
''And that is why I told about your problem my best scholar : Lee Currie! ''
The school principal gesture toward the majestic school and lead the way in. They entered a big library, the principal looked and around and seemed to have found who he was looking for. The king looked at him as he was walking toward a really old man.
''Mister, I think there might be an misunderstanding here... I needed a youn gwoman so my daughter would'nt suspect anyth...''
''I know that your Highness'' The Principal said as he was passing by the old erudite and finally stopped in front of a young lady ''Lee, Let me present your the King of Kyrasis!''
A young scholar, about twenty years old looked up from her book. Her brown hair was tied up in a bun. She stood up straight and elegantly bowed.
''It is an honor, your Highness. The principal informed me of your issue and I am more than happy to help. I will do my best to help your daughter be safe from all the villains. But I will need help for that.''
''I don't want the whole island to know about this!''
''I am well aware of that, but we will have to go in a remoted place so I can do all the experiments without raising any suspicions. Therefore, we will need a protector. A bodyguard if you want and also a sorcerer to help me figure out everything I need to know in the magical department. Our archives in that kind of subjects are... severly lacking for some reason.''
''It will take a long time to find them!''
''Don't worry your Highness. I already took the liberty to look for them. Don't worry, I didn't exactly say why I needed help. We must go to Catontu, in Milia's kingdom and in the town of Kenanau, in Iztoros.''
Milia was Lee's first destination, the Military kingdom. When the aristocrates decided to build their own kingdom, the mercenaries wanted to do the same. They settle in the North part of the island and established their kingdom there. That way, they could train as much as they wanted without disturbing the commerces and they were still close to the other kingdoms if they ever needed some... military assistance.
Catontu is the most notorious military cities of the whole kingdom. Only the best warrior could stay and train here. Let's say that Lee was a bit suprised to find out who the Sergeant chose to help her. She seemed a bit.... extra.
''So it is you that I have to protect with my life?'' The warrior in all red and golden clothing asked with a pleasing voice. The soldier had short blond hair and was about the same age as Lee.
''Yes and also two others that will join us soon. I am Lee Currie and you are?''
''Lou Blackbow. Lee is such a beautiful name, for a really beautiful woman~'' She then took Lee's hand and was about to kiss it, but she saw how the other stiffened and stopped her romantic gesture.
''Th.. thank you?'' Lee responded, taking her hand away. ''Let's get going, we have someone else to meet before we can start this task.''
''Okay Boss!'' She said, doing a military salute. ''And don't worry I get it, you don't like being touched. Sorry about that.''
Lee didn't bother to answer and walked away to their next destination : Kenanau, a small town in the Enchanted kingdom Iztoros.
We could find a lot of knowledges in Boroks, but all the 'magical non-senses' as most of the scholars would say, are located in Iztoros. When all the kingdoms where emerging, all the sorcerers and magicans couldn't really find their places anymore. The royalties didn't want them in their kingdom out of fear they would overthrow them. The scholars didn't really appreciated them since you were born with magical powers or not. Since you couldn't learn magic from nothing, only improve your already existent one, they didn't see the reason to have magical related references in their beloved libraries .Since they felt unwanted, all the magicians crossed the Wilderness and built their kingdom at the far north of Maldock's forrest so they could all practice their magic in peace.
The young women went to the magical school of the city of Kenanau, where they should meet the last person that were going the help the young princess. The king was already there, he was obviously not confortable in this town. It seemed to Lee that this man did not like magic at all. But he will have to get use to it since her daughter is a sorceress too. Even if she is not aware of it yet. When the King saw Lee, he exclaimed ''There you are! I found the one that is supposed to help you with that magic part...''
''Where is she?''
The king pointed at the top of the school, where a big black and green dragon was watching them.
''Hum, sorry to break it to you, but that is a dragon.'' Lou said.
''She can change her appereance or something like that. It is what the Principal of the school said.''
''Shapeshifting? Interesting. Let's meet her shall we?'' Lee said,making large gesture with her arm, inviting the dragon to come down.
The dragon slowly flew close to them and as it was touching the ground, the sorcerer shapeshifted back to her human form. Lou's eyeswidened, she could see how attractive the young sorceress was, even if she was hiding behind her black and green cloak. Lou stood infront of her and kissed her chocolate toned hand. The sorcerer oddedblue and brown eyes widened a little as she looked confused at the warrior's grand gesture.
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''Since you are all together now, I will get going'' the king said''I have a long way to get back home. ''
''Oh... Okay?...'' Lee answered.
The two women turned back to the sorcerer.
''Nice to meet you~ I'm Lou Blackbow and you are?''
''Umm.. Vi... Vivianne Bellon... ''
''HEY LOOK WHO FINALLY DECIDED TO SHOW UP!?'' Some random guy shouted, making Vivianne try to hide in her cload even more. ''You know you are too sexy to be always in that giant beast form...The other guys like to see you...''
''Hey! Leave her alone and show some respect!'' Lou shouted pushing the man away. Vivianne was trying to hide underneath her cloak real bad now.
''Are you a butch or something?'' The man said looked Lou head to toe. ''You're trying to look like a man or what?''
''And what is wrong with that!?''
''Well as long as i can joing both you I wouldn't mind... If you know what I mean... '' The man answered.
Lee gasp and looked at the man in a disgusted way, Vi fake gagged and Lou looked like she was ready to rip this man's head off.
''Oh the only thing you will join in is a fight you freaking...'' Lou said angrily, grabbing her sword.
''LOU! We have more important things to do! Let's go!'' Lee argued,putting a hand on her shoulder.
The man laughed and walked away. Not bothering to look at the fulminating warrior.
''Don't listen to him, he likes to pick up fight with everyone.'' Vivianne said to Lou.
''But did you hear what he said!?? I'm not a... whatever he said, I'm amazing! ''
''Let's discuss our sexual orientations later, please. Your dragon form actually gave me an idea, Vivianne. Let's catch up with the King so I can expose him my plan.'' Lee explained.
''Yeah one more thing'' Lou said while grabbing a small rock on the ground.
She took her bo staff that was strapped on her back and hit the rock with it straight at the guy's head. He screamed in pain has he stumbled a bit and looked back at Lou. She stared back at him with a devilish smile, Lee sighed, took of her glasses off and pinched the bridge of her nose while Vivianne was trying not to burst out laughing.
The man then tried to summon a fireball to throw at Lou, but was stopped by a glowing green chain wrapping around his wrist and pushing him on the ground. Lou looked at Vivianne that had her hands up, also glowing green. Lou then wrapped her arm around the sorcerer's shoulder ''Oh I think this is the beginning of an amazing friendship!''
''I guess so...'' The sorcerer answered, laughing out loud.
''I'm starting to regret my choice of companionship...'' Lee mumbled under her breath.
''Oh you love us, shut up!'' Lou teased.
''Let's just catch up with the King please...''
*two years later*
The queen fell on her knees, looking at her daughter flying away. Another victim of the green dragon. The rumors say, it took three princesses and then vanished. They never heard of the girls or the dragon again.
The king looked at her daughter fly away and sighed in relief. Finally she would be safe with the three other women. It took much longer than he wanted, but building a castle in the wilderness in secret wasn't easy. But they did it! They will take care of her daughter's problem and protect her.
Little did the King know, a really powerful magician was tracking her daughter's powers. When he lost track of it in the Wilderness, he decided to stay put and wait for the young princess to make a mistake...
*Back to present time, in the castle*
''...So you are telling me that I am some kind of wizard?... My parents knew the whole time and never told me!? And you knew it too?... Lou and Lee pretented to be princesses like me?....''
''I know you have lots of questions, but it was to protect you. From what I can sense in you, it is a really powerful magic that you have. The more you are aware of it, the more others can sense it too. And by what your father told us, some malicious people are trying to get this power you have. He asked us all to find a way to keep them away from you. Lee had this idea to create a protective necklace that could shield your magical aura from the others, like the shield I created around this castle...''
''That's why you didn't want me to leave... It was to protect me?''
''Yes, sorry we couldn't tell you! We wanted too, we all thought that you getting to know how to use your power could help you figure everything out, but your father didn't want to listen.''
''What kind of magical power do I have?'' Maya asked, looking at her hands.
''We don't really know since you never practiced them...''
''But I think you have charmspeak'' Lee said while going down the stairs with Lou following her.
''Charmspeak?''Maya asked, intrigued.
''OOOHHHH, that's why her puppy eyes are so effective!'' Lou laughed.
''You can convince people to do what you want.' Lee explained ''It looks like you do it without knowing you could actually do it.''
''But..but... Does it mean that everytime I asked for something, you did it because of that?''
''Of course not sweety. Don't worry about it, now that I created that necklace, you will be able to go save that prince and discover more about your powers. Now go to your room and pack your things. I want to leave before night.''
''Okay!''Maya said, running to her room. She was really exicted to finally go out! Even if getting all this informations about her life were a bit nerve wracking.
After some times, the others started to worry about the young princess since she was still in her room. She didn't have that much belongings. And then, Lou had a realisation ''She doesn't have any clothes to go out... Only her dresses. I think I still have some smaller pants for her...''
''I think I have some spare shirts for her too. Let's give them to her.''
''I will get our stuff ready then. Let's use Will's horse, it will help us carry everything'' Vivi offered.
After they got their old clothes, the two protectors knocked on Maya's door. They heard a small ''come in'' and they entered the room. They saw Maya sitting on her bed, with her arms wrapped around her legs. She had a small bag beside her, one stuffed animal, her brush and Will's sword. ''I don't have anything useful... I'm so scared!''Maya sobbed.
''We are here with you. We swore to protect you and we will.'' Lou said, sitting next to her and giving her a big hug.
''We have some spare clothes for you. I wanted to adjust them, but we are running out of time. I can do it later.''
''Th...thanks....''
''Are you okay to leave? I know it is alot, but I don't want that strange wizard to come back and get you.''
''Yeah...Let's go!'' Maya cheered, trying to smile.
They stuffed everything in her bag and they went downstairs. As they were going down the stairs, what they saw made their eyes widened. Vi was back in her human form. She was packing the last bag on Phantom. ''Prince Will is really extra '' she said ''he engraved his horse's name on the saddle. It's name is Phantom!''
''Woah Vi! You look amazing!'' Maya said, running to her. ''I love your cloak!''
''Thanks M, you look.... great! It totally doesn't make you look like a child!''
''Lee said she would fix it later...''
''Do you know where this sorcerer went?'' Lee asked to Vi.
''I think so yes. I've heard of where he could be. Let's just hope that the rumors are true... Lou, are you okay?''
''....I kind of forgot how you looked in your human form'' she mumbled, taking Vi's hand and making her spin around. ''You are so beautiful~''
That was enough to make the sorcerer grunt and gripping her cloak even tighter around her body, make Lee roll her eyes and Maya laugh.
''What? it's true!''
''Please stop!''
''Why?''
''Let's get going!'' Vi answered, grabbing Phantom's leash and walking away, almost running.
''...What did I do wrong?'' Lou asked, defeated.
''I don't know, but she is right, we have to go.''
They left their castle, Vi broke her protecting shield that she had casted around the castle has Maya was putting her necklace on. She could still feel Maya's aura since it was her power that was in that necklace, but she could also feel the illusion surrounding her, bloking the aura from others. She was really happy to see that Lee succefully put her power in th necklace to protect Maya.
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Felix stood up from his bed and looked by the window. He still looked exhausted from his teleportations earlier that day, but he felt something. It was for a few seconds, but he did feel the princess's aura. There was also another aura near her... He felt like he knew this aura too, but he couldn't figure it out. Oh well, that wasn't really important. Now he knew that he could relax and regain all his energy. The girls would come directly to him! His Master will be proud of him. Even more when he will come back to him with all the powers inside of him! Should he tell the prince that they are coming? Why not, after all seeing a little hope in his eyes would be funny. He opened his door and headed upstairs. ''Your little princess is com... What are you doing?''
Will was standing in the middle of the cell, tugging at the chains, trying to loosened them up. ''I kind of need to go... But I can't put my pants down because of... those.... stupid... chains!''
''Ohs weet god I'm so sorry!'' Felix flipped is fingers and the chain fell on the floor.
Will ran to the little spot in the back of the cell, finally able to relieve himself. Once he was done, he looked back at his captor ''What were you saying again?''
''That your little princess is coming for you. So now all we have to do is wait for them to come so I can steal Maya's power like my Master told me to do!''
''Wha tif they don't let you do it?'' Will asked resting his arms on the cell door's bars. ''I mean they have a dragon...''
''Oh you're so cute'' Felix said laughing slowy and making a small gesture toward Will, making the chain warp Will's wrists together.The prince was now stuck between the bars. He was starting to panick a bit as Felix was coming closer to him.
''You really like tying people up, don't you?'' Will teased, trying to not let his anxiety show in his voice.
''Oh you have NO idea~ And for the 'dragon problem', I have some tricks up my sleeves too you know, don't worry about me sweety.'' The sorcerer touched Will's hand and a big burst of static shock passed from Felix's hand to Will's, hurting the prince in the process. The chain then fell on the floor.
The magician picked up the chain and walked out the room, leaving a shocked Will behind, both literally and figuratively.
'So it looks like this dude can produce static and or lighting...' Will thought as he lied back on his bed, face first in the pillow to muffle is panicking scream.