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3 Years Later
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As i stood there in front of the Palace, i couldnt help but stare. Even though ive seen it many times, this is my first time entering the premises. The Palace had a garden, the size of a Nobles mansion. It was filled with petunias, and lilies. I decide to store some of them in my [Black Hole Storage] just in case. I was prepared a Skeleton mask so i dont look weird when im walking in towns, but i wont be able to use my arms much, as it would look weird to have just bones for arms. As i neared the Palace enterance, i was halted by the Guards.
"Who are you, and what business do you have with the Palace?" They ask. One was a burly man with a full grown beard. The other seemed to be a dark elf, and was skinnier than the man next to him.
"My name is Skellie. I have come to Escort Princess Elizabeth to Frekwan, School of Magi. If you need further identification, i have this from Magus Melwan." i said as i pulled a gold badge with the Elves insignia carved into it.
As they made sure it was real, they soon allowed passage into the Palace. As soon as i entered all of the maids and butlers Stopped in their tracks. I am a skeleton, so im sure i gave them a shock. Soon, a butler walked up to me and said "Right this way, Usher Skellie."
I followed the man and soon recognized him. He would always stick with Ivraan during my training sessions. If Ivraan wasnt available, he would always be there to train me. I really respected him.
Soon we entered the throne room. It had 8 Jade pillars, 4 on each side. The walls were full of paintings and portaits of great battles and previous rulers. As we neared the throne, I kneeled down to show my respect. The Queen was sitting there and i didnt dare show disrespect. I noticed that Farkas was standing near the throne giving me a disdainful look. This time i know i felt a dangerous aura, but it didnt affect me at all, since im an undead and all.
"You may raise your head." the Queen said. I rose my head
"You have greatly improved these last few years. to think there was someone capable of growth this quick.This journey will not only be for the princess, but for yourself as well. We really hope you can bring the Elven kingdom to greatness one day." She said
"With all due respect, My Queen, He is only a skeleton. there isnt much he can accomplish. And youre giving him too much responsibility for being an outsider. I think you should recon-"
"Silence, Farkas. I have made my decision. Are you really wanting to disobey my orders?" The queen Said with a soft but powerful voice.
"I would never, but i dont think a simple undead could accomplish much. I propose a fig-"
"Again, Farkas. Silence."
"My apologies, My queen" He said in an almost whimpering voice.
"Well, then Skellie. First we shall bestow you a name. One better fitting than Skellie, as it insults your Intelligence. Me and the Court have come up with a perfect name, One that fits you and your stats accordingly. Your name is David Shelley. It means Nimble, and Articulate."
New Title Gained: David Shelley
"I thank thee, my Queen. With this name bestown upon me, i shall bring this Kingdom to greatness." I said
"Now, onto business. you are well aware that you are to protect the princess on her journey. You both will enter Frekwan, as aspiring mages. I only ask of you to not hide your strength, as they will take you as a pushover and harm the princess. Elizabeth, Come greet your personal guard!"
"Yes, mother." A young woman walked out from a side room. She had golden blonde hair flowing down to her waist. Her eyes were slanted upward, and her eyes were honey yellow. She seemed to be about 10 years old.
"Hello. I hope you are strong enough to protect me. Im a little new to combat so please teach me what others cannot." The princess said
"Yes, my princess" I reply
"Now, you two will be off. there is a carriage Outside waiting. Go and Stay safe." The queen said. It seems the coronation party had already occurred, but because im too...skeleton-y i wasnt invted. Maybe its for the better?
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Me and the Princess entered the carriage. Once the door close Elizabeth spoke.
"now that we are away from the palace, we can stop with the formalities. You can just call me Elize. What Would you like to be called?" She said
"Skellie is fine, but i dont want to disrespect the name i was given, so David is fine as well." I reply
"Skellie is it then" She said as she chuckled. "So Skellie. How long have you been..alive? like as a skeleton?"
"Its been 3 years and 3 weeks." I said
"Wow, to be such a high level with only 3 years of training! No wonder my mother said to not hide your strength!"
"HeHe." I laughed.
"I know it hasnt been long since youve lived, and it sounds a bit childish, but will you please tell me a story?"
"Of course!" I exclaimed. I then proceeded to tell the story of Little Red riding hood, and The Three Little Pigs. I told her many stories from my worlds, which she had never heard, and was fascinated with them. When i had run out of stories to tell, we arrived at a small town.
"This is where we leave you to venture forth. Keep travelling north and you will soon arrive at Frekwan. Here is some gold for travel fees, and 2 acceptance Letters. Make sure not to lose them." one of the guards said.
"Be safe on your travels and watch out for bandits." Another spoke
"Of course. Its not like Some lowly bandits could harm us!" I said confidently. "shall we go, Princess?"
"Yes, of course!" she replied
We said our goodbyes to the guards and entered town. The first thing we needed was a map and some horses. A map was pretty cheap, but the horses were 1 gold per. We first bought neccessary items first. Things like a tent, food, and medical supplies. With the money we had, we could last a year if we bought a horse every day. But we only bought 1 horse since elize didnt know how to ride one. We calculated from our current information, that if we rode on horseback, we could make it in two days time. We soon left the town with our horse and set off.
I couldve flown there, but i dont think im able to fly stable enough to carry Elize.
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We had no problems getting to Frekwan and soon arrived at the gates. The place was absolutely massive. The amount of land the school took up could relate to the state of Texas back in my world.
When we entered the Gates, We approached a long line of students.
This might take a while.
about an hour later, we arrived at what seemed to be a checkpoint. Maybe this is where we hand in our acceptance letters. When we approached there was a young man, who looked thrilled annoyed at his job.
"Letter please." He said with a bored accent. We handed him our letters and when he opened Elizes letter, His eyes widened.
Elize looked at him with one eyes closed and her finger over her mouth like she was trying to shh him. The man then 'zipped' his lips as if to agree.
He then looked at my letter, and his eyes nearly popped out of his eyeballs. I did the same action as elize but it didnt seem to work. He stood there with astonishment plastered across his face. He let us pass to the next area which seemed to be an attribute testing area.
"Elize, i forgot to ask, which attributes do you have?" I asked
"Ive got Fire and Earth. What about you?"
"Oh, the Queen didnt tell you? Ive got Thunder, Black, and another hidden attribute."
"....." She stood there speechless and then looked away as if angry.
What? Whatd i do?
As i was about to ask what i did wrong, everyone quieted down, so it seemed something was happening. Soon, an Old man walked on to the stage. His beard reached down to his knees and his hair was completely white.
"We will now Start the Attribute testing. When i call your names come up and place your hand on this orb. Then, slowly release a small amount of mana out of your hand." the old man said.
"Starting with...."
An hour passed and there were only a few students left to get tested.
"Next, Alex Haxingwem" A young man walked up. When he tested his atributes, 2 colors popped up. Water and Wind.
"Woah! a Dual-attribute! He must be a genius!"
"Didnt you know? thats the Alex Haxingwem, third prince to the royal family of Gerfes (jer-fess)!"
"Next, Elize Frothingham."
As elize walked to the stage everyone exclaimed
"Isnt that the Princess to the Elves?! Who knew she would be here!"
As she put her hand on the orb 2 attributes appeared.
"Another Dual-attribute?! This is crazy! whats next a dual-attribute with thinder and wind?"
"Next, Jax Femmingwell"
A boy, about my height, 5'6, walked up to the stage. He was a beastkin with what seemed to be dog ears. He put his hand to the orb
"What the hell! Who said there would be another dual-attribute with thunder and wind? Are you a fortune teller?"
"Why is this allowed? Its so unfair!"
"Finally, David 'Skellie' Sehlley!"
"Why is there 'Skellie' in his name?"
"Wha..what the hell!?"
"Its a skeleton! An Actual Skeleton with Intelligence! and wings on top of that!"
"What!! This cant be true!"
I put my hand to the orb and 3 attributes appeared
"......."
"WHAAT???!! 3 ATTRIBUTES?!"
"This...this is unheard of since Archmage Forthwind! And hes a skeleton!"
"Please, before you walk off stage, allow me to see your stats." the Old man said. I allowed it and he looked at my stats. His eyes widened
"Well then. I think you are too strong for this school. Why did you come here?" He asked
"To learn magic of course. Im also here as Princess Elizes guard. I may have 3 attributes, but i dont know much magic, so i want to learn from this school." i reply
"Well you are certainly welcome here. Try not to bully others, else it might cause a commotion. Everyone Please proceed to the Next hall, that is where you will see which class you are in and which room you are in. In the meantime skellie, you are allowed to be in the same room as Elize, but i doubt you sleep, so ill allow you special privileges to wander the halls at night. Maybe you can scare the kids who choose to do the same." He said to me in private.
I thank him and walk towards the board. Im with Elize in every class, which is convienent. Everyone stared at me. some filled with envy, some with hate, and some with respect. I walk towards Elize.
"Shall we get to our class?" I say
"Sure. I could use some intimidation" she replies.
I didnt notice it at first, but it seems we got all 2nd year classes because of our attributes. we had the same classes with Alex and Jax. Jax approached us once we entered the class and happily greeted us. Alex on the other hand seemed to be jealous. Maybe angry that someone stole his spotlight.
This will be a fun while.