TO FIND A MAGE: PART FOUR

After eating in the commons, Faelyn and I went back to the training room. During that time, Faelyn would make me show off various skills and we also sparred, a lot.

Over the twelve days waiting for Yaoba, we learned a lot about how the other fights, and I found more ways to make Faelyn smile and get flustered. Only one time we were interrupted by Ayo and Kotoba, and they were soon out of our hair when we crushed their egos, via combat. That event helped Faelyn and I bond.

By the time Yaoba came, I already felt at home with Faelyn. She was always at my door in the morning, before I stepped out for the day. It was so exciting to come out the door to her smiling and waving.

When Yaoba came, Rafael came in while we were sparring. We all quickly left to the crowd that surrounded the newcomers. Eventually, the crowd cleared up enough for Rafael to guide us through to Yaoba.

Yaoba quickly recognized Rafael and was very welcoming, as she took us aside and started talking to Rafael.

“So, which one of them is your apprentice?”

Rafael pointed to me and Yaoba nodded.

“She looks like she has been training well, and we can’t know how good her magic will be until we try.” Yaoba smiled at me and I turned back and smiled at Faelyn, out of excitement.

“When can she begin?”

“Well, I am going to be here for some time. I don’t see why we can’t start, say, tomorrow?”

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“That I can do.” I spoke up.

“Then tomorrow it will be.” Yaoba left back to the crowd.

“Be ready.” Rafael said to me.

“I will, and with an open mind!”

When Rafael left, Faelyn and I went back to the room she has been staying in, so that she could be free of her fears of others saying anything.

“Will we still be able to train together?” Faelyn asked, just as I closed the door behind me.

“I don’t know because the training is why Rafael and I are here, but, maybe, you could come with me and be my partner in learning magic.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yeah! I would love for you to be there. Your cuteness will make learning easier.” I winked at her, and when she blushed I couldn’t help but look into her beautiful eyes.

“I guess I will be there to wake you up then.” A small, flustered smile spread across her face, making my heart melt.

I was lost in thinking about Faelyn, and how much I would miss her when Rafael decides that we would leave. I even thought about making sure to take my time when training, so I could have more time with her. I also have been thinking of asking Rafael if she could come with us or if she would even want to. Maybe I am reading too much into how she feels about me.

“Would you ever be willing to leave with Rafael and I?” I spoke through the silence.

“Would you really want me with you? I would just stall you guys with being tainted and all.”

“I would want you with me, and, if I become strong enough, I could protect you.”

“If you are sure, then I would gladly go with you and Rafael. I have been wanting to see the world and see what it holds for me.”

“I’ll bring it up with Rafael, and I will let you know, first thing.”

“Thank you for thinking of me, Joey. I get happier each time you do.”

“For sure. You are a wonderful person.”

“You are, too. You should head to bed or you will be late.” Her smiling, again, made me want to do anything she says.

“Alright, I’ll see you in the morning.”

“See you!”

I stepped out the door and went and got ready for bed, excited for tomorrow to come quicker.