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Chapter 2! This isn't my favorite chapter but I do feel like it needed to be in this story. So enjoy!

Update: Ok, so am working my way through all the chapters and trying to improve them for a second time because I really don't like them. So, this is the improved chapter 2. It's still a bit cringe worthy in my opinion but I did try

Chapter 2: Teach me how to be a Hero

Violet sat on her bed admiring the snake pendant that her Father left her before he disappeared. She fastened it around her neck and proceeded to get ready wearing her usual attire: dark, tight, blue pants, a white shirt and an equally blue corset that went over her shirt.

A sudden bang downstairs made her jump. "Great" she thought bitterly to herself. Her mother was back. Violet had hoped that she would have the house to herself for just a bit longer but alas, it wasn't to be. After quickly putting a brush through her dark blond locks, Violet went down stairs to check on her mother.

Clutching onto the wooden door frame, Violets mother attempted to stagger into the house. Violet, not very surprised at the sight, watched and sniggered at her mother's pitiful attempts to walk.

"Well don't just stand there you stupid girl! Come help me to the sofa...my heads killing me," her mother moaned. "Last night really was...invigorating" She continued as Violet helped her down on the sofa.

Violets eyes widened slightly for Violet really didn't like the way her mother pronounced the word invigorating.

"Reaver, is the strongest man I have ever known, don't get me started on those abs of his," her mother smiled to herself.

Violet twisted her face in disgust "Mother, as fascinating as all this sounds, I really take no interest with the business you and that man share," Violet spoke truthfully.

Violets mother looked at her daughter with knife like eyes, "You're so boring. When will you learn to enjoy life?"

"As soon as I have a place of my own. Now, I need to take the dog out."

"Oh yes, I forgot about that ugly mutt. Where is that awful thing that intrudes my home?"

As if the dog was listening, the small, stray, Boarder Collie came around the corner of the kitchen door. Its head hung to the floor and its underweight body shook uncontrollably. Violet had found the poor animal tied to one of the headstones in the cemetery and her heart was weak when it came to animals so she couldn't help but take him home.

"Ugh, I can't bare to stare at that things ugly face. Take it away." Her mother said while turning away from it entirely.

"Awwww, she doesn't mean it" Violet said as if talking to a baby, taking the dogs head in her hands.

"Yes, I do" Her Mother shot back.

"No, she doesn't" Violet said dragging out the last word and continuing to push her Mother.

"Violet just get out!" Her Mother eventually snapped.

Chuckling quietly to herself, Violet and the dog left.

Violet lay on the grass. It pricked her face a little as she turned her head towards Reaver's mansion. Although Violet hated the master of the mansion, she couldn't deny, it was a beautiful house he lived in. It was like the house had its own personality. Through the day, it stood tall and proud. Pleasing any wondering eyes that wished to look upon it. However, through the night, it looked like a house of pure evil. A wide and towering silhouette, as if it was taunting you, tempting you, but at the same time, daring you to enter it and meet its even more evil Master.

As Violet looked through Mansion's windows, attempting to see the inside, the man himself appeared at the window. Although they were so far away, he seemed to be looking directly at her, as if knowing that she was being nosey.

Suddenly, four furry leg's closed off Violet's vision of the house. Immediately, the dog's long pink sloppy tongue was attacking Violet's face.

"Ugh. Get off me," Violet laughed as she pulled the dog over her stomach and scratched his fur. She smiled as he lay over her and his bushy tail waggled happily.

"You're just a big softy aren't you?" Violet said while cupping the dog's face and shaking it from side to side gently. The dog seemed to smile then barked after as if to agree.

"Am I interrupting?" Came a male's voice.

"Ed!" Violet cried as the dog jumped up and started pouncing on the young man.

"That's correct, your prince and future King has arrived," he said proudly bowing low and offering her his hand.

She took it and rolled her eyes playfully "How very modest of you, your excellency" Violet spoke, voice dripping with sarcasm.

He gave her a dazzling smile "As a prince should be." A response that made Violet laugh.

"I wasn't sure if you were going to make it this week,"

"Neither was I. Logan has been keeping a very close eye on me lately," Ed said deep in thought.

"Is Walter with you?" Violet changed the subject.

"Yep. Hey, you might even beat me today in training," Ed said as they walked towards the nearby forest where they practiced.

"Shut up will you! I will beat you one day." Violet said punching him in the arm lightly.

"Race you to Walter?" Ed suddenly asked.

"Ed, how old are we?"

"Ready...Steady...GO!" Ed pushed off Violet's arm causing her to stumble backwards.

"Hey!" Violet shouted as she sprinted after him.

So chapter 2 done. Next chapter Violet will be 18 so the story can really begin! By the way, Ed is meant to be the prince of Brightwall (Logan's brother) and he is Violets best friend and Walter is there mentor. I thought Violet needed a friend in this. I didn't want her to be a loner. Please review and tell me what you think and if there is anything I can improve on :)