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Chapter 2
I was stuck sitting through another long, boring strategy meeting. I had just presented my plans and notes to the other officers and was watching them argue over how to best utilize them. It wasn't as bad as that time one of them set the table on fire in his frustration but I could tell it was getting close. It was definitely going to be a long argument.
"No, no! That battalion would best be utilized here. Josef!
I mimed banging my head on the table behind everybody's backs and saw my uncle smile slightly. I was hoping to sneak upstairs and continue looking for that reference book I had been searching for when there was a knock and the front door opened. I jumped up in shock. How did anyone get on this island? I closed the portal before the meeting started I thought to myself. Since no on else there used magic I would open a portal whenever someone needed to come see me on the island. I always closed it so no enemies could find their way to our headquarters.
"Sorry I'm late!" the intruder-a young man- said. " I got a bit lost."
"Ah there you are!" exclaimed Uncle Josef jovially. "Come, Lizzy and meet Aedan!"
I approached this stranger with caution. Who was he and how had he been able to find my home?
"Aedan, meet Elizabeth Dragonrider. Lizzy, this is Aedan Switflier. He is your new assistant."
I could only stare at my uncle. He knew I hated strangers and preferred to be alone.
"Since when do I need an assistant?" I spluttered
"Since you have a lot of work for one person. I decided Aedan would be the most help since he is also a Wizard."
I was surprised and looked him over again. I hadn't noticed his staff before. It was tall and wooden with a multicolored power crystal on the top. It also explained how he was able to get on the island.
I also noticed that he was handsome. he was tall and muscular with tanned skin. His hair was dark red and unruly. The most impressive thing about him, though, was his eyes. They were a deep, dark blue. so dark, they seemed the color of the night sky.
His clothes were very simple. He was wearing brown leggings tucked into his boots and a loose white tunic. He also had a navy travelling cloak over his shoulders. I couldn't tell what type of magic he practiced from his appearance.
"What school do you study?" I couldn't help asking.
He smiled. " I studied at the life school. You are...let me guess...a Pyromancer?"
I was shocked and I must have shown it because he grinned.
"But, how did you know?"
"You have fire in your eyes, determination, a passion."
I blushed and turned to Josef to hide that I was flustered.
"Have you all made your decision yet?" I asked, eager for everyone to leave.
"Yes, I think we have. We will leave you to show Aedan the ropes."
Uncle Josef was the last one to leave and as he was walking out he said "I will contact you with the date of the next meeting. Also I think you will enjoy working with this boy." He winked and went through the portal.
"Bye, Uncle Josef." I sighed exasperatedly
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I leaned against the door and shut my eyes. Damn, I thought they would never leave. I blew a strand of hair out of my eyes in frustration. Now I'm finally alone... My eyes popped open. Aedan was standing there with an amused smirk on his face.
"Didn't forget me now did you?" he asked irritatingly
"No." I said defensively. "I'm just used to being alone."
"Ah, you live alone here then?"
"Yes I do. Now what exactly are your orders?"
"Hold on." He said, digging through his backpack. He pulled out some crumpled pieces of paper, an apple, a pair of socks, and baby powder.
"Uh...why exactly do you have baby powder?"
"Because you never know when you might need baby powder. Ah here it is!"
He pulled out the wsrinkled sheet of paper and handed it to me. I took the paper and looked it over before handing it back.
"It pretty much says what Josef told me. Where will you be staying? I start early in the morning."
Aedan began to look uncomfortable as he said "Josef told me I would be staying here."
I rolled my eyes at this news. "Of course he did. Well, come on. I'll show you around."
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Aedan point of view
The first place Elizabeth showed me was the downstairs. It was just one room and served as a dining room kitchen combo. A staircase curved along the back wall of the tower going to the second floor. There were alcoves underneath here where she stored things.
"You will sleep here." Elizabeth said, pointing to a futon near the fireplace. "And your things can go in that alcove under the stairs."
"What's upstairs?" I asked
"My room. I'll show you." she led me up the stairs to another open room. It looked like it was an office as well as a bedroom. There was a bed, a trunk, a nightstand, and a wardrobe on the side of the room nearest the door. On the other side was a desk cluttered with equipment and bookshelves full of books. I walked over to look at the titles. Most were reference books but they all looked interesting.
"You have a lot of books, Elizabeth."
She came up beside me. "Yeah, I love to read. And everybody calls me Lizzy."
I nodded, "Ok, Lizzy. what is your favorite book?"
She looked taken aback. "Well...I really can't choose. I love every book I read."
I smiled at that. "I feel the same way. But I would have to say the Harry Potter novels are my favorites."
Then she did the most amazing thing: she smiled. Her smile was amazing, it lit up the room. I was surprised she hadn't smiled before that. I snapped out of my trance just in time to hear her say "Oh, I love those too! Who is your favorite character?"
We stayed up late just talking about books and when she began to look tired I slipped downstairs so she could rest. These new feelings were going to take some getting used to...
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