Chapter 3

---Cindie's P.O.V---

It took me 4 days to reach Ellinia, a town deep within the forest. By then, my food supply was almost out. I was so amazed at how the whole city was high up in the tress. I guess this was to protect them from monsters. But enough of my wondering thoughts, I have to find the potion shop so I can buy more food. The people were very nice but the fairies aren't as nice. They don't like humans very much. I try to stay away from them as possible.

After I bought food and water, I asked some people where the Magic Library and Grendal was at. Someone was nice enough to show me where he was. Though the trip to Grendal wasn't very nice. Grendal is at the very top of the highest tree and guess what, we have to climb to there with ropes and latters. Though sometimes we'll have to jump onto branches. I was in pain. But the guy with me is climbing like it was nothing. I bet he's been here for a while. He looks pretty cool too. He's dressed in a brown top and pants with a brown pointy hat. He also has a staff. I knew right away he was stronger than me. Not as strong as some of the other people around here, I can tell by looking at their weapons and clothes that they were hecka stronger, but still strong.

"We're almost there," he said after a few minutes, "I can see ur tired so we'll rest for a bit."

Gratefully, I sat lay down and tried to catch my breath.

"You must do this often," I said between each breath, "you don't look tired at all."

"Yea I've been here for about a year so im pretty used to all the climbing and walking."

"Thx for helping me. I must be pain for being so weak."

"Its okay. Everyone was weak before too."

"Ha ok."

"Names Tristan by the way. What's urs??"

"Cindie. Nice to meet u Tristan."

"Nice to meet u too Cindie." we shook hand and grinned at one another. I could feel my heart beating and feel myself turning red. I hoped that Tristan couldn't see my red face. When I wasn't as tired anymore, we continued upward. Tristan had to help me a couple of times as I kept slipping but I don't think he was annoyed. I think.

We finally got to the top of the tree and I saw the house. I was glad and mad at the same time. Glad cause we finally reached the house and mad cause there was a very long rope in front of me.

"Aw man," I groaned and heard Tristan laugh a little. Mocking, I glared at him.

"k" I said finally after I breathed in a few deep breaths, "lets start."

Climbing the rope wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I was glad that I went through with that training on Maple Island and all the climbing I did today. Though when I got to the top I slipped and almost fell but luckily Tristan grabbed onto my wrist before I let loose of the rope.

"Heh, I guess ur my hero now," I said and smiles gratefully, "thx for everything."

"No problem. I can't let u fall to ur death now can I?" He grinned at me and pulled me up. Did I forget to say that I was afraid of heights?? Well now I did. I was scared shitless when I look down, which I very much regret doing so.

"Hey don't look down k?" Tristan said gently, "the Magic Library is right here."

"k" I said, though I was getting dizzy.

Tristan helped me into the house and I lay down on the floor since I was too tried and dizzy to move any further. I guess I fell unconscious because when I finally came to, I was on a comfortable bed and Tristan was leaning over me.

"Hey," he said smiling, "ur ok."

"Argh, what happened??" I asked sitting up slowly.

"You fell unconscious," an old man's voice answered instead. I looked around and saw an old guy looking though a book.

"Cindie, that's Grendal," Tristan introduced

"o"

"Here young lady," Grendal handed me a cup of what looked like water, though there was a funny smell to it.

"Ummm"

"It's a potion to get rid of ur fear of heights and ur sensitive stomach," Grendal answered knowingly,

"How'd u…??"

"I can see it in ur eyes my dear. It's a skill of mines."

"o"

"Now drink this, u'll feel better."

"Ok. Thank u."

"Now, this young man tells me that u want to become a magician as well." Grendal went to sit behind his desk, which I just noticed was there.

"Yes I do," I replied, "the ore in my home town showed that I would become a Magician. That is why I came here."

"The ore was right then. I can see very powerful magic in u but right now u r too weak to even withstand the pressure if I was to push ur magic out. You'll have to train some more. Come back after a month of training and I will see if ur r ready to become a Magician but for now u must rest."

"No."

"No?" Grendal and Tristan repeated, dumbstruck.

"Yes no. If I only have a month to train, I must train right now." I began to stand up and Tristan held onto my shoulders so I couldn't move from my sitting position.

"You'll hurt urself if u start training right now," he answered to my confused expression, "I'll help u train but u must rest first."

"But Tristan…."

"The boy is right young lady," Grendal said, "you'll only hurt urself. Rest for toady. You can start training tomorrow."

Feeling defeated, I just nodded.

"Now that u aren't afraid of heights, lets go to my camp. You can rest there." Tristan said smiling.

"Ok" I blushed and we said goodbye to Grendal before leaving the house to go back down the huge tree. Unknown to the both of us, Grendal had a satisfied expression on his face.

---end of Cindie's P.O.V---

---Grendal's short P.O.V---

"Looks like one of the 3 are found. Her determination is admirable," I thought nodding after watching the 2 teenagers leave my house, "must contact the others and tell them to look for the other 2." Using my magic, I contacted the other 3 leaders and they understood and agree.

"Looks like we can finally put a stop to the destruction of Windia," I thought smiling, "though I wonder what would happen between those 2 kids." Chuckling, I went back to reading my books.

---end of Grendal's P.O.V---

to be continued….