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Chapter 9: Useless
Eva closed her eyes for a while, trying to understand the information she had just got. She stretched her arms above her head and let her crimson eyes be seen again.
-So, let me see… Five kinds, isn't it? Light, Wind, Earth, Fire and Water- she recited to her company, which was sitting by her side.
-You're right; Lady Eva- answered the knight, smiling at her.
-Great! So we are done for today- she exclaimed euphoric. It wasn't like she didn't like those lessons but sometimes she got bored of Athan's teaching style.
-Yes, may I guide…? - The purple eyed tried to say, but couldn't finish. His "student" escaped from his sight in less than two seconds.
He sighed as he glanced at the seat the human had just abandoned and started getting all the books they had read. Athan put them all in their place, and when he was about to leave the royal library, someone else entered the room.
-Good evening, your highness- he said as he bowed in front of the prince.
-No need to be polite, Athan- the blue eyed answered sourly. He looked impatiently at his childhood friend, and then sat in the same place where his human friend had been sitting.
-She's mad at you, you know Aikka? - The knight said.
The prince growled in a low tone as he took a book that was near his hand. He pretended to read it, trying to remain his mind away from what the other nourasian said.
In Eva's room
With all the strength she still had in her body, she slammed to door shut. Many sad sighs escaped her lips while she changed her clothes. She preferred her jeans and black shirt than those dresses that Athan always forced her to wear for her lessons, though the king and queen seemed to like her normal outfit.
Once she was ready, she took a pillow and hugged it, lying down; her cheeks were burning of anger. She wasn't able to see him that day and she hated it. She hated the way he comforted her and then started ignoring her for the last week.
She could only see him when she had breakfast with the King, the Queen and her friends; but he would only eat, smile at her a few times and leave, without saying a word, not even to his parents.
The rest of the day, Eva would help to heal some humans that were rescued from the Crogs; go visit her friends and especially her father, who was almost completely cured (I use the word "visit" since her room and the others rooms are pretty far away from each other); or she would go to study with Athan, because her curiosity had been awakened when Aikka explained her some things about Nourasia.
Actually, she already loved the planet, she was fascinated with it. Its history, traditions, people, everything was just too interesting. Honestly, Athan was a good guy and very wise considering his age, but she would have liked it more if Aikka was the one who would teach her those things.
But since their last talk in the garden, he hadn't talked to her, nor really looked at her. He was always busy training and studying, and she was aware that this was really important, but how much could it be!?
Eva was sure he wasn't just ignoring her. He wanted her to be away from his troubles, but why? Was it what people call a psychological duel? If that was the fact, then he was in the second stage. Rage. He was having an internal fight because of his sisters.
-Shit- she said, punching the pillow. She wanted to see him, she wanted to be with him, talk to him, if only for a few seconds.
And Eva knew there was only one way to do so.
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The room was completely dark when she woke up the next day, no sound could be heard. Great, it was early enough. Thank the creators that she could keep her cell phone during the crog's attacks and that its alarm still worked.
Without losing a second, she jumped out of the bed and dressed up. She would wear a white dress from Aikka's sister wardrobe and a cloak, so no one would notice her around the palace.
Once ready, she didn't even try to open the room's door and went directly to the window. She was really a morning person, so she would wake up early everyday, so it didn't surprise her, the fact that Athan would always put a magic shield, just in case. Though she wanted to try some nourasian spells she had learned recently, she had to convince herself and focus on her mission that day.
Slowly the human climbed on the window and went down to the gardens, grabbing some branches she memorized from the last time. Keeping silent, Eva walked to the southern tower of the palace, which could be perfectly seen from her room. There she sat and waited, observing the lake that was about 100 meters from where she was.
The sun soon appeared and the starts couldn't be seen anymore. Then she heard it; he was awake. The red-eyed girl knew the exact sound of the prince waking up, even when he was a few levels over her. It was a soft moan at first, then a deep sigh and a minute later he would yawn and get up.
Eva had been planning this for the past three days. She would get to see him, at any cost. Her body and heart were always fulfilled with his tanned face, and her mind was never able to keep him away. Aikka here, Aikka there. Aikka, Aikka, Aikka. What in the name of the avatar was going on with her!?
It was like an obsession, but at the same time it wasn't. She had "fell in love" with some singers or star racers pilots before, but after a time she always realized it was only obsession. What she was feeling for Aikka now wasn't an obsession. It was like what she had felt when her dad was kept away from her in the crog's ship. She needed to see him, to check on him just to be sure he was fine. And just seeing him fake a smile every time he sees her was NOT enough.
Well, time to go back. As she walked, she picked up a flower, distractedly put it on her hair and continued to think about the nourasian.
Yes, she knew those were faked smiles. And she also was aware of what he was doing. Training, meetings with the nobles, studying and organizing groups to attack the Crogs and get his sisters back.
She could not and would not take it anymore; otherwise her head was going to explode.
Finally, she climbed back to her room and waited until her "mentor" came to guide her to the dinning room. Of course, she had to hide the flower in her hair that would be later found by a maid under the blankets of her bed.
Later that day
Oh my God…
She… loved it. Eva felt like a spy or a crazy fan girl at that moment, but she didn't care. Watching Aikka training was the best. He was very agile and fast, also he was concentrated the whole time in the fight and that made him look more handsome than ever.
Until now, her plan was a complete success. She had been following him from the morning, after breakfast. She was sure her heart had never ever beaten so fast and violently during so much time. It has already passed four hours and still wasn't bored of looking at Aikka. That weird feeling had took control over her and there was no way back.
A jump in the air. Wow, she loved it when he did that. It was really weird that she wasn't blushing at all. Maybe she didn't do it because of his expression. Yes, that was it. He was concerned more than concentrated. His eyes were not looking at the surroundings but at something in his mind, she knew.
Guilt again, huh?
The real problem was that now that she could see him and be near, she wanted to help him. Something inside her would cause her pain anytime he groaned in pain or frustration, anytime he cleaned sweat from his forehead, anytime he seemed to be working too hard. And she hated it.
Canaan decided to leave. Eva was sure he realized that the prince was occupied with something more important than practicing a few movements. When she saw him moving, she ran as fast as her legs could, until she heard the old man's steps far away.
She walked back to her place, behind an elegant curtain that covered the entrance to a huge room, decorated with swords and purely made of wood. There she put her eyes back to Aikka, who was still training. His dagger was flying faster and in a more dangerous way than before, as if wanting to hit a real enemy, a really hated one.
Suddenly, his serious face disappeared and he fell to his knees, breathing heavily. At the surprise, Eva let out a gasp, and after that instant she had someone holding her shoulder against a wall and a dagger in her neck.
It didn't take long for the prince to notice who it was and let her free. A deep emotion made his heart melt.
-My princess- he whispered. Dear Lords, it sounded great to call her like that after a whole week missing her. But realization immediately hit him- what are you doing here?-
-I think it's me who should make the questions- she answered, with a strange tone in her voice, as if she was angry and happy.
-What do you mean? - He asked confused.
-You know what I'm talking about. Aikka, you are avoiding me!-
This didn't surprise him, anyway. He knew that this moment would come sooner or later. Prepared for this argument that he had imagined so many times, he answered:
-I don't intend to be rude, but you may be aware of my duties as a prince. Also, the king is preparing a mission in order to rescue my sisters and I'll be participating-
-Oh, don't tell me! - She exclaimed with sarcasm- and what about me? Or is it that the human friend you just saved is not important?
-I apologize. I must admit that I've been too busy for being with you and…-
Bad use of the word "busy".
-So you're too busy for me! Well, well I wasn't expecting that from you, Aikka-
There was no need to be a genius to guess this kind of conversation would end up badly, if it still was a conversation. It was better to leave before that, he didn't want her to be angrier.
-Excuse me- he said coldly, bowed and turned around.
The prince took his dagger again and continued practicing, but not as concentrated as before. Not long after that, he felt a pair of red eyes glancing at him, but he just ignored them.
Eva was over raged. Her chest hurt more than the time when she thought he was a traitor. She just sat in the ground and continued looking at him. Surely her whole body was burning in fury.
But apart of that, she hated the way he had treated her, it disappointed her. She wished to see him and talk to him so badly she never realized how he could react. In the other hand, she had imagined he would come out with his apologies and good manners, and she had already created a request he couldn't reject and would make him at least watch over her more carefully from now on.
She got up and tied a part of her dress in her hip, for freer moves. Thinking she was just playing, he directed his attacks to another place; but then one of his fists was stopped by her hand. With an incredible velocity, she kicked his leg and almost made him lost balance, while he softly punched her in the arm and put her down the ground.
Not daring to approach more, he stood up and left her lying there. Their eyes met once more while they talked.
-What was your intention? - He asked with a serious voice.
-I want you to train me-
That was the last thing he would have expected to come out her mouth. His blue eyes widened, not believing what he had just heard.
-W-What!?-
-What you heard, prince Aikka. I want you to train me-
-Why do you wish such a thing?-
-I have my reasons- she simply answered, as if it was only a game of who has more secrets.
-I won't do that, Molly. If it's a fight in the coming war what you want, I can't allow it-
-Why not? I know Kai's room and I could see some of the headquarters in the ship…-
-Don't ever think about it!- He yelled, which scared Eva a bit- you can't get involved in this-
-I'm not only a girl, and you know I'm stronger than everyone thinks-
-I know that. And that's why I can't let you be injured again! - He continued raising his voice.
No, he would never… He had decided since he saved her from Kai that he would never let her be near the Crogs again, even if he had to give his life in exchange. He couldn't lose her.
Anyway, this last comment made Eva madder. Why everyone thought of her as a weak girl? Her father, Stan, Koji, Jordan, Canaletto, Kai, and now Aikka! She always believed he was her true rival and friend, the only one who considered her a pilot apart of a female or a teenager.
-Who do you think you are talking to!!- she yelled back, making a sudden move that let some air trapped in Aikka's throat.
The human showed him the bandages and scars that were still in her knees and arm, under the dress' fabric. If that wasn't a proof of her strength, then nothing would.
-You forgot I surveyed? I'm alive Aikka! Kai did not touch me nor killed me. Doesn't it mean something for you?- she screamed, holding her tears back. All those horrible memories almost made her want to die.
The young prince stood there, silently thinking. His ears went down violently and his lips pressed against each other, remembering what he had to do to take his princess out of there. She was just too much precious to let her put her life in danger again, even if what he was about to say to convince her would make him lost her forever.
-You're just a human; this has nothing to do with you- he said as he looked directly into her eyes- You are useless in this war-
Only the slap was heard after this. And finally the tears came out.
Well, yes! I'm back. Sorry for not updating in so long! I'll work harder this time, okay? I hope you liked this chapter, actually the end was going to be happier but I liked more this one. By the way, I think this story is going to be shorter than expected, but don't worry, there's still left a lot to read. So please don't forget to comment and see you next time!
