My heart thumped in my chest as I forced my feet to move. It would be my first day I would start training. Anna told me to go to the training grounds at six o'clock sharp the next morning. So, here I was, shuffling towards the training grounds. I was very nervous because I'd never done that stuff before! However, considering what happened, I really needed to learn how to use swords. I don't think the swords are going to move on their own all the time. To be perfectly honest, I believe that the mysterious lady had something to do with that.

When I arrived at the doors, my shaky hands slowly reached for the large golden handles. "I can and I will.", I told myself,swinging the large doors open.

Who I saw surprised me to say at the least. I really didn't expect to see her,but there she was standing with two wooden swords in her hands.

"Are you ready?", Naliah asked, walking over to me.

I quietly nodded my head. "Let's warm up before we learn how to use the swords."

"Do you know how to use swords?" When the words came out, I felt bad. I silently cursed my sharp mouth.

"Yes. From years of watching. Please remember, I was apart of the great General Ike's army. He is one of the best sword wielders."

"Did he come with you?"

"No. I wish you could meet him, but I was warped here only with my good friend Voulg."

"Let's begin. Drop and give me ten push-ups to start." I attempted to do some, but unfortunately my P.E. teacher really didn't care and let us run for a bit and then chat. Thus the reason why I didn't know how to do push ups.

She dropped down to my height. "Nose to the ground."

I tried, but failed. My arms were too weak, I guess. She sighed. "One at a time. Let's start with five instead. Down as far as you can go without dropping will do."

From there, we did sit ups, squats, jumping jacks, and much much more. I was exhausted when we were done. "Alright. Finally we will practice basic sword techniques. I do not know any more than that. In a couple days, Lucina has agreed to work with you."

"Hit me."

"But-"

"What did I just say?"

"But Naliah-"

"Listen. You must be able to kill if you learn to fight. Being wimpy isn't an option. You are not learning to fight for no reason. You are learning to fight because we are on the brink of war. If you cannot kill, you cannot fight."

"But-"

"Didn't you kill when you saved Fjorm?" My eyes widened in horror. I wasn't even thinking. The swords had moved forme,. I had no choice. The thought hadn't even ran through my head that I was killing. I gulped.

"I ...did."

"Correct. Now if you cannot do that when you fight enemies, you are unfit for the battlefield."

"Isn't that wrong?", I whimpered.

"You must understand this darling."She began.

"We don't kill for no reason. That is madness. When you believe in something, you will do anything to achieve it. However, always make sure that what you believe in is right. Never ever kill for no reason. Promise?"

"Promise."

"I don't think your fit for fighting. I'll tell Lucina to cancel it off."

She walked away and I stood in shame. I dropped the wooden sword and ran to the gardens. The cold air whipped against my skin and dried my quickly falling tears. I began sobbing. I was the reason my mother was gone. Because I couldn't fight. I couldn't make her proud, even now.

"She's dead and there's nothing you can do about kid. Just make her proud."

I felt the tears slow as my eyes lost their life. I hadn't cried about my mother in years, yet here I was crying. "It's silly, huh?"I mumbled, petting the kitten in front of me.

It purred and a broken smile came across my face. The worst time is when you smile the pain away. You tell yourself your fine, even when your not.

Rain fell out of the sky as if it was mourning for me. Raindrops took the place of my tears. I didn't move though. I just sat under the tree hoping the rain would wash me away.

"Why me mom? I can't even lift a wooden sword yet here I am left to fend on my own. I don't wanna kill. I….I… don't want blood on my hands. Yet here I am with blood on my hands. I was so caught up in everything, I didn't notice the dead people. How can I be happy when everyone else is bearing the pain? When I make the heroes fight for me while I command them. Please mom ...please ...tell me the answers."

I closed my eyes and saw her figure. Her short blonde hair swayed in the wind creating a captivating fell to her. I could barely remember her face, it was just a blur. She had been gone for so long.

"Make her proud."

The voice echoed through my head. Am I really convicted enough to fight? But will I let all my friends die? Will I let them fight for nothing?

My eyes widened in horror. If I didn't do something they would all die because of me. "Will you really let them all die?"

I didn't know who the voice belonged to, but I could only shiver in the rain. Can't someone tell me the answers? Do I really have to...to...kill? Thunder struck and I closed my eyes, drifting into a restless sleep. What will I do? Can I really help Fjorm?

When I awoke, I heard voices. I felt cold inside and out. Someone's warm hands held my shoulders. "Camille. Wake up. Please."

I slowly and painfully opened my eyes and was face to face with Fjorm. "Do you need something?" I asked. My voice sounded shaky and I wasn't surprised.

She sat next to me and stuck her forehead on mine. "Just as I thought. You have a fever. How long were you-"

She stopped and stared at my face. "You have tears stained on your face. Whatever happened?"

"I'm alright." I lied.

She held my face. "No. Your not. I understand if you don't want to talk about it, but I can help. That's what friends are for, right?"

"I….." I couldn't form the right words to say. What would I say? I'm too wimpy. I can't make my mom proud. Why would she care about those things?

"Is it about the training?" She asked, her voice surprisingly soft.

I nodded. "Sort of."

"Why not I help you? I know nothing about swords, but I can help you bulk up!"

I smiled. A broken smile, but a smile nonetheless. "That would be nice."

"I know killing is hard. I understand the resentment. It's natural. If it wasn't I'd be worried. But, you can leave the killing to us. Just help out and I'll finish them. I know it's hard, but take one step at a time."

She hugged me and I felt hope in my heart. The sun rose as a symbol of the day to come. The hope was right there, I just couldn't see it before. I really can make my mom proud. I know this won't be the last of my hardships, but I think I can fight these battles.

"Alright. We just need to find Lucina to help you with swords. But, let's take a break. I know training can be hard."

The two of us walked in scyc into a town nearby. "Why not stop for lunch?"
I nodded and smiled. "That sounds nice. Thank you Fjorm. I think I really needed this."

"I know some people are harsh when you train. But, you can learn from their strength. So, train with everyone and you'll see what I mean."

We sat down and ate some yummy food. Fjorm bought delicious crepes for us along with two glasses of milk.

"Hmm ….. What else can we do before we head back?"

"Um, do you think that we could get an outfit? My old ones are all muddy and ripped."

"We can wash you armor."

"Oh no. I mean the other clothes that I owned."

"How many outfits do you have?"

"One. My armor."

"Oh then of course! Choose whatever you would like. It's all on me. I'm not really that girly so I don't know much about that stuff." She blushed.

I giggled. "I've never really been considered girly either. I don't know how to do makeup or anything."

"What's makeup?"

"Oh I forgot you don't have that here. Well, do you know where a shop is?"

"Yes. Follow me."

After a bit of shopping, we left with three outfits for me and two for Fjorm. She bought another set of armor and I made her get a dress, though she refused. It was a Japanese style dress. I think it was called a yukata, but I never could remember. I got a pair of baggy black pants and a sweatshirt. Of course from my world. I also got a yukata. Finally, I got a Toga. It looked exactly like my mother's. She used to wear one to formal places and it as gorgeous. I thought maybe I would give Sharena the yukata because we didn't plan on bringing her. I bet she already had stuff, but I wanted to thank her. I also had thanked Fjorm for buying the stuff, since I was low on gold and orbs. When I say low, I mean I had none whatsoever.

I gave Sharena the yukata and she loved it. I hugged Fjorm and headed to my room. Of course everyone questioned where I had been. I barely even realized I was gone from six in the morning to nine the next morning.

I took a relaxing bath when I got back to my room and then proceed to go to bed. A war is on the horizon, but I felt calm. You know, Fjorm would make a great mother! She's so calming. I smiled and dreamt about nice things all night. No nightmares this time.