After that first day, I was exhausted. Like, so flippin tired. But Wolfgang was all like, "It's vital after a long day of training to get plenty of nutrients and spend time with family, blah, blah, blah."
It was sort of weird thinking of Hiccup, Rapunzel, and Merida as my siblings, but as every second passed, I found myself believing it easier and easier. Battling Wolfgang with my 'winter magic'- as Wolfgang called it- was a real eye opener.
So, Wolfgang led me back through the doors and into the first room. It was now empty. Wolf told me that all the soldiers were eating in a separate room from the rest of us. Which I was thankful for. Because Wolfgang had taken the nickname Chicken very seriously.
Yes, I still had my comfortable pajamas on, but now I was wearing a chicken mask. Wolfgang insisted, pride or whatever.
Anyways, we headed back upstairs, and through a couple thousand doors. The place was a maze! Eventually, we got to another set of double doors, and I took a deep breath and walked through.
The others were already inside. Rapunzel, Merida, and Hiccup sat at one table. They were all wearing the same pajamas with different trim color. Merida had yellow, Hiccup had brown, and Rapunzel had green. The other generals sat at another.
Merida took one look at me and burst out laughing, earning a shout for manners from Abraham.
Rapunzel and Hiccup were a bit more courteous, at least trying to muffle their laughter in their hands. The generals didn't give me a second look. I guess they were used to Wolfgang's ways.
I sat down next to Merida, trying to ignore her giggling. I looked around the room, curious. It was a large enough room, with white picnic tables. The same symbol that was on the stone elevator decorated the ceiling and floor of this room too. Candles hung on the walls. Simple and elegant.
I was so busy taking in my surroundings I didn't realize the food had appeared on the table until Merida nudged me. I looked at the food hesitantly before carefully selecting some and putting it on my plate. Wolf didn't say anything, so I guess my choices were okay.
"Why is there a third table?" Rapunzel asked innocently.
Hiccup shrugged. "Nadia said they were for the next generals. Their other trainees."
"Their kids?" I put in.
Hiccup shrugged.
Merida wrinkled her nose. "Abe with a kid. He didn't mention one."
"Nadia didn't either." Hiccup responded.
"But still!" Rapunzel said, suddenly energetic. "I wonder what their kids will be like. Flynn said he could take me when he was gonna go pick up his son. Apparently summer general training is adoption." She wrinkled her nose. "That's just cruel, if you ask me."
Merida snorted. "So you and Flynn hit it off."
Rapunzel blushed. "I might have judged a bit quickly." She muttered, while fidgeting with her ring.
"Hey!" I said, suddenly. "Since you guys are my little sisters, does that mean I get to have the protective big brother talk? Because I always thought that would be wicked fun."
Hiccup perked up, apparently with me.
Merida looked at me funny. "You find out you have little sisters and that's the first thing that popped into your head?"
I shrugged. "I had a couple little sisters before I died." I said casually.
"Lucky." Hiccup said, leaning back. "I'm an only child." He glanced back and forth between. "Well, I guess I was."
We all turned to Rapunzel, who grinned. "One little sibling on the way. It was my birthday present."
Merida slumped down. "I hope it's a girl. I already have three little brothers. Triplets."
We all laughed.
"I wonder when we can go home." Rapunzel said.
We all just looked at each other. I glanced over at the generals. They were all huddled together, discussing something. Probably them.
Hiccup cleared his throat. "Hey Punzie?"
Rapunzel looked up, looking a little surprised by the nickname.
"Why are there flowers randomly growing in your hair?"
I blinked as Rapunzel blushed and swept her long thick braid over her shoulder. Sure enough, small flowers of every color sprout randomly in her hair.
She giggled. "At least the table isn't sprouting sunflowers." She said.
"That's your power, then." Merida said. Punzie nodded.
"Cool." Merida said, nodding. She held up her palm and a flame appeared, casting a shadow on her face that made her look evil.
I smirked and shot snow, swiftly extinguishing her flame. From the corner of my eye, I saw Hiccup look down. He didn't do anything with his powers. None of us said anything about it.
At this point, the generals were all making their way over to our table. I tapped Merida and pointed this out, who in turned tapped Rapunzel, who in turn tapped Hiccup.
We were all in full attention as the four generals stopped at the head of the table.
Flynn spoke up. "We were just discussing the best places and weapons for each of you. Rapunzel I've chosen a simple sword and shield for you. However we'll focus on your powers for now."
Nadia spoke next. "Hiccup, we'll also focus on your powers. They will be your most powerful weapon, especially while on top of your dragon. For when you're on the ground, I've selected a set of daggers."
Wolf looked me over. "Chicken, your powers are coming along nicely. We'll start you on your weapons in a few days. I've decided you should use your old staff, but we'll connect a point on the bottom to make a real dent."
"And Queen Merida." Abraham began, "I'll have you begin with a war fan. I think they'll suit you elegantly. You are to be the most civilized of your siblings."
"The only question is," Nadia said, "Are you ready to do this?"
