The Sorcerer Supreme's Apprentice
By TimeAndLife21
18 years earlier...
It had been a year since The Ancient One had taken in the scrap of a child that was Anaiah. She was always following her like a lost duckling. She was cleaner now and her hair was cut short in a bob to keep it from snarling again. Her brown eyes took in everything that there was about Kamar-Taj.
Morwyn, The Ancient One, couldn't help but be reminded of the days of her own youth when she was Anaiah's Age. It was so long ago that she nearly forgot it. There was something special about Anaiah, and she knew why. She had an abundance of magic within her. She had started her training not to long ago and Anaiah would carry at least one book with her at all times to study when Morwyn would teach her students.
Many of the Masters whom she had trained that started their own training later in their lives, were surprised at the fact that a child was able to use the Mystic Arts. Yes there is a group of children here at Kamar-Taj that are learning about magic as well, but they are taught only the basics and theories of the Mystical Arts until they reach 17, maybe 18 at the most. Anaiah was a special case.
She excelled in quite a few of the Arts. Illusions were her favorite things to use. Especially when she used them for harmless pranking. Master Hamir's son, Wong, who was 18 years old would watch over Anaiah when Morwyn couldn't bring her with when she would travel to other places. He was often pranked but he took it in good stride to keep Anaiah happy as well as teaching her to use different Magics as well.
Morwyn looked behind her to see Anaiah trip a little over her robes before catching her balance and kept up with her. Her glasses were large and round and it made Anaiah look like a cute little scholar.
"Master, When can I have my relic?" She asked her as she walked by her side clumsily.
"When it comes time, your relics will choose you." Morwyn spoke as she opened her fan and flicked it back into closing.
"But WHEN!? I want my relics now! Apprentice Wong already has his relic." She pouted.
Morwyn smiled at her young student and chuckled at her pouting. It was adorable.
"Anaiah, You will know when your relics will choose you. It could be tomorrow or it could be three years from now. Perhaps if you study, meditate, and work to become a Master of the Mystic Arts, your relics may come sooner." Morwyn spoke.
"You think so? I hope so. Maybe I could have a sword...or maybe one of the Axes...Eh...maybe not." Anaiah scrunched her nose at the notion. "Maybe a staff or a spear."
"Or it could be a book or a sash?" Morwyn smiled.
"Well, those are boring...I need something to protect myself with. Like your fans, Master." She piped up.
"You think you can't only defend yourself with the training you are going through?" Morwyn asked.
Anaiah had scrunched her face again in deep thought apparently.
"I could, but you know that we have weapons to defend ourselves with. I could fight unarmed people unarmed. But if they have weapons i have to have something to be on equal footing." She spoke smiling as if she was right.
"What a perceptive child. And to think she was such a shy and quiet when she first came here." Morwyn thought.
"Perhaps we should prepare you for your relics then?" Morwyn suggested.
"Okay! Are we going to practice Illusions again? Or are we doing shields? I wanna practice the shields that you do master." She babbled.
"When we reach the Library, I'll pick out a couple of basic books for you, you will learn the theory of astral projection and yes, you will be learning how to make shields." Morwyn chuckled at Anaiah's energy.
"Awesome! Wait till I tell Wong!" She chattered as she ran ahead of her.
Morwyn loved Anaiah like she was her own daughter. Even if she never had children herself, She had considered many of her students over the years of her longevity her children in a sense, but none more closely than Anaiah has. She had such a bright outlook on life that even her amnesia of who she was before wouldn't stop her. If Morwyn could, she would keep Anaiah away from the world and it's horrors. But Anaiah was determined. She wanted to learn as much as she could.
She saw her on the library steps waiting for her, bouncing on her feet with a big smile on her face, a bright smile that warmed Morwyn's heart to see her.
"C'mon Master! Let's go! I wanna show Wong that I can do a shield spell!" Anaiah called out.
Morwyn shook her head good naturedly. Anaiah was such a studious learner. She had a feeling that she would become one of the greatest Sorceresses in this reality. All Morwyn had to do was make sure that Anaiah was well prepared. She hoped for great things for her dear student.
TAL21: The suspense of waiting for (more) reviews on chapter 15 for The Book Keeper was driving me to insanity, so I made another chapter for this fic that featured out Ancient One (who I named Morwyn) and our adorable young Anaiah. Isn't she adorable? I was literally getting cavities as I was writing her. And You'll see young Wong in the story eventually. XD I hope you guys liked this short little chapter because I did! On to the Shoutouts!
Sparky She-Demon: Yes, this is a companion piece to The Book Keeper. Because I'm making the main fic mostly from Stephen's POV, this piece is for the other characters. And I like making some chapters from their pov. Because in Stephen's I can't really do much. XD The American Accent that Benadict had threw me off, but I was definitely impressed. :) As for Stephen being a Wiseass, just put him in a room with Tony Stark. Those two would either get on well or it would go down like ugly on a mini-van. XD
Guest: I'm glad you enjoyed this companion piece so far! I'll be bouncing between the present (the Movie) and the past. This fic will have the past mostly, but will have Present views as well. The way you will be seeing them is the bolded headings. Either the years before or ages XYZ So people won't get too confused. I'm glad that you enjoyed the scene of the realities. It was trippy as hell but amazing too! And Mordo doesn't really have a crush on Anaiah. She's like a sister to him...a very cute sister who had tendencies to embarrass him when she has the chance. XD
TAL21: That's it for the Shout Outs! I'll see you guys in the next chapter and I hope you guys leave some awesome long reviews for me! I'll be seeing Doctor Strange Again tonight and I wanna get another fresh look at it she I can get tot he movie portion of The Book Keeper. So, See you guys later! :D
Question Time!: The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 trailer came out...I LOVE IT ALL! What was your favorite parts of the trailer? :D
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