Tuesday:
Dinner was a quiet affair. Nothing eventful happened in class today and sports was...meh. Still, I was quite nervous for tomorrow's interview with Blondie. So to calm my nerves down, I decided to do what I usually do.
Train.
After dinner, I decided to head into the school's training yard after grabbing a sword and a spear. I had permission from Professor Knight himself. He was rather hesitant, but nevertheless trusted me with it. It was 8 at the time, so I knew that it was enough for me to get some action. It was a matter of time before 11. I would be able to train both weapons after an hour each.
Focusing myself, I would use my weapons with precision and technique. Sometimes, I would visualize my opponents and try to fight them in both offense and defense. My imaginations ranged from minions to blood knights to various creatures of any kind. In a way, it felt kind of exciting. However, I had to make the hypothetical situations realistic in a sense that I'm facing tough opponents.
You know, there should be a combat simulator. And training dummies do not help when they're standing stiff as a board.
Nevertheless, it was mostly technique and move practice as to how careful I have to control the blade.
"You're training hard."
I looked to see Darling Charming by the entrance, giving that beautiful smile of hers with the arms crossed.
"Indeed I am. Anything to prove how much of a knight I need to be." I told her.
She began walking towards me. "Don't mind me. I'm just here to watch." she said.
I looked at the sword before looking back at her. "Would you like a spar?"
She was genuinely surprised. "You don't think I'm sort of damsel in distress?"
I shook my head. "Even princesses need to defend themselves."
She gave a soft smile and grabbed the sword.
I looked at the windows. "Are you sure, though? Your brothers might not like what they see. They might think I'm assaulting you."
She rolled her eyes. "Knowing them, Dexter is busy gushing about Raven while Daring is focusing on himself with this thousand mirrors. Besides, it's been long since I've wielded these."
I chuckled at that before I gave her the sword. "True. So how good are you with the sword?"
She shrugged as she got into a fighting stance. "How about we find out?"
I nodded as I raised my spear.
She was definitely talented with the sword. However, I could say that we were both on equal ground as we merely clashed blades. Whenever I try stabbing at her, she swings the spear away with her sword. And whenever she would find the opportunity to strike, I would use the handle to block the clash.
It was a stalemate, but an intense one at that.
"Your skills are impressive." I remarked.
She gave a curtsy. "Why thank you."
"You should be a knight as well."
"Hah. My dad wouldn't allow that. You know how he is." she muttered.
I shrugged. "Well, the times are changing. Do any of your friends know?"
She shook her head. "I usually secretly practice or go out exploring in the forest whenever everyone in the castle is busy."
"That's one way to kill time." I remarked.
She smirked. "You haven't seen anything yet."
With that sentence, she flicked her gorgeous platinum blonde hair in the wind. As she did that, I felt time slowing down around me. The leave petals were performing a slow loop, the hairs on my skin would bristle and my hair would slowly direct themselves thanks to the breeze. Yet somehow, I was able to move at a normal speed.
"So, what do you think?" Darling asked as her hair was back to where it was.
"That's quite a magical power." I answered.
She chuckled. "It is, isn't it? When you're part of the Charming family, you tend to inherit magic powers that are based on appearance. Sometimes beauty is the deadliest weapon."
I nodded in agreement. "Enemies would fall for such a ploy. Still, you managed to slow down time. Impressive."
"Thanks. Though I would only need that in a last resort."
"Secret weapon?" I questioned.
She gave a nod.
"Figures. There should be a story for you where the heroine would outwit her captors at every turn."
She gave a laugh. "That would be a great destiny."
We spent the night talking about various topics. From home to family to friends to school and finally knighthood, it was pretty relaxing. Especially when the night is peaceful.
"The moon looks beautiful out here." I commented.
"It sure is." she replied.
I took a glimpse at her, which made my eyes widen a bit. The moonlight had definitely brought out the full extent of her beauty.
When she was about to turn her direction to me, I went back to looking at the moon. My breathing was still intact, though my heart was thumping heavily.
"It's gonna be late. We've gotta get up for classes tomorrow." I said while keeping myself composed as she agreed.
"I'll walk you back to the dorm." I offered, but she politely declined.
"It's only two minutes there. I can manage."
"Well, goodnight then." I said.
"Goodnight." she replied as she walked back before turning back to me. "Oh, and I'm looking forward to watching your interview."
"You are?"
"Of course. Everyone in the school is." With that, she strode off.
I went back to my room and take a shower from the training I had. However, my mind was frozen as to what I registered.
Everyone's gonna watch.
...
Oh, no.
A/N: And that's another entry down. As I said before, send your questions in! Reviews or PMs work and it can be as many as you want! And don't forget to comment as to who you want Cayden to interact with next? Like usual, same or different!