Indoor Training

It is all now in my memories, but my life in the human world will always be part of who I am. Dawn came and I am still wide awake. I got up from the bed, and wore the kimono long robe hung outside the closet.

    I opened the gigantic door, and find Freda still standing outside my door.

    "My Lady, why are you here outside your room? You need to sleep for you have some training to do tomorrow, and you needed strength to do that." Freda said formally.

    "Do you think I can sleep knowing you are standing here for hours? Freda you know how much you mean to me. Why are you doing this? You need to sleep." I said to her with sadness in my voice.

    "This is much better than patrolling outside the castle princess, do you know I used to guard at the gate for a year, during my training? Don't forget I am a royal guard fairy. Meaning my skills are proven to be excellent." She said proudly to me.

     "I wouldn't be here, guarding your door if I am not competent. Fairies can still be strong, even without sleep for weeks we can even survive months, that is one of our powers."

     "So, now I am asking you to please stop fretting about this position I am now, believe me princess, I am more than fine." She said with a pleading look in her eyes.

     I just stand there looking at her in disbelief. How can she be so tough, maybe I am still used to it that she is human, Freda didn't move an inch no matter how many times I tried to distract her.

     She is good at her job, so I finally feel defeated, I went back to my room, and lay in bed hoping to have a little amount of sleep, after how many times of turning I am finally able to sleep.

Before the sun rise, I heard thumping on my door, due to lack of sleep I still feel groggy. I opened the door, and find the two princes and Freda at my front door. I feel timid because I am still in my nightgown, they are all ready wearing complete combat gear.

     "Sorry guys I don't have enough sleep, I am not ready yet, can you give me, let us say five minutes?" I asked them, and they all nodded. Freda handed my clothes, and I took it from her shyly.

    "Do I need to wear one of those combat gear?" I asked hesitantly.

    "No! Mal, just wear anything you are comfortable, we are used to wearing our training outfit, this is not combat attire." Said Nick trying to hold his smile, I can see the amusements on their faces.

    "Take your time Princess, we will wait here for you." Prince Hale said looking at me intensely. I remember Nick looking at me that way for how many times.

    I blushed, looking at him, and I turned away without closing the door, I heard it closed after I get inside the bathroom.

    I know, I am here for a reason, not for a romantic escapade, I take a bath fast, and I wear the clothes given to me by Freda, I am relieved to see it was a pair of pants and blouse, the material of the pants is stretchable, so I find it comfortable, while the floral blouse fitting is comfy too, I am happy for I am not wearing a dress.

    I was done after eight minutes more or else, I just wear my hair in ponytail since I don't know what kind of training I am going to take.

    "Ready?" Asked Nick while smiling at me, when I met them outside my room.

    "Yes." I answered him.

They bring me on the south wing of the castle. The alley way is deserted, I didn't see any servants or guards at all. We enter into the room that full of weapons and armors, at the center is a wide space with high ceiling provided for training purposes.

"This is the safest place within the castle to train, it is better to train outside, but as we all know we only have this option." Said Freda.

"Yes, besides you only need the basic, you will learn the rest at the academy." Nick said seriously.

"Now the most basic, if you were raised here this comes natural for you, but your wings had been hidden for so long, you don't know how to spread your wings naturally, can you try to lay out your wings now Malia?" Asked Nick.

"I will try." I said to him, and I try to focus on how to let my wings out. Minutes have passed, but I was not able to do it. I am so frustrated, last night my wings appeared suddenly after the king put his hand above my head.

"Damn! I can't do it at all, sorry guys." I said to them hopelessly.

"Princess, try to concentrate, you focus on your inner self, just think that you can do it, just believe in yourself and have faith." Said prince Hale with so much encouragement.

I don't want to disappoint them, so I follow what Hale said, they are so patient with me. I almost give up but after two hours I did it, I cried with happiness, it may sound silly but I did. They all cheer for me, I can feel that I am glowing from the inside.

"So the color of my wings are only green and white?" I asked.

"Yes, but that is not the true colors of your wings, the king puts some enchantment so that you may look an ordinary fairy." Said Freda.

"Okay, I understand."

"Malia can you try flying now? All you have to do is think that you can fly and try to summon your magic by using your heart and mind at the same time." Nick said.

I close my eyes, and I call for the power within me. I focus on making my wings move and I almost laugh when my wings follow what my mind is thinking. So, it is all about communicating your brain to your entire body.

I can feel the electricity flowing within me the moment I concentrate, and call my power. I began to float above them, then I managed to control my wings from going in one direction to another, I am actually flying, I flipped then soar high almost at the ceiling, I am finally having fun, they let me enjoy my flying session until I got tired, I descended to the ground smoothly, and hide my wings without any difficulty. They all clapped their hands.

"Wow! That was impressive Malia, it seems you are a natural. Well, no doubt you are the heir of Erthesia." Said prince Hale looking at me with admiration in his eyes.

I felt conscious about prince Hale compliments, especially in the presence of Nick. "Thank you guys for being patient with me, so what's next?" I asked, and I avoid glancing at Hale.

"Now, let us have some exercise." Nick said and spread his wings, I am aghast upon seeing his magnificent wings. He looks so bright and stunning, the color of his fore wings are combination of detailed primary colors. The red color of the border of the outer part of his wings makes it more appealing, while his hind wings are dominated by blue and green colors.

    "Wow! You have a beautiful wings Nick."

     "Thank you, Mal, but my wings are simple compared to yours." He said smiling at me. It makes me think what would be the color of my wings? Why they believe I have the most beautiful wings in the entire Erthesia Land.

    I am so tired after the whole day of training. They make me fly continuously for hours, while they make hurdles along the way.

     They taught me the basic skills like how to communicate with animals, creating fire using my own magic, change my clothes from ordinary dress to ball dress. I was really amazed, magic is really fun, but it makes me exhausted.

    The food for supper is still delicious, I am so full, I changed my clothes to nightgown, I did not take a bath for I am too tired to do so, I have asked Freda to stay inside my room since, I am not ready to go to sleep yet. There are a lot of questions I want to ask her, but I can't even open my eyes due to my fatigue.

    "Hey! Malia, just sleep for now, I know you are very tired after your training today. You can ask me tomorrow anything you want to know. Good night princess." I heard Freda talking to me, but I can't even open my mouth, so I just nod my head.

    She covers my body with soft blanket, then walked quietly towards the door while closing it gently. I fall asleep immediately.