Chapter 22: Aria

Aria was a cute little girl. She had two different color eyes and dark brown hair. She had fair and soft skin like an elf should. She may not be whole elf but the only difference is she has some human features. Everything else is elf. Her aging is elf and most of her looks. One of her eyes is blue which is the right one. The left one is her mom's color eye which is more golden. Now lets get back to the story.

I decided to go visit the elves to see how everything was going. I let the teacher know ahead of time I might come over today. He agreed. Then an elf escorted me to my daughters class room. Which is not a classroom but more of a hut. The man that escorted me let the teacher know and nodded. "Ok Class. We have a special guest with us today. Come on in." Then I walked in and everyone was in shock except for Aria since its her dad. "He came here to see how everything is going and will be going around to observe." Then they went back to work. They looked like they were writing something. Then when I got to Aria I asked. "What are you all writing about today?" "Oh we are writing down a list of names that we like and why we like them so that when we get our power and we are strong enough we can start working with them." "Oh and what have you chosen Aria?" She showed me her work. "Hmm interesting names. Which one is your favorite so far?" "Hmm. I think it's the first one I wrote." "It is a pretty name." "Hehe thanks dad." Then I went to the teacher and said, "When do they do training for the power that they have?" "Oh that will be tomorrow. Today is just a break day for that." "Ah I see. I will be coming over tomorrow too then." So I waved to my daughter and she waved back and went to her work.

The next day I went over to see my daughter Aria at training. I went to the aid first then he took me to the training grounds. "Hello sir." "Oh Welcome back. OK Class Knight is back he is here to see how we train for our powers. Lets show him what we got!" I saw Kid after kid go and was impressed then it was finally time for Aria to go. I saw her a little nervous probably because I was here. She took a deep breath then used one hand for water the other for wind. As long as their was moisture in the air she could pull it out from anywhere as for wind as long as there is air she can make wind. She was stronger than I thought. Looks like she could be starting to work with them earlier. "OK now stop. Good job Aria." Then she sat down and they were done. "Can I talk to you after class?" "Yes of course." Said the teacher.

About a few minutes later class was over. SO I went to talk to her teacher. "So what seems to be the problem Knight?" said the teacher. "Well no problem really. Its about Aria." "Yes she is the stongest one in her class. Her best friend is also her rival. Haha they like to compete in sparing with their powers." "I think depending on how she is she may be able to work with them sooner. Maybe in a year or 2. She will be the youngest one to work with them." "Yes I agree. I actually wanted to talk to you about maybe watching her observe the Elves. One day water another day the wind. What do you think?" "I'll talk with her mother. She will want to observe as well. First." "OK fine idea. I'll be waiting for her. We will do training again tomorrow if she is free." "Ok we are looking forward to it." Then I left back home and saw Eva.

I told her what was going on. She agreed to go tomorrow. Tomorrow came pretty quick. "Hello sir. This is Eva my wife and mother of Aria." "Oh very beautiful I see where Aria gets her looks." "Thank you Kind sir. The training grounds haven't changed much." "Oh that's right you were the forest Elf right?" "Yes sir." "Ok class Knight is back today and so is his wife." Then they all looked up. Then lined up a safe distance away. Like before kid after kid went until it was Aria's turn. Like before she took a couple of deep breaths then put one of her hands out and took the moisture from the air and turned it into a pretty big ball. The size of her head. The other hand she used it for wind. She used the air to let the water ball float. 'Show off.' Said Eva in her head. 'She definitely takes after me on that.' Then she dropped the water ball and everyone clapped. She bowed. Aria had hair down to her mid back and it was wavy naturally. When she was little she used to call it mermaid hair. It was adorable I miss those days.

Class was over and I asked the teacher to call Aria. "Aria stay please." "Yes sir." So we all sat down and talked about what we planned. "Ok so your teacher and I were talking about having you go see the water and wind elves. Of course not in the same day. You would be observing. Just to see what they do." "Really?" "Yes really. They will give you a temporary dress. It will be protection in case you get in the way and get hurt." "Yay! I can't wait! When do I go?" "Well it hasn't been decided if you are yet I said we are just talking. What do you think Eva?" "Well as long as she doesn't get in there way and don't cause trouble its ok." "Yes! Ok so when do I leave?" "Relax breathe." I said. "Sorry dad. I got excited." "Its understandable. Now the teacher and us will talk with the elves first." "Yes dad." "Ok well lets make a day to talk to them." We walked home together and Knight was inside in a daze.

"You ok son?" "Huh oh hi dad. What's up?" "That's exactly what I want to know Knight." "Nothing much just thinking. So is Aria ok?" "Oh yes more than ok. She will be observing the Elves when we make an apt. Of course not on the same day." "Oh Wow this early? Good for her. Good job sis!" "Thanks big brother. Big brother are you ok?" "Of course I am why do you ask?" "You have a strange face. I know just the thing. Daddy He will be ok trust me." "Ok Aria get him out of his mood." "Yes sir!" she joked. Then I chuckeld and they were out the door.

"Brother do me a favor and shift." "What? Why?" "Just do it ok?" "Uh ok." So Junior shifted. "OK I know you can understand me I just can't understand you. Now I want you to fly in circles for me." He nodded. He did as he was told and she put one hand in the air and tried to stop him for training. She tried to fly up with her air power but still can't quite. She can only do it up to 4 feet that's all. "Ok if you can hear me you can stop now." He was getting dizzy and came down. Then he transformed. "Can I stop now I'm getting dizzy." "Hehe. I tried yelling at you to stop but you didn't hear me." "Oh sorry. So what was this all about?" "Well it was for 2 things. One your face is normal now. Two it was so I can practice my magic." "Ah that's why I felt it hard to fly." "Woah you mean you felt it?" "Well it slowed me down." "Yes! Good. I can only still go 4 feet up for my wind/air power." "Haha its ok sis. You will get there." "Sigh I guess so. Oh yeah you're an ice dragon right?" "No dad is. I haven't gotten my power yet. Oh yeah I haven't seen uncle Art in awhile I wonder where he is?" "I don't know I'm not as close to him as you are go ask mom he is her brother after all." "Haha ok sis. Have fun doing what you normally do." "Hmph. I will practice my magic then." "OK be careful." "I will." When Knight was out of sight she decided to go to the river and use her water power. She used the hand she usually uses for water.

She rolled her hands so she can make a water ball. Then she threw it at a tree across the river. Then she got bored and decided to try something. She knew it would be dangerous but she did it anyway. She looked to make sure no one was around and used her wind and water power. She used her water to try to calm the waters and wind to try surfing on the water.

She was having fun and all but then she couldn't hold her powers after 10 minutes she forced herself to continue at least so got to land but it was too late. She fell into the river and there was a loud splash. She was sinking deeper and deeper down until she was about to pass out. Then she felt a hand and could have sworn she saw someone beautiful then she passed out from the lack of oxygen.

"I got her. See if she's breathing!" said an Elf. Then one of the other elves checked on her. "She's not breathing! Hurry someone get the water out of her lungs!" The only one who could do that was as doctor and their wasn't one close by so the only way they could do that was pressing on her chest. But before anyone could she coughed up water. "COUGH COUGH! HA….HA…" "Oh thank the heavens. Looks like she will be all right. Lets get her to the healer and fast."

She went to a healer and told someone to send word to her parents. Knight and Eva. A messenger elf headed out. While he was on is way Aria was still unconscious. She woke up enough to cough then passed back out.

At the healers Aria ended up with a fever. No matter what they did they couldn't get the fever down. "I hope knight gets here quicker. He might be able to help." Said the healer. "In the meantime all I can for her is keep her stable."

Then about 10 or 20 minutes later the Healer saw Knight, Eva and Knight Junior. "All 3 of you are here. Wow ok um I can't get her fever down. As you probably heard she fell into the river. One of the young men came to jump in to save her." "I see. Is there anything I can do to help?" "Well she has a fever due to the cold so I don't know what will really help. But I'm guessing the hotter she is the more the fever will burn and she will get better." "I see." I felt her forehead and it was indeed pretty high already. "Where are the fire elves right now?" I said. "They are on their way back from a mission. They should be here soon." "Ok in the meantime where is that young man who saved my daughter? Eva stay here I'll be right back. Knight stay with your mother I'll be right back. I'm sure we will be coming back with him." "Yes father."

"Ok here he is. Fiore!" "Yes sir. How can I help you?" "This is the girl's Father. The girl you saved." "Oh how do you do sir." "Oh what a polite man. My name is Knight." "Nice to meet you sir. I just heard a loud splash then I saw bubbles. I assumed someone fell in so I dove down not knowing who it was." "I see thank you Fiore. Its ok if we call you that right?" I said. "Yes of course." "You are a spirit elf am I correct?" "Yes sir I am. Oh my apologies where are my manners what shall I call you?" "Oh You can call me Knight it doesn't matter to me." "Ok thanks. Ok so yes I am a spirit elf Knight. My job is to listen to whatever the heavens tell me. Sort of like an angel of some sort. I saved her because I was told. I would also be the one to take her spirit if I was told. Only because I was close enough that time." "I see. If you don't mind us asking how old are you?" "Oh I am 15. 4 years older than your daughter. I can see that you are surprised I can tell just by looking at a person. What their age is." "Oh is that so. Ok then would you like to come with me and see my daughter Aria." "Sure why not."

We went back to the healer and saw Aria was still out. One of the fire elves came by and lit a fire to warm her up so the fever will go away. "I see she is still sleeping. Don't worry your daughter will be just fine. Knight. She will be good as new by morning."

Then Junior turned around. "Are you the guy who saved my sister?" "Yes I am. My name is Fiore." "Thankyou." Knight bowed. "I don't know what I would have done if we lost her. We are in your debt." "Oh no please you don't owe me anything." Said Fiore. "Fiore you said you are 15 right?" I said. "Yes Knight I did." "Do you mind if we speak to your parents?" "Uh sure. No problem." "Ok Knight protect your sister ok?" "Yes dad." "Ok good."

Then they got to his parents house and walked in. We waited outside until we were invited in. Then we were invited in by Fiore's parents. "Come on in please." Said Fiore's mom. We sat on a couch and I started talking. "Well I don't know if your son has told you but he saved my daughter from drowning." "Oh yes he told us." "Well we want to thank you and your son for that. If there is anything we can do for you please." I said. "Actually. There might be." "Mother are you really going to bring this up? She is only 11 we would have to wait at least 4 years to date." "That's fine son." "Sigh fine mother. I don't have a problem with it but her parents might." "What seems to be the problem Madam?" I said. "Oh call me Clara." "Ok Clara what is the problem?" I asked again. "Well I know your daughter is only 11 years old she has 4 more years to date. It would only take 1 year after that to be able to marry. I was wondering if you would like to arrange an engagement with my son." "Honey are you sure about that?" The dad finally spoke up. "Yes I'm sure." "Well Lets see what our daughter thinks first then we will have to talk about it as for now we don't have a problem with that but she will have to spend time with him more for him to get to know him better." I said. "Ok when you decide we will figure something out."

Then next Morning Aria was waking up as was told. The last thing she remembered is that she was falling into the river seeing a gorgeous face. "Hmm. Ow my head." "Aria honey are you awake?" "Mom? Dad? Brother?" "Yes we are here. There is someone else that wants to see you too." "Oh who?" Then we all left the room so they could talk.

"Hello Aria. My Name is Fiore. I am a spirit elf. I was the one who saved you." Then she looked at the boy's face closely and nodded. "Thank you for saving me." "Your welcome. By the way how did you fall in?" He saw her blush. "Well I was practicing my powers. My parents were supposed to come by and talk to the wind and water elves since I have both of those powers so I can observe. Then this happened. First I was bored so I made a water ball then threw it at a tree then I decided to try to use both my powers. I used the water to calm it and my wind/air to try surfing on it. I was doing good for 10 min then I tried to make it to shore but I was too weak." "I see. Don't worry you aren't the only one. There are many elves that try to force their power. You are one of many. It can be dangerous. Trust me I know. Just curious Aria but what do you think of me?" "What do you mean what do I think of you?" "Well do you like me? Hate me?" "Oh Haha well I don't know you that well yet but so far you're a good man. You are so gorgeous." Not knowing she said it out loud. "Haha thank you." "Oh no did I say that out loud. Oh no I'm so embarrassed." "NO no thankyou. Well I think your parents need to speak to you now. Just so you know whatever they say I agree. I have no problem whatsoever. Whoever is lucky enough to be with you will never be bored." "Um. I'm confused." "You'll know soon enough. I gotta get back to work." "Oh ok see you again sometime?" "Sure nice to finally meet you Aria." "You too Fiore." Once he left the rest of the family came in.

"Hey mom dad and brother. What's up? Fiore told me you had some news?" "Yes we do honey." Said Eva. Then we told her the news. She and her brother were both shocked. "Well if he treats her right I don't have a problem." Said Knight Jr. "I agree with our son. Eva honey what do you think?" "She is my little girl and is so precious. I agree. She is already going to start dating in 4 years I'm so happy." "Oh mom." said Aria. Aria gave her mom a hug. "Its ok mom. no matter what I will always love you and you will always be my mom." "Thank you sweetheart." Said Eva. "Your welcome mom. Same with you and brother. You will always be my family no matter where I end up I promise." "Geeze why are you saying all this? Its like your going away forever or something sis." "Hehe sorry. But I just wanted all of you to know." "Well ok but thanks."