learn the hard way

Ughh! She groaned shattering a rock into pieces in one blow.

Princess you don't have to throw your anger on inanimate objects...

Another rock shattered as she threw another feirce blow. Why should I be calm when things are going sideways for me!

What exactly happened? The short purple female demon who was standing at her back questioned.

Jucian I don't want to talk about it, she said hitting the last rock into pieces. She was breathing heavily, her normal relaxed hair was now blazing bright red fire, her eyes were no exemption.

I heard from some servants that your father's right hand jinx Is now guarding the hybrid..

You shall speak no word about her her! She shouted smaching a rock to pieces with her foot.

I'm sorry my princess, Jucian quickly apologized. What can I do to make you feel less worried?

Nothing at all, she said walking from the training ground to her chambers. Her heart has been full of hate for Dracel, for reasons unknown she felt she had come to take her place, things were not going to fall in place and this was the beginning.

He never granted me a jinx before, she said to her self, I had to put one under my subjection before I got one, why is she so special that he offered Ariel to her without thinking twice, he even ordered her not to seat. She inhaled deeply and walked into her room, a loud bang came from the heavy doors as she had controlled them to close on her will.

Maybe he still wants me to prove myself, I know he will never abandon me for a low life like her, her mother's blood can't even equal to the pure blood in my vein.... It's just an ordinary hybrid, she thought.

....

What is it? He asked standing face the open space in front of him.

It's her, Ariel said, she requested to see you, though I told her the rules...

Let her in, he said not allowing him finish.

He took a bow and left, Dracel came in after, still dressed in the black gown, she wanted to stand behind him but she challenged herself to stand next to him.

You wanted to talk? He asked.

She sighed, she had been told to make her questions snappy as he had little patience.

Why are you been so nice? Was the only thing she could find to say.

There was a deafning silence between them, he seemed to be finding the answer to the question she asked as his still face was shakened by a furrow on his brow.

What do you mean by me been nice? He said turning to look at her.

I asked and all I've been told is that you've not showed any care as this to anyone, why me? Or is it that I'll have to give something back in return?

Arioch now understood her point, even amongst his house hold he had always been seen as the tough and stone hearted father, but that was the only way he thought he could maintain balance in his home.

What can you offer me? He asked mockingly.

I know nothing about myself or what I'm capable of, she said staring at him, all I've heard from my mum is that I am special, and I believe that is why you're treating me so well, if there are any debts I'll have to pay I'll do it in the future when I'm more valuable than this. She innocently spoke to him unlike the other times.

A loud laughter sounded across the room, he was laughing wholeheartedly at her innocence and naive situation.

Why would you think you will be of help to me, you're not even strong enough to beat an ordinary attendant here, helping is almost useless.

Dracel clenched her fist besides her gown, bearing the mockery been throwed by her father.

Do you think the performance you did with the soldiers were great? You only acted on impulse, it did be safe for you to stay within your limits, your mother is the only reason I'm keeping you. With that he turned to leave.

Dracel was deeply hurt by her father's words, her mood darkened and she held her gown, anger building up in her system.

I might be weak, she said turning face his back as he was already leaving. I might not be of help now, but I promise you that soon I'll not be of any burden to you, I'll relay you for your kindness.

Another echoing laugh sounded across the room as he left shaking his head at her enthusiasm.

....

Nix who had walked to her father's chamber to talk to him as only her could get the privilege to talk to him anytime she liked paused as she saw Dracel walk into his room. Anger surged up in her, what is she doing here, she asked rhetorically.

Not too long after she had gone in, a resounding laughter came from the room which was unlike him, another wave of anger rushed through her and she decided to turn back with her two hands clenched into a fist.

Ariel who was hanging above the outside door saw what happened and he shook his head.

She won't learn, never stop been a daddy's pet.

Not too long another laughter followed and Arioch came out with a heavy smile on his face from the laughter, after two steps it disappeared from his face like he never smiled.

Ariel let a little giggle from his mouth with his hands trying to suppress them in his mouth so his master doesn't notice him.

What's funny, he heard his master say turning face him from few meters from him.

Immediately he changed into a normal expression till he left. Ariel let out a huge laughter, after laughing to his satisfaction he went in to check on Dracel. She was standing face the door he was entering through, there was a look on her eyes that Ariel couldn't describe if it was good or bad.

Do I really look that bad? She asked him.

You're perfect and normal.

Why is the other end of this room not covered with a wall, she pointed where she had meet him.

He preferrs the veiw from outside, are you ok my princess, he said noticing her red eyes brighten up and a tiny blue flame at the middle.

Don't I look ok, she said walking towards the door. There's alot I'll have to learn from you, I believe my father has a reason for letting you be my watch guard.

Ariel sighed and look at her moving figure in pity, he knew his master must have wounded her ego.

Are you coming? She said turning to see him still where he was.

He followed her without mentioning a word.

Maybe she will learn the hard way he thought.