The Sword and Her Master

As Excalibur and Saphira were talking I sat there in silence.As much as they annoyed my talking as if I wasn't there I didn't dare to interrupt the two.One was a dragon and the other a mythical weapon that obviously looked down on me.They both finished there conversation that I barely understood and turned to look at me.It was then that I realized something

"I never agreed to go along with this" I said and immediately regretted it as Saphira's eyes bore into me.

"But I will do it" I hastily added scared that the pressure would descend again.I heard Excalibur click her tongue and mutter "Definitely a coward."

Saphira clapped her hands and said "Time for introductions Noah"

Taking a deep breath to calm my heart I turned towards the Ego and said "My name is Noelle but I usually go by Noah" she stared at me as if waiting for more and I said the first thing that came to my mind "I-uh don't really have any hobb--"

"No you nitwit" she interrupted "What did you name me and I swear to the gods if its a dogs name I will kill you"

I hesitantly said "It's Excalibur"

She sighed in relief and said "It's a bit long but acceptable"

"Alright" said Saphira "Now that introductions are out of the way we can begin, Excalibur if you will".She nodded and her body flashed with golden light as a sword fell to the grow getting stuck hilt up.

It was a beautiful great-sword was beautiful, a silver gold pommel that led to a maroon colored grip.The guard was made of the same silver gold medal as the pummel.After the guard came the blade black in color with faint white markings etched along the blade.The edge of the blade had the same silver-gold trim as the guard and pommel.

As I was mesmerized by the sword Saphira commented "A beautiful blade now pick her up." As I grabbed the hilt of the sword I felt a connection with it.It felt as if it was made to be held by me.Exerting strength into my arms I realized it was just light enough be picked up by me but to heavy to hold with one arm.

Taking a few swings with it I completely ignored Saphira as I studied the connection between me and sword.The more I swung the more I instinctively knew that I was doing it wrong.But that didn't stop me because I felt as if I was bursting with energy.I wasn't trying to do any fancy moves just lifting it over my head and swinging down.

Sweat trickled down my skin as me breathing grew labored but I didn't stop.

Someone taped me on the shoulder but I ignored it and continued swinging.Suddenly a hand reached out and grabbed the blade mid-swing.Horrified I tried to pull back up but the blade would't move.I looked over to see who it was I finally remembered the situation I was in.

Letting go of the handle immediately I backed away and apologized "I'm sorry Ms.Saphira" I said looking towards the ground.

"No need to apologize child" Saphira said "You can turn back now Excalibur".The sword was cloaked in golden light and Excalibur appeared in her human form.She looked annoyed as she spoke "Definitely no training" another insult which annoyed but i didn't dare to show any discontent.

"Now that we confirmed the bond we will move on to the next stage" she paused dramatically "Refining your body"