An important promise

"There's a lot of weird gossips lately and it's my duty to investigate, as I'm on the white council. Then at least poor Fervus gets some respite from you." Artus threatened me with his eyes.

"What kind of gossip?" Amdir asked curiously.

"I can't tell you, I'll tell you one day when it's time. Anyway, keep eating." Artus told us.

I noticed that Amdir was not at all satisfied with the answer his father had given him, I too wanted to know more. I finished eating quickly because I wanted to clear my head and the only way was to be alone for a while.

"Excuse me I'm done, Samir has given me a lot of homework to do, so I would like to retire to my room to study." I said getting up from my chair, not knowing if the king would take the bait or not.

I had all eyes on me, I thought I would receive another lecture from him for my disrespect, usually, we used to end up all together. I began to sweat cold, Artus at first was a little dumbfounded. There was a long pause of silence, he took the white cloth napkin and wiped his mouth and then placed it on the table.

"Okay, since from now on you will be full of commitments I grant you this privilege. But don't make me regret it," he told me.

"Thank you." I bowed and walked away.

When I arrived at the library Samir was not there and it was dark, I took the books from the table and brought them to my room and placed them on the desk. I lay down on the bed to think, I was desperate for Fervus' departure and I continued to turn over in bed, without giving myself peace. Suddenly I got up and sat down in the chair. I decided to start leafing through a few pages of the book I had started to divert my mind. After an hour my sister came into the room, seeing me immersed in books did not disturb me and lay down in bed, after a few minutes she dozed off. It was now well into midnight, voices coming from outside caught my attention. So I decided to look out the window without being discovered. I saw Alakeia and Fervus say goodbye, he went in the direction of the stable, while she went up the stairs. At that moment I had a wonderful idea, I went back inside and left my room. Being careful not to make any noise so as not to be discovered by anyone, I walked into the corridor, at one point I saw Alakeia. Fortunately, I had been quick to hide silently behind an ornamental plant in the building. I watched her enter her room and then I walked away quickly, going down the stairs I followed the direction that Fervus had taken.

Arriving at the stable he was there, brushing his white horse.

"How beautiful it was." I thought.

Her straight hair swayed in that light wind that had just risen. He no longer wore armour, but a white shirt with silver sleeves and buttons and long white trousers with a silver stripe at the bottom, he always wore his usual tiara.

I walked over to him and accidentally stepped on a branch of a tree that made a noise. I cursed myself for not being more careful.

"You are quite poor when it comes to stealth. I had already noticed you from a kilometre away. Your stride is like that of an elephant." He told me continuing in the care of the horse.

I turned red, I don't know if it was from embarrassment or anger.

"Hey, you're not nice at all. A girl needs to be treated better." I protested.

"You a girl? Pff .." he grinned. "You never thought of yourself as such, you always hated the things that normal girls your age do. I still remember when you ran away from the castle because you had to put on an elegant dress in honour of Amdir's birthday and I of course, as always, had to come. to resume. You have nothing feminine. " He continued.

I was silent at those words, unfortunately, it was true. I didn't like having more femininity and wearing princess dresses at all. I loved the sword, fighting and fighting. On the other hand, my sister was more feminine than me, she knew how to embroider and sew, but she was better suited for the creation of floral objects, such as necklaces, crowns, bracelets. In his part, Fervus noticed that he had hit the target as I darkened.

"Since there are no girls like you, strong of heart and courageous, with the exception of Alakeia. On my return every evening I will train you personally with the sword and above all, we will improve your pace, but on condition that you stop doing it. damage. " Fervus stopped brushing his horse and looked at me.

I couldn't stop myself from joy and jumped on him.

"Thanks Fervus, okay I won't bother you anymore." I hugged him tightly.

"Do not do so you make me feel embarrassed, however in my absence promise me you will not achieve anything, if I know you did something I will not help you."

"I promise you." I replied smiling.

"What did you come here to do anyway?" Fervus asked suspiciously.

"I heard of your departure and I wanted to say goodbye. Where are you going? I will miss making you angry."

"I can't tell you dwarf of my boots. I'll be back soon." He put his hand on my head which, moving it left and right, ruffled all my hair.

I answered him with a tongue and he smiled.

My stature was small and petite for this I was very agile, I knew how to hide well, even in tight spaces and I was also very flexible.

"Now go, before anyone learns you sneaked out here, I'll finish fixing things and go to bed." I broke away from that embrace reluctantly because I felt protected.

"Okay, have a good trip. Remember to come back, we have a promise at stake." I told him walking away and continuing the journey backwards.