Movement 2

Thia woke up very early in the morning after her training with the Queen and her nephews. She had the opportunity to spar with both of them and, for the first time in a long time, She had her ass whooped countless times in a single day. She had never had a losing streak that long in her short life. The return was worth it though. She was getting close to finding her balance and was getting better at fighting. With what she had learnt at happyLand and what she was milking from the Queen. She was sure she could defeat Thena in a minute or so.

"Our last score was 20 - 16. With my training here I'll be able to widen the gap" Thia thought.

Thinking of how her training would go she heard someone calling her name. She looked behind her and saw Lady Irene, the orphanage Matron calling her.

"Good morning Lady Irene". Thia greeted respectfully.

"Hello Thia. You seem happy this morning. I'm guessing you had a lovely night rest". Irene said.

"Well yes, I surely did Lady Irene".

"Oh that's lovely. Well I believe you will be Visiting the princess in the palace today again?"

"Yes," Thena replied.

"Well that's great." Irene replied with a smile.

"Anyways, I came to get you. You have a visitor" Irene said.

"Visitor? Thia thought, who might it be".

As Thia was thinking she heard a familiar voice.

"Hello Thia" Thena greeted with a hint of hostility.

Thai looked in front of her and she blinked a few times to check if her eyes were not deceiving her.

Thena who was dressed in a luxurious and neat fashion looked different and even more beautiful than ever. Her white dress complemented her silver hair which had been plaited and well packed.

The already beautiful young girl now looked amazing making Thia jealous too.

Thena saw this and smirked.

Thia gulped and decided to talk.

"What are you wearing Thena?" She asked.

"Well, while you where flying around the city. I got adopted" Thena replied with her best rich kid demeanor.

"Adopted? How, when, who why?" Thia said in outrage.

Well a lovely family saw me a while ago and "fell in love with me instantly. They could not even wait to have me in their lives. Their words not mine. And here we are." Thena said.

Irene saw through the childish banter between the two girls and decided to leave them to talk.

After the Patron left Thia and Thena went o talk in a secluded area.

Thena asked about the mission in the palace and Thia gave a full report, not leaving anything out. Although she was having fun in the palace, she had not forgotten their mission. She was getting attached to Ija, the princess and the Queen. But she couldn't bring herself to betray Miriam and the others either. They were her friends and betraying them could mean their deaths. Something she didn't want.

After giving Thena her report. Thena also told Thia about the mission in two days time. "Your part is the only thing left. Will you be able to accomplish your mission?" Thena asked.

Thia looked down but replied anyway.

" I'll do it" she said.

"Just give me a location and I'll send Ija there" she said with determination.

"That's good" Thena replied.

"This is the last time we'll be in contact. If there's anything you need to report. Use the store room. We'll receive the message". Thena said.

"Now, if you'll excuse me I'm going shopping" Thena said and walked away.

Thia stuck out her tongue towards Thena as the girl walked away. She went on with her day at the orphanage until noon. When she was taken to the palace.

*******

After Gor was summoned to the palace. He went on to his room to get ready. He got into the bathroom and had his bath, after which he dressed himself to prepare. As he was doing this he looked at his body and could not believe how much it had changed. He touched his chest and he could see a small mark on his chest. It was the mark that appeared on the day he summoned his curse.

"Is it just me or has it grown bigger" Gor thought.

Ignoring the mark, Gor dressed up, wearing all round black with a short jacket. Once he was done he walked out of the room and went one to the palace. Since he had been sent for by the Queen. He took a garandular which made the journey faster and easier. Within few minutes, the creature landed in the palace. Gor went on to the check point, showing them the required documents and this time, he was cleared immediately. Although not clear of whispers and gossips, Gor just ignored them and went on to meet the Queen.

Gor was directed to the garden, where the Queen was waiting for him. Immediately he approached his aunt, he bowed after getting close enough.

"My Queen" he said bowing his head.

"Come child" Queen Vivian said and Gor approached.

Queen Vivian held Gor's face and looked around him like she was trying to examine him.

"It seems you've been doing some dangerous training lately" Queen Vivian said.

"Are you trying to control your curse?" She asked.

"Yes,"Gor replied.

"How did you know?" He asked.

"You spirit seems to be quite distressed and wild. You need to take a step back, else you destroy yourself from within" she advised.

Gor looked at her and could only sigh.

"Yes my Queen" he replied.

"Good now, I have a mission for you. It's one I can only trust you with. That's why I need you to take my advice seriously. You can only take this on if you're at your best". Queen Vivian said.

"What is it my Queen?" Gor asked.

"I want you to..."

******

In the western part of the palace. Princess Lena was on her bed reading some texts. Anytime she wasn't busy with one task or the other, she loved to spend her time reading and studying. Historical books, politics, Science, discovery and even some topics on Crystosis and The beats kingdoms, were things that always peaked her interest.

Princess Lena loved studying since she was a child and so she had her own personal library, Where she not only kept books that interested her, She also made jottings of her own thoughts and opinions.

As she was busy reading, a knock drew her attention to the door and Ija came inside with Thia behind her.

"Your highness" Thia greeted immediately she saw the princess.

"Oh, it seems someone has been learning courtesy." Princess Lena said.

"Well lady Irene has been teaching me somethings." Thia replied with a smile.

"Are you not training with my mom today?" Princess Lena asked.

"I am, but I was told she was still busy so I decided to come and see you instead" Thia said.

"Oh yes she is, there's a military mumbo jombo coming up soon that needs her attention." She will be busy for a while Princess Lena said.

"I heard your cousin came to see her today" Ija said.

"Which of them?" Princess Lena asked.

"Lord Bale's last brat. I don't know his name."

"Oh Gor" Princess Lena said.

"I've never seen him before, but I did meet his twin a couple of times. He loved challenging mom and would always get his ass whooped." Lena said.

"I also know of him. A troublesome one indeed. Too bad he's no more. I'm interested in the Gor Kid though. Anyone that's capable of taking out Vince and his men is someone I owe at least a kiss" Ija Said

"You're still holding that on them uhn?"

"It's Military banter. You won't understand" Ija said to the Princess.

As they were both discussing Thia felt she was familiar with the name they mentioned, but she could not really remember where she heard the name Gor before.