Chapter 257: CHAPTER 257

When classes ended, Akua was already talking about a party the first years were throwing.

"They're way more coordinated than we ever where during our times. You guys are coming, right?"

"I'm not sure," Erin replied, "I have a lot to read."

"Erin, we just started the school year. There's not that much to even read for the whole year."

"It's six months, have you forgotten?" Mira told her.

"Wait, Alira? After the battle, we won't continue with the academy?"

The question lodged a brick in my throat.

"No one really knows what's gonna happen after the battle, Akua so go to the party, have as much fun as you want."

"That doesn't sound right," Mira frowned.

"It's like she's saying we might all die, right?" Akua frowned.

I chuckled, "no, I'm sure you won't die. But what if we can't be happy again because of losses or .. I don't know. That's the point of what I'm saying. Enjoy the moment because nobody here, not even the book in my other world, can clearly state, that this is what's gonna happen."

"Fine, I'll go with you guys," Erin sighed.

"I'll be training for the rest of the day though," I informed them, taking a different fork in the path.

"What? You're not tired?"

I showed them the energy drink I got from the cafeteria earlier.

"I'm not even gonna ask, you're our hero afterall. Go train hard to save our lives, bestie," Mira waved.

I blew them a kiss and headed to the dragon's caves.

"You look prettier today," Valyra's voice made me look up.

"Heyy," I waved at her excitedly, "I've missed you!"

"Her male has been a bit of an asshole, keeping her in that cave all the time," Zorath complained.

"She's pregnant, I'm sure after what happened the last time, he's just being cautious. How are you feeling Mama?"

"I can't wait to shat this egg out," she groaned, "it's sucking the life out of me."

"I assume that to create such a magical creature, a lot of energy and power is required."

"Yes. What brings you here today? Missing us?" She asked, I felt the smile in her voice.

"Yes," I replied, "I'm banned from flying without supervision but I can still chill with you guys, watching the sunset and all of that."

"She sounds crazy to you too, right?" Orealeus asked his twin as though they weren't having the conversation in my head.

"Like a little coocoo," he replied, amusement in his voice.

"What's with the sudden calmness though?" This was Valyra, "I've been avoiding your mind for a while now because it's always draining. But everything is surprisingly warm now."

"I've accepted that I can't change the future. That's why I want to enjoy everything as it is now. Whatever I lose in the future, I'll mourn in the future. This book isn't supposed to be a punishment, it's supposed to be a guide. So no more mental punishments."

"Alright then, let's watch the sun set," Zorath and Orealeus landed next to me on each side and we watched the sun.

For five seconds.

They began roasting each other and making jokes that I kept laughing at, completely at peace with myself.

"I thought I saw that familiar purple hair," I heard Florian's voice before I saw him.

I gently turned around so I don't fall of the precarious edge I'd say on because I'm doing bold and crazy things today.

"Hi," I smiled at him, standing up while holding Zorath's wings for dear life.

"I heard somebody pissed you off in sparring class today?"

"Why couldn't you have slept with someone a little nicer?" I asked, going to where he stood, ever handsome and well dressed.

"I'm going to keep apologising for the rest of my life for that. She's going to get a word from me, that's a promise."

"Naa, don't bother with that. She's a bully because she's looking for your attention. Are you busy?"

"Yes, but for you, never."

I blushed too hard.

"I was hoping you could train me."

"Don't you have one with Draco later in the day?"

"Yes, but that's a different type. The one I need is how to fight on dragon back."

"Alira..."

"You don't think I'm ready?"

He sighed, his hand on his waist, "it's not that. I mean, you should be learning that in third year but things are never normal where you're concerned, are they?"

"Unfortunately no."

"What if you fall?"

"Is that coming from you?" I smiled.

"I'm scared, okay? It's been a while since you visited Eruwan and I'd like to keep it that way."

"Well I love you too but I need to get ready for what's coming. I've accepted that anything can happen but I want to be ready regardless. Have the army started training?"

"Immediately after academic activities resumed, yes."

"Then I should too, don't you think?"

He moved a strand of hair to the back of my ear.

"I hate that this Kingdom is requiring so much from you."

"Life can be unpredictable," I shrugged.

"Let me go and get the swords. I'll be back."

I watched him disappear in seconds but I was used to his speed now.

"Little one, are you sure about this?"

"Come on Val, stop being so worried. I'm doing the right thing. My mum said all the sacrifices will be worthwhile and I have chosen to believe her."

"I'll swim to the end of the volcanoes and find the gods if they make you go through what your mother went through," Zorath growled, sending a wave of protective aura into my head.

"Thanks guys, I don't think I'll be able to do this without your help."

"Oh don't worry, we're gonna have so much fun preparing you," Orealeus chuckled.

"Now you're scaring me."

"Princess," Florian called as he climbed the heely path to where I stood, "here you go."

He handed me a quiver.

"They're so pretty," I said as I picked the arrow.

It pushed out of my fingers, back into the quiver.

"It's designed to find it's way back. So you don't have to worry about finishing the arrows. Are you ready?"

"Nope," I said, climbing Zorath's back, "but when has that ever stopped me?"

"That's my girl," he grinned and climbed Zephyr as well.