Two Halves of a Whole

The Butler

     The bed was an artwork that was created many years ago by a famous carpenter. It had large windows that were covered by thick drapes, and a rustic fireplace that fit the room perfectly. There was a parlor room at the entrance with plush couches and furniture pieces. The bathroom was magnificent with a sleek shower, and a massive bathtub. 

     Also his closet was as large as a normal sized bedroom with mountains of clothes; personally selected by mother. Walking into his parlor Ashe decided to call his Butler Clarence through a mind link. "Clarence?" Ashe asked. "Yes sir." The Butler Clarence replied from the kitchen as he was planning out the meal plan for the upcoming weeks. "Please come bring me a cup of Chamomile tea, also can you bring my medicine also?" Ashe asked even though he knew Clarence would. Ashe had known Clarence ever since he moved into the Manor. He was a kind man in his 70s and had worked for the Saxes ever since he was a teenager. They were quite close and Ashe considered him a mentor of sorts. 

     "Of course sir, it will be up in a minute." Clarence said, stopping what he was doing to give Ashe his request. He loved the kid dearly. Clarence had pitied the poor boy for all of the ploys some of his family members had done to get his position. But Sir. Ashe had never given in and grew stronger earning his respect. So he would work his hardest to help Sir. Ashe anyway he could.

     Meanwhile, Ashe was drawing a bath while picking out his outfit. He had around an hour before he needed to leave so he would relax. He decided on a black trench coat, jeans, a black shirt, and a belt. Everything was of high quality and was comfortable for him to wear. He took the clothes over to a counter in the bathroom then decided to heat up his bath. He always filled the tub with cold water then heated it up with fire magic. Of course this was a very easy task to him as he had practiced fire magic ever since he was three. He grabbed a towel from a shelf, took off his clothes and got in. Ashe enjoyed foam bubbles which he put into his water. The water was medicated so it was easy for him to fall asleep. 

      After around 10 minutes Ashe heard a knock on the bathroom door. "Young Master. It's Clearance and I have your tea." Clearance said, waiting for a reply. "Leave it on the table please." Ashe said getting out of the bath. Shortly after he heard Clearance footsteps as he left the room. Ashe decided to dry off and to get out the tub. Ashe had a toned body from all of the training he had done throughout the years. He told nobody what happened in the last 9 years. It was a topic he wouldn't dare speak of. Putting on his clothes Ashe decided to read a book to fill the time. 

     Soon the time for Ashe's departure for Nathan's house was here. He walked down the stairs, said a quick goodbye to his mother, and made his way to their train. "Hi Wally!" Ashe said talking to one of the guards at his house. "Hey Ashe how have you been?" Wally said. He was close with Ashe ever since he first met him when he moved to the mansion. "I'm doing great. On my way to Nathan's house." Ashe replied. "Ahh that's great. Have a nice night young master." Wally said, giving a quick salute and walking upstairs to continue with his tasks. Ashe entered the train, and had to wait a couple minutes for a earth magic user to come aboard to direct the train. Soon enough Ashe arrived at Nathan's house and said his thanks to the train diretor. As he stepped out of the train Ashe was greeted by Nathan and his sister Emily. "Hey Ashe!" Nathan said with a wave. "H-h-hi Ashe." Emily said with a blush on her cheeks. 

     "Aww hi little Emily, and what's up Nathan." Ashe said, giving them both a small hug. "I-I'm not little!" Emily said. "Ok ok you're not little." Ashe responded. "Ashe we got to go remember." Nathan said looking at his wrist watch. "Of course. Well I'll see you Miss. Emily." Ashe said walking towards the stairs. "Do you remember that I'm going to school this year?" Emily asked, looking at his fleeting back. "Of course. See you there!" Ashe shouted.