PMD: Stargazer Chronicles

Guildmaster- The Abujan Arena

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A paw prodded Sky Shaymin Ariel awake. She opened her crusty, dry eyes.

Above Flareon Light's head, Umbreon Amadeus stood with his arm outstretched. Ariel rotated her head and slowly removed her paws from Light's. He stirred in his sleep, but didn't wake up. Ariel smiled as she floated over him, descended to the carpet, and followed Amadeus out of the room into the hallway. She stared off at the fish tanks on the sides as they walked.

"I was going to teach you about weapons today," Amadeus said, "but after hearing Charlotte's news, it's better we prepare you for that tournament. I'll teach you when we learn the possibilities of these glass weapons they plan on creating."

"So what's for today?" she asked.

"One new technique, and basic training."

"Just one?"

"It's the Back to Back Quick Draw."

Ariel understood. She heard of that technique before; specifically involving Acuitan warlords. They were world famous for being masters of the skill. She didn't think he'd even mention it, much less teach it to her.

"It'd be an honor," she said. "But, why me? That technique has been in the Acuitan royal family for more than a century."

"Yes, it has. But I've been told you chose to be Light's partner, correct?"

"Yes."

"That means you're bound for life, no matter what teenage shenanigans end up happening. You're now a personal friend to the crown, and will be gifted as such. And from what your sister tells me, on the chance that you become an Acuitan Queen, you should know."

"That may be... Thinking ahead too far."

"We view the world through this thick lens of logic, but back when I was married... Well, she tethered me to reality to continuously make me see I was a part of it, and not just an onlooker. I don't know what your plans are, but, you mean a lot to him."

"I... really haven't known him that long."

"Yet I am now used to seeing you cuddling him to sleep like you're already married."

Ariel tried to laugh it off.

"It wasn't the main reason I'm choosing to teach you this," he said. "Since you're his "white knight", use this to protect him."

"Airyyyyy?"

Ariel and Amadeus turned around.

Flareon Light had walked out of his room. He looked down both sides of the hallway until he focused in and saw them from a distance. He heaved his paws to walk over. Ariel passed Amadeus a glance and jogged back over to him.

"Airy?" Light asked with tired, sullen eyes. "Where are you going?

"To work out," she said.

"I want to go, too."

Ariel smiled. His paws still wouldn't have any grip strength. He had a few days more of healing left ahead of him.

"You need to look nice and help out the Guild," she said.

Light's eyes sharpened as he pushed sleep out of them. "I'm feeling a lot better," he said. "Please?"

Ariel glanced back at Amadeus. He nodded to her.