Beneath the Vampire King's Desire

Chapter 2

"If this were a real battle, you'd be dead ten times over." Waya said, pointing her sword at her neck.

She didn't respond to what was said and tried to catch her breath. She is practically drenched in her sweat.

"Stand up." Waya commanded.

Buong lakas na tumayo siya ng tuwid. She can't show her weakness right now. She can't show that she's tired already.

"Just one cut, Elara." Seryosong sabi nito habang nakatingin ng diretso sa kanyang mata.

"Yes, Master." Buong sikap na hindi siya mautal.

She took a stance and positioned her sword. She launched her attack first, but with every thrust, Waya immediately blocked it.

"I can hear your breathing. Don't be swayed by your frustration." Waya said while attacking her.

She's on the defensive again, even though she let her attack first. Natigil ang paghinga niya nasa leeg niya na ang espada nito ulit.

"You don't even stand a chance to your enemy." The disappointment in her eyes is visible... again. She's disappointed again. "That's not even an inch of my strength."

She can't feel that she's insulting her but her words struck in her heart.

"You're a Faenor, Elara. You're not just a warrior but a royal!" She can feel the anger in her voice that she's trying to suppress. "You're next in line. How will you protect your kingdom if you can't even make a scratch, not even my hair?"

Gusto niyang yumuko dahil sa hiya. Kase totoo ang lahat na sinabi nito pero hindi niya magawa. She's already weak. She can't afford to look stupid in front of her master.

"I-I'm trying." Mas lalong dumiin ang labi nito dahil sa kanyang sinabi na para 'bang mali na sinabi niya ang mga katagang iyon.

"Trying? A royal don't try, Elara. You are born to have it in you." She said firmly habang nasa leeg pa din niya ang espada nito.

"Master Waya, the Royal Hounds are waiting for you." Agad na binaba ni Waya ang espada na nakatutok sa kanyang leeg.

Palihim na tiningnan niya ang lalaking nasa likuran ni Waya. Nakatalikod ito kaya siya ang nakaharap sa nagsalita. Pinigilan niya ang sariling ngumiti ng makita ang lalaki.

"Train her, Vesto." Sabi nito sa lalaki. "Don't waste Vesto's time like you always does." Sabi nito sa kanya. Hindi siya nagsalita at tumango lang dito.

Lumapit naman sa kanya si Vesto. Nang magkaharap na sila ay ginulo nito ang kanyang buhok. Pabirong tinampal ya naman iyon at ngumiti dito.

"My, Vesto!" Matinis ang boses na sigaw ni Liwayway at masayang lumipad-lipad ito palibot kay Vesto.

"Liwayway." Nakangiting bati ni Vesto sa kanyang pixie. "You look beautiful as ever." Pambobola naman nito.

Mahinhin na tumawa naman ang kanyang pixie at nag-beautiful eyes pa.

"I'm gonna train your royal for awhile. Baka mapagalitan pa tayo ni Waya." Sabi ni Vesto.

"Kailan ka bumalik?" Tanong niya dito habang nakatayo sa gilid ng binata. "You were gone for so long."

"I'm following the vampire hunters." Seryosong sabi nito habang tinitingnan ang arrow na nasa weaponry table. ""Those vampires aren't even afraid. They make sure to leave evidence to piss us off."

Tumingin naman ito sa kanya at ngumiti. Wala na ang seryosong mukha nito.

"I've heard you're trying to improve your swordsmanship. Let's see your archery skills if it does improve the last time we trained." Binigay naman nito sa kanya ang bow at arrow na hawak.