Gamble Of Serpants

Chapter 5:

I wake up and check my surroundings, yet I feel different, I can not explain it. As I slink out of my big fluffy bed. It's been a few weeks now since they took me in. They’re very welcoming and warm… Though, lately they have been doing research on the name Sinclair, not that they told me, but my serpent friend did. With so far of what I’ve learned, they have found hardly anything else about me. It is as if I have completely disappeared from the face of this planet. While living here, I have learned more about myself, and I’m exploring what I like. While also learning what I am to the fullest extent possible as it seems I am not like the rest of them, yet I am? I’ve been confused about that for the past few weeks, but I don’t think it’s something for me to dwell on at this point in time. But I figured what I should focus on now is the future while leaving the past behind. And so I thought, “Maybe… it is time for a new name.” As things are now changing. “But what should I be called from now on?” I continued to think as if vultures were swarming around, pecking at my empty head.

When suddenly they fly off as a knock on the door suddenly springs about. I shake my head and look up at the door. With a slight burst of my voice in a very polite tone, I say questionly. “Yes? Who is it?” With that, my ears perk as I hear my favorite butler’s voice ring like a bell. “Miss Elora. The Master has requested you head down to the table so that you can further discuss when you shall start your training.” I then rushed with a bit of excitement to change into some jeans and a T-shirt I had picked out a few days ago when they took me shopping for the first time in years. I place my tennis shoes on hastily so that the laces aren’t even tied. When I open the door with my hair, a mess and smile as the butler with his closed eyes smiles back as I say. “I’m ready! Sir Judith!” He chuckles as he examines my rushed presentation. “With that hair, Miss? And your shoes! Oh my! Miss, you have certainly outdone yourself this morning! Are you sure you’re ready?” I then responded. “It’s a fashion choice??” He smiles unconvinced. “Is it really Miss?” I then respond as I release a breath of air. “No…” Sir Judith lets out a weeze of joy as if he was getting a kick out of this and says in a calm yet humorous tone. “Now, Miss Elora. Let’s go fix you up, shall we?” 

And that is exactly what he did. He helped me with my hair to put it up in a ponytail and then tied my shoes. He even pointed out later that my shirt was on backwards! When he did, I had to go back to my room that they gave me and put it on correctly this time. It was just a big old mess.
Haha...

A mess!
A mess indeed, as that very morning was a mess because once we went into more detail. I realized I would not just learn how to fight, I would learn so much more as I have to keep my academics up from now on. Which might be a bit of an issue as I am a bit behind, but I have to try! I must learn more to be able to fit into this new world.

This city…
I can not say much about it.
Not yet…
But I…
I am glad I met the Trebors.
I was lucky I didn’t meet kidnappers or people who would try to do me harm.
However, when I decided to take his offer,
I was a bit of a fool.
But-
A fool's choice can be one's best bet…

Training began that very afternoon. It wasn’t that difficult just yet as I was learning the basics. Although when it came down to the lectures, they were long, and the tutors were overwhelming me with information and new subjects. They also took some time to learn how I learn best so that they can teach me the best way they possibly can.

Sir Judith was there to cheer me on, though he was instructed to help me in any shape or form. Training was tiring, but I got through it all. Don’t get me wrong, I know this is a lot on me, but I asked Mr. Trebor to go to these extremes as I didn't want to fall behind. At first, he was against it, but I eventually convinced him that I could handle training for hours on end each day, and if I wanted, I could get the weekends off if I so choose. But I didn’t want to because, after all, some unknown was telling me to push myself. Though the snakes that guide me, their instincts, all of it. It sharpens me into a sharp knife that will cut through skin like no other.