Prince James: Son of Domino

Chapter 18: Teaching

Domino

Matt, the expelled student from the academy was once again doing his duty of guarding the book of fate. As he held the rank of captain, he had a small group of guards to command and they were fully at his disposal.

One day, it was the same thing as always. Standing near the big door where the prized book was being held captive. However it wasn't long until he had a surprise visit, James soon entered the place and he saw Matt.

"My prince, what brings you here?" asked Matt.

He was very confused indeed, he was sure that he had done his job well.

"Its good to see you again Matt, now then...as for why I'm here. Matt, you are herby relieved of your duty of safeguarding the book of fate...." said James.

"R......relieved?! Surely there must be a mis....." said Matt.

"In order to join my army" finished James.

Now Matt was really surprised, was James actually asking him to join his army? Wait.......the only army that James commanded was a group of fairies. Not just any fairies, real guardian fairies.

"James, my prince...I am honored but wouldn't it be more appropriate to find someone else? Someone who has actually graduated from the academy?" asked Matt.

"Well my friend, the proof is already right in front of me. On your guard!" said James as he brought his red sword out.

Matt immediately reacted and blocked James's first strike. He was soon blocking more of James's strikes but the difference in skill between the two was quickly becoming clear and Matt was soon on the floor defeated.

After being helped up by James, Matt now had an understanding of his prince's caliber.

"You are worthy, just have some more confidence in yourself. Of course, maybe I should train you a bit more. Don't worry about your old position, I've already talked it through with the headmaster" said James as he walked away.

"My prince....." said Matt as he caught up with James.

"Please, just call me by my actual name" said James.

"Um......James.........why did you choose me?" asked Matt.

"Well there are lots of reasons but I'll narrow it down to two. One, I see a lot of myself in you....you worked hard to be strong in order to protect those close to you....yet fate stepped in and now you're a joke to many......its something that I myself can sympathize with. I wanted to be seen for who I was yet it was the fairies that reined supreme......and I became a fosh to them. Then there's the second reason, I was lucky to be given a second chance.....to make things right again and now it is fortunate that I am now in a position to offer you the same thing. To give you the chance to turn your life around, what happened back then will never be forgotten....but you're still the same guy with the same reason.....of why you joined the academy in the first place" said James.

As both James and Matt exited the royal library, James soon spoke with Matt again while handing him a piece of paper.

"Meet me at these coordinates, once there......I'll be personally training you" said James.

"Training me?" asked Matt.

"Well I have to make sure that you're good enough to stand with me since you're going to be in the presence of every guardian fairy in the magic dimension...you're good....but I'm going to have to make you better. You're a great guy Matt, this is why you were chosen. Fate is cruel....but perhaps what you need.....is a helping hand" said James.