Sibling Bond

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A/n: Haha Incase you guys didn't get it, the extra long part was not for my revenge but spoiler.

Anyway,

After the ball, it was time to retire for the night. While leaving the ballroom , I heard someone calling out to me.

"Astria! Brother!"

"Charles. What is it you seek from me." I turned around.

Charles in all his beautiful glory looked at me, step by step he approached me. The boy in front of me was definitely not a genius yet. He looks... Playful.

"Well.. I have been wanting to meet you for a while." Charle muttered.

'So unlike him....' I thought.

"And?" I asked uncaringly.

"Will you... Be willing to play with me?"

"Huh?"I froze. I was pretty sure this was not meant to happen..

" Well Lulubella only likes to play with dolls. I was thinking that we can play more manly games. "He grinned.

" What on earth. "I muttered.

" Earth? "He contemplate.

" What is that? "He frowned.

" It's a planet. "

" This planet is Raeth if that is what you mean. "

I stumbled. backwards in shock.

" Anyhow, lets meet tomorrow morning in the Gardens. I will try to escape from my studies. Be there! "He grinned as he ran away.

I paled.

The next morning as agreed on we met. More like force upon anyway.

Charles was wearing his armor and so was I. Mother came into my room yesterday night and informed me of Charles definition of play. Thank God for that.

He swung down his sword to test it out before looking at me.

"Let's spar."He smirked.

" I am in my element so don't expect to win. " I frowned. This kid is cocky.

He charged at me and step quickly to the other direction. He used my untrained reaction to his advantage and immediately brought down his sword upon it.

True to his words. He beaten me easily.

'Of course.' I stared at my fallen blade.

'Charles is older than me and had already begun his weapon training.'

"Haha! That was fun!" Charles grinned.

Mother, who was watching from a distance called out to us. He belly was definitely swollen so she had to rely on the handmaid to help her balance.

"Mother did you see?!" Charles wiggled his sword. "I did this and that and beaten Astria." He grinned as mother ruffled his hair.

"I saw." She purse her lips.

"Astria had not begun his training so take it easy on him."

"Ehh...." He frowned and looked at me. "I will train you then!" He resolved himself as he dragged me to the fighting zone again.I dreaded as he did so.

By mid afternoon, I was panting. Unlike Charles darker shade skin, I was as pale as the moon. I was definitely not an outdoor person. This was all too much for my poor soul and body. such a beautiful creature like myself should not be suffering like this.

I constructed an elaborated plan my head .I started to hiccup before sniffing, signalling that I was about to cry.

Tears started streaming down my face and Charles started to walk towards me slowly while scanning for injuries.

"Astria? Brother? Are you hurt?" He check all over and frowned. Mother on the other hand, pulled me towards her.

"He is not hurt. He is tired. Astria is only 3." She sighed.

Charles tilted his head. He turned to towards mother before to me and back forth, he slowly got the hint and apologised.
  "I I am sorry...." He said frantically before hugging me. He was definitely tall enough to carry me as he did.

I continued crying regardless and we were ushered back to the picnic mat.

Mother sighed and sang a lullaby. It calmed both of us down and before we knew it, we were fast asleep on her lap.

The next day

The same thing happen over again. Charles trained me mad while I cried again after a few hours.

"Charles." Mother said sternly. He gulped.

It was dinner time and mother wasn't impressed at my red swollen eye.

This dinner was the first one I had with my father and i was sure i was'nt making a good impression.
"Christine. It's for his own good. I have been deciding whether to add on to his routine and this seem like a perfect opportunity to do so."

I paled. "But.... Charles only started training at 5! I am only 3!"

"Hm.... I suppose you are right." Father hummed.

"Then we will start your physical training at five and your magic training at.... Tomorrow." He nodded to himself.

"Magic?" I grinned.

"Yes. Everyone learns it. The principal of the Sun&Moon Magic Academy was one of the guest yesterday. He was impressed by your magic ability. He offered to reserve you a spot at the academy. However on the condition that he sent someone to nurture your ability soon. " Father said proudly.

Mother looked at him nervously," But... "

"This decision is final." She sighed.

 "This definitely will not be good..."She muttered to herself.

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