Chapter Four: Battle
Years later after Ellie’s intense training she fights beside with the greatest of warriors. She is as respected as Lady Sith and possibly Thor. Everyone is happy for the young girl, but one is worried. Loki watches his princess closely, making sure she is in no real harm.
Loki sits in his room at his desk reading a mortal novel when a knock comes upon his door. He looks up to see the door cracking open. From the crap a fox ear is seen.
“Loki?” the soft gentle voice of his little says, “May I come in?”
Loki closes his book, “Of course, you are always welcomed here.”
Ellie quickly steps in and closes the door behind her. “I’ve missed you Loki,” she says.
Loki opens his arms to her. She quickly rushes to him and holds him tightly.
“I’ve missed you too,” he whispers softy.
Ellie snuggles her face in the prince’s chest. “Why don’t you come to see me anymore?” she asks while holding back tears.
Loki’s face becomes surprised, “I’ve just been very busy.”
Ellie looks up to Loki. “But it has been months. I miss you so much big brother,” she took a moment, “Is it because I have been fighting?”
Shocked Loki protests, “Of course not.”
“But Loki it wasn’t until I started fighting with the rest of the warriors that your visits have started to thin. Are you too worried I may get hurt, because if so I am strong, stronger than you may think.”
Loki kisses Ellie’s forehead. “It is not because of the fighting. Yes I do worry, but I do know you are strong. But this is no reason for my absence. I’ve just been extremely busy.” Loki sees Ellie’s pouting face. “Listen,” he lifts her chin, “I promise to make more time for you.”
“Promise?” she whimpers.
He nods, “Of course, I will come to visit you every day.”
A smile came to Ellie’s face as her ears came up. “Thank you Loki.” She kisses his cheek and runs out the door. As she leaves Loki smiles and continues his reading.
Back in the training room Ellie holds a black katana. In front of her are three lit candles. She takes a stance and with one swift motion the wicks of the candles were cut off and the room was left dark.
“Good job Ellie,” Zero’s voice comes from the darkness. With a snap of her fingers the candles on the wall were lit making the room bright. Ellie covered her eyes for a moment allowing them to adjust to the brightness. “It’s has taken you a while to hit all three correctly but you were able to do so perfectly now.”
“Thank you,” Ellie replies. “I’m glad that I will be mastering the katana, but I do prefer the rapier.” Ellie lifts her sword up and shifts it to a new form, a long elegant rapier. “I mean the katana is a great weapon to battle, but the rapier fits more.” Ellie take her stance as if she was a dueling with someone in front of her. She lunges, beats, and remises the air around her with great grace and elegance. “It just makes me feel more elegant.”
Zero smiles at her student. “I know you adore the rapier Ellie, but a rapier isn’t going to be the best weapon for every battle situation. What a rapier can do in one battle may not be good for another battle. Even in mid battle you could need a different weapon style.”
“Yes I know Zero, and that’s why I learn how to use as many weapons as possible,” Ellie changes her rapier back into a katana. “Now what else is there to learn?”
