Secret of the Empire [ORIGINAL]

CHAPTER 6 - Mentor

For my age, I think like an adult. But I usually just cover it up with a childish exterior, so I wouldn't look out of place and look like I'm a genius child. I don't want to stand out, although I already do, but I don't want to stand out even more. I don't want fame or any of those. I just want to keep to myself, I have never wanted attention. I'm not like those bratty kids of those nobles, they are all so snobby. They pick on the ones that are of the lower class. But for me, I treat everyone as equals. I do not care about status, but I still do have to keep that in mind, considering that I can't go off and ruin the family name because of my own thoughts. I bet you have been wondering, 'How old I am?', well here's the answer. It is the year 3008, 26th of December, I am exactly six years and one day old. I was told that I had another present that was not given to me yesterday, so I am to receive it today.

I walked into the throne room, where my parents are residing at this moment. "Good morning mother, father."

I bowed my head and did a curtsy to show my respect. "Ahh, glad you could make it Aria," father announced and then stated, "I expect you to already know why you're here."

"Yes, father." I replied.

He then nodded and gestured to the side, "I would like to introduce you to your new teacher."

I turned my head to the right and saw a knight. He, or at least I think it's a he, wore a highly advanced suit with two sheaths probably holding two hidden blades with a tattered cape that flows down the back. He also wore a helmet that covered his face. I trekked up towards him and examined him carefully. He was taller than me [Well... obviously], probably about 6 foot and all I have to say is that the armour looks AWESOME! I walked around him still examining him from top to bottom and taking in every detail.

As I was still examining the knight my father spoke up, "His name is Yves Night, he is the captain of the first imperial knights' brigade, so he is fully capable of teaching you without fail, and he will be your mentor until you are fully capable of protecting yourself when needed." I nodded at his explanation. He then directed his attention towards Yves, "Sir Night, I expect that you take good care of my daughter and help her train to the fullest."

Yves then turned towards my father and kneeled down on one knee and placed his right hand over his heart and bowed his head, then responded, "Yes, my king."

"Aria, one more thing-" my father added. I looked over to him and tilted my head to the side gesturing that I'm listening. "He will be your personal guard as well, so he will be following you around protecting as well as teaching." I nodded my head saying that I understand. "You two may go now, and get to know each other while you're at it"

"Yes, father/yes, my king," me and Yves did our own bow/curtsy and replied at the same time.

We walked out of the throne room and started down the long hallway. The walk was silent and awkward, so I decided to break the thick, awkward silence. "So.... Why did you decide to become a knight?" I inquired.

He looked at me and replied very vaguely, "why shouldn't I join?"

See what I mean? VERY vaguely. I sigh and asked again, "Okay, let me re-word that. What made you want to join the imperial knights?"

Once again, he gave a vague answer but more information then the last, "because of the pay I can receive."

[The pay? I wonder how much they get...] With all the short answers he's giving me, I bet he doesn't want to tell me anything more. So, I guess I'll just leave it at that...

We continued down the hallway, did a few turns here and there, in silence, but this time I dared not to break it. We finally reached to my bedroom door and he opened it and gestured for me to go in. But before I can go in he suddenly spoke, "Go change into something comfortable to move in. Preferably a battle armour, if you have one that is". I nodded and turned to walk into my room.

I looked through my wardrobe and of course, I don't have a battle armour. What? I'm only six for your information. Who in their right mind would give a six-year-old battle armour! Wait... never mind. Anyways, I went through my wardrobe and got out clothes that are easy to move in and put them on. What? You think I need maids for everything? You think that I cant put clothes on myself? Well, for your information, I am quite capable of such simple task, thank you very much.

(Pretend she has red yes, isn't holding anything, wearing knee high boots)

After I finished changing, I felt more comfortable. To be honest, I never really liked dresses. But as a princess, I have no choice... maybe. But I have an appearance and pride to keep. I walked to my bedroom exit and opened the door swiftly, walked out, and closed the door behind me. I looked to see that Yves was still there waiting patiently. Maybe. Who knows? He saw me and turned around and started walking off.

We started walking to where the entrance or the exit, whatever you want to call it, of the castle is. After a while of walking we finally stood in front of a giant polished, mahogany double door. He opened it without a word and let the rays of sun break through the opening, the wind rushed in like a starving potato girl and brushed my hair like a gentle caress. He started walking outside as I followed him.

A/N - Hello, my lovely (maybe) humanz!!! I hope ur still going to stick with me until the end of this terrible book, story thing!!! Here's a new chapter, I guess it's longer than the other ones?? Maybe. Anyways, sorry for the very, very, VERY late update. I have so many things to do (most of them just consists of me being lazy). Schools been hard. I have soooooo many things due. Next week, I have 2 assessments due. The week after I have 2 exams. The week after that I have a draft due. The week after that week, I have my final assessment due. But I will update if I can. I will not discontinue this. Even if I haven't updated for a while. Please bare with me until the end!!! :)

Much appreciations you beautiful, lovely humanz!!! Hope you guys will understand. I'm in Grade 11 and it's quite hard on me. So please stick around. But if you leave, I guess there's no stopping you. But I would be happy if you stuck around until the end and see how this story ends.

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Aria out!