The Goblin Princess

Chapter 6

Little Veena sat at the little table in the nursery with her brothers. The two elder brothers weren't too happy to be playing with their little sister, but like their father, they couldn't see her cry.

Smiling, she held up her small teapot. "Would any of you like some more tea?"

Her two older brothers shook their heads.

Her twin only frowned.

Veena frowned in return. "What's wrong?"

Sighing, he gave her a fleeting smile. "Nothing. I was just thinking."

"Don't lie to me. Something's wrong."

He glanced at his older brothers. "Veena, can we please go outside? It's too pretty to be stuck inside."

Veena have a huge smile. "Is that all? Of course, we can if it's what you want." She sat the little tea pot down. "All you had to do was ask." Shaking her little head, she looked at the other two. "Same for you two."

Chapter 6

Bracing, Veena stood holding her staff out in front of her. Around her, three metal orbs hovered around her in a circle. It was her second day training with Teela, who stood not too far away beside her father. Out of the corner of her eye,she could see Adam sitting with Cringer under a lone tree.

Suddenly one of the orbs move towards her causing Veena to jump over it. Soon she was either dodging the other two or hitting all three away from her. Veena was able to keep it up for a few minutes. Then her left foot slipped and one hit her on her shoulder. The orbs then floated away from her back into their circle.

Teela walked over to her. "Not bad. You're getting better."

Rubbing her shoulder, Veena smiled. "Thanks."

Teela gestured towards her father and Adam, "why don't you take a break? You've been going at it for awhile now."

Veena nodded as Duncan walked up to them. "I actually think you should call it a day. I think it might be a good idea for Veena to meet King Randor and Queen Marlena since they have returned." He glanced over at Adam, "don't you agree, Prince Adam?"

Veena noticed Adam frown quickly, but just as quickly it went away. He then sighed, "It wouldn't hurt."

Duncan gave Adam a reassuring smile. "What are you worried about? I'm sure they'll be happy to meet her."

Veena didn't know why Adam seemed to be so worried. Why would he be worried about her meeting his parents? She felt it was only right that she meet them, since she was spending so much time in their home and with their son.

Adam glanced at her, "Are sure you're up to it, Veena?"

"I have to meet them sooner or later, Adam." Turning to Duncan, she smiled. "Can I at least clean up a bit? I don't exactly look like I'm about to meet royalty."

Laughing, Duncan shook his head. "Don't worry about that. They won't mind."

Veena frowned. She still wanted to get cleaned up a bit. It wouldn't do good for a first expression. After all, Adam had meet her at her weakest. She quickly glanced at Adam, who smiled at her.

"Teela, would you go with Veena so she can tidy up." Adam glanced over at Duncan, "we can wait till she and Teela return."

Duncan sighed. "Sorry, Veena, but they really won't care." Smiling at her, he shrugged. "But if you wish go on. Prince Adam and I will wait here for the two of you." He gestured towards his workshop. "You can use the sink in the workshop, since it's closest."