Origins[Completed]

Chapter 35: Father - Daughter Relationship

[Guild House - Near Falla Mountains]

[Tiara]

I was sitting with the the other initiates around the table for lunch. It was me, Tay-ki, Sael and William were seated. Haki's familiar, Suzu, also sat with us but her master was nowhere to be seen. Eryville was also missing in action at such an important time.

As much as I want to wonder what was going on I could help but focus on my father. He and the Nightcrawlers were sitting with us at one table. Melancholy and Malaya were also seated and enjoying the lunch that Malaya made. She has to teach me how to make some of these meals!

"Tia... Are you okay?" I hear Tay-ki whisper to me which catches my attention.

"Why do ask?"

"It's... Uhmm... Well, you've been looking at you father really intently the entire time..."

"..." I feel my face flush that Tay-ki was observing what I'm  doing and quickly hide my face by turning to look at Suzu who is sitting on the other side of me and shove a full spoon of rice in my mouth. This is reeaally goooood!

Tay-ki realised his mistake and also turned away blushing, but I heard him softly apologize and continue to eat.

"You really like him, don't you?"

"Wha!?"

The sudden question from Suzu made me shout in surprise. Everyone turned to look at me and gave me a confused look at me.

"... Sorry." I apologized and kept my head down.

While I was feeling down something told me to look up and I saw Mikasa was missing from her seat. When I looked over Emi I saw her sneaking from behind with a perverted look on her face. I see where this is going...

Bam!

"Nyoooowwww!"

It went exactly as I expected.

Before Mikasa could reach her Emi teleported and chopped her on the head. My sensei not-so-gloriously took to ground with steam coming from her head.

"Why did you hit meeee!?" Mikasa was crying while she held her head. A bulge was growing on her head.

"Of course I would, you pervert." Emi said coldly and returned to her seat. "Now, sit down and eat." She continued eating.

"I'm soooowwwyyyy!" Mikasa said then went back to her seat.

Everyone laughed at the exchange between the two. When I looked at Mikasa I saw that she was winking at me.

Did she do it so they could forget about my embarrassment?

This is why I still love my sensei!

*

I waited until lunch was over and then approached my father.

He was having a conversation with Alstif in front of the guild house. It did not look as if it had been serious because they were laughing as they conversed so I approached.

I needed to hear him say it.

When I arrived my father's expression suddenly stiffened. He was glaring at me as if he wanted me to leave but I was going to continue. I had already steeled my resolve and approached.

"Alstif, leave us." He said and Alstif obliged.

As soon as he left the air was silent.

Dead silent.

Nothing was making a sound as my father and I stared at each other wordlessly. There was a lot of things I wanted to say and wanted to hear but didn't know how to start so I stayed silent. If I were like my sensei, what would I do in a situation like this...

... Maybe she's not the right person to draw inspiration from...

"And? Is there a reason for you wanting to talk to me?" Father was the first to talk to me. As always, it lacks emotion when he talks to me.

"F-Father -"

"As long as you continue with this simplistic goal, I told you to stop calling me that, Tiara."

"M-Mister R-Roman..." I trailed off. I'm still afraid to talk to him. I'm losing heart after seeing he hasn't changed at all since then. He still won't accept my choice.

When I was eight years old I had decided that I would become a grand mage. My mother had been one and wanted to follow in her footsteps. My father hated the idea of it and told me never to speak of it again.

Since I'm the oldest between my brother and I the next one to lead the village would have to me. This means all the responsibilities I carry are suppose to be put first and my ambition should be leading the village but I do not want that. I wanted to be grand mage.

I secretly started practicing magic in my free time and applied to become part of Bladed Arrows all on my own. My personal maid had helped me out and when my father had found out he went ballistic. I was to be grounded and and my maid was fired. If I didn't attend the start of the ceremony than he would just tell the people I was sick and would only attend next year, giving him enough time to crush my dreams.

I still snuck out. My guards had not known that I could use magic and underestimated me. I took care of them easily and made it on time to the beginning of the ceremony. My father couldn't lose face so he had to play along to stay in the good graces of the village. His plan failed and I still managed to join the guild. Mikasa had told me that the chief had ordered her to make me fail but she had decided against it after seeing how dedicated I was to doing this. This is also one of the reasons I respect my sensei a lot.

"Excuse me then, if you still have nothing to say." He grew impatient and walked past me by pushing me out of the way.

I grab him by his arm and he stopped.

"W-Wait..." I said and kept my head down.

"What is it then? Speak, Tiara."

"Wh-Why..." My heart was beating in my head. My breathing is becoming very shallow and my knees feel like they could give in at any moment. I've never felt so nervous in my entire life.

"Tch. As I thought." He said and then pulled his arm away. "You haven't convinced me." He said and then walked inside.

I couldn't say anything to call him back.

To Be Continued...