Pendant

Chapter 9

I entered the training arena with a few books about using my magic, just in case Nick decided to walk out during the lesson and I had to teach myself. As I entered, I noticed him standing in the middle of the arena...well sulking. I cleared my throat, effectively gaining his attention "so what are we going to learn today?" He straightened his posture and said firmly, "we are going to meditate for one hour then, we will practice stronger spells for attack, defense and playtime; okay?" I gave him a curt nod and he sat down in the soft grass and I copied him. He closed his eyes whilst speaking, "closed your eyes and clear your mind of any and all thoughts. Have a calm mind set, mentally prepare yourself for hard concentration and quick thinking." I closed my eyes and tried to clear my head; I'm guessing since I'm half Celestivian that I'd have this magic-battle instincts, to which I was correct. As I did that, my mind went blank and my senses heightened. I focused on evening out my breathes as I could feel the adrenalin coursing through my veins, my eyes flew open and I saw Nick was already supervising my reaction but he jumped slightly; causing me to tilt my head in confusion. Huh? I saw two doted glowing reflections in his stormy grey eyes, ohhhhhh my eyes are glowing...more fun I guess. He cautiously stood up and took a fighting stance, "okay. Since you have already meditated within 5 minutes, I can teach you playtime magic." I stood too, "playtime?" he rolled his eyes, "when you want to mess around with your magic or just play." he stated as if it was the most obvious thing in the world, I muttered a few profanities about Nick being on his period before standing up casually gazing the arena. His eyes glowed a slight grey as he stretched his hands out, Water from the pond began to slither its way towards him. 

I walked further away from him, just for practicing sake and then turned to him. I put my hand out and waved in an arc; sending out an arc of light. Nick was advising, "now have all emotions on check. this is just a-" The searing light cut towards him; thank goodness for his fast reflexes. The water shot out in front of him in a shield formation; absorbing the hit, effectively protecting him from harm or death. He stumbled backwards, "-or we could go straight to attacking and defending." he mumbled. Nick then dusted his shirt and his voice boomed trough the arena, "In attacking, you want to focus on your target. Control your powers with extreme caution because you need to know if you're sending a warning, a full on blow or if you shoot to kill. This is immensely important because in training....we've had a few instances where trainees accidentally hit their tutors which caused life long injuries and death. I'm not dying today Princess." My heart fluttered at the nickname but then I mentally slapped myself, 'that's part of my title. stop fangirling and get over it.' I thought to myself. Nick took a stance, "whenever you're ready Harper." I raised an eyebrow at him, I wanted catch him by surprise; I wanted to impress him. I shrugged, this is just practice; no need for all of this antics. I focused on him and was about to give a playful light beam towards him when an idea popped in my head, what if I use my eyes? I focused on him again and smirked, I felt my eyes warm up and Nickolas face flickered with worry and I released the built up power through my eyes and a hot beam shot out toward him. He did seem surprised but recovered, sadly a little to late. The beam hit him causing a mini explosion and I saw him fly to the side.

"Nickolas!" I shouted and ran towards him. 'Please don't tell me I killed my tutor/fiancé/friend- wait. were we friends anymore- ugh, stop thinking about this and help him you stupid idiot' I thought. My brain was acting up today and I didn't know why, I knelt next to Nickolas and shook him, "Nickolas, are you alright? Дерьмо !" He groaned and rolled over, then he snapped out of his daze and slapped my hands away, "do you think I'm okay? You fricking shot me! How am I supposed to be okay you Сука!" His words cut through me like ice, why did it hurt so much? I'm used to being called that from those bratty kids at school, so why did I feel like my heart broke? Tears brimmed my eyes as I took a few steps away from Nickolas. Why did he say that? Was he this annoyed with me? Did he really hate me this much? When he stood and looked at me, I dropped my gaze to the floor, "Извините" I murmured; hoping he would accept my apology but he didn't. This seemed to fuel his anger even more, "Sorry? SORRY! SORRY IS NOT GOING TO CUT IT. I specifically told you to control your powers with extreme caution not let it all out on me! You really are dumb, this is all you say. sorry, sorry, sorry, as if sorry is gonna' change anything! you apologized when you mom left and abandoned her kingdom, you apologized foolishly flirted with me during training and you apologized when the love of my life was forced to leave! All you do is apologize, as if it's going to make my marry Gabriella, rule MY kingdom with her, make me the gifted one and erase your existence." 

I gasped as his sudden outburst. Did he always feel like this? If I remember correctly he was the one who flirted first- THAT'S NOT THE POINT BRAIN! A tear escaped my eyes and slid down my cold cheeks, I was the cause of everything. He wasn't lying, I was the reason why my mom left, I was the reason why this place is so damn cold, I'm the reason my parents died and I'm the reason Nickolas can't marry Gabriella. Apparently I said this out loud because Nick's face softened, "Harper I-" I held my hand up for silence, "you are right. Saying sorry isn't going to do anything. I am the reason for everyone's troubles too" Before he could say anything I ran out of the arena and straight towards my bedroom. I immediately began to pack up all of my clothes and I changed my clothes into something warmer, Angie had exited the bathroom and was staring at me in utter shock. She ran to me, "Harper whats going on? why are you packing your stuff?" I sniffed, "we are leaving this place once and for all. I think it would be for the best." She sat down and hugged me, "alright. calm down and tell me what is going on hmmm?" I nodded and explained everything to her. By the end, I was shaking silently and Angie was fuming; Nick words shouldn't have hurt me as much, I've been told much worse but it hurt because he sounded like the voice in my nightmares; the one that put guilt inside me every time I dreamed. 

A soft knock was heard and Nick's muffed voice sounded through the door, "Harper? Can you please come out and let me talk? Let me at least explain myself." Angie's eyes blazed with fire and she forced a smile at me, "you go in the bathroom and take a nice hot bath; clear your mind. Let me take care of this." I nodded slowly and went into the bathroom, instead of taking a bath, I pressed my ear to the door and tried to hear what they were saying. key word was tried; the voices were muffled. I huffed in annoyance and akimbo, I had magical powers and I couldn't hear what they were saying. Then I remembered in training, when I cleared my head, my senses raised. I shut my eyes and tried to clear my fat head, it was harder since I was a lot calmer then but I managed. On doing so, I could make out what Angie was telling Nick...or more like scolding. "you have no idea what she is going through and go and just blow it." Angie whisper- yelled. Nick sighed, "I know and I was just angry and couldn't wrap my head around the thought of losing Gabriella and marring someone I don't really want to marry." I could hear Angie frown through the door, "so you would marry Harper?" there was a deafening pause, "I mean I wouldn't mind it...." My heart fluttered at the thought. I heard Angie clear her throat, "anyway that's besides the point. You're acting as if you are the only one trying here." once again, I heard Nick sigh, "I know. I just wanted to tell her a bit of my past and the reason I acted up while apologizing." I really and truly felt sorry for Nick. I heard Angie sigh, "fineeee. i'll go get her." I heard her footsteps come towards the door, "Harper! You can come out of there, I know you ain't taking no shower." I opened the door and smiled sheepishly at her while she rolled her eyes. I walked to the door to see Nick standing there, remorse in his grey eyes. As her saw me guilt clouded them, "Harper! I'm so sorry but please, hear me out." I crossed my arms and huffed, "whatever you say must be good enough for me to forgive you." He pouted and nodded before taking a deep breathe and he began...

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