He flew towards our balcony and slowly put me down, "How was the flight, love?" he asked me as we got inside the room.

"It twas good except for that little demo, you big mean wolfy," he raised his brow at me hearing the name.

"Wolfy?" he asked me amused.

"It came out in flow but wolfy is a cute name. I mean vampy isn't as cute as wolfy, " I spoke about my views and saw him looking at me, "You don't like it?"

"You have school tomorrow, love. Let's get you to bed," he said changing the topic smoothly and I removed my footwear, getting inside the bed.

"Will you come to watch me during the festival season of school? The sword fight I mean," I said as he removed his shirt and jeans, switching out the light he got inside the bed with me, pulling the blanket over us.

"Taking out a name is not allowed but Leo is working on it so that you don't have to fight else you'll be paired to an opponent who isn't aggressive," he said to which I shook my head, "You want to fight?" I heard the concern in his voice.

"Before I didn't want to but now I want to fight," I said getting up and lifting my upper body as I used my hands to support myself, "If I back down just because of a stupid fight then how will I be able to protect our subjects? It's not just to prove others wrong but myself too that I'm worth all that fate has planned for me. Will you... support it?" I asked him softly.

"Alright love but it turns dangerous I will intervene to stop it and I think you have proved yourself much stronger when you saved Sebastian. True strength is not something you can measure through physical ability," he traced his finger to my head, "It's what's here and," he moved down to my heart, "here. An angel's strongest power is their kind and pure soul. So pure that the light in them can drive away the darkness, giving hope to a person in the sand of time."

"It feels good to hear about me from you. Go on don't stop," I said and he chuckled.

"For now sleep, my Evie. You do have school tomorrow and Lizzy's mother to meet," he kissed me as his hands went around me to pull me close to him, "Goodnight."

"Goodnight," I whispered closing my eyes.

In the morning, unlike Jessi who had a hangover, I was in school with my head down on the desk as I waited for Ms. Parker my history teacher. I took my pencil and began sketching on my book but then turned my page wanting to start a different one as I was too lazy to erase the one I did. I wondered what to draw until I got an idea but by then the teacher had come.

"Good morning class," a lady stepped inside the class.

Looked like we had a new teacher again, why were there so many teachers being changed? I wasn't in the mood to listen to class, I didn't listen to any of the previous class. Taking my pencil I began sketching slowly taking all the time I had, it was the franchixer. The very same Franchixer I had come across-he was leaning on one of his knees with one of his hand raised in front of him with his wings spread down. Once I was done drawing it I didn't know what to draw next. Thinking the person as Ruka I drew an angel above, her hand reaching for his hand. Just like how Ruka had told me about last night, like him I would always find my way to him and would be the hope if he ever turned to the dark side.

When the bell rang, I was packing my bag pack when I heard one of my classmate talk,

"Ms. Parker taught really well. She has good knowledge when it comes to the subject."

"I know right, just like the last class," another girl agreed to it.

"Last class?" I asked scrunching my brows confused.

"Yeah, don't you remember she spoke about the old era?" she asked me and I reluctantly nodded my head. Wasn't it taught by another person? I remember clearly both the teachers were different and not same. Something wasn't right.

When going back home, Lizzy, Louis, Aiden and I were in the same car. The ride was really quiet and I could see Lizzy fiddling with her fingers while she looked outside the window. Was she so nervous to meet her mother? Reaching the castle we went inside and my eyes caught sight of a woman probably in her mid-thirties. She had her blonde hair tied into a neat bun and she wore a formal business-like attire.

"Louis, Lizzy, my children," she said as her eyes met theirs and walked towards where we were to hug them, "I missed you," she said.

"Missed you too, mom," they simultaneously replied.

"Lizzy you dyed your hair again," she said frowning as she looked at her daughter's hair, "Aiden, I heard you grew up fast. You look like your mother," and saw him shrug like it wasn't a big deal.

"What can I say, genes have their own wonders," he replied and I saw Lizzy stabbing him at his back.

"You must be, Eve. I'm Sage it's good to finally see you in person," she gave me her hand and I made sure to give a good, firm shake. She was Ruka's aunt and I had no intention of getting negative points from her.

"It's nice to meet you too," I politely replied and I saw Louis's lips twitch as I was behaving way polite. Once the introductions were over, we had a tea time with everyone and I saw Lizzy sit quietly. Sage, had told how she's been getting marriage proposals from other noble families for a Lizzy but Lizzy was kind of dating Kyle right now. She also asked me how were my studies, what I did and what future plans I had. When I reached my room I let out a sigh of relief, that was a lot of heavy atmospheres but thankfully Sebastian and Aiden were there lighting the mood.

After a day the school festival finally came.

And it was the sword fight today. Yes, I was nervous and anxious and I hoped I wouldn't panic in the arena ground. Ruka was there seated next to the principal and other important members of councils. The match had already started and it didn't look nice. I had taken a peek of a fight and it didn't look easy. People who had received small cuts were being healed in the infirmary. There were others in the room just like me waiting for their turn.

"Nervous?" Sebastian asked who was standing next to me. Most of the events were going on simultaneously, three at a time and as a support he had come to cheer me in the background. No one knew who their opponents were and it was like an on spot pairing.

"Jittery," I replied taking a deep breath and my name was called,

"Ms. Whitlock, you're next. Take your position at the tunnel," the teacher informed me and I got up from my seat.

"You'll do great. Remember not to swing your sword too much that it slips out of your hand, okay?" he laughed patting my back encouragingly, "Just remember the basic training. All the best," I nodded before walking towards the tunnel.

"Yeah."

I wonder who my opponent was. Who could it be?