I spent the next few days using my unit for entertainment, well actually aerial training, it dawned on me that I was the only Feles capable of flying. If I ever ended up fighting an aerial enemy alone my unit would be unable to help.

Everyone seemed quite reluctant to participate in my exercise, but soon after some persuasion from the lions they accepted.

The first day was the best as each one climbed upon a winged lion and was taken for a ride, the shrieks and screams made me chuckle.

“It isn’t funny,” remarked Ibiki standing beside me, his fur standing on end as he’d just come back from his trip to the skies. “I am sure you were the same.”

“Nope. I flew by accident during training with dad, then struggled to master it.”

“Get me down!” Edge was shouting his head off. I signalled Raziel to land. Edge jumped off, kissing the ground. “Thank goodness.”

I hadn’t let anyone ride Arata as that would have been too much, he was way too fast and would most probably say no even if I asked.

I heard Kiba gulp as he was next, this was going to be good. As soon as Raziel was off the ground he was screaming.

I glanced at Ibiki who held in a chuckle. “Not funny.” I smiled.

He looked at me from the corner of his eyes. “I suppose it is, if it’s not me.”

“I have a few words for your next trip, trust him, he won’t let you fall.”

“I’ll try to remember that.” He nodded.

I checked the location of the sun for the time. I’d heard the whole royal family was in a meeting to discuss the future connection with Reira’s tribe, Amaris, seeing how Hunter felt about her, it would be a smooth transition.

“Didn’t you say you wanted to catch Princess Tigra at the end of that meeting today,” commented Ibiki.

“I did,” I nodded. “It started early so I’m sure she hasn’t eaten yet.”

“Surely it would be finished by now,” commented Rex. I glanced at him; he’d stopped trembling after his ride in the sky. “I’m sure Ibiki can finish off here.”

“Go on,” encouraged Ibiki.

“What is it with you guys.” I looked between them. “Mum knew she’d be busy and wanted me to give her a wrap.”

“Wouldn’t the servants bring them a meal during the proceedings,” mentioned Finn.

“I don’t have to explain anything to you lot,” I huffed. “I was going to let you guys leave training early, but now I have changed my mind.”

“What, don’t do that!” cried Edge.

“Your faults for pushing it,” sighed Lin.

“Raziel, Arata, I leave them to you,” I smirked.

“Of course, master,” acknowledge Raziel.

“Anything.” Arata glanced at me.

“Do whatever you want to them,” I responded.

“As you wish,” snarled Arata, eyeing each one down as if they were his prey.

“You’re in safe hands.” Larana’s wings appeared, and I took off towards the castle.

“Fang!” Ibiki shouted after me.

I met Tigra just as she was coming out of the throne room. Reira was also waiting for Hunter, she dashed towards him before he could get out the door.

“Hunter,” she called, he flinched, but quickly relaxed.

“Reira.” He held out his hand and she took it, quickly hooking her tail around his. “Let everyone know I have decided Reira will be my mate.” And he walked off.

Tigra let out a long sigh, then spotted me. “Thought you were at aerial training.”

“There in the capable paws of the lions,” I answered.

“I thought talismans couldn’t manifest that far from their masters,” wondered Tigra.

“Well, I’ve said many times the lions are somewhat different with there own energy supply,” I responded. “Don’t ask how it works because I don’t know.” I shrugged. “Anyway, I had mum make you a mackerel wrap.” I brought it out of my pouch.

“You do know at the royal meetings there is food,” she commented.

I held it to her. “And I know you never touch any of it.” She shook her head and took it.

Queen Daz walked over. “I have a few missions building up, are you still adamant on this training period.”

“Only a few days your highness,” I bowed.

“Very well, but…” Queen Daz sighed taking out a scroll. “I still want you to do this one as soon as possible.” I glanced at it. “Requested by King Skyrus, there has been strange activity by his borders and has requested you personally to deal with it.”

“Alright, give me one more day and I’ll set out,” I responded.

“Thank you.” She left with King Alton.

I let out a long sigh. “I have to go, get this training complete earlier than scheduled.”

“Have fun,” smiled Tigra.

“Maybe next time, see you later.” I quickly left returning to a half dead unit.

Raziel and Arata were sat there so proud of themselves, my unit panting, covered in a few cuts, laid out across the ground. What the heck had they done to them?

“Fang,” groaned Ibiki.

“What the heck did you do!?” I shouted.

“As instructed,” chuckled Arata.

“I didn’t say kill them.”

I had to heal them before I could even start training again. Soon I was back on track, not sure what the winged lions had done but they seemed more focused and there was less screaming.

I informed them of the mission and called an end to today’s training, they were not quite ready for an aerial battle, but it would have to do for now, we had a mission to do.