Celestria sat in the black carriage as it rolled across the streets of Elarion.
She had come to fetch her little brother, but deep down she wanted to see how far he had grown.
The carriage slowed to a stop at the tall gates of a large mansion.
A maid rushed forward, bowing her head low.
"Welcome, Lady Celestria. Young Master Azrael is in the backyard. He is training with Master Quill. If you will follow me, I shall take you there."
Celestria nodded once. "Lead the way."
Her steps were steady as she walked through the long marble halls.
The walls were decorated with the banners, but her mind wasn't on them. Her thoughts circled back to her brother.
If he survived this long, Quill must have gone easy on him. Otherwise… there is no way he'd last.
The maid opened a tall glass door that led to the backyard.
The moment Celestria stepped outside, she stopped cold. Her eyes widened at the sight before her.
