Princess Mayla continued to recount her past with Dreik to Alba, who attentively only dedicated herself to listening and giving all her attention to her faithful friend. That day when Dreik's brother arrived on the hill looking for him for something important, the young man received some very unexpected news.
-Dreik: Shintaro! Why are you in such a hurry?
-Shintaro: Oh... So here were the two of you. A thousand apologies for bothering my lady.
-Mayla: Forget the formalities, you are a good friend of the family just like Dreik. Just proceed to give the news you bring.
-Shintaro: Ah, yes! It is that our father has summoned us to special training He said he thinks we're ready to have our exam! But first we must pass the test that is prepared for us.
-Mayla: Wow... Is it that sudden? It's too fast...
-Dreik: I think so too... but my father knows what he's doing. I guess we've just been too good!
Dreik ran as fast as he could to the castle to meet his father and ask if the news was true, leaving his brother behind without him being able to finish giving him the statement.
-Shintaro: And here it goes... He has too much energy.
-Mayla: Well? Don't you feel happy too?
-Shintaro: Not really. All of this is tedious to me; I just want to laze around and eat. The truth is that Dreik didn't like the idea either, but then he met you... Miss Mayla, you've made Dreik's life more dazzling.
-Mayla: Eeeh! W-W-What do you mean by that?
-Shintaro: You get embarrassed easily, but I'm sure you've noticed it too. When you met him, he was like a stone. He was always serious and only accepted orders reluctantly, but since he got together with you, he has managed to show his feelings a lot and looks happy. He wants to become very strong for you.
-Mayla: Oh, what things do you say... Give me a break.
-Shintaro: I'm sure he would also love to pass the exam to meet our sister as soon as possible, Dreik really appreciates him a lot unlike me who... I try to avoid it as much as I can.
-Mayla: Shinta, I think you should apologize to your sister for what happened. Sometimes we just must try to understand the other person. You are fortunate because you have had people to grow with and share your life with...
-Shintaro: You are also lucky, because you have the best as your bodyguard, he he...but it is not fair that this is seen only from one side. Dreik looks very happy by your side Miss Mayla, so please do your best to always keep it that way.
-Mayla: You always care a lot about him he he... Don't worry, after all... I want to make him very happy too.
Once Mayla said such words, Shintaro understood what the princess was trying to say and did not continue with the conversation, only nodding with a smile and then both entered the castle to go to where the father of both brothers was. Once they arrived at the place, this being the training ground that the castle had, the young people met the teacher in charge of Dreik and Shintaro, who saw them and smiled very gently.
-Mayla: Master Koru, it is a pleasure to be in your presence.
-Koru: Hello princess! Forget to be cordial, here we walk in confidence.
-Dreik: Everyone forgets the formalities in this place.
-Mayla: So... the news that Shinta has given us, is it true?
-Koru: Of course, I have already prepared my best soldiers to fight against my sons, I'm sure they'll be able to defeat them without any problems! little lizards, will you dare to show me if you are worthy of this exam?
-Shintaro: Whenever you want.
-Dreik: Let's hit it then!
-Koru: That's how you talk guys! I am proud of you.
-Mayla: Well, I'll be in charge of supervising the fruits that my guardian has given then.
-Dreik: H-hey... I'm going to get nervous if you watch me.
-Koru: It's your time to impress the princess, don't you think?
That said, the young men went into the battlefield for their test. While it was happening, the teacher and Mayla stayed together watching the fight – I'm glad you have such a good relationship with Dreik, since then he advanced very quickly with his skills, you can really tell in his eyes how much Mayla loves you– said the teacher to the young girl who felt very embarrassed when she heard the words. The test ended, resulting in the victory of the pair of brothers who happily clinked their palms in celebration. Without giving so much thought to the victory of the young people, Mayla went to them when she saw that they had been badly injured by the fight- Aah! They have been hurt too much! Allow me to use my skills to heal you a little! – Mayla mentioned, using her magic to heal the two of them.
-Dreik: Did you see me? I was great! I have managed to develop my powers very well.
-Mayla: Hehe... You're right, you've really become very strong.
-Dreik: Now I will be able to protect you more safely princess hehe.
The teacher, who was watching in the distance, smiled when he saw the beautiful bond that the young people had– It's a pity that this approval causes the separation of a relationship as beautiful as the one those two have...I really sometimes think that I should let Dreik grow up as a normal young man...I guess sometimes fate is just cruel – I thought for every second he continued to watch Mayla and Dreik. He then walked over to them and with a smile addressed Dreik and Light.
-Koru: Alright little lizards, you both have been approved to take the oracle exam. This will take place in a week's time, on the island of the lunar mirror that is located to the east of the continent.
-Dreik: I'm one step closer to showing Luna that I'm the strongest of them all!
-Mayla: What time do you leave and go to that place?
-Koru: Due to a stop that we must make first, probably in the early morning at dawn.
-Mayla: That's too early... I probably can't say goodbye...
-Dreik: Don't worry Mayla, I'll be by your side until the last moment I can. We'll spend our last night together until you sleep!
-Koru: Jujuju…so they are already at that age.
-Mayla: E-Eeehh! D-Dreik, don't say things that may be misunderstood!
-Dreik: Hahahaha! Besides... Remember, we have a promise to keep... When you see me again, I will be someone much stronger capable of protecting you no matter what enemy I face.
-Koru: Oh... with which is a promise...
-Dreik: E-Ehh... this... well...
-Mayla: Now the teacher knows that we are talking about embarrassing things! I refuse to say another word on the subject!
-Dreik: Oh no…
With that said, the young princess ran from the site very embarrassed while the young men only looked at her with some bewilderment– These young people of today ha ha– The teacher told himself who took his two children to their rooms because of how late it was, and they had to rest. Along the way, Dreik and his brother kept talking about many things about their future.
-Shintaro: Dreik... Mayla may look very fragile and delicate, but the truth is that you can rely on her to stay safe on her own, so don't feel sad, okay?
-Dreik: I already know that... I feel that in the future she will be the one to take care of me... Even so, I plan to give everything of myself from now on to show him that I have been a person worthy of his trust. As their guardian... and as his companion...
-Shintaro: As her boyfriend you mean he he he...
-Dreik: W-What do you say!? Better shut up!
And so, the princess and Dreik spent their last seven days together as they usually did, until nightfall on the day of departure. In the evening of that day, the young people were a little melancholic because of the farewell that was about to take place...
-Dreik: I don't think it's fair that just today you had to have a test, and you were late because of it... they shortened our time.
-Mayla: Still, you said you'd be with me until the last moment, No? Hehe... Even if it gets dark, stay by my side…By the way, today you've been looking away…And today I decided to wear as a necklace the pendant you gave me when I used to keep it on my wrist, doesn't it look good on me?
-Dreik: no, it's not that it doesn't fit you... on the contrary... it's just that, you look really beautiful and I'm a little embarrassed to look at you...
-Mayla: *Blushes* I-I see…W-Well, you also look cute with the pendant I gave you too…since I noticed that you are wearing it anyway.
-Dreik: From now on I plan to take it this way with me…Listen princess... from now on my training will really be even harder... but even in this way, I will always keep it in mind.
Mayla, with great shame, approached his companion, she took him by the hand and kissed him on the cheek, making him also embarrassed by the princess's act – Dreik…I always knew that we have been slaves to fate and we can do nothing but do as destiny says…however, I am not going to forget you either since we have promised...and in six years I hope we can see each other again...Once you become a great oracle and complete your training, come back for me, okay? – said the princess in her trembling voice. The young man looked away so as not to show his desire to cry– Silly, you can take that for granted, it's another promise from me...I really wouldn't want us to have to part tonight– he also uttered with his trembling voice, to which the princess took Dreik's face with her two hands to stare at him - That urge to cry and that desire…they really mean a lot to me... After all, I really love you – she said sincerely. The young man hugged the princess delicately and affectionately, making her return the embrace and they stayed like this for a long time, until Mayla fell asleep in the arms of her beloved -So this was your last wish before you lost sight of me...you really are a dummy, Believe me I'm going to miss you for every second that goes by without seeing you – Dreik whispered to her. The teacher approached where the young people were to tell his son that they had to leave– Just allow me to take the princess to her room – the young man asked, and the master granted his last wish. To Mayla's misfortune, woke up in the morning of the next day, when Dreik had already left. When she realized it, the princess went out to the balcony of her room to get some fresh air and all she did was wish luck to her beloved. She felt sad, but she said goodbye to him with a smile since, by his promise, she expected his return. But her feelings won, causing the young woman to cry out in tears - When you come back, I will be much stronger and prettier just for you! – and then she looked towards the horizon.
From that point, six years passed in the blink of an eye, by then, Ulex, He had been assigned as the protective oracle of the city of the wizards, who had a great friendship with the princess. Until one of those days, Mayla who was walking up the hill where she usually met with Dreik, she was in for a surprise - Hey, miss! Don't you think it's very dangerous for you to walk alone here? – She heard that someone talked to her. When she turned around, the person who spoke to her was on top of the tree, it was Dreik who had stopped by to visit to see his princess – Hahaha…I see that you haven't stopped being the same, you've taken me by surprise, now you look much stronger! (And handsome) – replied the princess with great joy. The young man came down from the tree and spent time with the princess as in their old days. As they watched the sunset, The young pair were leaning against each other– I'm sorry that my visit is short…But something terrible has happened…The signs that a demon is about to attack the continent are starting to come out so I have come to warn you of this problem...But this only means that soon the hero will awaken –said the young man. Mayla, Hearing the words of her beloved, she hugged him very tightly– I'm scared... I think this is very risky, I don't want you to get hurt...I don't want peace to end – she said in a trembling voice – I told you that I don't like to see you cry... You don't have to worry, I'll always be there to protect you... I'm already a man and even if I die...I'm going to be there for you until my last moments – said Dreik to comfort the princess...
To be continued...