"Lawren… LAWREN", "What, sir?" "You know exactly what". "No… Sir, I have no clue what you're talking about." "Then how about you COME WITH ME!" "Sure… I'll follow you, sir." Oh, how the day goes on… my heart can't take it anymore… "Here we are, Lawren…" "Uh… I don't see anything", "EXACTLY! There were supposed to be 4 target bags here, BUT… You destroyed them ALL"... "Oh, I am deeply sorry sir, I will n-" "DON'T GIVE ME THAT CRAP! You will be working on cleaning duty until sunset". "Yes, sir, I will not disappoint".
"Lawren Coldtale. He's an outstanding knight and will definitely make it to a high-ranking position in the Holy Knights if he continues… but his tactics are not… great." (4th position Holy General Krude Scavell and teacher/supervisor of regiment-08) "Sir, sunset has arrived, may I return home?" "Yes… But please remember… No, this should be a given… Just don't break the equipment again"... "Thank you, sir. I will work harder than ever before." The youth of this generation worries me sometimes… *sigh* I hope the students don't hate me for my strict attitude…
"I'm sorry for being late *pant* I had *pant* to do *pant* some extra work" "Ren!" She jumped from the bench and hugged me… very tightly. "I'm glad to see you're doing well today, Fay." (Fayrosa Winterwand, Arch-Mage in training and girlfriend/childhood friend of Lawren Coldtale, Holy-Knight in training). "Heha, where do you want to go tonight?" she gleamed. "Well, I was thinking something… More laid back today. "What? What?" "A hot spring!" "Woah! Yesyesyes", "That settles it then, the closest one is down Greentole Street!".
*sizzle* "Ahh, nothing beats the heat after some hard work", "GERONIMO!" "AHHH!!" *splash* "Thanks for the wake-up call!", "No problem, Ren!" *sigh* "Let's just chillax in this hot spring. That means no pranks or devious plans!" "Ok! She scooted beside me and lay her head on my shoulder…
(10 years prior), *swing* "Hyah". "Haha, I have mastered the art of wood stick!" I need to find a new one now, something that will behave more… like a sword. The massive forest beside my house stood menacingly, "Hehe, I guess I'll have to put in the effort". *shuffle* "Ow" the third thorn bush I have walked through already…" Woah, t-there it is, a swordly stick. I picked up the masterpiece of a stick, *shuffle*, *swing*, "who goes there!" "I should be asking you that question!" a girl stood before me, a long stick in hand, "what are you supposed to be? An old woman?" "WHAT? I'm literally nine!" "Cool, I'm also nine." "Hey, how about we call a cease-fire, I'll let you go if you let me go." "Sure, but what are you though?" "I'm a mage… Well, a self-proclaimed mage, and you?" "I'm a self-proclaimed knight, the fiercest in my backyard!" "Uh huh, and what brings you here?" "I was looking for a new training stick, hence the thing I am holding in my hand right at this very moment". "I guess I'll say too, I'm here looking for something to use my… magic on…" "oh? Then I have a great idea! How about we train against each other, then we should be able to fulfill both of our goals!" "You're smart for a boy, deal! My name is Fayrosa!" "Mine is Lawren, it is nice to meet you." "Where will we meet up then?" "My yard should work, it's really clean and well maintained." "Better question, where do you live?" "Lawvile street North sector"... "Hey, I live there too!" "Really?! This is going to be great." "Do you know the way back, Lawren?" "Yup!" …
"Hey, uh… we live as neighbors, isn't that cool?" "Yeah, but… each house is a 5-minute walk away, at least." "Cya tomorrow, Fayrosa!" "I'm thankful, see you tomorrow"...
"Hey, Dad, I made a friend today!" "Really? Wowzers! Can we meet him?"... "Dear, let's not be hasty". "Aw, but I want to see my son's cool new friend! I bet he's great with a sword… I mean, stick too." "Uh, she's a mage and we're training partners for the time being." "She? You made a female friend?? Son… Now I have to meet her!" "She's coming to train tomorrow… geez." "I'm sorry Lawren but… Your mother is intrigued now too!"...
"Bubbles!" *slash*, "Heh, you're getting better at maintaining your magic's shape, I'm finding it harder to keep up." "Yay, thanks, Lawren!"... "They're so cute!" "Our son truly is the greatest when it comes to swordsmanship and finding great… Friends" "Maybe one day we could call her family!" "Woah, don't get ahead of yourself now, they're only nine" "Yeah, but they won't be forever." And so Fayrosa came by every single day. (Age 12), "You're finally able to use your second element!" "BURN!" (Age 13), "Ren! I have learned healing magic!" "Wow! Nice job Fay," patting her on the head. (Age 15), "So, are you planning on enrolling in the Arch-Mage Sect?" "Yup, and I already know you're going towards the Holy-Knight Sect, am I right?" "Haha, yeah" (Age 18), We were standing at our new favorite spot, an open area in the forest where we met, the starlit sky illuminated our faces. "We're adults now, huh" "Yeah, I can't believe we made it here!" "Tomorrow is our first day at the Sects, let's make it count!" "Since we won't be able to train at home anymore, how about we meet up after or official training?" "Hey… Fay, I love you." "You… finally confessed~" she hugged me tighter than anybody had before "Ren, let's make our after training meetups a date!" "That sounds good, we should probably return home though." "Wait! Before we go back, come closer." "Ok-" she kissed me, I never knew how soft a girls lips were, they also felt like they had a refreshing atmosphere to them, "You're letting your healing magic slip…" "Ahh! You're right, I haven't done this since I was 14…" "Haha, it's fine, let's go back".
"Hey Mom, I'm home!" "Soooo…" "What is it?" "Hooow'd it go?"... "What do you mean?" "You were out late with Fayrosa! You two finally started dating after 9 years!" "W- How the hell do you know?" "Mother's instinct" *wink*... "Say what? Son… Did I hear you right?" *sigh*, "Yeah, we're dating now." *sob* "My son… YOU FINALLY DID IT! I am so proud of you!" "Thanks, Dad, I won't disappoint at Training too"...
(Back in the hot spring), I love you, Ren~" "We should get out soon, it's getting quite late." "Yeah, my mom wakes easily, so I like to get home before she sleeps." "But before that, I was thinking, after we graduate, do you want to get married?" Her eyes lit up, "Yes!" "I'm grateful. I vow to keep you safe." "Hahaha, I vow to stop you from dying, dummy." *splash* She put on her towel. "Let's head back, I'll inform my parents." "One month, only one month left of training."...
*creak* "Welcome back, Lawren!" "You were out late." "Yeah, we went out to a hot spring, it was too comfortable to leave." "I'd bet, hehehe!" I also have something to say… Fay and I are now engaged!"... … … "REALLY?" "I'm going to have a daughter-in-law!" "When is it happening? Tell us!" "Chill out, it's happening next month when we graduate." "So then, do you two plan on going out into the world?" "Uh, I believe so, we're at the age where we can now (19)."
"And so, do you two plan to cherish each other forever?", "Yes." The marriage went on for a while, "That's my Holy Knight and Arch-Mage!" my mom said enthusiastically. "When do you guys plan on leaving?" "Well, based on circumstance right now, tomorrow." "Hehehe, I'm proud of you, Fayrosa, Lawren. I hate to say it, but you two were great students (Knowledge of Fayrosa via his sister, her Arch-Mage teacher)." "Thanks, sir, I will be sure to remember your teachings!" "Fay, are you prepared for this? We likely won't see our families again for a long time." "I'm born ready! We've dreamed of going out as wandering adventurers for years!" "Haha, I'm surprised you remember!" Tomorrow, we will be leaving for the trails, going on an unending adventure. Wandering adventurers!