"Nate can you please pass my my robe? I''m done." The walls made my voice rang with such echo. I just finished taking a warm shower which was refreshing to say the least. We are already back in my room and what happened occurred an hour ago. On the way here, I looked for the trails of the shockwaves and found trees that were broken and were on the ground. Shards of ice were splattered on the ground as the same did on the trees. I waved by hand and melted all of the ice and fixed the tree. Nate, looked at me the same way he did when he first saw me going all out.

    "You can do that?!" He was perplexed when he asked the question while he pointed at the trees who now stood peacefully as if nothing happened to them.

    "I don''t know. Whatever I want to do, I think just happens with a wave of my hands. It''s quite shocking to me as well." We continued to walk in silence after that as Nate was too amazed, shocked or shaken to response..

    I heard a nock on the non-transparent glass door before Nate came in. He had his eyes closed as he entered the washroom. I grabbed the robe and slipped it onto me.

    "You can open your eyes now."

    "Great! Now that you are finished, breakfast is ready, I have preheated it and also, you meet with them at nine sharp." Nate spoke as he went out of the washroom. I followed him as I dried my hair with a towel.

    "What time is it now?" I dropped my robe to the floor as I was in my walk-in closet already. I grabbed a pair of boxers and slipped them on before I wore my clothes for today.

    "Your majesty, you only have thirty minutes before nine. Hurry up!"

    "Are you commanding me Nathaniel?"

    "Yes because you need to be punctual you lazy glob!" My mouth went ajar as I walked out on him with the same expression. He looked at me with a sly grin.

    "You shall be beheaded."

    "And you shall be too."

    We both laughed as I sat down on the table. There were pancakes, eggs and bacon along with orange juice. Picking up the pancake with my fork, I started to dig in as I was hungry. Nate on the other hand told me that he already ate prior to when he came here and that he was still full. Once I finished, I brushed my teeth and sprayed a generous amount of fragrance on me before I motioned Nate that it was time to go

    "Ten minutes your majesty."

    "That''s enough time to get to the training area. Let''s go." We fastened our pace as we walked down the normal hallways of the academia where there are students. As soon as they saw me, they stopped on their tracks as they stared at me. I felt uncomfortable with their gaze and Nate might have noticed that I was uncomfortable for he whipped out a fabric and wrapped it around me. I just came to realize that I was wearing short shorts and a sleeveless shirt which people don''t see royalties in such clothing that often.

    "We should''ve picked a more secluded way." I whispered at Nate who was busy glaring at those who dared to stare at me.

    "Indeed but this is the fastest route to where we are supposed to be headed. Don''t worry, we''re almost there." He replied and walked even faster. As we were too focused on getting out of the hallway and from the prying eyes, we didn''t notice that someone was walking towards us. I bumped into the person who felt like a wall that didn''t budge a centimeter. I looked up and my heart started to beat abnormally.

    "A-Apollo, I''m sorry. I was just in a hurry." I spoke with a slight stutter to which Nate snickered at. I glared at him secretly before I looked up to smile at Apollo.

    "I haven''t been able to talk to since the pre-show Alexander. Are you okay?" His voice held so much concern that it warmed my heart up. I smiled yet again before I answered him.

    "It''s good Apollo. My teammates are good people. They already know about my situation and I''m thankful that the heavens agreed to go my way as they took it quite nicely." I noticed Apollo staring at me without blinking even when I finished talking.

    "Apollo, are you okay? Is there something-"

    "You look really beautiful Alexander." I turned into cement when I heard those words come from him. I could feel my face warming up and turning into a tomato. My mouth opened as I was about to answer but he hugged me so tightly that it did not only took me by surprise but also Nate. Looking around, I noticed that we were no longer in the crowded hallways and was in a more secluded one.

    "I''m sorry, if you''re going through this very hard obstacle for you. I''m sorry because I didn''t get to protect you." At this time, my body relaxed to his touched as my arms wrapped around him as well.

    "Don''t be Apollo. Do not be sorry. None of this is your fault. You being here and saying that you''re worried about me is enough. Don''t worry. I''ll figure this out somehow. Every problem has a solution." We released each other from that hug once I finished speaking. I had a smile plastered on my face and soon enough, his had the same smile like I mine too.

    "I should get going. I have to meet my teammates at the training field." I bowed lightly and was about to walk away when Apollo reached out for my face and kissed my forehead. My eyes widened and so did Nate.

    His lips was on my skin and they felt nice and warm. I blushed even more and my knees were shaking. Heart? I do not have that any longer as I feel like mine has already a mile away. Soul? None either, I have departed to the heavens. Farewell world.

    "Let''s meet later with the others okay. They are also worried about you." He spoke while his hands were still on my face. The proximity between us was really close that we could almost kiss. I just nodded as I was speechless. I wasn''t mad by his action, in fact, I felt like I was waiting for that. What!? No I did not just think that! Goodness gracious this person is making me go ballistic.

    "I''ll see you later love." Nate who was on the corner, heard the word that Apollo called me as he left me frozen on the place where I stood, had his mouth open like those girls whose bestfriend get kissed for the first time. He walked towards me and patted me on the shoulder.

    "I get it that you are growing up but we need to go. You can kiss more later but for now, you need to move."

    "Hah! Nate!" I gasped before I ran away from him but still heard him chuckle behind me.

    We got to the place on the last minute. I had my hands on my knees as I tried to catch my breath. Nate stopped in front of the door and waited for my signal. After ten seconds, I nodded at him and stood straight as the door opened.

    My teammates turned their heads at me and once they recognized who I was, they smiled at me.

    "Good morning your majesty." Pearl greeted me with a polite bow. She smiled at me and then noticed Nate who was looking at her with a dead expression. She gasped immediately and bowed her head.

    "High Aide, it is an honor to meet you as well." Said Pearl.

    "Nate, this is pearl. She is one of the elites and is also from our kingdom." I gestured for them to shake hands. Nate''s approach towards her changed as he took her hands with a smile. Maybe because he knows that unlike those girls from my kingdom who showed up on my first day, Pearl is not reckless and is well mannered.

    "This is Leo, Vexxanna and Delvin. Everyone, this is Nate, my bestfriend and right hand. Don''t worry if he gives you the cold glare or stare, he''s just like that cause he hates me.

    "I do not by the way." We all laughed at Nate response.

    "High Aide, Your majesty. You are finally here. We can now get started." Jean walked towards us with a smile.

    Both Nate and I smiled at him back before we nodded. The others started to follow Jean as Nate and I stayed behind.

    "Your majesty, there are five kingdoms, why are there only four?" Nate asked.

    "From what I''ve heard, no one from Apollo''s kingdom passed the mark to be one of the elites." I spoke with my brows meeting together.

    "Oh, yes. The Kingdom of the Air has yet to get to that part. Last year, there were five elites but the one from the Kingdom of Air graduated and is now deployed alongside the king. Maybe next year one from Apollo''s kingdom will make the cut." I just nodded and ran after Jean and the others. It''s time to build the stage.