Part 3

*~Viria's POV~*

'Uncle Garret' we chorused.

After my shocked exclamation, I ran in his arms in a bond crushing hug. Uncle Garret or simply Ret as he told us to call him opened his arms in the nick of time to catch me. Ret is our favorite uncle ever. He was my mom's twin, I guess twins run in the family ;)

'Hey kiddos' Ret said in a welcoming tone releasing me

Ret was in the living room and my happiness vanished when I saw my father sitting there. I turned my head away when his eyes landed on me. I didn't want to look into his eyes, I want to meet his monstrous glare. His presence should not have bothered me but it does and I hate it. Never mind, Ret is here, I'll bother about 'dad' later.

'Sup Ret' greeted Dylan

'Long time no see' I said.

'My dear Vi, you have grown so much more since I last saw you. So have you Dyl'

'Let's go to the gazebo in the maze, we have a lot to catch up on... and you still do have to give us an explanation on your sudden disappearance two years ago.' said Dylan.

'I did send you letter once every six months'

'You did... and your explanation was vague, too vague to be more exact. So care to explain?' I remarked.

'I will once we reach the gazebo' he said with a serious expression. We walked through the maze in silence each one in their own thoughts.

Finally reaching the middle of the maze where a beautiful gazebo was (my mom's favorite), Ret started to talk.

'I was on a mission in Merlville. There was... how do I say that without sounding crazy? Oh well craziness do run in the fami...'

'You're ranting' said Dylan in an annoyed voice.

'Sorry, so where was I? ...there was shadows which petrifying and harming the inhabitants there. After the sun was down they would appear and anyone who was outside after the gong fell victim to the shadow's torture. No travelers wanted to take the west route leading to the village as it was rumored that the shadows came from there. So your father sent me there...'

'No he wanted to separate us. He could not see you teaching us and spending time with us. There are so many other person who can do the job of chasing whatever shadows were at Merlville. As he got news of you teaching us he sent you away. All the time you were teaching us in secrecy, he never once bothered to send you away. It's not fair.'

After my outburst, silence reined heavily on our surrounding.

'I still don't know why you hate your father. He is a very loved and respected King.'

'Believe me... when you'll know what he did, you'll hate him as much as I do if not even more.' I said and turned my head so that no one sees the tears accumulating in my eyes wanting to fall free. I blinked them back.

'... As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted' Ret said with a scrawl on his face.

'I went to investigate and let me say whoever was doing that was cunning and knew how to play his game. I went there as a new addition in the village to be able to get more information. One year went by and I still could not find any clue. I try numerous methods but none worked and then one day they just stop coming. It was weird and I stayed six more months there to make sure if they would come again.'

'You do have crazy adventures', don't you?' said Dylan

'Hahaha... wait for your turn buddy. I'm sure that the both of you would have crazier ones' he said with a bellowing laugh.

'Wait here I've something for the both of you' he said after his laughing fit.

'Why do you hate dad? Each time I ask me you say that you'll tell me later' said Dylan after Garret was out of sight.

'Please tell'

'I'm sorry. I wish I could but I can't. I don't want to burden you with it.' He will be crushed if I tell. I don't even know how to tell him without bursting into tear and make what I say incomprehensible.

'When will you tell me?'

'Soon... after your 18th birthday.'

'What! I'm have to wait for two months. When you said soon, I thought it'll be in some weeks. But two months!'

'I'm sor...' I was cut off by Ret's footsteps.

'I've brought the both of you a gift each. Hope you like it and forgive me for leaving without telling you.' He said removing two daggers behind his back and handling each of us one.

My dagger was not too long and not too short. It had a double edge blade, a black hilt with some designs. The end and start of the hilt was made of gold. And the scabbard was black with the drawing of an owl on it. It was so beautiful.

Dylan's was dagger was shorter than mine. Its blade was larger and had only one cutting edge with swirls covering the blade. His dagger's handle and scabbard was black with golden ending and beginning. His too was beautiful and our daggers matched our liking.

'They are wonderful' Dyl and I said at the same time.

'I glad that you kids liked it but please stop talking at the same time'

'We get that a lot' again we said simultaneously while chuckling.

'And you're forgiven.'

'Okay. Now go I know that you still have to pack for tomorrow and it's late.'

Most girls would prefer to get dresses, cosmetics or other girly things but I love to get weapons as gifts. I'm not a too girly girl... sure I like dresses and shoes but my passion for wielding a weapon is greater. Ret knows us so much. After all, he is our battle teacher. He was the one to teach us how to wield a sword, dagger and other weapons. He was also the one who taught us how to master our powers.

My room was opposite that of Dylan. I opened my room and went in. Removing my suitcases, I started packing the clothes I bought at the mall. Someone must have carried my bags to my room. In one suitcase I put some of my baggy clothes from my walk-in closet and those I bought at the mall. In another I put my other good clothes which are sexy... I feel like I'm gonna need them. In the third and fourth ones went all my dresses and heals. In the last suitcase, I put all my weapons which are my sword, katana, some of my daggers, my bow with my arrows in its quiver and my crossbow. I know its many weapon but in my world you better be safe than be sorry later, that is if you're still alive. I also packed my fighting gears in that suitcase. I pulled all my suitcases, which is a total of five, in the corner of my room near my full length mirror.

I took a bath and pulled some jeans and a hoodie on seeing as there was no one else besides our family for dinner. Dinner was uneventful as the bitches Holly and Cat went to a party so there were no fight which usually happen. Still father insists on having family dinner as it'll strengthen family bonding. Which is complete bullsh!t seeing as he was the one to break it... not that anyone knows.

After dinner, Dylan came in my room to ask me to help him pack his suitcases... typical. Oh well I have to help him.

----------1 hour later----------

It was finally over. That guy is so indecisive and he pack way too much for a guy.

'Night Dyl'

'Goodnight sis

I can finally be at peace with my thoughts. I hope that tomorrow goes well without any disturbance.

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PS: at the top is a picture of Ria's and Dylan's daggers.