SURPRISE!
It's like 1230am for , and instead of writing another chapter, I just decided to edit and post one from my backlog. Let know if sothing seems weird, and I'll fix it asap
My eyes fluttered open and locked onto the concrete ceiling of my office. My body hurt in places that I didnt even know existed. I really need to work out more. I groaned as I rolled over to my side, only to have a minor heart attack, when I saw Alessia sitting in my chair, looking over my notebook.
Alessia, what are you doing? I asked as I sat up and tried to calm my pounding heart.
She tore her gaze from my notebook and glanced at . Her eyes focused on , and all I saw for a mont were two orbs of brilliant gold with sapphire flecks. Her skin was slightly more opaque than before, and her hair had more substance. I felt my breath catch in my throat as I stared at her, entranced for a short ti before I cleared my throat and averted my gaze.
She caught totally off guard there; I didnt expect to see her so alive, nor just chilling in my chair. She closed my notebook and placed it on the table. She mouthed sothing towards , yet no words ca out. I stared at her lips for a mont as I tried to decipher her words, but I wasnt all that great at reading lips. Im sorry, Alessia. I dont understand what you are trying to say to .
I sat up and rubbed my eyes, and pulled my hair back into a bun. Alessia reached out towards my bag and reached inside, and pulled out a pen. It slightly irked that she felt she had the right to go through my stuff, though I would say nothing outwardly about it. At least until I knew what she was up to.
She flipped open the notebook to a blank page and jotted sothing down while I stood up and stretched out a bit before walking over, curious about what she was writing. Once I made it over to the desk, I pulled the notebook away from her and quickly read what she wrote.
Empress, it appears that you cannot hear my words. I apologize for my inability to communicate with you properly. Please forgive .
I shook my head at her and let out a small chuckle. Its alright; I dont mind. Im just glad that I can finally talk to you.
She quickly jotted out more stuff while I took a second to look myself over. My clothes were dirty, and Im pretty sure that I slled, and that was a thought that didnt sit too well with . I think that had to do with kitchen work, though. I detested being covered with food or anything else of the sort. However, the thought sent a pang of sadness through my chest. I didnt realize how much I missed it. I just dont know what food was edible here in the area, and I wasnt gonna take the risk of using anything here, anyway. Not with zombies that road around. Thats a quick way to get sick.
I stretched out, and my nose curled when I confird the ugly truth. I stank. Maybe it was ti I jumped back into the lake and got clean and created a new set of clothing. Hopefully, a set will last longer, so I can store these for later. I just didnt know what I wanted, and I had to be careful cause I may splurge with essence that I dont have.
I glanced back over to the notepad once I heard the scribbling stop and skimd it over.
Anyway, it has co to my knowledge that you have been training with the lieutenant, and I find that information sowhat troubleso. He is a bloodthirsty skeleton, and I worry about your wellbeing.
I nodded my head and pulled a chair over to my desk to sit down. I dont think you have too much to worry about. They all know whats at stake if I get hurt. Besides, Im just trying to get skills set up for when the domain opens up. Trying to find my path and all that.
I rested my elbows on the table and interlaced my fingers as I watched her face. A flicker of a pout appeared on her face before it vanished, and she grabbed the pen once more and scribbled.
You didnt think to co to first?
Its not that I didnt think about coming to you first. You were just busy training, and I wanted to learn so close-range combat skills, and he seed like the best bet. I didnt realize that it ant that much to you. I stared at her for a few monts, thinking over her words. I definitely think she is the most expressive out of the bunch by far. Its kind of amusing how seriously she takes her job, though.
As your chosen, I insist you co to with such endeavors, for I am more than happy to assist you in any way that I can.
Oh, it sounds like you just want for yourself there, Alessia. I shot back with a chuckle. Her eyes, however, betrayed nothing.
What I desire is for to know. So, please, just tell ahead of ti, so I may accompany you. You are my charge, after all.
Yeah yeah yeah, dont worry. I wasnt planning on going back to Aaron for a little while, anyway. My body hurt from all the training yesterday. So how are the recruits for the honor guard doing? I asked as I andered back to the bed, far too exhausted for anything else.
She grabbed the notebook, pulled a chair over to us, sat down, and started writing again as I lay in bed. I think this was the first ti that I actually got to be lazy for once since I got here, and I have to say, it feels lovely.
They are all subpar, and I am slowly weeding out the weak. Only the best shall serve you, Lady Asteria.
Ah, thats good. Do what you must with them. A yawn escaped from my lips, and I opened up my nu to start creating so stuff. Naly, a blanket so I could lay here all warm and cozy. Anyway, now that we are talking, what do you rember of the past? Before you beca an undead? I glanced at her sideways as I tried to gauge her reaction.
She stared off into space for a mont, and a look of sadness crossed her face as she wrote.
I am afraid I cant recall anything clearlyonly small tidbits, and from what I gathered from your book here. The only thing I know for sure is that I am duty-bound to protect you at all costs and that I am yours and yours alone.
Damn, a part of felt bad. I an, I sat here and created an alternative reality for her. The question is, should I tell her or leave it as is? Is there anything else?
Her face scrunched up slightly as she thought it over before the pen touched the paper once more and filled the room with the constant scribble of writing. As she did, I created a large fluffy blanket to wrap myself up and relax for a little while. Now all that was left was clothing, but I guess that could wait till I got up.
Well, lately, the haze has gotten thinner, and more knowledge has co to . For example, as I was training the honor guard, I had a flashback of marching with the 12th legion to the stronghold along with a platoon of honor guard trainees though I cant seem to recall the reasoning for it.
How odd, it seems that trait I unlocked seems to be paying dividends by slowly adding to mories, but of things that never actually happened or of thoughts that may have passed throughout the day. Maybe I could get away with not telling her the truth. But was I willing to lie to her about everything? Was it a choice I was willing to live with? I see. Thank you for that, Alessia. Youve answered a few questions I had on my mind about everything.
I lay there quietly for a few monts as I struggled with myself. I felt guilty for changing her mories, but honestly, how would she know? On the other hand, she has my notebook, so maybe she already knows about it. Alessia, would you be mad at if I told you that what you rember was a lie?
The silence was deafening as I waited. Each second that ticked by took longer than the last until I heard the pen hit the paper. The thought of her hating filled my heart with terror as I waited. Soon enough, however, the writing ca to a close, and I dreaded rolling over to see it. I swallowed a deep breath and quickly threw myself over to see what she wrote on the paper.
I suppose I should be angry with you. However, I am also thankful. Undead like are just husks. Just re shadows of what we were in life. While the potential is there to detest you, I cant bring myself to do it. I have a purpose and a drive, and because of that, the haze that surrounds is slowly lifting, and everything is becoming clear once again.
The breath I held clenched in my chest, quickly evacuated, and the anxiety that was coiled around my heart was replaced with relief. Im sorry for doing it. I would have felt bad keeping that from you.
We all had a feeling it happened, mostly the nad ones. But we embraced it. No longer are we naless undead who wander aimlessly. We are the undead of Asteria now, and we will go wherever the path may take us.
I teared up slightly at the words and nodded my head. Thank you, Alessia. I will do my best to guide you no matter what it takes. I pulled the blanket up a little higher and snuggled into the warmth.
I opened my eyes and glanced at the clock and saw that a few hours had passed. Maybe I should really cut back on sleeping, it may be a problem in the future, but I just loved it far too much to give it up. I glanced around the room and saw that Alessia was sitting at my chair with her feet propped on the desk. She was running a finger across the blade of her pole-axe and staring at it thoughtfully.
Good evening! Sorry that I fell asleep again. I felt bad just leaving her all alone again, but at least I felt significantly better than last ti. In fact, I felt like I was ready to go again with training. So see, sleeping isnt so bad.
She shifted the poleaxe and reached for the notebook she had on the desk. While she did that, I suppose I should get up and get so clothes made for myself. Maybe so armor, too, while I was at it. I stretched and enjoyed how loose and limber I felt.
She extended the notebook out to after a ti, and I gave it a quick look over.
I have no quarrels with it. Im content to sit here looking after you, ensuring your safety. Are you out to do more training later?
Yeah, right after I get so clothing made. I want to learn Shunpo from Aaron and pick up so hand-to-hand combat skills. After that, I want to learn how to use a sword and then work on my soul skills for a bit. I yawned again as I opened up my nu and gave her back my notebook. I would probably create a book for her to use so she wouldnt take up my precious paper.
Now, what kind of clothing did I want? I want sothing that I can wear to train with, and then sothing to have as dress wear for when the ti ca. Sothing that would denote my status as Empress. Alessia sat beside as I thought about the various things I could make. I wanted sothing stretchy for starters to train in. I wanted to be comfortable and look decent at the sa ti, though I dont think that mattered too much since the undead surrounded .
I felt the notebook brush my hand, and I took it and skimd it over as I planned out my clothing.
I will attend your training to ensure that the lieutenant does not get overzealous and harm you. As for swordsmanship, I can teach you that. My class gives innate passives for all lee weapons.
I handed the paper back to her and designed a pair of elastic pants and a crop top with a training bra. It was gonna cost , but I needed it. That would be amazing. Ive never held a sword before, though. As I spoke, I worked out a few kinks with the clothing and settled on making everything slate grey. Unfortunately, I was far too lazy at the mont to make sure that everything was matching color-wise.
The clothing quickly ford around , and I saved the template as Calixtas Exercise Wear. I had a feeling that I was going to go through a lot of these. Hopefully, it was worth the cost. I ran my hands over the fabric, enjoying the soft feel and ntally giggling at the fact that I could make designer clothes here, and there would be no one here to stop .
I adjusted my hair and glanced at Alessia, and spun around. What do you think?
She stared at for a mont, and the corner of her eye twitched ever so slightly.
I strongly disagree with how revealing that outfit is. What if soone were to see?
I shrugged at her and created a pair of socks to go with my shoes. So? All that is around here is undead, not much in the man departnt if that is what you are worried about. I quickly pulled on my shoes and sat back on my cot. Alessia looked slightly in distress as she jotted sothing out.
Empress, I refuse to let anyone gaze at you in such a lavacious manner or even lay a hand on you.
I read her words and chuckled, Relax, you dont need to be so high-strung; its not like Im going to do anything. Im far too busy with you guys, anyway. Ready to go?
Her jaw clenched for a mont, and she nodded her head and set the notebook down, and we teleported out towards the stronghold. All the while, I was curious about how she was so emotional as a spirit and why she was slowly growing more solid as ti passed.
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