TBATE: Mirage

Forget

As I opened the map, was like gold dust. You didn't get this sort of information everywhere. I guess Liam landed on a goldmine by finding this information.

Good job kiddo.

The map showed markings and information on where these bandits were going to be going and where they were going to take kids from. It meant that we could plan out strikes before they could even reach that area.

"This information is amazing it's just what we need!" Alduin excitedly said to us all, as I continued to analyse the information at hand.

"What do you think about this information?" Virion looked over at me breaking me out of my trance.

I pointed at the map at the various locations where the bandits were attacking. "We could send some of our royal forces that can scout the place. . ."

However, I had something else on my mind. Another suggestion that may sound risky or even dumb but it might just work. "Or we can send Alea, Liam and Aya again."

"Is that really a good choice?" Alduin asked.

I looked over at Alduin. "They strong individuals you haven't seen what I've seen, they're far more capable than you know."

Alduin remained silent after hearing that from me.

"We'll send them to a place that has fewer bandits," Virion said pointing at a location on the map.

"Then that's it, we'll leave to it."

They all nodded as we all dismissed from the room. I head over to my room, and seeing Aerilyn already lying on the bed she patted the bed for me to sit next to her and so I did.

I couldn't help but smile at her as I knew what she was trying to do this whole time.

"So was it your smart idea that you want me to go with Liam as an adventurer."

Like always, Aerilyn read me like a book. She always knew what I was thinking or feeling without even having to try. Maybe because we spent so much time together she had learnt everything about me.

She rested against my shoulder placing her hand on my chest as she looked up at me with a small smile. "I know that as much as Liam is looking forward to it, you're equally the same."

She wasn't wrong in her statement of hers, I always wanted to be an adventurer myself, but I never got to due to my status as a former prince. I was always caged up in the Kingdom of Spain I had never been anyone else. All my life I only knew about the Kingdom of Spain nothing else.

The first time I had ever been exploring was when I was getting transported, that was the only time.

So I kind of resembled Liam in that manner. We both wanted to explore and we both wanted to be adventurers.

But there was also another reason why I wanted to go there was something else that benefitted me and it looked like Aerilyn knew about that as well.

"It'll be a chance for you to get your own Mana beasts and as well as reconnect with some old familiar people."

I was glad that we were both on the same page. It was finally my chance to get Mana Beast for myself. It was about time and I was looking forward to it. Liam and me being out on journeys together was always a good thing.

When she meant by old familiar people she meant my brother. The chance to see him again was always on my mind but the more and more days spent here, the less I cared about him. I didn't even worry about not seeing him.

However, there were some old friends I had back in The Kingdom of Spain whom I would love to reconnect with. I haven't seen them for so long that I wonder if they still remember who I am.

I smiled thinking about it, wrapping my arms around Aerilyn and kissing her on the forehead. "Did I ever tell you that you're the best wife I could ask for?" I grinned.

"You tell me all the time dear."

(Liam's POV)
I groaned making my way to where Grandfather would be training us. I didn't know exactly why he wanted to train with us at this time that was so random. At all times why now?

As I made it to the training grounds I realised that something was off with the training grounds. Everything was on fire. Destruction and havoc was the only thing that I could see in my eyes. The grass was set ablaze spreading like wildfire. The

I pulled out my sword from my sheath tightening the grip on it. I had no idea what was going on, but I was ready to take it on. Who could have done a thing?

"It works!" A voice giggled in my ear.

What works? That's when it hit me, I knew that giggle from anywhere. It was Aya.

I sighed to myself deeply letting out a chuckle and a smile. "An illusion huh? You got me." I raised my hand in surrender.

Soon everything went back to normal nothing was on fire everything remained stable, and standing right in front of me was Aya who had a big smile that spelt triumph.

"I got you!" She pointed at me. "I guess my magic really is getting better." She said happily.

I couldn't help but roll my eyes, as I grabbed her by the hands pulling her into a hug. "You think you're slick?" I chuckled, as Aya giggled trying to escape my tight grasp but she knew she was no match for me so she eventually submitted.

I looked at the training grounds curious about where everyone was. "Where's Alea and my grandpa?"

Aya looked at me, pointing. "Alea's over there but I'm not quite sure where the old man is."

Alea was reading a book to my surprise. Now that definitely got me curious. I let go of Aya and walked towards Alea.

"What are you reading over there." I tried inspecting the book myself as Alea closed the book proudly showing me with a gentle smile on her face.

A book about plant magic is interesting. It was nice to know that she was learning some theories about plant magic and its uses.

"Where did you get your book from?"

"I got from it your mother." She said with a smile. I knew that the both of them were pretty close to each other. "Would you like to read with me?"

"It'll be my pleasure." I sat beside her and then the pages she read.

It was pretty interesting to learn about plant magic. Not many people had the ability as it was rare for an elf to gain this element.

I knew that I probably had no chance of getting this element myself as I wasn't a full-blooded elf which was pretty unfortunate. But at least I got to see Alea being able to progress and develop with her plant magic.

Her face lightened up whenever she read some information to me I couldn't help but think whoever she chose to like would be a very lucky person.

Out of nowhere, the hair on my hands stood up. Something was coming.

WHOOSH!

I managed to push Alea and myself out of where to see who had ambushed us.

"Grandpa! What was that for." I asked his hands on his hips.

"Your guys we all be having multiple missions!" He declared grinning.

Another mission? That was great news!

"But to have these great missions you'll have to verse me. Right here, right now." He had moved into a fighting stance.

His face had begun a bit more defined, more serious. "I want you all to go all out. . . No holding back this time."

We looked at each other as we all formed a smile on our faces as we stood up from the ground, preparing ourselves for what was heading our way.

We knew in this very moment it would be a fight that we could never possibly. . .

Forget.