Now that I am fever-free and able to train again, Xipher has been helpful in helping me strengthen my body against this weakness. If we are going in for a big battle, then I need to be strong, body and spirit. So far there have been no incidents, but we are prepared and know it will come.“I want to train outside, Xipher. You said I went beyond what you trained me on the night of the rescue. I would like to know just how powerful I am.” I was saying taking a swallow of my coffee at breakfast one morning.“And we will. I am just not sure you are ready physically. Your body has a long way to go before it can withstand your power.”I sat back and sighed, “We don’t know when the attack will happen. We need me ready to do my part in defending our worlds.”“I understand that, young one. But if you are not strong enough your power can kill you then what good will you be if you are dead?”“If who is dead?” Galen said walking in upon hearing the last words of Xipher.I sat up straight in my ch
The next morning I had packed a few things and was standing beside Xipher and his dregon. My case now fastened to the back of his dregon, and I looked around for Selest. “Where is Selest?”“Your Tayren would not survive our climate on Staxon. You will have to ride with me.” Xipher said as he patted the seat behind him.I nodded my understanding and turned towards Galen and threw my arms around him, “I love you, Galen. I will miss you.” I looked up to see his handsome face.“I love you too.” He bent down and kissed me passionately. Wow, I hope I won’t be gone long, I will miss my husband too much. “You best mount up before I change my mind.” He kissed my forehead, and I nodded trying not to let the tears fall that were threatening to.Xipher helped me mount up behind him on his great beast and reached my hand out to Galen, He took my hand and squeezed, then he slowly let go and backed up. My sight never leaving his. Just then the dregon spread its wings and lifted his mighty body in fl
The practice again was quite rigorous, and I stood drenched with sweat. Breathing heavily, I looked up at Xipher. “Again!” He said showing no mercy as I tried to catch my breath.I shook my head, “I can’t.” I said breathlessly.“You can and you will.” He said walking near where I stood bent over with my hands upon my knees trying to catch my breath and circled me like a caged animal. “You have it in you to surpass your human body, Rayna. You are more than human, and you will do it again.”I was beginning to feel angry at his words and his pushing me beyond my limits when something snapped inside me. I raised my weapon at him and came at him in full fury mode. Our swords were clanking together in full battle until I finally had him down on the ground, my flaming sword near his throat. He looked up at me in complete surprise.“I said, I can’t!” I said through gritted teeth.He smiled at me, “You just did.”When the realization hit me at what I just did, I lowered my weapon and turned aw
It was nice having Galen with me for a few days. I was allowed to go back home for Kieran’s funeral which was a tough moment for us all. Including Cedrick, Kieran’s boyfriend. It was heartbreaking as he placed a small box upon her casket with a flower then kissed the casket before stepping away. I looked up at him as his tear-stained eyes glance at me. I had no idea he had planned on asking Kieran to marry him.I felt weak in the knees with emotion at the idea of how she will never know or experience the joy of marriage and children. I had to lean against Galen so I wouldn’t fall and he placed his arm around me to keep me steady. When the casket began to lower the tears rolled down my cheeks. I had a sister for a short time, but with her, in my life, it felt like a lifetime. She will always be my sister forever in my heart.A few days later I was back on Staxon to finish my training. Queen Joanita sent the cure, and now it was being distributed to all the hospitals and people were beg
Out in the open field, Xipher and I stood ready to begin Rayna’s training. “How do we proceed with this training with both of you?” Xipher asked, and I smiled.“Rayna and I have been in communication. I will allow her access to her body as I will instruct her from inside.” I walked up to my husband and wrapped my arms around his neck, “I will instruct her to open her thoughts so that I can hear you. It will be easier that way. Just remember when I relinquish her body to her, she will be Rayna, not me.” I said with a serious expression.He kissed me before saying, “I know, no touching her.” He then kissed me again, “I will be good and remember.”“Good,” I said as I stepped back a few steps and closed my eyes.“Rayna, you can now come forth, but I need you to open your thoughts and mind so that I can hear what is going on and help guide you in your training.”“I understand, Nerin.” Suddenly I felt myself step backward as Rayna stepped forward.Once I opened my eyes, I was me again. “Wow
At breakfast, I had to tell Galen, “Please do not say anything to my parents, or yours.”Galen looked at me as he sipped his drink. “Why not?”“They may not be as understanding or even believe it. In time when Nerin and I are finally separated, we will explain it all to them.” I placed my hand over his, “Please promise me, Galen.”He nodded, “Alright, I promise. It will be a tough promise to keep, you know?”“I know, only tell them Xipher keeps me busy with training. I promise to contact you as often as I can.” I said with a squeeze to his hand.“I will take you up on that, or I may just have to come back here.” He said with a smirk.I leaned over and kissed him, “I would have no objections to that.” Then I kissed him again.He had planned on going back in the morning, and for today he wants to watch the practice session for himself. We were having breakfast in my suite and planned, to go for a walk down on the beach before practice. I love being with my husband and enjoy the time we
After a few days, the fires on Valaisha, Cainya, and Kaihu were well under control. I have finally gotten better from the disastrous training and was more determined to continue the practice. Rayna’s body has to become stronger in order to win this war.Since we know, her body can handle a quarter we decided to take it a little further, “Under no circumstances do you take it to half, Nerin. That was our mistake last time.” Xipher was saying as we again stood out on the beach. “This time I will be out on the boat close by, in case. If you begin to feel weak, ease back, do you understand?”I nodded, “I understand.” I went into his arms and hugged him before stepping back and turning to light. I looked back over my shoulders to make sure the medic team was in the clear and began to rise into the air. I watched as Xipher got into the boat and started it up. “Be careful my love,” I said to him before rising higher and out to the sea.Once I got to a safe spot away, I looked over at Xipher
After our lovely conversation, Shannon was quite accepting of how Rayna and I share this one body, and I agreed with her to let Bryden know. After all, Galen knows and I would not want secrets between her and Bryden. In many ways how she is with me, is like having a mother around. She has even suggested if I wish I can call her mom since it was as if I were born from her too.In a way I was, so I guess that would make her my second mother. Even when my soul is released back to my body, I would still consider Shannon as my mother.As we trained, we learned more about the power of her shield, and together she and I are learning how to control the two almost as one as if it was meant to be. Xipher is very helpful in our training and a great teacher. When he and I are alone, I love that time together. It has been like we have never been apart.I have been allowing Rayna to come out and have control to talk to Galen and visit with her mother. I promised her when her mother goes back to Val