I spent forever wondering around the castle, following her scent, she had been to a lot of places from the moment she woke up, running outside where the scent was a little harder to read due to the wind, I let out a long sigh. This was my own fault for not getting up sooner, perhaps I wouldn’t have been able to while my awakening thing was happening.

I grinned, it had been fun, watching the darkness around the castle run away from me like a wild animal running from a predator.

“Why did the awakening have to happen today? Why not when I had a day off or something.” I mumbled to myself.

“Master.” Larana appeared on my shoulder. “I have a message for you from Link.”

“A message?” I repeated. “You don’t take messages.”

“How else is Link going to communicate with you from such distances,” she informed.

“Good point,” I agreed. “What’s the message?”

“Tigra is in the royal training grounds with Dash, he is being beaten up, you should go take over. He just laughed. Funny watching you run around like a headless chicken, your own fault for sleeping in and you told Dash off for that.”

I faced the direction I knew he would be in. “Shut up Link!” I shouted. Everyone around me gave me some weird looks, but by this point I didn’t care.

“And don’t forget, she has a meeting with the king this evening.” Larana finished.

“Right.” I nodded.

The royal training ground was for royal family members and their Guardians only, which meant I would be able to enter. I had heard rumours it had its own hot spring and contained an array of sceneries to train on, from rivers, forest, and rocky range, I couldn’t wait to see it.

I felt relieved the location wasn’t too far from where I was. I ran straight over there. From the outside it was surrounded by eight-foot wooden fences, very private and had two guards at the entrance.

“Welcome Fang.” One bowed. “Tigra has been waiting for you.”

“Thought as much,” I commented. They opened the gate, and I walked in.

“Arata, can you give me some time alone with Tigra?” I asked.

“Our contract states,” began Arata.

“I know what the contract says, please.” Arata looked at me.

“Fine, but if anything happens, don’t come crying to me,” he snarled and disappeared. I smiled after Dash left it would just be the two of us.

The royal training grounds were huge, it was filled with so many different terrains, from forest, desert, rocky and water. It was amazing in here; I could do some serious practice with all my talismans.

Of course, the rumours of a hot spring were true too, it was there right at the back. I could picture myself laying in the warm waters after training so hard, wish I’d had access to this place sooner.

Tigra had Dash pinned under her foot, she was smiling. I slowly walked towards them, admiring her beauty and strength.

“I win again,” said Tigra, backing off to let him stand up.

“Can’t you wait till Fang gets here to let off some steam,” moaned Dash.

“Well, he isn’t,” she snapped.

“Sorry I’m late,” I called over.

“Fang.” Dash jumped to his feet, dashing over. “You can take over now, she is absolutely crazy.”

“No, you just need more training,” I commented.

“We tried waking you up, you know,” mentioned Tigra.

“Sorry about that,” I smiled. “I was going through my awakening.” I looked around relieved there was no darkness here.

“Awakening?” Tigra repeated. “Finally. Come on tell,” she jabbed me in the side.

“Alright, but you have to promise not to tell anyone.” I let out a sigh, looking at Dash. “You either.” Dash nodded.

“Okay, I promise,” she nodded.

“I met Fang,” I informed. “Warrior of Fangs, connect to him when our awakening happens.”

“You mean the one from your favourite stories,” commented Tigra, I suspected she didn’t believe me.

“When I came into contact with that Draco who attacked us, it caused my awakening to happen where the Fang from the stories came to see me, he told me a lot of stuff, including the fact I am him reincarnated, to finish the mission he started all those centuries ago,” I continued.

“How is that even possible,” blurted out Dash.

“I don’t know, but I wield the very same talismans he did in those stories.” I pointed to each of my talismans. “Exactly the same.”

“Interesting,” nodded Tigra. “You used to think you were special and you still do.”

“Right.” I acknowledged her interest and ignored her other comment. “Also, I have to find Brendan later to tell him some stuff about Athena.”

“What?” asked Dash.

“Let’s just say it could put everything we know and love in a whole lot of trouble,” I replied.

“Dash.” Tigra looked at him. “I want you to find me all the books on the legend of Fang, I don’t care where from either.”

“Understood,” he nodded. “Later legendary Fang.” Joked Dash as he ran off.

“He doesn’t believe me,” I sighed, looking at her. “What about you?”

“I’ve learnt to trust your words and your actions more than anyone,” replied Tigra. “I believe you.”

“Thanks.” I rubbed my head.

“So, you want to spare, legendary Fang,” she grinned.

“You know you can call me Alex, now he’s gone right.” I commented.

“I do.” She twirled around on the spot, her presence just overwhelmed me with emotion, my heart fluttering. “It’s been a while since we sparred.”

“It has.” I nodded.

“Let’s start off with a warmup.” Tigra lowered her body slightly ready to pounce.

“Alright, but I have to warn you I won’t let you win.” I grinned.

“Neither will I.”

I snarled as I made the first move. Tigra was an agile and accurate fighter, which came from her attribute of lightning, not many could keep up with her. I swiped at her from the right, then the left. Tigra dodged each one effortlessly, but I had done weak moves just to watch her move, elegant, proud, and beautiful.

Tigra jumped, her hand touching my shoulder as she flipped over me. I turned as she touched the ground, catching a swinging kick in my hands.

“Saw that move coming, did you?” she smiled.

“Of course.” I twisted her leg, flipping her over. She pulled herself in, kicking off me with her free leg, breaking free and flipping back over me with no effort. I sharply turned to keep my gaze on her.

“Next water,” Tigra jumped on to a rock near the little river going through the area.

“You do remember one of my talismans is water?” I said running over.

“All the more glorious when I beat you,” said Tigra as she back flipped off the rock to the other side of the river.

“We’ll see about that.” I jumped over the rock after her, summoning water all around me.

“Not holding back then?” Tigra laughed as she jumped back, then used her lightning speed to get behind me. I twisted around as she went to kick me. I grabbed hold of her foot and swung her around, releasing in the direction of the rocks.

“You’ll have to try something different,” I commented.

Tigra twisted her body, landing her feet against the rocks. She looked at me smirking as she boosted herself towards me. She came at me so fast I could barely avoid, crashing into me we rolled down the river getting absolutely soaked.

We both struggled to pin the other, I used the water to my advantage, using it to prevent Tigra from getting any grip on the rocks.

“Just give up,” said Tigra trying to get to her feet by pushing me down.

“Nope, not happening.” She’d barely gotten up when I grabbed her leg and pulled her down again. Pulling her into me I rolled over pinning her down beneath my body.

“You cheated,” panted Tigra.

“You know, I didn’t,” I smirked, letting my guard down. “Just using what naturally comes to me.” I leaned closer. “Say uncle.”

“No,” suddenly I felt Tigra’s tail around my waist, she pulled rolling us over until she was on top, she smiled. “I might have if you kissed me sooner.”

“Oh, that’s what you wanted,” I managed to roll us over again, making sure my face was close to hers.

“Not bad,” she smirked, putting her arms around my neck.

“Had enough of playing around?” I asked, putting my hand on her cheek. “Don’t forget you have a meeting with your father this evening.”

“I’m allowed to be a few minutes late,” she responded. “I can’t go all wet, can I?”

“Of course not,” I smirked going in for the kiss. My lips softly touched hers, she pulled me in closer. After a few moments I pulled away slightly. “You should warm yourself up in the hot spring.”

“Only if you join me,” she said.

“You know I can’t,” I responded. “I’m on duty.”

“You’re going to be using that line a lot,” smirked Tigra. “Ever since you’ve became my personal Guardian yesterday.”

“I’ve got to act professional,” I smiled. “Can’t have the others think I’m here because of favouritism.”

“I bet they already know,” laughed Tigra. I quickly kissed her to shut her up. She kissed back, then I slowly pulled away. “That’s not fair.” I just laughed as I got to my feet, then helped her up.

I accompanied her to the hot spring, sitting down by the edge, facing away as she changed out of her wet clothes and jumped in.

“What’s this meeting about with the king?” I asked trying my best not to look.

“Just something related to Dumah,” sighed Tigra. “I just hope it isn’t Dumah trying to fight the case of becoming my betrothed or removing you as my Guardian, he really hates that.”

“He does know the queen won’t allow it,” I spat, feeling anger towards Dumah. He’d destroyed my entire unit and acted like it had never happened. “I won’t…”

I was stopped as I felt Tigra’s arms wrap around me, her chest pressing against my back. “Jealous much,” she held me tight. I knew what she was doing, trying to calm me down before I got too angry.

“Why would I be jealous,” I glanced back to see her face resting on my shoulder. “You are already mine.”

“That I am,” she smiled.