Chapter 25

Two weeks passed

I barely left my room i spent the past few weeks lying in bed

Eating sleeping trying to figure out more about my new skills.

Mother visited once in a while

Larane visited nearly everyday with a book to read and a story to tell.

Uncle Astor and grandfather Alphonso came four times trying to teach me how to harness my mana and explain that I had to keep the mana stone on me at all times they had a few mana stones made into necklaces and even bought ones of different colours which was rarer and stronger.

Father only visited once using work as an excuse... but when he had visited he glared at me and called me weak he said that I should be stronger than this. Then he grabbed my shoulders his gaze boring into mine like he could read every thought going through my head.

"the Empress says she'd like to meet you once you get better" his voice was warm but I could hear the coldness behind it I had no choice but to nod and say "ok"

Tia came by once as well telling me she had gone to the royal palace and met the second Prince with grandpa which everyone in the mansion seemed to be talking about.

Sitting up with a sigh I called one of the maids who helped me get dressed into a simple red dress with gold patterns I tucked the small necklace that held the mana stone underneath.

Walking out of my room the halls were silent luckily it was late in the evening as I walked out into the garden heading towards the training grounds the sun was shining brightly a cool breeze going past as I looked at the blooming flowers.

The knights were practicing the sound of the metal swords clanking as I caught sight of Gilliu and Mayron.

They were talking to Tia and Larane.

Tia caught sight of me and waved "Rossetti!" I smiled and waved back trying to hide my small frown, Tia didn't usually come to the training grounds especially after the Belsach incident.

"How are you feeling?" Larane asked instantly "good better then usual I know the stones meant to help and all but it makes me feel tired" I explained holding out the necklace "Uncle Astor says I just need time to get used to it and find a balance"

The twins leaned closer to get a better look "why is it red wasn't the last one black?" Mayron asked "yea they come in different colours the stronger the mana stone is the more brighter the colour"

"So is this one really strong?" Gilliu looked confused "yea apparently my mana is pretty strong if the mana stone is to strong I'll pass out since it absorbs to much mana making the Prana have the upper hand it goes kinda outta control" I tried to explain.

Tia looked thoughtful.

the twins didn't seem to get it and looked bored.

"Is that why on your birthday you passed out?" Larane asked I nodded "yea crystal clear mana stone are very strong"

"That's boring swords are more interesting" Mayron grumbled I rolled my eyes at him "if it's not about swords it's not interesting"

"Exactly" the twins said in unison

I sighed "why don't we go for a walk it's been a while since you left your room the flowers we planted a few months ago are blooming" Larane grabbed my hand in hers "really?" I looked up at her, shocked she nodded.

Following her through the garden, we stopped at the rose bushes we had planted with Craney and Tia.

"Wow!" I exclaimed looking at the red and white roses which were blooming so brightly Larane smiled humming a small tune as she used a small metal can to water them she handed the can to me as I took a turn.

"I'm glad that your better Rossetti" Larane said once I had put the can down I turned to look at her "Everyone was so worried Craney started crying and Uncle Laurel was the first one to call the doctors"

"I didn't know.." I muttered my voice trailing off

I hadn't thought much about everyone else

Everything's been to much

Everything's happening to quickly

Why me? Why do I have to have both mana and Prana

Why can't I do anything useful like everyone else?

Larane can calm the room just by being there

The twins can use the sword

Tia is so good at business that mum and dad want a daughter like her

Belsach just being a boy is enough for everyone.

What about me?

Why did aunt Ronnece want a daughter like me anyways!

Is that why dad wants me to be friends with the first Prince?

So I'll have something I can do. Something I've accomplished.

But why the first Prince?

What's even good about being friends with the first Prince!?

Does he like Tia more because the first Prince and empress personally gave her a gift on her birthday!

Is that why he wants a daughter like her.

Is that why he hit me? Do I have to be more like Tia?

It doesn't make sense!

I was snapped out of my thoughts when Larane hugged me "I'm glad your ok" Larane said "your like a sister to me I was so scared"

I didn't know I was crying until Larane pulled back with wide eyes.

I wiped away my tears and tried to grin "I'm glad I'm ok to I missed playing with big sister Larane to"