I felt stronger and my balance was great. It was just my head that had to climb on board. Or maybe my head was, and it was my heart that refused to let go.
When I was finished with my bath, I crashed on the bed and fell asleep.
Tuesday, it was an early breakfast and then three hours of training with Micha.
A break would follow, and then three hours of classes. Then it was me and the Rubicon in the simulator and another hour of training with Micha.
Saturday was ticking closer, and I felt no more ready than I had when I first came to Paegeia.
“You need to go to bed early tonight,” Micha said, halfway through training.
“Believe me, I know. You tap energy like a free source.”
She laughed. “It’s not what I mean. Pack, you are going to spend the last three days at Dragonia.”
I gasped as needles and pins rushed down my body. “What?”
A wide smile appeared on her lips. “You can thank me later.”
I shrieked and grabbed her neck, hugging her. “Thank you.”
“You are welcome. It’s time you meet kids your own age. But you are not rid of me. I’m afraid training is still going to happen.”
“You can train as long as you want.” I jumped on one spot.
“Go, I’m giving you a break to pack. Go to bed early. Tomorrow we leave around 4am.”
I nodded.
I struggledto sleep that evening, but eventually sleep won. I woke up around three in the morning and breakfast was waiting.
Queen Maggie hugged me. “You are going to love Dragonia.”
“Thank you for changing his mind.”
“Oh, you need to thank Micha. She was the nail on the coffin.”
I laughed.
We had a quick breakfast and Dad entered the kitchen, still in his pajamas. He looked worried.
“Seriously, you’ve been putting me through hell and on Saturday I’m claiming a beasty that is as big as a house. Now is not the time to worry.”
“I know. I just never thought the time would actually come.” He kissed me on my temple. “You ready?”
“Just waiting for Micha.”
“Okay.” Dad grabbed a plate and stacked it with flapjacks, cream, and berries. Micha entered halfway through breakfast.
“We need to get going,” she said.
“You don’t want to eat something?” Queen Maggie asked.
“I’ll eat something at Dragonia. I missed Pete’s food.”
Queen Maggie giggled. “Helmut sorted out the trip. You’ll be there in no time.”
Mia’s eyes grew as she stared at the queen. “She is not ready for the elevators.”
