Isaa and Xara looked at each other and shook their heads. These two people are just too similar. Even if they do not share one drop of blood the way they act... Xara sighed. At least Kendra later will have beautiful face and body. Her face was similar to Xara's so it seems that in future Kendra will have a big problem.
If she continues acting like boy many girls will fall in love and many boys will turn into man loving beast because of her. Should she start preparing for the day of her admittance that she is a girl or should she just wait patiently? Or maybe both.
Kendra turned around as she saw shiny eyes at her. She turned and saw Xara looking at her with a strange smile. She then remembered the demoness, Lais. ''Mother when you look at me like that you remind me of Lais.'' she teased Xara.
''I am thinking about the day you start being yourself. I know you plan to travel the world so living like this is just fine. I can see you feel comfortable like this anyway. But could you do us a favor? Its nothing big you know...'' she looked Kendra with big pleading eyes.
Kendra blinked couple times as she was confused. She shrugged and then nodded.''Sure I will help you with anything as long is not against my own belief.''
Xara taught for second about that and asked curiously. ''What is your belief?''
''No killing innocents, no harming to anyone till it's not proven that they are harmful and not bothering me when I am angry or making me angry anyway.'' she looked at her innocently.
Xara nodded. That means she can do things she planned before. So she slowly asked.''What if I asked you can I make clothes for you? I know you feel comfortable in those clothes, but I don't feel well seeing you walk in those clothes around as my child. Please understand.''
Kendra smiled and hugged Xara.''Mother, I do understand your worry. I planned anyway to make new clothes, but the reason I hope you won't buy expensive ones is as I really like simple clothing. Except that I am growing like crazy, same as Isaa. So let us make just a couple sets of simple winter clothes with your design and some winter shoes for both of us. For me please still boys clothes as it is easier to walk and...'' she got closer to Xara'' in winter time it won't be cold around my bottom.'' She looked at her with big eyes and Xara understood. ''Ohhhh. I understand. What if we make a pair of cute trousers for your sister under a cute skirt. I think it would be great for Isaa.''
Kendra nodded as she taught about that for a while. ''What about we make a new set of underwear for all females that want to wear them. And why not make a set of female clothing that could contain trousers. Why must only man and soldier's wear those?''
She explained Xara what she wanted for both of them. She knew Isaa liked light colors, like blue, white or pink and she actually liked dark colors like purple, black or dark red. So she explained about her new ideas.
With her new set of clothes, she would have something like a mix of eastern and western clothing that could be worn by males and females. Then she taught about it.''Father, while we talk about clothes, what do you think about making school uniforms with our own style and our crest and seal. The students would wear uniforms in different colors and with different badges by the ranks, knowledge, powers, and levels of powers. The higher the level the better conditions for the students. Wouldn't that make students work harder to become stronger and live better?''
Lord Cassian looked at her with a fatherly smile.''I already taught about a similar thing but your idea is not bad. Do you have some idea about what style of uniforms could we make and what else do you taught about? Could you write it down and I and officers will work on it and see if your ideas could be implemented with ours.''
Kendra used a piece of paper and started sketching the basic uniform for students. Then she made something similar for herself and Isaa and explained what colors they could have.
Xara was so happy. She wanted to have many more things put on the clothes but Kendra was against it. After a long talk, Kendra accepted to have some light embroidery on her cuffs, seams, and collar. Isaa's clothes will be the same style only more girlish with lots of colors and embroidery. Kendra asked about a few sets in different sizes as she plans to travel the world.
Even tho she accepted such clothes she will on end order set or two simple clothes that villagers wore in different sizes just for the outside world when she travels. She looked at excited Xara and felt warm in her heart.
''Mother, why don't you order some nice clothes for yourself and father as well? I am sure you would look amazing if you start wearing some dresses. With your figure.'' she squinted at her mischievously and winked at father.
Lord Cassian looked at Xara and nodded.''Mhmm. I feel she could wear some skirts when we are alone. This soldier armor looks amazing on her and I am afraid I would turn jealous if she becomes to female-ish if she wears cute and s.e.xy clothes around.''He looked at Xara with blazing eyes and for a moment forgot about Kendra as his lips smiled l.u.s.tfully.
''You freaking moron. The child is here. Where do you look now, ha?'' screamed Xara smacking his head all read in her face from embarrassment.
Kendra slowly stepped back and went silently through the door as the two lovebirds exchanged their words forgetting totally about her. She smilingly pressed fingers on her lips at two servants that waited in front of the door and whispering asked them to step a bit further from it. She wanted to give some private time to her parents. The best time is after a slight fight, isn't it? She smiled mischievously as she walked back to the library to check on Isaa and Cian.
On stairs, she met Tyra and Ada that just came back from the dining hall. She nodded at them smilingly as she wnt turned and entered the long hallway where the library was. Tyra looked at her with cold eyes and went up. Ada shook her head and sighed. She really hoped that Tyra won't get the whole tribe in trouble because of her own personal profit and greed.
''Tyra, I know what is on your mind. Please stop thinking about that. If your actions cause havoc I will never forgive you. Neither our parents will or our tribe. You know that we have enough problems getting out those people hands. If the Lord can help our tribe I am willing to be his servant for a lifetime. But you putting your sights too high might get you into a way to much trouble. Do you think those people that fought for decades are just some simple boys you met before? So laughable. Don't make trouble.'' she passed Tyra and coldly snorted.
''All man are same. No matter big man or small boys. How many already fell under my claws, you know yourself. Tribe? They never taught about saving us. They could have ruled the world if they wanted with their powers but they had that damn promise to some ancient that they definitely won't use it and now what? Now we are doomed to be just normal elementalists. This is laughable.'' said Tyra passing stunned Ada.
Ada stopped her with an angry face. '' Normal Elementalist? Are you actually really crazy? Didn't you hear what Kendra said? If you go to the eleventh border you may join next level..or even become Goddess. You just have a weak personality that is reason Kendra punished you to stay on lower levels. She was afraid you would make trouble if she let you level up higher. And she is right. Or am I wrong?''
Tyra went slowly to Ada and held suddenly Ada's neck tightly in her hands. ''You just started cultivating. I have higher cultivation and that means more strength. I can snap this little neck of yours and dispose of your body easily.''
Ada calmly looked at her and sneered.''Shure you can. But can you escape after that?''
Tyra realized her neck and smiled.''Soon you will eat your words. I will become somebody in this country. After that person comes I can make wish and mine is to have that man as my puppet. He is good looking enough.'' She wished her hands on her shirt as if Ada was dirty and with disgust on her face turned to go to her room.
Ada sat down on the stairs. ''Tyra, you stupid girl. Do you think he will keep promises? He probably already killed half of our tribe. Did you forget his cruelty? Stupid, just stupid...'' Ada murmured but her words echoed in silent hallway and Tyra could hear them.
She just shrugged and entered the room not even thinking about those words. She entered the room and started gathering the energy and absorbing it. When she concentrated on her sea of powers she could see its filling but there was somehow something like crack and all the energy she absorbed was sucked out in same time. She looked at that crack and wondered what it was. She started absorbing again and again but seeing that her energy got depleted again she stopped.
She actually started getting worried. That is not normal. What actually happened? Then she remembered how Kendra hurt her base so she couldn't go to the higher borders and levels. Is that the reason why she had that crack in her sea of powers?
Her anger suddenly turned into hate. Kendra hurt her and had all she ever wanted. How can she let that boy live a content life? Her eyes turned icy cold and she smiled evilly. She looked around as saw that Ada didn't enter the room.
She went to the bathroom took out the simple necklace from her neck and took out the vial from the space she had and looked at it. The color greenish black seemed to be attracted to her. She opened the content and slowly put on her lips.
The content slowly entered her mouth and down her throat, entered her stomach. She suddenly felt cold and hot at the same time. Her body started convulsing but her eyes were firm and filled with hatred. She hated Ada and Kendra, and everyone else who was on her way to becoming someone great and amazing.
Her skin suddenly changed. First, it started changing colors then it started turning dry and then it started peeling off. Under the old skin was a new rosy one. And new face as well. She took the servant clothes she hid that she found on one of the cabinets in the hallway. She quickly changed and slowly went out.
She looked around the corner and saw still dazed Ada that was sitting on the stairs. She wanted to try a new face so she confidently went there and with changed voice called her out. ''Miss Ada, you should go or rest or go down to dining hall to get some refreshments. I am don't think it is comfortable sitting on the stairs.''
Ada stood up not sure should she go up or down and then choose to go down silently. Tyra looked at her dazed state with a corner of eyes and was glad that she didn't recognize her. She walked Ada to the dining hall and went upstairs again. She looked around and saw no one. Then she looked at huge doors on the end of the corridor and with a smile started walking straight there confidently.
But when she opened the door she saw it was empty. She got a bit annoyed. That person usually never leaves this room. Now when she has this fluid in her body, she needs to find that man.
She heard one of the ladies from town telling her about this thing. If a woman drinks it she will turn into beauty and entice the man with the fragrance her skin emits. If she consumes night with the man of her choice that man will be in her hands at least for one year if he is a weak personality and if he has a strong personality at least one week.
That is enough for her to take over the power she needs and after all, that person is coming as well in a few days. She smiled evilly and turned around to look for him. But no matter how much she looked, he couldn't be found in any of the rooms.
She walked down the stairs to the dining hall and except for Ada, there were just a couple other servants that ate something and no one else. She didn't want to talk to that little wench so she went outside.
What she didn't know is that Ada found out that it was her and was worried sick that she will make trouble. So seeing her going out she heaved breath in relief. At least she didn't bother the Lord as it seems. Or she didn't find him?
She got scared. Is that stupid girl looking for the Lord? She suddenly stood up and run to the servants on the other table. They looked at her smilingly as she was always kind to them and had a polite smile when she passed. But Ada had no time for chit chat. ''Find the Lord, no...where is Kendra or the butler I mean secretary?''
''The Lord left with Lady Xara for a walk, I think. Kendra is in the library, should I bring you there?'' she asked.
''No time for walking, I need to run. I know the way. This is bad, really bad.'' she turned around and under stunned eyes of the servants she started running like crazy towards stairs.
She runs to the Library and saw two servants standing in front of the doors. She politely bowed and with urgent expression looked at them.''Could one of you please bring Kendra out. It's life and death urgency. Literally.''
The servant girls saw her pale face and scared look on her face so one quickly entered and called for Kendra that sat on her chair and read one of the books while Isaa and Cian copied the books they prepared before.''Miss Ada ask for an audience. It seems quite important.''
Kendra looked up to the door and saw Ada standing on doors and looked terrified. She quickly jumped and Isaa and Cian joined fast as well. ''What happened? Why do you look so scared?''
''Kendra quickly, plea hurry up. I think Tyra is up to something. She drank a potion that changes the exterior. I was with her when some women were talking about that potion. It seems the person need to consummate ... you know... and then that person will become a puppet for a while. The worst thing is, the person who drinks potion will have a very seducing smell. If she goes out and...and...and...There are so many men outside. Please save her.''She looked at Kendra's eyes getting colder and colder.
''I know her idea is stupid and I have no idea why she is like that, but please save her. Please. I am willing to harm my sea of power and become normal human and be a servant here for rest of life just save her.''
Kendra shook her head. ''You have two choices. Tyra or your parents and tribe. If I save her today, she will do again something. I saw that two of you were not surprised as I took out many strange things out nowhere. You or she probably have a space bag or space necklace somewhere. What if she has something even worse than such potion? What if its os harmful that could hurt the tribe, your parents and us all?''
Ada was conflicted. She wanted to save Tyra but as well as the parents and the tribe. It seems Kendra won't help her. She turned around and run downstairs. Firsts he needs to help Tyra but she didn't even finish walking when a hand stopped her.''Foolish child. She walks on her two feet by herself knowing what the potion will do. Do you think she will be grateful?''
Ada looked at Kendra and saw honesty and sadness in her eyes. But shook her head. ''Even if she hates me thousand times. I still do not wish her any harm. After our parents and tribe come we can ask them for their decision. Til then I have to watch over her. Even if I have to bind her up.''
Kendra nodded and turned towards the stairs. There stood two female soldiers that already had Tyra bound up like a mummy and carried her up to the room. Ada looked to Kendra gratefully and walked back to her room.
Cian came from the back and saw the situation and got annoyed. ''That girl is really unruly. You were kind to them not to throw them into the dungeon but she still was not satisfied.''
One of the female soldiers came down and handed Kendra the necklace with the smile and went downs stairs and out the palace.
When Kendra looked at the space inside she got really stunned and angry at the same time. She is really daring, isn't she? She looked upstairs to the room that was supposed to be the two girls and started shaking. Her hair started getting red and Isaa got worried. What the hell was inside that stupid space necklace?