The training was going on very intense and all of them participated enthusiastically. Although they missed their partners, the urge to protect them made the men thrive hard while training. The women team were also not at all slacking behind, Rosa had made sure that each of them was also nourishing their body as these five young ladies have reached the prime time of womanhood.
Each day it was a different style of soup which was served for the budding beauties, Kiara and Eliza who had lost their mother in their childhood itself, made Rosa their godmother. Rosa was pretty happy with the family she had now. She had five daughters and five sons-in-law but she was waiting for that one person to complete her family.
One fine day while Rosa was watering the plants, she unknowingly stared at the gate region for some time. Emmy and Kiara who were walking towards the garden area noticed Rosa standing there absent-minded.
" I think godmother has someone in her mind and the way she waters the garden everyday at the same time is somewhat suspicious. I am sure that she is not reminiscing about that old froggie anymore. "
Emmy shared the same thought as Kiara but she didn't voice it out. She had a person in her mind but was it so simple? Emmy smiled foolishly but it was true then it would have been wonderful.
Sensing someone approaching her, Rosa became vigilant. She saw Kiara and Emmy had an innocent yet naughty smile on their faces.
" What are you two up to huh?"
Emmy was surprised but Kiara had expected this before itself, she had even predicted that their godmother could read their minds as the back of her hands.
"As expected of our godmother," thought Kiara in her mind. She looked at Emmy and nudged her to ask what was in their mind.
"Aunt, actually as the training would end in the next two days, so we were thinking of giving the men a surprise feast on the account of their hard work in the past two weeks."
Emmy hesitated but then continued, "So we thought of calling them as well as their instructors also. Only master Neshag and master Galstorie would be there. is it okay?"
A gentle smile appeared on Rosa's face but it flashed only for a few seconds. She even wondered why these young girls were hesitant to ask her permission for such a good thing but then for inviting the masters, Rosa should also have interest right! So their reason was thoughtful and hence as it was a happy occasion, Rosa approved of the idea.
The smile on Rosa's face was quickly noticed by the two cunning fellows and they looked at each other as their task was successful. Happily, they returned to their comrades to discuss their further plan.
" I am excited to check how my mother is when she is romantic but Emmy, how can you be sure that is the Zucathore guy who is in my mother's mind? "
Janet was super thrilled to know her mother's secret love story but who was the hero, no one knew! Luckily Emmy had a doubt and somewhat all were happy with the outcome. Her mother had suffered in her previous marriage and this time, Janet totally wanted her mother's happiness.
" Janet, I might be wrong, but I have seen that guy gawking over your mother previously, so I guess he has some ideas on her but is it vice-versa I don't know yet, that is the main reason I asked you all to help me in arranging this surprise feast."
Later Emmy discussed her fabulous idea with her friends. They all agreed to it and got into preparation mode soon. Although there were two days more, the girls were super excited to make this newly blossomed love a successful one.
Meanwhile, on the last day of the training session, Alex had a nightmare in his sleep, he saw the black mist surging around the rocks and attacking Emmy in full force. It fully enveloped her body and then Emmy disappeared completely from the rocks. Alex woke up completely drenched in sweat.
In the dream, Emmy was not frightened at all instead she was as if welcoming those black mist to engulf herself. Her expression was of confidence and emitted out a peculiar power.
Alex could not believe that who he saw in his dream was Emmy. His hands were shivering when he woke up and Jordan came quickly to check what happened to Alex.
" What happened buddy, had a bad dream?"
Alex looked at Jordan and a sudden relief washed over him. It was a nightmare...just a nightmare.
" Jordan, how confident are you in the upcoming battle ?"
Jordan saw the concern in Alex's eyes and he replied swiftly, " As confident as I am of my love towards Janet, according to the report we have got, the Agnartic clan has been isolated completely. So it will be easy for us to strike but if the Dagardians join the battle, then I guess it would shed a blood bath."
" Good, I am glad that you will avenge your parents soon but Jordan, I feel that some danger has popped up and it is lurking around us to find a weak spot. Remember those black mist that Juliet and myself encountered in the tunnel. I had a dream of it engulfing Emmy completely. Whatever danger arises, we must keep our women safe and secure. "
Jordan patted Alex's shoulders and both of them rushed to the final training lesson. Mike and Leon had the same power whereas Houlson was on the top leveling with Alex and Jordan. The five men were super energetic on the last day of training session. The vigorous lessons never lowered their spirit and all of them were desperately waiting to meet their respective partners.
Finally the training ended and the men received a special invitation along with a bouquet of roses for each. The most surprising one was for master Galstorie who was shocked to receive a bouquet of red roses along with a message - " I present you the flowers of hard work but it misses the aroma ….come soon to fill your fragrance in my life - yours truly."
Master Neshag also received the invitation but not the bunch of flowers. He teased Galstories who received the cheesiest proposal line of the time, he even wondered whether it must be any of those maids who were there in his courtyard. Galstorie got angry at Neshag for making fun of him but the bold handwriting on the card made him feel warm.
" I wish it was from you but it is just a heavenly dream which I can have." Galstorie was feeling serene whereas the youngsters were trying hard to find out the secret lover. They compared the handwriting and made sure it was not a prank staged by their women.
Alex walked towards Galstorie who was staring at the words written in that card and his face showed curious expression. Ofcourse, like everyone else, Galstorie also wanted to know who had sent these flowers to him. Even though the roses had few thorns in it, it had pierced his heart in a good way and his feelings were fluttering like a butterfly.
" I didn't know that a bunch of flowers could make you this happy. Do you think that it must be from Rosa?"
Galstorie smiled and kept the card inside his chest pocket. He caressed the rose petals and replied.
"After years I felt the care from someone. My whole life was in search of pure love and finally I found a woman who could really make me stutter. Her one look gives me immense pleasure and warmth. I wouldn't lie that I don't care about these flowers, even if it is a prank, I feel blessed to have these flowers as well as wishes."
Galstorie walked away after saying his piece leaving Alex perplexed. What if there is actually a woman who loves Galstorie and she isn't Rosa, that would be tragic for the two concerned persons.
The day came when the men completed their training and returned triumphantly. The whole courtyard was filled with fresh flowers and decoratives making it a joyous occasion. Although the whole vicinity was lively, the hosts were missing from the fun. Alex was scanning through the crowd to see his beloved woman but she was nowhere to be seen.
"Can't see your one right, even mine is missing. Brother, don't you think that now our women are more active with the appearance of Rosa into our lives. They seen to be happy and enjoy their moments. "
" They might be giving their all to make us happy. Mike, no matter what happens in future. Protect your woman before anything else. I have even mentioned this to Jordan also. the enemies which we are going to face are more complicated ones, they may even hurt our loved ones also."
Mike pondered at this thought and shock filled his heart.
" Brother, do you mean that the enemies may use our women to threaten us?"
Alex went silent for a few seconds then with grave seriousness, he replied.
" They already have…."