Story of Season: Winter

Chapter 15's

Breakfast with a serving of pancakes accompanied by hot milk into a blend that is very fitting in the cold air. While reading the book, Delphy ate his breakfast at the ship's resto. In front of him is Frost which has a different menu from Delphy. The man chose to just enjoy a cup of coffee this morning.

Frost stopped drinking his coffee, his eyes watching Delphy's necklace. He doesn't remember Delphy having the necklace before. Frost has rarely been with Delphy lately. The girl with the white mane spent more time reading books while on the ship or enjoying the sea breeze on the deck of the ship talking to other passengers.

On the one hand, Frost often spends his time playing card games with other punters, even to the point of gambling. Although actually gambling is not an activity that Frost likes, but he often does it when on board to get rid of saturation.

Frost intended to finish his coffee and leave, but he abandoned his intentions. "How far have you read that book?"

"Hmmm.when the reason for the main character's fear of winter is revealed."

Frost nodded his head understandingly. He had no intention of continuing the conversation, just wanted to make sure of something.

Remembering something, Delphy closed the book. "Well, how did you first know you were the keeper of the season?"

"Everything I touch freezes when I turn eight and Ailee trains me to control my powers."

"What about Ailee? Is he a season guard too?" Delphy asked again.

"It can be said that."

There was no chatter after that. Frost is leaving. Remaining Delphy with a glass of milk is left half. I don't know why his eyes are so heavy. Last night he went to bed early. Even at the end of this he always sleeps earlier than the actual sleeping hours.

Delphy put his head on the table and fell asleep.

+++

The arrows shot out quickly, hitting the target board right in the middle, Bach was the culprit. The second prince in Whittaker Kingdom was indeed famous for his archery abilities. Any target is never off the arrows.

It's the first time Delphy and Crystal have learned arrows. The two girls unceasingly looked in amazement at Bach.

Delphy began to lift his bow, adjusting his position correctly after being described with Bach. The arrows began to shoot quickly, but far from the target, even so Bach still praised him. For girls who are seven years old can slide arrows with a long distance is already amazing.

"That's more than enough, you just need to practice again." Praise Bach.

Little Delphy smiled as he heard the compliment, "I'll train hard."

Now it was Crystal's turn to lift her bow. Unfortunately Crystal wasn't strong enough to pull the bowstring until the arrow fell right before it hit the target. Though Crystal shot much better than Delphy, he almost hit the target if only his arrows shot further.

"Mr Princess is just less powerful when pulling her bowstring, but your shot is very good." Again Bach praised his brother despite making mistakes.

Crystal dropped her bow just like that then folded her hands together on her chest. "It's tiring, the bowstring is so hard my hand hurts."

Bach kneeled to equalize his height with Crystal. "What's wrong, you just need to train even harder. It's because you're not used to it, princess."

"I don't want to do it. Reading books is more appropriate for a crown princess like me." Annoyed Crystal then left the training ground.

There was no comment from Bach, he just sighed. Forcing Crystal to keep practicing was not on his list of obligations, not even he had the right to do so.

Delphy wanted to chase after Crystal, but his arm was restrained by Blaze who had just arrived.

"Haaahhh, you weirdo. Though he himself asked to practice arrows since yesterday." Delphy said in a stern tone.

Bach clapped his hands to draw attention, "yaps, it's better to be ready for your position and get back to training." Bach paused his sentence, "including you Blaze."

Hearing her name on the call, Blaze turned her head while smiling like a person caught off guard made a mistake.

"Hehe, I just finished a thirty-round run."

Bach pulled the collar behind Blaze, forcing the last prince of the Whittaker Kingdom to take an archery position.

Exercise continues without Crystal. Delphy and Blaze listened well to every input from Bach. After two hours of training, they decided to rest.

Delphy held his arm which hurt. Although it has tried many times, but the shot always misses far from the target. I don't know why he couldn't see the target properly.

"Yeahhh, at least I'm still hitting the target, unlike someone who knows where the arrows are going." Blaze.

Feeling insinuated, Delphy violently solicited, "don't need to insinuate me! This is the first time I know you!"

Aware of ending up with a commotion, Bach immediately interceded. "If you guys get back into a fight, Ka Colden will be here by ear."

"I want to learn to sword." Delphy.

Bach stroked Delphy's head, "what's wrong, you just need to practice more."

+++

It was already dusk when Delphy woke up from his sleep. He was still in the same place, in the ship's cafeteria. Delphy lifted his head heavily. At the end of the day, he always dreamed about his past.

His body felt stiff after sleeping on his stomach on the table. I don't know what made him sleep so well for so long.

Delphy headed for his room, intending to continue his sleep in a comfortable position. His eyes still felt heavy.

In his room, Delphy saw Frost wiping his sword. Speaking of swords, Delphy asked how the fate of his sword was after he was in the neighboring Continent.

"Sleep, you still look tired." Frost said as he became aware of Delphy's presence. "Sleep as much as you can, you won't be able to sleep as you like once we get to Whittaker."

Delphy nodded his head. Without answering anything he went to his bed and fell asleep in seconds. Frost watched Delphy fall asleep. His face looked peaceful while asleep.

From the beginning Frost did know how the fate of Delphy in Whittaker, therefore he intends to catch up with the girl and uncover all the reality. As the keeper of the season, Frost felt Delphy had to know everything as quickly as possible, as he would not be able to fight on his own.

It's just that Frost is not used to explaining things at length, let alone to convince someone. In any case, after everything Delphy experienced, the girl could not believe it easily.

Ailee was the same, she was not sure to convince Delphy of the reality of himself. Therefore, Ailee brought Delphy straight into place, explaining things more easily.

+++

"I hope you can find your destiny the way you want it to be so fate can no longer play tricks on you. Because you and the winter you love can't be separated. You just need to find the missing puzzle piece."