A/N: Sooo sorry to my fans who've been waiting for almost a year for this next chapter. I've been super busy with college and now I have the summer off. I am thinking of dividing the chapters up just so I can update sooner. Just got to make sure I have enough words. I am already working on the next chapter and it's a pivotal one. I apologize for any grammatical mistakes cause I don't have an editor. Hope you like this next one.
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Chapter IV
The Dating
Game
Torrence was up even before the sun came up. He usually made a habit of this to train privately. Ankor allowed him to bring his training gear because knew how important it was for a warrior to keep in shape. He also allowed him to bring his scepter with the Waterstone on it so he could keep it safe. However, he was not allowed to use it. Ankor had secured a private room for Torrence so he could train there. He was assured that the house staff wouldn't reveal his true identity. Ankor was extremely careful in picking whom worked for him. The room Torrence went in suited his purposes. It was what Ankor called a gym. Torrence took out his sword and started training. It felt good to do this again for he hadn't been able to do this private training since he left for his trip to the Wind Dragon Clan. He trained for an hour before Gerald came in and told him breakfast would be ready in thirty minutes. Deciding to head back to his room, he got his things and exited the room. Yesterday Ankor shown him how to work appliances. Torrence took to it like a duck in water. He really liked the shower. If there was one thing he was going to miss from this world, it was the shower. Back in Fraidel they used tubs for cleaning themselves. After drying off he looked in his closet to see what he'd wear today. Suddenly, he remembered what today was. It took him a good twenty minutes to pick out his outfit. He wore tanned colored trousers or slacks they were called here, a dark green shirt, and brown shoes and belt. Ankor had told him he didn't have to give Galeena anything since it wasn't a date. Still, it was tempting to give her something. But he still had time for that.
Ankor was waiting in the dining room when Torrence joined him.
"You look good Torrence." he said.
"I am nervous." Torrence admitted as he sat down and began to eat.
"You'll do fine. Just be yourself."
"I told Niron the exact same thing when he was going on his first date with Daphene." Torrence said before looking down.
He refused to let his emotion loose, but he missed his brother.
Ankor saw his expression and said, "Torrence, I know this may not help, but it's good to remember the good times."
Normally Torrence did not talk about his emotions, but he trusted Ankor completely.
"It's just isn't fair. Who would kill them and so brutally? They were honorable men and dragons. They never hurt anyone!"
Torrence shouted the last part and slammed his fist onto the table, causing it to shake.
"Sorry." he said."
"It's okay. You're entitled to your feelings Torrence. If you didn't let your emotions out like this than I'd be worried. It isn't a show of weakness to cry, it's what's makes us have a heart."
Torrence nodded and breathed in deeply. It took him a few minutes to calm down. He now thought of Galeena.
"When will we see Galeena?"
"For lunch. We'll leave here at 10:45 am. The place we're eating at is across town. It's a sea food place and a very nice one at that. Galeena will meet us there. In the meantime let's finish our meal than continue your lessons." Ankor replied.
Torrence nodded and continued eat.
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It was rare for Galeena to have a free day. Well, she had most of the day free. After lunch she was to head to the university so she could help set up for tonight's Spring Showcase. Than tomorrow was her graduation. While she wished her grandma could come, many of her father's family would come. She knew nothing about her mother's side except her grandma and Tess never talked about it except that her grandpa lived in another place and it wasn't possible for them to be together. Since Galeena always trusted her grandmother, she never questioned her. At least Mr. Ankor would be coming. She was secretly hoping that her grandma and Mr. Ankor would meet, simply because they were the most important people in her life right now. Galeena's thoughts soon drifted to her dream man Torrence. She wondered if she would ever find out if he was real. Well, there was no use worrying about it. Galeena looked at the time. It was 9 am. Galeena decided to read a little before getting ready for lunch.
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During this time, Ankor was teaching Torrence how to use a computer. It took Torrence a good hour to learn the basics and how to use the internet.
"Um, Ankor, why am I learning how to use this again?"
"So you can contact Galeena in another way. Contacting by phone doesn't work all the time. I would suggest you use this as a last resort though. You know how too much of a good thing can be bad right?"
Torrence nodded.
"Well, the same concept can be used here. Computers can be very addicting."
Torrence nodded again and they continued.
By the time it was 10:30 am, Ankor and Torrence stopped his studies.
"You've learned a great deal these past few days, Torrence. I am very proud of you."
"It hasn't been easy sir."
"Well, now it's time to put those skills to the test. Just remember, the most important thing is to be yourself."
Torrence hoped his was ready. He never been so nervous in his life, not even when he took his test to become a dragoon. On Fraidel, it was custom that every person who was training to become a dragoon to take a test when he or she became of age. The person was taken out to a deserted place and had to survive for ten days by living off the land. Torrence passed his with flying colors. His father had been so proud. Thinking about his father made him sad and once again it took all his willpower not to shout and hit something.
Ankor could tell Torrence was thinking about recent events again and so to distract him, he said, "Think of Galeena, son."
That did the trick. Torrence began thinking about Galeena and how he was going to court her. While he was doing that, he followed Ankor out the door and followed him to one of Ankor's cars. His thoughts of Galeena vanished when he saw the vehicle. Ankor told him about the different kinds of transportation and mentioned he liked to collect cars. This one was called a Jaguar and it was a dark blue color.
"I've had the seat moved back so you can fit in it." Ankor explained as he opened the passenger's door for him.
Torrence slipped on in and watched as Ankor closed the door.
He waited 'til the sorcerer got in before asking him, "Ankor, I use this handle here to open the door right?"
Hit pointed to the handle. Ankor nodded.
"And remember to address me as Henry okay? It's just while we're out in public."
"Yes sir."
"Good, I would suggest you pay attention to everything around you." Ankor suggested as he started the car.
Torrence couldn't hide his fascination as Ankor pulled out of the driveway.
It was an eventful trip. Despite what he learned, Torrence still couldn't believe he was seeing things he saw in his dreams. He was so consumed in watching everything, he barely noticed when they arrived at their destination.
"We're here Torrence." Ankor replied.
