I'll Live on for You

By the time the sun set, Aurora was completely drained. Lyne called it a day. Wiping his sweat, he said, "That's enough for today."

Aurora lay on the ground and said, "Toss me a towel."

Lyne looked at the frail young girl and threw her a towel. "You don't look like a heiress from a wealthy family. Why are you pushing yourself so hard?"

Aurora cracked a smile, wiping the sweat off her face. "I don't have the luxury of being a princess. If I'm weak, I won't survive."

Lyne sat down beside her, shaking his head. "You're a girl, you should go easy on yourself. You're training like you're a guy."

Aurora didn't respond. She should have been like a guy from the start. If she hadn't let her heart and emotions get the best of her, she wouldn't be in this mess now.

Aurora stood up, gathered her things, and said, "I'm heading out. See you next time."

Lyne waved her off, too tired to move. This girl, clearly exhausted multiple times, still insisted on standing up to fight. He couldn't fathom why sh