The mage student was out for the summer. She was about to leave the Mage Guild Castle when she was stopped by the headmaster.<br/><br/>Grandmaster mage Allen had a commanding presence. His voice was deep and had a rich resonance. He wore black ornate mage robes with exquisite embroidered trimming. His brilliant blue eye sparkled in the afternoon light.<br/><br/>"Lady Katherine, you have been chosen for a special mission. You are to meet your mentor and teacher tomorrow morning at the Boars Head Inn. Arrangements have been made with you farther and you are expected at 8:00 sharp."<br/><br/>Kate wondered why her head cook and housekeeper was acting strange at breakfast. Kate stood with animated with excitement. She wanted give headmaster Allen a hug. She extended her hands together touching fingertips and curtsied. "Thank you Grandmaster. I will not dissapoint you."<br/><br/>Allen gave her a very rare smile that he reserved only for the red headed student. All that Katherine met were in the presence of the warmest, healing hearted person. The most battlehardend melted when around Katherine.<br/><br/>"You have been chosen due to your outstanding talent and grades. You do your mother proud with your accomplishment. You have a healing ability that few students achieve in their tenth year. You need a special mentor this summer to teach you skills you will need as a healer. You will not be impeded by princess Amanda. We know you have had to carry her because she going to be a queen someday."<br/><br/>Kate rolled her emerald green eyes, "I hope is not going to rule Atria. She is too bossy and demanding. I have turned her into a rat if her father, King Atrius was not my godfather. To thank he4 as family makes me ill."<br/><br/>Allen stifled a chuckle and cleared his throat, "Uham, young lady do not make change my mind. Just know you will not have to see any of your classmates until fall."<br/><br/>Kate looked sheepish then grinned, "Your a softy under that tough beard of yours. I know all I said will stay between us. Thank you. I will see you next fall."<br/><br/>The mastermage had a beard that cascaded to his chest and his chalky cheeks turned rosey. "Have a safe journey."<br/><br/>****<br/><br/>Next morning Katherine arrived at the inn 15 minutes early in heer father's carriage. She had Peel, her fathers driver bring in a large trunk and carpet bag into the inn. A bavarian woman greeted Katherine. She had blond braids rolled on top of her head and was dressed in a traditional barmaids outfit. She spoke with a distinct Germanic accent.<br/><br/>"Helloo Katie. Ya taking a trip?"<br/><br/>"Yes. Heidi I am. Have you seen a mage teacher?"<br/><br/>Kate looked around the inn. Several patrons were having breakfast. Kate wore her blue mage robe with the schools crest on the upper left front. She styled her waist long, red hair into a single strand braid down her back.