Chapter: The magic fire

Chapter 4: The Magical Fire
Hey, it goes on! I'm really faster with it than I expected! (pats-yourself-on-the-shoulder) I dedicate this chapter to my friend CRESCENT because she is such a big Sky fan. Well, actually that's everyone who knows my story (two people so far). Hope they both like it!

Teiga raised her blade, which had suddenly turned black, high above her head. Leilani, who was about to attack her, stopped and shouted: “What kind of magic is that ?! "Teiga answered her:" This is the power of darkness. The few who saw this attack are all dead. You too will now share their fate! “Teiga jumped up to her and attacked her with her shiny black blade. Leilani tried to evade, but Yuna couldn't see whether she succeeded. When Teiga struck, she had convulsively covered her eyes and ears. When she looked again, she saw that Leilani was lying on the floor covered in blood and Teiga with (her meanwhile back to normal silver) sword was standing over her.A huge hole had formed around them, as the earth had been torn open by Teiga's attack. “You were lucky. Didn't meet you " Not hit? Yuna wondered how strong her attack would be if she landed a direct hit. “Leilani, now you have to acknowledge Yuna as leader because her deputy has won. Your laws say that too, right? “The blonde gathered all her strength and nodded. Shortly afterwards Teiga fell to the floor. Only now did Yuna see that she too was injured by (her own) attack. That was probably due to the fact that such an attack certainly cost more force than Sky's lightning attack, as well as that she was in the middle when the ground exploded around her. Suddenly a voice shouted from behind: “Stop! Mama may recognize them, but I don't! “Maike had reappeared and was now approaching Teiga, who stood up in the meantime. She wouldn't show any weakness in front of a child like that!“Your deputy won, but that was only due to her demonic powers! Otherwise Leilani would definitely have won! You still have to pass one more exam! “The other female warriors explained that Teiga had honestly won the fight, but she didn't want to hear. “She did it, okay Yuna, but you have to prove that you are the daughter of our old leader Jana! I ask that you pass the test of magic fire! “Everyone fell silent and nodded. “Yes, the exam will prove it. “Some say a few minutes later. Others mumbled: "I thought only Jana could call the magic fire ..." Teiga went to Yuna and whispered something in her ear. Resolutely she called out, “Good, I take it. Tell me what it is and you will see tonight how I pass your - hopefully last - exam! “The matter of the magic fire was quickly explained. It was a healing technique that required enormous mental powers and that could only be used by the old leader Jana.Whenever someone was wounded, Jana went to the injured man, looked him sharply in the eye and concentrated. After a while, blue flames appeared and the wounded and five minutes later the one was well again. Nobody could really explain it exactly, but they believed it was a divine gift. To prove her origin, Yuna was supposed to heal Sky this way at midnight that evening. "As I understand it, it seems to be a demon technique," said Teiga when she was sitting in a small hut at ten o'clock in the evening with Yuna, Kenji and Sky (still unconscious). “No matter what it is, I CAN'T DO IT! ", Yuna answered frustrated. Teiga reassured her immediately: “Don't worry, Kenji can take care of the blue flames with his strength. Now all we have to do is get Sky to wake up in time. If he wakes up at all, ”she added sadly. Kenji thought Teiga was much more worried about Kenji than about Yuna.After all, it was she who would kill everyone if something went wrong! Sky was just some demon like everyone else. He wasn't worth Teiga worrying about me like that. And again that strange voice came into his head: “She likes him. “Kenji quickly pushed her aside. Well, if Teiga doesn't care that much, I have to protect Yuna ... "Lady Yuna, the time has come. Show us the magic fire! “, Said an old woman who had been told to fetch Yuna. Teiga nodded to the frightened girl and Yuna got up. As she stepped through the door, Kenji took Sky with him and went to the market square next to Yuna, while Teiga stood at Yuna's other side. “Don't worry, I'll help you. You can rely on me, "said Kenji and Yuna smiled gratefully at him in response.
The three were led by the old woman to the market square, where some curious people had already gathered. Leilani was also among them, although she could hardly move due to her numerous wounds.“It is time, Lady Yuna. Show us your strength, ”she said. Yuna nodded and Kenji put Sky down in front of her. Since she had the exact sequence of the ritual explained to her six times, she knew it almost by heart. Then she had rehearsed the sequence of "her" ritual once, more often it was not possible because Kenji was no longer very well trained in his magical powers and he still needed his energy for the actual test. Yuna mouthed the words: “Three ... two ... one! “And Kenji immediately conjured up the blue flames around Sky. Of course they didn't burn him (that would be stupid too; everyone wants the guy to wake up, but we'd rather burn him) and immediately amazed “Ohhhhh” s and “Ahhhhh” s went through the surprised crowd. Only: Sky doesn't wake up from that either. When after ten minutes still nothing happened, people began to get restless. Kenji tried to make Yuna understand that he had to make the flames go away any minute, but she stared at Sky the whole time and tried to get him to wake up again.Well, something should be happening slowly, thought Teiga. She understood Kenji's signs immediately and knew that it was getting scarce. Ah damn it! If only I could do something! Sky, you couldn't have picked a better time to lie about to die! I wish I could do something! “Now Yuna had also understood Kenji's signs and tried harder, but too late. Kenji could no longer keep the flames going and they disappeared. The people jumped up indignantly. “I knew, I knew! You are just a wretched cheater! Kill them all! “, May yelled and drew her dagger. Yuna backed away and, as if on command, Teiga and Kenji stood protectively in front of her. "Oh ... did I miss something? “, Suddenly asked a voice from below. Sky opened his eyes tiredly and straightened up. Maike dropped her blade in shock. “Sky, you are alive! What shit are you doing ?!", Teiga shouted happily, falling around Sky's neck and hugging him as tightly as she could. "What are you doing here? Let me go again! “, He answered and tried desperately to free himself. Maike said: “But how ... why ...? It really is you! “Everyone fell on their knees in front of Yuna, except for Leilani, who was too badly injured, and Sky, Teiga and Kenji, who kept wondering how Yuna had done it. Yuna herself was completely surprised, but smiled complacent.

The next morning everyone had made wreaths of flowers for “Lady” Yuna and presented them to her in a ceremony. She had also got Leilani`s old hut (because she was now the new leader), but she had to share it with Teiga, as she was glad that Sky was awake again, but still not in the same room with him again Room wanted to sleep. One time was enough for her.
“Lady Yuna, do you want to continue traveling again? Then we will follow you!“At Teiga`s instruction, Yuna had told her subjects that they wanted to move on. She had chosen Teiga to communicate her wishes to the people in the village because she was a little overwhelmed by the constant “We love you, Lady Yuna! “- Sayings of their people. Her wounds were also healed. "Um, no, that doesn't work. Lady Yuna wants you to stay here! ", Teiga called to the people. But they didn't give up and wanted to accompany their guide. Well, actually I wouldn't mind, the more, the funnier, but such a group would be too conspicuous and would certainly be attacked by demons more often, thought Teiga. I mustn't involve innocents. It's bad enough that we're putting Yuna in danger all the time, although ... “Yes, you're right. You will stay with your guide! “The people started to cheer and Teiga entered the hut again. Kenji and Sky were also there now. Yuna had told Sky everything that he had missed during the time he was in a coma, including the magical fire, of course.Of course, everyone always asked where Yuna got these powers from, but she couldn't say that either. "What's new? Are they making your life difficult again? “Asked Sky. "We're going on," said Teiga, without changing a face. Yuna stood up: “Good. We have to go on to Talleca now, don't we? “Teiga looked her in the eye. “Yes, WE are going to Talleca, you stay here. “All three were shocked, especially Yuna. "What do you mean by that? Why shouldn't she come with me anymore? It's not far anymore. “, Asked Kenji. Teiga averted his eyes and took some more provisions that the warriors had made available to Yuna. “She's staying here because I want it to be. It just causes trouble and annoying all the time. "Kenji still didn't rest:" She saved our lives, how can you say something like that? “Sky got up and stood next to Teiga. He said he agreed with her.Yuna couldn't cause any trouble here. Kenji and Yuna wanted to say something else, but the other two had already stormed out of the hut. For a while they walked side by side in silence, until Sky finally said: "You can do that really well, play the unapproachable and cold-feeling person. You want her to stay here because she is safer here than with us, right? “Teiga was seen through. "Man, you are really good. Kenji bought it from me. Actually, I wanted to leave you here too, because I didn't trust you, but you convinced me with the action in front of Amorica. I still have to thank you for that. I didn't expect you to help me. I have .. "Sky saw that she wanted to say something else, she