A World of Enemies

Chapter 1

Nashi frowned as she looked at the wilting flowers in her small fist.

The pinkette sat in the meadow as a light breeze ruffled her salmon locs, taking a deep breath as she stood up from her criss-cross position.

She had wanted to get some fresh flowers for her mother today, as it was a very clear, warm summer day. Since her mother couldn't go outside to see this, Nashi decided that she had to bring the day to her. However..

"...Those flowers aren't lasting too long, are they?"

Nashi shrieked as she turned around. "Loke!"

The overgrown cat grinned. "Did I scare you?"

The young girl huffed. "That wasn't very nice."

The spirit bowed. "I apologize, m'lady. I couldn't help but notice that you were in distress."

"Yea..." Nashi frowned once more as her gaze returned to the fading flowers. "Everytime I pick some, they always get bad before I go back home..."

Loke hummed. "I may be able to help with that. Give me a moment."

In a golden flash, the spirit had left, returning a few moments later with a jar in his hand. "Is there any water nearby?"

"Hmm.... I think there's a small stream over there," the child pointed towards the direction of her house. "I pass it when I go out to play. Why?"

"You'll see. Can you lead me to it?"

The girl nodded, picking up her basket and brushing the dirt off of her skirt before walking back towards her home.

When the two arrived at the stream, Loke gently put the jar into the stream, collecting a small amount of water. He then put the jar in front of Nashi.

"Here, put the flowers inside." Nashi did as she was told.

"What will this do?"

Loke smirked. "Look a little closer.."

Nashi grumbled. "I did and it doesn't look like-" Nashi was caught off guard when she saw the wilting flower start to stand just a little bit.

"Loke! It kinda worked!" She cheered.

"I told you," Loke grinned. "Now, let's get back. The flowers should be good as new by the time we get back."

"Okay!"

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"Mama!" Nashi cheered as she hopped onto her mother's bed, diving straight into her chest.

Her mother had been bedridden for two years now, only getting up occasionally to take care of herself. Nashi didn't even think her mother had even left the house during that period. Under Porlyusica's orders, she couldn't use magic either, which Nashi found quite upsetting. She wanted to meet all of the other spirits her mother used to summon. So far, she had only met Loke, Virgo, and Aquarius; mostly because those spirits could come to Earthland on their own without her mother's power.

"Hi Nashi," The blonde brushed her daughter's hair as she embraced her in a warm hug. "What did you do today?"

"I went to the Meadow behind our house! It was so sunny outside, but since you can't go I brought everything I saw! Loke has my basket right now but..."

The blonde became a bit alarmed at this. "You didn't go too far, did you?"

Nashi shook her head. "No Mama. I remember! No leaving Magnolia!" She mimicked.

The mother sighed in relief. "Good."

"You don't have to worry, Lucy. I'm always a blink away from the both of you." Loke stated as he walked into her room.