Barriers

Hopping Visit

In the afternoon Bloom got ready for her training with Sky. Nobody could disagree that these teenagers had a lot of chemistry, even though maybe also some trust issues. Nevertheless, they were a good team and in the meantime, with the right training, it was easy for them to defeat the simulation of the burned one. Moreover the fairy-specialist-duo keeps the school record for the fastest kill of a burned one. Even Headmistress Dowling had to admit that she was proud of how they developed and grew over their flaws.

The class had already started as the red haired girl arrived apologizing for her delay. She bit her bottom lip as she placed herself next to Sky in a row consisting of matched fairies and specialists.

"Where have you been?", Sky whispered with a small turn towards her, so the teacher, Headmaster Silva, wouldn't notice it.

"Uhmm... I think this is not the right moment to talk about this..", Bloom responded with an insecure smile.

Both turned to Silva and tried to focus on the lesson. Soon they had been matched with another duo to improve their fighting skills and of course their team work. Bloom was fast knocked on the floor by the other fairy, who happened to be Musa. The mind fairy and Riven grew together to be a powerful team, although they couldn't stan each other in the beginning. Musa knew that Bloom was with her head everywhere but at the fighting training. She stretched out her hand to help the fire fairy get back on her feet. Bloom took her hand gratefully and smiled at her friend.

Riven and Sky were still fighting next to them, so the girls waited until the boys were ready to discuss some strategies. After two more hours of exhausting training all four of them felt relieve as Silva announced the students as dismissed.

"I am gonna catch up with Sam, see you later guys!", Musa waved and left the group with a loving smile on her face. Also Riven made his way back to the school to leave Bloom and Sky alone.

"Do you wanna talk about what happened before the lesson?", sky asked right away with a frowning look.

"I... Um... I did some kind of research... In the east wing.."

"Found anything?", the boy said curious, but the girl only shook her head desperately. It was hard for her not knowing anything about her past, especially not knowing who her parents were.

"Hey", Sky boxed Bloom softly in the side, "don't give up, you will find your answers when the time comes." He tried to light up the conversation and somehow it worked. The girl breathed deeply and wanted to know what they were going to do now. Sky suggested to take a walk through the forest and enjoy the cozy weather. Bloom had nothing to complain about some relaxing and followed her specialist in the woods.

Birds were singing and the sun shone through the tight leaves of the trees. The fairy stopped and closed her eyes while taking a deep breath.

"Enjoying the nature, huh?", the specialist stated grinning.

The girl smiled even brighter and nodded with her eyes still closed. Suddenly they heard a branch crack and Bloom opened her eyes frightened. The girl stared questioning at her companion who instinctly reached for the sword on his back. Both gazed around searching for an approaching enemy, but nothing happened. Again there was a crackle and as they followed the sound they could see a white rabbit hopping in their direction. The teenagers felt relief and exhaled facilitated.

"Aww, how cute you are!", Bloom carefully stepped to the little creature and kneeled down next to it. Sky watched the scenario amused and was delighted to see the girl so happy about a small rabbit. Actually unusual for a wild creature the little animal let Bloom touch itself and stroke over its fur. She picked it up and held it like a little baby being held by its loving mother. Proudly the girl made her way back to the specialist and showed him her new friend. Sky started smiling and scratched the rabbit's little head.