RE:WRITTEN

016: A Breath of Air

"There you are!"

As Amai and I walk back into the kitchen, we hear Nova's voice. The blue-haired girl is standing at the stove, cooking while Saisho and Ikimono stand around the room. I see both of them give a wave.

"How was your morning?" Saisho asks. "Busy?"

I nod. "Amai and I both learned how to activate our Written Forms." I answer with a grin. "So I guess you could say it's busy."

All three of our friends gasp.

"Wait, you transformed?!" Nova asks. "And we weren't there to see it?"

Amai gives her a nervous giggle. "Well, you guys were training too! I'm sure you'll see our forms soon enough."

"Awwww, no fair! I want to see them now!"

"Relax, Nova. I'm sure we'll see them." Ikimono giggles. She rolls her eyes a little. As she leans back on the counter behind her, the girl smirks. "Either of you want to tell them what I taught you?"

Saisho's eyes light up. "Oh! Yes! You taught us how to communicate with telepathy while in combat!"

Amai raises an eyebrow. "Yeah? That sounds cool!"

"And Saisho discovered a new ability this morning!" Nova says. "It was really cool. Oh! You should show them! Anyone have a glass of water?"

"I do."

We all look over to the sudden voice. Allisa just entered the room with a few books in one arm, and a glass of water in another. She smiles at us. As she walks over to the table, she sets everything down. The elven woman gestures to the glass.

"All yours, Saisho." She says.

The blue-haired boy smiles and nods. "Thanks Allisa!"

In an instant, Saisho's gray eyes begin to glow brightly. He raises his hand towards the glass. All of us watch as the liquid inside the glass shakes gently. Slowly, it rises from the glass. As the water floats into the air, I hear both Nova and Ikimono 'ooo' in sync. Amai gasps with excitement, and Allisa gives a nod.

"Water manipulation. Very nice, Saisho." Allisa says. The water floats around her for a brief moment. "You seem to be learning quickly."

"It's really fun to mess with my powers in this way," Saisho responds. "I'm glad I found out I could do this!"

The water swoops over to Amai. She lets out a giggle as it spins around her. It comes near me, and I let out a laugh. I watch as Saisho moves his arms as the water mirrors him. He eventually leads it back to the glass. It slowly pours back into the cup, then goes back to normal. The others clap.

"That was amazing!" Amai exclaims. "You did awesome!"

Saisho gives her a bow. "Thanks."

Just then, the door opens. I see Naomi and Snowie come into the kitchen. The small fox is looking up at the human, going on a rambling-spree about chicken.

"I really like when people make me chicken. It tastes amazing. You like chicken, right Naomi? Yeah? Oh! Hey! It's Amai and Sakasu!" The white fox looks at us. "And more people??"

Allisa nods to Snowie. "Yep. Their names are Nova Haruwiki, Saisho Tarako, and Ikimono Yoru."

"We come from the Normal." Ikimono shrugs.

Nova's eyes are glued to Snowie. She runs over to the fox, abandoning the stove as Ikimono yelps out.

"Nova!"

"Oh my gosh! Look at this little cutie. I could just scoop you up and cuddle you all day."

The familiar's tails wag rapidly as she sits. Her eyes look up at Nova. "You give belly rubs?! Can you give me one now? I've been dying for belly rubs all day, but everyone has been so busy!"