Fiery Wrath (A SCANDAL fanfic)

Chapter 3 - A New Problem

I know I'm updating pretty fast, but that's only because I've already written quite a bit ahead. Once I've reached past that, I'll slow down considerably. Anyways, thanks for reading! :)

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"What news do you have?" boomed the King's voice. The man in front of him kneeled even further.

"The wretched one is advancing closer, my Lord. It appears that she is travelling towards the Water King. With an Earth Mage." He replied in a thin, raspy voice.

The King paused, for a moment, then started to laugh. His laugh echoed around the Great Hall, creating so much noise the man winced. "Do they seek the Water King's protection?"

"I do not know, my Lord. But I will watch them further."

"Good. If that man and his soldiers are unable to stop them, then I grant you permission to deal with them yourself."

"Yes, my Lord." He turned around and simply disappeared, like he was never there.

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Rina skipped along ahead of Haruna, going way too far and acting way too happy. Haruna shook her head. What was Rina thinking? "Slow down Rina, we don't want to get separated!" Rina looked back at her, smiling. Then she pointed her hand out, and pulled it back quickly. Haruna suddenly felt herself being shoved forward as the Earth rose up behind her and rushed towards Rina. It deposited Haruna just at Rina's feet. "There. That helped you come faster didn't it?"

"Rina! Stop doing crazy things like that or else I'll—Aaagh!" Haruna suddenly dropped to the ground mid-sentence, holding her head and groaning. "Haru! What's wrong?"

"Stay... away... Rina.... quickly....get...out...of... here... RIGHT NOW!"

"No way! I wouldn't leave a friend who needs help alone!"

"RINA! I'M FREAKIN' SERIOUS! GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE!" Haruna screamed. Rina jumped back, and finally decided to run away, but not too far as she still wanted to see what would happen.

She stared at Haruna as she threw her head around and screamed "Get out! Get out!" like she was possessed by a demon. But suddenly Haruna stopped and stared at the sky. And then her body burst into flames. Rina knew that they wouldn't hurt her friend, but it was still a chilling sight. Especially since the flames flickered between red flames and a sinister pitch black flame. Rina ran up to Haruna. She had to do something! It seemed like Haruna was possessed, and Rina couldn't leave her like that. Rina rushed towards her friend. What could she do? She gritted her teeth, and grabbed Haruna. She knew this would hurt, but the pain she felt was unimaginable, like her whole body and insides were covered with flames.

Despite the pain, Rina dragged Haruna down the path for what seemed like hours. She finally reached a small village. Rina didn't want to walk into the village dragging around someone who was on fire, so she covered Haruna in Earth, leaving openings for her mouth and nose. She walked up to a local Inn that didn't seem too shabby, and went inside.

"Could I have a bed please? Quickly?" The Innkeeper seemed to notice the urgency of the situation, and quickly led Rina to a room. "I'll get a doctor." He said, after helping Rina place Haruna on the bed.  

"Don't bother. It won't help, unless you have a Shaman around here somewhere..."

The Innkeeper stopped. He looked at Rina with frightened eyes. "Well we do... but she isn't the best person to ask for help."

"Just tell me where she lives. My friend needs help, it doesn't matter who's going to give it."

"I-if that's what you really want..." He took a deep breath. "She lives in the center of town..."