Fiery Wrath (A SCANDAL fanfic)

Chapter 7 - Escape!

"Ichirou-san, I'm fine now! I can go, I'm feeling better!" Luis pleaded.

"No you're not. Sit down and rest!"

"Please! I can't stand this waiting anymore, I need to go! I need to see Haruna!" Luis jumped off the sofa that he was lying down on. "Please!"

Ichirou sighed loudly. "Stubborn boy... fine. But make sure you don't push yourself too much ok?" Luis was about to run straight out the door, but Ichirou grabbed him by the collar. "Wait boy. You need to bring something with you to defend yourself. Who knows what you might face while you're there."

"But Ichirou-san, I have my magic!"

"No offence, but your magic isn't strong enough. Either you take some weapon with you, or you're gonna have to practice your magic, which will definitely delay you for a while."

Luis stood up straight, in a proud way. "I knew that it would come to this, so before I came here, I practiced my magic and improved myself a lot."

Ichirou narrowed his eyes. "Very well. But first, you'll have to show me that you are strong enough for this." Luis nodded, determined to succeed. "Of course."

"Follow me." Ichirou walked outside and went to the very same spot where Haruna and Rina had previously fought against the fire mage. He stopped and faced Luis. "Show me what you've got."

Luis stepped forward, and flames surrounded his body. He crouched down on the floor and lay, unmoving.

Ichirou stepped forward. "Hurry up boy, don't just sit there-" He was cut off as Luis suddenly lunged forward and roared a huge flame from his mouth, which rushed towards Ichirou. Ichirou quickly put out his staff, causing a green barrier to appear. The flame crashed into it, pushing Ichirou backwards as beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks, however the barrier held. The flame disappeared, and Ichirou relaxed. "Well boy, you seem to be ready..."

Luis stood up proudly. "How was that?"

"That was surprisingly excellent. Where did you learn that technique?"

Luis shrugged. "I dunno. It just came to me while I was practising."

Ichirou could tell that this boy had great potential, if he could learn such an amazing attack so easily. He held out his staff. "Grab on."

Luis reluctantly held on to the staff. "Are we gonna ride it like a witch or something?"

Ichirou laughed. "Of course not! Just hold on tightly to one side and we'll be on our way."

"I am, just hurry-" Suddenly Ichirou jumped up into the air and soared off, causing Luis to almost let go and fall down. Grimly he held on tight as they sped through the sky lighter than a bird.

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