Guardian Of Ancient Wood

Chapter 34

As Zephyr concluded the day's training with a final flourish of air manipulation, Furie was in the midst of creating a small tornado in her hands, eager to showcase what she had learned. The mini vortex swirled with controlled chaos when an unexpected interruption occurred. A water sphere flew in front of Furie, causing her to stop the elemental display. The other Guardians, who had been seated a short distance away, immediately rushed toward Furie, their curiosity piqued by the sudden appearance of the water sphere. Ash, Leaf, Zephyr, and Rain gathered around Furie, their expressions a mix of anticipation and concern. Ash, always quick to question, asked, "Who would send you a message, Furie?" Furie, a touch perplexed, responded, "I'm not sure. It might be an answer to the message I sent to the water advisor yesterday." With collective interest, the group watched as Furie opened the message sphere and began reading its contents aloud.

Furie's voice echoed through the clearing as she revealed the unexpected news. "Queen Gaya has agreed to meet me tomorrow." The revelation hung in the air, leaving everyone stunned. The Queen's interaction with Guardians was a rarity, and the prospect of Furie meeting her elicited a mix of awe and trepidation. The Queen was well protected in her castle situated on top of a steep mountain. Concerned for Furie's safety, Leaf, after examining the note, observed, "There's nothing here about you having to go alone, Furie." He looked at her reassuringly and suggested, "I'll go with you." Rain chimed in, "And I'm not letting you face the Queen alone either. I'll come too."

As the evening approached and the training session came to an end, the Guardians gathered to bid each other farewell. There was a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose among them, as each Guardian prepared to head back to their respective realms for some much-needed rest. Rain and Furie exchanged a few words about the next day's water training, and Leaf reiterated their plan for the meeting with Queen Gaya. With a sense of unity and purpose, the group began to disperse. Zephyr and Rain headed off together, and Furie and Leaf made their way back to Leaf's house. The air was filled with a quiet determination as they each prepared for the challenges that lay ahead.

Exhausted but satisfied, Furie expressed her desire for a long night's sleep. Leaf chuckled at her fatigued yet adorable expression, planting a gentle kiss on her cheek. Her eyes were heavy with sleepiness as Leaf assisted her into bed. With a tender touch, he manipulated his earth magic to draw the leafy curtains shut, enclosing the room in a cocoon of natural darkness.

Just as the room settled into a peaceful quiet, a sphere made of fire whizzed into the bedroom. Furie let out a low growl, exasperated by the intrusion. "What now?" she grumbled, her irritation evident. The unexpected message was unwelcomed.

Furie couldn't hide a slight eye-roll as she opened the fire message, anticipating what Blaze might have to say this time. The message was surprisingly polite and ended with a plea for Furie to reconsider their supposed destiny. Signed with a simple "B," Furie couldn't help but smirk at the unexpected change in tone from her fiery sister. Sharing the contents of the message with Leaf, Furie commented on the unusual use of polite language by Blaze. "We are not done, Furie. You and I need to finish the prophecy together. Please, think about it." For once, Blaze note was not made of just orders directed at Furie.

The sarcasm in Furie's voice was evident as she remarked that it wasn't typical for Blaze to choose such courteous words. Leaf, ever the calm presence, chuckled and suggested that perhaps Blaze had realized the limitations of anger in achieving her goals. Being polite might be Blaze's new strategy, he mused. Amused by the idea, Furie decided to play along. She began crafting a message sphere for Blaze, deliberately infusing it with an excess of warmth and friendliness. Furie made it a point to shower Blaze with love and kindness, almost as if challenging her sister's stoic demeanor. Leaf teased Furie about her "evil" plan, and they both shared a laugh before retiring for the night.