«Do a medium height jump like mine while letting your cape be like a pair of wings... And try not to fall» Ojtaro explains with conviction, as if he has forgotten what just happened.
He elegantly does what he just said and slowly lands back on the rocky surface of the stairs. The two friends try to imitate him. They first fail and then, after a while, they succeed in their intent.
«Great! Now let's go straight to that temple» Ojtaro exclaims, satisfied. «Give me your hands» he adds.
Sentinekka obeys first and she confidently grips the boy's hands. And he smiles.
Symphony also gives him her hands and, finally, they can leave.
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When he flies he feels different, free and happier. Sentinekka can't help but notice Ojtaro's joy; immediately after starting to fly, his expression changes.
The wind that ruffles the boy's hair doesn't get any stronger, it actually decreases.
Oh, what a wonderful experience! Flying is so beautiful! Sentinekka isn't scared anymore.
«Do you like it?! Isn't it amazing?!» Ojtaro shouts while chuckling with happiness.
«Yes, it is!» Sentinekka agrees excitedly. Symphony watches their destination still far away and nods.
«Do you think you're ready to fly without my hands?» Ojtaro proposes, curiously.
Sentinekka doesn't answer. She lets herself go on her own. She's sure she can do it, she just must believe in herself!
Her warm hands break away from the support of her friend... And she feels instantly more experienced.
Without the slightest hesitation, the little girl squeals with joy and improvises a somewhat decent and bizarre flying pirouette.
«I see you like this!» Ojtaro jokes with sympathy.«I can understand you, flying is beautiful!».
Symphony decides, after a few moments, to leave the boy by himself and to reach her best friend. She takes flight with courage and she feels stronger. Her parents would be proud of her, she's sure of it.
«We're almost there!» Ojtaro exclaims, convinced.
The temple stretches out giant and imposing before them. It has dull colors, it looks empty and strange, the walls are cobalt gray. It is on an enormous island full of grass and little flowers, and it seems to be quite ancient.
«The environment has changed!» Symphony notices enthusiastically.
«You have a good sight, that's good!» Ojtaro comments.
Symphony smiles at him and he smiles back. Maybe they appreciate each other, Symphony forgave him for pulling Sentinekka earlier.
«They get along...» Sentinekka thinks, surprised. «I knew they would. I'm so glad about it!».
Her reasonings are suddenly interrupted by the sight of something very bright, almost... Blinding!
«It's a Winged Light!» the girl shouts, excited. She points her finger at the figure and says:«We could take it!».
«You are right, Sen'!» Ojtaro exclaims, surprised. «I didn't notice that, let's go!».
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Now the two girls have three Winged Lights. They're in front of the temple, when Sentinekka suddenly asks to Ojtaro:«How many Winged Lights do you have?».
He answers her instantly:«One hundred and ten, I think».
Her and Symphony's eyes go wide for the surprise.
«What?!» they exclaim in chorus.
«Yes, a lot of people react that way when I say it. Weird, huh?» he says.
«Not weird... Shocking! How did you get so many?!» Symphony asks him, intrigued.
He explains:«Months of patience and walks through the realms. That's all».
«Oh, I see...» Sentinekka says, nodding.
Just being patient... She's fine with it. There is still so much to do... Like entering inside of the temple!
As she places her snow-colored feed on the stony floor of the structure, she feels a presence near her.
The inside of the temple is filled with white birds drawn on the walls. There are lighted candles and a very large, slightly upright door. Two oblique crystal squares are found on it.
«Do you know what the two diamonds are for?» Ojtaro asks while leading.
The two friends shake their heads to indicate a "no".
«Let me show you» he proposes.
He takes his candle and approaches it to the first and second squares, which light up and start a huge and complex mechanism. After having given rise to various rocky noises, it allows the door to open itself instantly, astounding Symphony and Sentinekka but not Ojtaro, who stares at the scene with his arms crossed.
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Fly Until You See The Light
FantasySentinekka, on her thirteenth birthday, the date known for the start of the typical journey in the seven realms, decides to bring her best friend, a fifteen year old who was never allowed to start her journey, through the exploration of the Isle of...
