Guardian of Vulnerable Flames

Chapter 45

Blaze, determined to retrieve the incriminating message from Furie, made a swift attempt to catch her sister. However, Furie proved to be too fast and agile. She deftly maneuvered around the table, making sure to keep the sturdy furniture barrier between herself and Blaze. The sisters engaged in a playful yet frantic dance around the table, Blaze trying to catch Furie, who skillfully avoided her every move. After a minute or two of this entertaining chase, Blaze, slightly out of breath and realizing the futility of her pursuit, relented. "Fine! Read it. Whatever," she conceded with a resigned smile. Furie, triumphant, stopped on the opposite side of the table and opened the message.

As Furie read the contents, her expression morphed from triumph to surprise and mild shock. The message, penned by Avel, the Air Guardian from the Winter reception, turned out to be exceptionally spicy and intimate. Furie, still holding the note, couldn't hide her realization about the explicit nature of Avel's words. "Alright, he is talking about too many of your body parts I don't want to know about. He is really direct with what he wants from you!" Furie remarked, her eyebrows raised, as she handed the note back to Blaze. Blaze, unfazed, replied, "I am not interested, anyway. And he is burning way too many steps, too!" With a swift motion, Blaze grabbed the note from Furie's hand, her determination evident. Using her fire magic, she burned the note, ensuring the spicy contents would never see the light of day again. Blaze was adamant about putting an end to the awkward situation, choosing to eliminate any evidence of Avel's intimate advances. The sisters shared a moment of laughter, relieved to have lightened the mood after the unexpected intrusion.

The two sisters delved back into the pages of 'The Book of Prophecies,' determined to unravel the mysteries within Cyclone's chaotic writings. For another hour, they looked over different pages, exploring the peculiar style of the book, which remained consistently messy. Scribbles adorned the margins, and Furie, in particular, examined each detail, trying to discern patterns or hidden meanings within the seemingly disorganized pages.

Despite the lack of new revelations, Furie persisted in her quest for understanding. She copied the drawings found on the page of the Duel Prophecy onto a piece of paper, hoping that a closer examination or consultation with Leaf might provide insights. The carefully folded paper found a place in Furie's pocket, a tangible reminder of their efforts. As they continued their study, the library walls seemed to hold the echoes of ancient prophecies, each word and sketch whispering secrets that eluded immediate comprehension. However, Furie's determination and Blaze's unwavering support fueled their persistence.

Eventually, the sisters decided to leave the library and head back home. Both felt a tinge of disappointment at the lack of groundbreaking knowledge acquired that day, but the bond they shared and the enjoyment of each other's company served as a consolation. As they stepped out into the night, the library's towering shelves watched over their departure.

After leaving the library, Furie felt the urge to connect with Zephyr and learn about her whereabouts. Creating message spheres, she exchanged a couple of messages with her friend and discovered that Zephyr was just about to leave Rain's house. Furie couldn't help but smile at the thought, happy that Zephyr and Rain's relationship was evolving into something deeper. Zephyr, in turn, suggested that Furie meet her at the Storm Station. Eagerly agreeing, Furie smoothly navigated through different portals, making her way to the Storm Station with practiced ease. Over time, she had become adept at utilizing the unique abilities of the Guardian portals.

Arriving at the Storm Station ahead of schedule, Furie found herself surrounded by a thick fog. Wanting to create a clear space, she used her air element to manipulate the fog, forming a bubble of clear air around her. Delighted in her little control over the elements, Furie decided to experiment further. Attempting to mimic Zephyr's previous creation of a cloud bench, Furie focused her air magic on shaping the ethereal form. However, after a couple of attempts and frustrated growls, Furie found herself struggling to make the bench sturdy. It was then that she heard a soft laugh and a feminine voice saying, "Let me help you." Surprised, Furie turned toward the source of the voice, eager to discover who had offered assistance. The fog revealed the silhouette of a familiar curvy figure, and as the mist parted, she recognized Zephyr standing before her, ready to lend her air expertise to create the elusive cloud bench.

Furie smiled at Zephyr and gracefully stepped aside, giving her friend the room she needed to create the cloud bench. "Thanks," Furie said, appreciating Zephyr's willingness to help. Zephyr returned the smile and began moving her hands in a gentle, circular motion. Wisps of clouds started to gather and take shape in front of Zephyr, gradually forming a cute and fluffy seat. Furie watched the process, a tinge of annoyance creeping in as Zephyr made the creation of the cloud bench seem effortlessly easy. Once the bench was complete, the two girls took a seat, enjoying the comfort of the fluffy cloud. "You better have a course on how to create cloud benches next year," Furie teased, looking at Zephyr with a playful expression. Zephyr laughed and playfully responded, "Of course, I can have a class called 'fluffy furniture creation' if you want." Furie grinned, but then teased Zephyr about the potential repercussions. "That sounds like the name of a furniture brand. You might lose some of your students' respect if you do that." Zephyr agreed and chuckled before adding, "The only students I'll worry about are you and Blaze. You two are going to be my troublemakers, I can already feel it." Furie dramatically feigned shock and protested, "I am an example of a perfect student! Only Blaze is the one that you should worry about, not me!" The banter continued as the two girls discussed the upcoming year of Guardian training. Zephyr shared that she had already started creating classes for her future students.

Excitement flickered in Furie's eyes as they talked about the prospect of learning a different element than fire. The intensity of the strong element was starting to feel overwhelming for Furie, and the idea of manipulating air and water appealed to her. Changes were stirring within her, and she found herself genuinely looking forward to the new challenges and discoveries that the next year of Guardian training would bring.