Guardian of Vulnerable Flames

Chapter 47

The following morning, Leaf shared with Furie that he would be on guarding duty alongside Rain for the day, leaving her with a gentle kiss before venturing through a portal leading to the waterfall they were assigned to protect. As Rain and Leaf spent their day together, the camaraderie between the two Guardians was evident. Their shared passion for their duty and the natural world created a bond that went beyond friendship — it was a connection rooted in the shared purpose of safeguarding and preserving the elemental balance. Furie, observing from a distance, couldn't help but smile at the sight of two true Guardians, each with pure blood, embracing their roles with dedication and joy.

Meanwhile, Furie made her way to Blaze and Ash's place, eager to bring her sister along for a visit with Ignatius. A sense of optimism filled Furie as she approached Blaze, who greeted her with a salute and a curious observation, "You look very happy today. What's wrong with you?" Furie chuckled and sarcastically retorted, "What? Am I not allowed to be happy?" Blaze just smiled at her sister and started walking.

As Blaze and Furie strolled towards their meeting point with Ignatius, their conversation flowed naturally. Blaze, with a mischievous glint in her eye, hinted at having plans after their time with Ignatius, prompting Furie's curiosity to kick in. "What are you doing after?" Furie inquired with a playful grin. Blaze, a master of keeping secrets, casually shrugged her shoulders. "Nothing special, I just have plans, so I can't spend the whole day with you guys." Furie, frowning at her sister's lack of details, pressed on, "What exactly are you doing after, Blaze?" Blaze, looking somewhat irritated, seemed hesitant to share the specifics. "Nothing! You don't need to know," she retorted. Furie, not easily dissuaded, resorted to a playful threat, "Tell me what you're doing after, or I'll start throwing water balls at you until you get entirely wet." Blaze, unfazed and smiling, raised an eyebrow, challenging Furie. "Oh yeah, let's see how that goes." In a swift motion, Blaze conjured a mini ball of water and flung it at Furie's chest. Furie, immediately reacting with an angry growl, declared, "Alright, let me show you who is the boss." With that declaration, the playful banter escalated into a water war between the two sisters. Laughter filled the air as they both engaged in a friendly and spirited exchange of water balls, creating a joyful spectacle on their way to meet Ignatius.

The water fight between the two sisters raged on for a bit, laughter echoing through the air as water balls were thrown and dodged. After a playful skirmish, Blaze and Furie simultaneously decided to call a truce. Smiling at each other, they harnessed their fire magic, instantly drying their once-drenched hair and restoring their clothes to their pristine state as if the water battle had never happened. Furie, seizing the moment, quipped, "Are you now ready to tell me your plan, or are you more thirsty?" Blaze, equally stubborn, believed she could keep up the water battle all day. However, before Blaze could respond, their banter was abruptly interrupted by Ignatius' voice coming from behind Furie. "I thought that you guys were lost or something!"

Turning to face Ignatius, Furie and Blaze greeted him with sheepish grins, their water fight momentarily forgotten in the presence of their father. Ignatius, amused by the scene before him, welcomed them with a chuckle.

The moment Ignatius's warm presence interrupted their water fight, the two sisters instantly abandoned their playful banter and turned their attention to their father. Ignatius, with his amber eyes gleaming and a smile adorning his face, offered side hugs to Blaze and Furie, creating an immediate atmosphere of familial warmth.

Deciding to linger in the serene surroundings, the trio found a comfortable, mossy spot to sit and talk. Nestled on the soft ground, the sisters began sharing tales of the recent Winter reception, describing the enchanting atmosphere and the beauty of the event. Furie animatedly recounted the lively scene created by their friend Rain, and Ignatius, with wide eyes and an eager nod, listened intently, soaking in every detail. Ignatius, being the attentive and supportive father, was all ears as the two sisters painted a vivid picture of their experiences. The mossy ground became a cozy spot for familial bonding.

After a while, the cheerful atmosphere shifted into a more serious tone as Ignatius shared crucial information about the Obscure world with his daughters. With a thoughtful expression, he explained that he might have unraveled the reason behind the Penumbras and shadow creatures' hostility towards the Guardians. He had gathered information thanks to his old Guardian friends. They delved into the archives of ancient knowledge, recounting a tale from eons ago when a powerful dark force known as Onyx had been sealed away. The collective efforts of Guardians, representing various elements, were responsible for containing this malevolent entity. Furie and Blaze exchanged glances, a shared realization passing between them, recalling the cryptic words the crystal had conveyed: "Powerful Dark force. Break free." In an instant, the trio connected the dots, speculating that Onyx could be the formidable dark force seeking to break free. The revelation added a layer of gravity to the situation, and with furrowed brows, the three pondered the implications of this ancient threat resurfacing and the potential consequences it might bring to the Guardians and the natural balance they protected.

Unfortunately, the trio had little time to delve into more details about their unsettling discovery, as Furie abruptly heard Leaf's telepathic call for help. A wave of worry washed over her as she listened to Leaf's urgent message, "Furie, come help us. We are getting attacked by shadows and Penumbras. Come right now." Furie's expression transformed, her features etched with concern as she relayed to Leaf that she was on her way. Leaf, sensing the gravity of the situation, implored Furie to send as much help as possible, revealing that they were facing over fifty enemies near the waterfall.

Adrenaline coursing through her veins, Furie hurriedly informed Ignatius and Blaze that they needed to rush to aid Leaf and Rain immediately. Without hesitation, Blaze and Ignatius joined Furie as she sprinted towards a portal, providing a brief explanation of the perilous situation. During their run, Furie and Blaze conjured message spheres, rapidly sending out calls for reinforcements. The urgency in their actions mirrored the intensity of the unfolding crisis, and everything happened in a blur as the trio, along with the potential reinforcements, prepared to face the looming threat of shadows and Penumbras.