The quartet walks through the Daylight Prairie. They attract the attention of anyone passing near them. There are so many different types of people: travelers like them, kids with adults, couples...
«These people weren't there before, weren't they?» Youssef asks with an intrigued face.
He doesn't see crowds much. It's not normal for him to pass between all those observant eyes.
«No, but don't worry. There will be some extravagant event, maybe...» Ojtaro reassures him while staring the people.
Sentinekka asks:«What kind of event?».
«I have no idea... Shows, village tours... I'm not very experienced in these things» he replies.
«And this means that you don't socialize often» Symphony understands and laughs. «Just admit it, no one judges you».
Ojtaro looks down. «It's that I'm not used to talking to teenagers or people in general. And stop talking about me».
«Dude, open yourself!» Youssef exclaims with a kind stare that he's starting to hate.
«Don't call me like that» he cuts short - how many times has this mysterious boy done it? -, annoyed.
«I'm sorry» the sixteen years old whispers.
«Forget it».
Sentinekka points to something with her hand: another stone door with a grass platform. There is a Winged Light before it!
«That's the end of the first part of the Prairie!» Youssef exclaims. «Wonderful, as usual».
«Let's take the Light and fly!» Symphony proposes.
They already know what to do. Everyone likes to fly, that's it. Finally Symphony'and Sentinekka can understand. Freedom is expressed in flight, in touching the sky. Seeing the birds stand behind you as if you are their one and only guide and hope. Yes, flying is wonderful. Ojtaro likes it too; he is closed in his own mind, but when he flies he seems to feel relief and happiness. Ah, he is so happy when he passes through the clouds!
After finally taking the Winged Light, Symphony and Sentinekka smile at each other and, with Youssef and Ojtaro, they jump into the clouds.
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The wind blowing his hair is refreshing, and a crisp breeze that puts him back on track and makes him happy.
Excited, he chuckles and lets Youssef and Sentinekka pass him by. Symphony, on the other hand, remains beside him, for who knows why since the two really can't stand each other.
«I see you're envious of Youssef, huh?» she asks wittily.
«What?!» Ojtaro exclaims, incredulous. «Of that guy? Please...».
She looks at him unconvinced. She sighs and tells him calmly:«Listen: at least he is your opposite».
«Totally. And I have nothing to say about it. Many people are like him anyways».
«Oh come on! He didn't have an easy life! I'm sure!».
«And do you think mine is?».
«Well, enough. Just going around helping newcomers, anyone can do it! It's easy».
«I don't do that all day, I do many things and I will have to...». He was about to continue, but he stops himself from revealing details.
«And what will you have to do?» Symphony asks. She's trying to discover his life, but he won't say anything more.
«In an year you will see what I have to do in these days».
«What do you mean?».
«In a year you will see what I have to do for my family».
«Oh yeah?».
«Certain. If you really think my life revolves around poor newbies you're dead wrong, my dear».
«We will see, dear Ojtaro. We'll see. But at least admit it. Youssef is not bad!».
«Yes, as you like».
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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...
