The Wheel Turned

Chapter Fourteen: A Spider's Bite

It had been a few weeks since she started working and learning under the Yellow ajah. She was exhausted now. Barely having time to speak to her friends. Even Liandrin was trying to get her to the side for lessons. Lillen was also trying to get her to the side but kept failing. She was often sent on missions and other tasks for her job. Lews came to the Tower a few times to take the science ajah with him as well. So, Lillen was gone for a while now. She was only a city over. Not far, but it still felt far. This made Alessia sad a bit. Jane was always trying to comfort her in the time being. She hadn't told Jane about her real feelings for the older women. Moiraine was still sending her letters. Alessia stopped replying due to being constantly busy now. Chesmal Sedai kept her busy. If she was not learning about healing, she was cleaning and making medicine. Even on weekends she was learning as well as doing her chores. She yawned lightly and stretched her arms above her head when she finished reading a book. She looked around and smiled.
"Come with me. I want you to try healing more." Chesmal spoke as Alessia followed her. Seeing a young man laying in the bed with his eyes closed. She stood by the side of the bed with her hands behind her back while watching Chesmal perform an exam.
"You try, and tell me what you feel." Chesmal spoke. Alessia nodded her head and closed her eyes. Resting her hand above his chest. Feeling the channeling around her hand. Moving it slightly to the side and stopped. Feeling something beat lightly. She gasped and moved her hand while looking at the Yellow ajah.
"Was that?" Alessia asked as Chesmal smiled at her.
"His heart. Yes. You can feel it?" She asked as Alessia nodded her head lightly. "You may have the talent of healing. Try and find out what is wrong with his heart." The woman instructed as Alessia nodded. Going back to feeling his chest area. His heart was slow and the beating was in an odd rhythm. She frowned at the woman.
"Do some research and bring me your findings. You may go." Chesmal spoke as Alessia smiled and bowed to her. She grabbed her bag and headed out of the room while humming softly. Hearing footsteps following her as she turned and smiled.
"Well, looks like they gave you some time off?" Jane asked as Alessia shook her head.
"No. She is having me research what is wrong with the man's heart before we do anything." Alessia replied.
"Ah. I see. Alanna Sedai is looking for you. Come." Jane spoke as Alessia followed her friend with another smile. "I'm being sent on a task. I have to join Lanfear in something. They didn't give me any details." Jane spoke. Alessia frowned at this.
"I see. I hope you stay safe and in the Light." Alessia spoke as they made it down to the green floor of the Tower. There was a knock on the door as Jane began to leave.
"You're leaving now?" Alessia asked with a frown. Jane nodded and pulled her into a hug. She sighed softly and returned the hug.
"Yes. I'll write to you if you write back." Jane spoke with a smile. Alessia nodded her head with a smile. Watching her friend take her leave. One day, she hoped they would go on a task together. She felt like they worked well as a team. Hearing the door opened as she was then pulled inside.

"Alessia! Good to see you. Been busy now have we?" Alanna asked as she was eating a banana. Alessia nodded her head again and sat down on a green pillow. She smiled at the green ajah.
"Yes, Chesmal Sedai has me doing a lot of tasks when it comes to healing and medicine." Alessia spoke.
"Moiraine has been sending me letters. Telling me that you haven't written back to her in a while. Weeks, is my guess." Alanna spoke with a worried look.
"Yes. I've just been busy." Alessia frowned.
"Too busy to talk to those who care about you?" Alanna asked as she handed Alessia another letter. This letter was opened. It was addressed to Alanna but apparently Alanna wanted her to read it. It mentioned being worried about her. "She cares for you." Alanna spoke.
"I shall write to her before I dive into my studies today." Alessia spoke with a soft smile.
"Good. Bring me the letter. Better yet, reply here that way I can send it." Alanna spoke. Alessia pulled out her paper and began to write.

Dear Moiraine,
I apologize for not replying. I have been very busy with my studies under the Yellow Ajah. I learned that I can feel someone's heart if I really focus. I am still upset you will not tell me about what happened or what you have found. Ever since the Field day, I have been on alert and keeping myself absorbed into my studies. I do hope you are doing well. Stay safe in the Light.
Yours truly, Lessy.