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Days. Weeks. Months passed from my first day of training. I learned so much. Okay, I admit it. I didn't know the tactics Yu taught me until then. I actually got more muscles and abs. Really. Angel usually watched my training, played chess with Benny or went outside to enjoy the fresh air. Wondering where the necklace is? Yes, I did shoplift it. It's kind of fun to shoplift and steal, really. I should to it more often. Anyway, Angel took care of the necklace. I still couldn't find any time to get some research on what that is, since I'm training all the time.

And, eventually, came my 20th birthday. August 24.

"Happy birthdayyyyy!" Said Angel. She ran up to me and gave me a high-five. I chuckled softly as I wiped my sweat off with a towel. Angel noticed Benny catching up to her and he hugged me. "Happy birthday, Milli!!" He cheered. I smiled and hugged back. Yep. Birthdays are my favorite.

"So what do you want as a birthday gift from us?" Asked Angel. We were sitting at a long wooden table eating some miso soup Yu made. I took a spoonful of soup in my mouth before I spoke. "Well, I wanna see my other brother," I said. Angel took a quick glance at Benny, which was sitting next to her, and brushed his hair. "You're in the Fire Kingdom...so....the Earth Kingdom is about half a continent away," she said. I raised my eyebrows. "You know where he lives?" I asked curiously. Angel nodded. "It's kind of obvious. Your siblings have different powers. So, they're probably staying in the Kingdom their power represents," she said as if she knew the answer to life and everything (which is 42, by the way. I read the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy).

I took a moment of silence to realize that Angel is fucking right. Sparkwire is probably in the Earth Kingdom right now. After the moment, I finished the bowl of soup and sighed. "Can you come with me? I'll need help," I admitted. Angel smiled. "Anytime."

•••

The train was gave an announcing puff of smoke that it was about to leave. Fuck fuck fuck fuck. Just in time, Angel and I rushed over to the door of the locomotive holding our coats and purses. We quickly took the first empty space available and sat down, catching our breath. "That was close," Angel huffed. I nodded and looked over at the window. We were already moving, the station outside becoming a blur. I sighed and fixed my hair. So far, one of my siblings are fine. Different as fuck, but fine.

Falling asleep is my favorite activity. It's my only chance to shut my eyes and escape from the real world. Angel was wide awake like an owl, reading a magazine. I snored on the other side, my head was resting on my coat which was used as a pillow. The sky was beginning to get dark.

When I woke up, the sun shot directly into my eyes. I winced and turned around, seeing Angel drinking some kind of mocha. She saw me and smiled. "Morning," she said. I gave a groan as an answer and slowly got up. The leather on my seat screeched as I slid up. Angel put her hand on my shoulder and pointed outside. "Look!" She exclaimed. I strained my eyes so they can adjust to the light and saw it.

Rocks. Boulders. Fucking lions were surrounding the rocky area. Yep. This is the Earth Kingdom alright. I weakly smiled and stretched my arms and legs. Angel just scooted away to give me some space. Ah, how mornings felt good.

Once the train stopped and announced that we have approached the Kingdom, Angel and I quickly got our stuff and stepped outside. Not many people got off the train. The cold air brushed against us. Wonderful feeling, I gotta tell ya.

I heard I lion roar in the distance as we approached a small hut. I asked a villager if they knew Sparkwire, and they said he lived in this....cottage. I set my bags down and took as deep breath. Angel smiled and gave me a thumbs up. I closed my eyes and knocked on the wooden door. A few minutes of nothing passed, then I heard footsteps approaching. Somebody opened the door.

"Hello?"

My heart nearly skipped a beat. It was Spark.
He wore an orange T-shirt and brown jeans, and his red hair was cut into a mohawk. A white blindfold covered his eyes and most of his freckles. Oh my fuck. What happened to him?
"S....S...Spark..?" I stammered. Sparkwire didn't move. "Who is this?" He asked cautiously. I gulped and I felt goosebumps tingle across my arms. This is it. This is where I told him.
"I-It's me, Milli."

He only lifted his head a bit and let go of the door. "Milli?" He said, his voice breaking. I nodded. I stepped towards him and hugged him. I could still smell his nice scent- coconuts. He paused for a second and lifted his arms to touch my back. I whispered so Angel couldn't hear. "Are...are you blind?" I asked softly. He eyebrows settled. "Yeah," he nodded. I hugged him tighter. "I'm so....so sorry," I whimpered. Sparkwire smiled. "Hey, it's okay. I'm fine, and so is Prim," I let go of him at the mention of my sister.

"Primrose is alive?" I said, my eyes wide with shock. He nodded, not knowing where I am. He reminded me of E.J.... "Yeah. She's healthy and living in the Air Kingdom. Doesn't like to talk to us, if you ask me." he grunted at the last words. I stared at the ground in relief, fighting back my tears. Everybody's fine. But how?

•••

The Earth Kingdom is boring. Nothing but cold air, rocks, more rocks, lions, roaring, UGH. I can't imagine people actually living here. Eugh.
But Spark things opposite, of course. He thinks it's wonderful.