Fire Bird

8

Today is the day they leave to the North

Akira took her real form and Tokagawa got on her back

In a matter of minutes, they reached their meeting point

Kai and Nagisa were already there, waiting

Akira wasn't late, but she still didn't like that they had reached it before them

She morphed into her human form when they got close, so Nagisa didn't get a close look to her bird form

Tokagawa gave her a look, what was the big deal, they were going to see it soon enough, he shook his head and sighed, heading for his new companions

Tokagawa: Good morning, I hope we haven't made you wait for long

Nagisa smiled, shaking her head: You didn't. We were a little bit early, we didn't want to be late, and Kai flew too fast

Akira huffed

Nagisa and Kai greeted her, but she only nodded in recognition

Tokagawa ran a hand through his hair, it was going to be a long trip..

Kai: We better go..

The prince and priestess nodded

Kai, began transforming, blue light flooded around him, water surrounded him, and the large form of the water dragon emerged

Tokagawa looked impressed, and Nagisa smiled happily

Akira huffed, and Tokagawa looked at her, smiling and nodding for her to do the same

She blushed lightly, and in a whirlwind of fire and light, morphed into the great form of the fire bird

Nagisa gasped in awe. Her bird form was elegant, delicate and yet strong, radiant with light, with flames licking at it

She wanted to touch it, and she almost did, unconsciously, but Tokagawa grabbed her hand hurriedly, giving her a reluctant smile, shaking his head

Nagisa blushed and drew her hand back

They stood looking at eachother for a few seconds, the flames around Akira raged

Tokagawa snapped out of it, and said reprovingly: Akira..

The flames calmed instantly

Nagisa marvelled at effect the young prince had on his protector

Kai: Shall we..

Nagisa nodded and got on his back, and Tokagawa got on Akira's

Akira didn't wait for them, she took flight and launched into the sky

Kai rumbled a laugh, and launched himself after her

When he was next to her: What do you say to a race?

She ignored him

He continued: I bet we will beat you

She replied: Not a chance!

Then they both gained dizzying speeds, Tokagawa and Nagisa had to hold on with all their might

They were neck to neck for a long time, but their riders couldn't handle it after a while, and they had to rest

Tokagawa tired faster than Nagisa, because he wasn't used to flying, that made Akira falter, and slow down before Kai did, which ended up with him winning

He gloated: Well, well.. I won

Akira glared at him, her fire raging again

He taunted: My, my.. Your temper, in addition to your element is abvery dangerous combination

The fire raged more

Nagisa said in a warning tone: Kai..

He was having fun teasing Akira, but he knew he should stop before it got out of hand, which by the looks of it, could happen any minute

Kai: You did very well though, we almost tied, if not for the young prince not being used to it. Maybe you should have gotten him used to it

Tokagawa looked at him, his color was almost green: I'd prefer if she didn't, thank you very much

Kai laughed

Akira calmed down a bit, and morphed into her human form, she worried over Tokagawa, he assured her he was going to be fine

Nagisa was looking at them, smiling: They are really cute, just like siblings

Kai smiled at her: I assure you, they are not

She looked at him questioningly, and he sighed, must be denial. Anyone could see how that silly girl felt about him. Nagisa would notice soon enough, even if she didn't think it was a possibility right now, but that guy, he was just clueless

He felt for her, poor girl, there was nothing he could do about it. He'd tried to persuade her it was hopeless, but he'd only angered her, he sighed, time will show her, but it's going to be more painful this way