Tales of the Gifted: Clan Eruption

Chapter 13: Enter, Akahana

Remembering a past not too far before the fight with the brother bears...

          "Things are growing very dangerous in our land of Terrabisk...I am afraid that a war is soon to breakout amongst clans." went an elderly woman.

"O-Oh...a war? H-How are we suppose to defend ourselves against something like that grandma... ?" asked a young girl.

"I have something I want to teach you dear. It will be used as once form of defense. You've grown powerful despite your young age. And this technique I am entrusting you with is very sacred and has been passed down from generation to generation."

          The young girl looked up at her grandmother, the two dressed in all black kimonos. She was a rather shy young girl who held a great deal of strength within her. The girl twiddled her thumbs, looking down at the ground. Her grandmother would place her hands on the girl's shoulders, causing her too look up. The girl's red eyes staring up shyly at her grandmother.

"Akahana, accept your calling. Your time has come to display your strength for the greater good of our land." The grandmother explained, looking the young girl in her eyes. "After all, your father brought you here to help aid him in this troublesome road ahead."

          Removing her hands from Akahana's shoulders, the grandmother took ten steps back and gave a slight nod to the young girl. Akahana lowered her head, a black flame with red electricity surrounded her body as she clenched her fists. She got into a battle-ready stance as she lifted her head up, staring her grandma down. Her grandmother would smirk and get into a battle stance of her own. Akahana began running towards her grandmother, tears filling her eyes as she winded back her right arm.

"I-I'll do my best grandma..."

Back to the present day...

          The young girl who had fallen unconscious after being spotted by Hinoko and the others, was brought back to Clan Rushara. There, she was cared for until she had awoken. Once she awoke from her slumber, she would see Ona'Runama sitting on her bedside, giving the young girl a cold glare. The sight of Ona'Runama would startle the young girl, causing her to sit up and scoot back on the bed.

"Alright you four, she's awake now. You can come in." Ona'Runama went.

Hinoko, Ren, Mira and Evelyn then stepped into the room.

"Hey? Glad to see you're ok there." Ren said with a smile. "Are you in any pain at all? You hit your head pretty hard."

The young girl would hide her face in her hands, occasionally peeking out at Ren. "I-I'm fine. Th-thank you for being so concerned."

"That's good to hear on our end. If you don't mind, our boss, Ona'Runama wanted to ask you a few questions."

          The young girl then peeked from her hands over at Ona'Runama, who was now smiling softly. "No need to be afraid. We won't hurt you. Could you tell us your name?"
"I-I'm Akahana. One of the 'Fallen Gifts'."

Ona'Runama closed her eyes for a brief moment, somehow being able to tell the girl was telling the truth. The other four members looked at one another in awe.