My Last Hope (Truth Series 4)

44: Learning to Fly

A/N: Sorry I haven't updated this in a while. I have been having problems with Wattpad not saving my work. I will try my best to keep this going on here. However, if you notice that I haven't updated in a long time check fanfiction.net. I keep all my stories updated on there.

Third Person POV

Soro bites his lip with a smile as he watches Star fall into the water once again. They are in the spiritual mountain that Star trained in before. Ridge and Sierra are working with the two young warriors to help them became a strong fighting duo. At the current moment in time, Soro and Sierra are taking a break, and Ridge is attempting to teach Star how to fly. She uses wind magic; how hard can it be? Apparently very hard. Ridge is trying to get her to fly by subconsciously activating her powers as she falls from a great height. It has yet to work. Sierra stifles a laugh as Ridge lifts Star and flies with her above the small lake. Soro leans back on his elbows staring intently at the two. Sierra watches her son with furrowed brows.

Ridge lets go of Star. Once again, she lands in the pond with a splash. Her face disappears for a moment before resurfacing. She stands up sputtering water from her mouth. The pond reaches her thighs. She crosses her arms with a prominent frown. Ridge flies down landing on the ground next to the pond. "I don't think this is working." She relents.

"Why don't we take a break. We can try again later." Ridge decides.

"Yeah. Whatever." Star rolls her eyes. She walks out of the pond with a sigh.

"Hey, Star." Soro pushes himself off the ground. "I have an idea if you're willing to try it."

"At this point, I don't think I'm meant to fly." She mutters bitterly.

"Just humor me." Star glares at him. "Please?" Soro begs. Star presses her lips into a thin line.

She then sighs and lets her arms fall to her sides. "Fine."

Soro grins walking up to her. He holds out his hand. Star puts her hand in his. "You ready?" Soro asks. Star nods. "Okay. Think of something that makes you happy." Star closes her eyes. Soro flies into the air with her. He stops a few blocks above the pond. Star smiles. "Now, imagine you are light as a feather." The enormous cave is silent for a while. Then it starts filling with magic. The air feels different; more dense and full of energy. It all seems to be gathering in one area; in the air above the pond where Soro flies with Star. Soro grins wider as he feels the magic rush by him. Then the air is still again. The magic seems to disappear. However, Soro, Sierra, and Ridge can still feel the magic. Only now it's coming from Star herself. Soro gently lets go of Star's hand. He whispers, "Open your eyes."

Star does as he says; she opens her eyes. Immediately she gasps, and her hands cover her mouth. "No way!" She flies a few blocks above the ground without help from Soro or Ridge. She flies on her own. "This is so awesome!" She exclaims as she flies around above the pond. She twirls and flips around with a large grin and wide eyes. "Thank you so much, Soar!"

Soro stiffens. Star tackles him in a hug. The sudden impact jolts through them both. Their magic falters. They fall fast. They scream. Their screams are cut off by the loud splash that echoes throughout the cave as they land in the middle of the bed. They both disappear below the water surface. Star resurfaces first. She struggles to keep her head above the surface as she can't quite touch the bottom of the pond. Soro resurfaces next sputtering and gasping for air. He stands in the pond easily; the water reaches just above his shoulders. His eyes are wide and frantic. He continues to gasp for air as if he can't quite get enough. "Soro?" Star calls. He doesn't respond. "Soro! Are you okay?" Star swims the short distance between them. She reaches out placing a hand on his shoulder. She can feel his body shake violently. "Soro. It's okay. You're okay." She grabs his arm and pulls him toward the edge of the pond. Soro doesn't respond. He just lets her drag him along. Star starts off struggling to swim while holding onto him. But, she quickly reaches a point where she can touch the pond floor. She pulls him along as fast as the water will let her walk. Once out of the water Soro collapses to the ground in a coughing fit. Star drops to her knees next to him as she searches the cave frantically for Ridge and Sierra. They seem to have vanished. Not finding them Star turns back to Soro. She places a hand on his back. "Soro calm down. You're okay. You're okay, I promise."

Soro's violent coughing fits mix with his deep gasping. Tears mix with the water dripping from his face. Star scans the cave again and bites back a curse upon seeing no one. An idea strikes her. She closes her eyes and desperately reaches out with her mind. She ignores the thoughts of other creatures and solely searches for those of Ridgedog. Finally, she finds him and latches onto the connection. 'RIDGE!'

'What!? Star!? What's wrong?' Ridge replies through the new formed telepathic link.

'I don't know. Soro taught me to fly. Something went wrong. We fell into the pond. Soro's freaking out. I don't know what to do.' Star cries out in her mind.

'Be right there.'

Moments later Ridge and Sierra appear out of nowhere. Star stands up as Sierra takes her place at Soro's side. Sierra pulls him into a hug. "Shhh. You're okay. Everything's okay." Sierra coos. A faint glow emits from one of her hands. It appears to be absorbed by Soro. Soro's coughs and gasps stop, and his breathing settles. Tears still stream down his face as he leans into his mother's embrace. "You're okay. You're okay, my darling. Everything is fine."

Star looks to Ridge with furrowed eyebrows. 'She used a calming spell.' Ridge clarifies. 'You did good.'

Star nods but her face shows no emotion. Even her eyes look empty. She turns back to Sierra and Soro. "Soro, my darling, what happened?"

"I-I was ten," Soro starts in a shaky voice. "I f-fell into a fro-frozen lake. It was c-cold. I couldn't br-breathe. I th-thought I was g-going to die."

"It's okay. You're safe now. You've always been safe around water."

"What do you mean?" Soro asks.

"The power of water runs through your veins. You are my son after all. You have the ability to use water magic. Those who use water magic cannot drown."

"I see. So I'm just an idiot for fearing something that can't actually hurt me." Soro sighs and sits up. He seems calm now, but the glint in his eyes say otherwise.

"Well no." Sierra chooses her words carefully. "You didn't know. Have you ever tried using your water magic?"

"No. I've never had anyone to teach me and after the frozen lake incident I didn't bother looking into it."

"I see. Did you know you can use water magic?"

"Yeah. Dad told me I have the power to, but he could only teach me fire magic."

"I could teach you water magic. It might help you with your fear."