“It’s only been a few days Ellie; there is no need to worry.” A voice said to the small young girl gazing out the window.
“I know Zero, but I can’t help but to worry.” The child looks down at her new necklace. The green gem was beautiful and kept her in hope that her big brother will come home safe.
“I know that darling.” A woman’s hand set its self on Ellie’s shoulder.
Ellie turned slowly; the woman behind her was one with pale skin, white hair, and crimson red eyes. Her eye, even though they’re a devilish tone, they are kind and gentle. Ellie smiles to her friend.
She begins to say something to the white lady but it interrupted by a knock on the door. Both the ladies turn to the already opening door. Standing there was a young maid with an ill look upon her face.
“What is it Mira?” Ellie asks.
“Prince Loki,” she began, “he has returned with the warrior three, Thor, and Lady Sith.”
“Then why do you look so sad?”
The maid looks down at the floor with a depressed look. Ellie realizes that something isn’t right; the small smile on her face fades away as she runs out the run.
“Ellie!” Zero called to her, but she ignores her and continues to run.
Down the hall in a big room stood the warriors three in tatted clothing, cuts and bruises on their arms, face, legs, everywhere. They, along with others, surrounded something, Ellie didn’t know what, but had a pretty good idea who.
She rushed through the crowd, pushing and shoving her way in the middle. Once she broke the barrier she saw who was there. It was just as she expected. Loki was hurt and badly. Blood was everywhere, on Loki, and on the ones who carry him in, his brother, Thor and Lady Sith.
“Loki?” a small whimper escaped her lips as tears rush out her eyes and down her face like a waterfall. She runs to him, or at least tries to. Someone grabs her shoulder stopping her. She turns to see its Frigga, her face was as sadden as Ellie’s, but there were no tears. Ellie could tell she was trying very hard to hold them back. Ellie sobbed as she buried her face in Frigga’s dress. Frigga held her tightly, comforting her.
Ellie sobbed Loki’s name again and again until he was treated and she was next to his bed. She loved her big brother so much and it hurts her to see him lying there in pain. Luckily he was giving something by one of the nurses to relieve the pain.
Ellie sits and watches him as he sleeps. He was peaceful and free from pain. During this time she keeps ahold on his hand tightly. Every now and again a tear would escape from her eyes.
Suddenly her trance where broken by a gentle hand cresting her head. She didn’t turn around; she already knew who it was. Zero was always there when Ellie needed, and she really needs her right now.
Zero broke the silence, “I talked to Thor,” Ellie continued to sit in silence; “he said that Loki had tried to convince the chief to allow them to pass through and go home. He was about to when the chief said something that up sat Thor, so he opened his mouth and retaliated. Loki tried to calm them both but things were said and the chief attacked them. It turned into a battle; no one exactly saw what happened. They just found Loki on the ground hurt badly. Thor quickly picked him up and they rushed home.”
Ellie’s grip tightens on Loki’s hand. They were in a battle and Loki was left alone and he became hurt. If someone was there this wouldn’t have happened. Tears began to cover her cheeks. If she was strong enough she could protect Loki.
She turns and looks into Zero’s red eyes. With her ears down in sadness she speaks, “I want you to teach me magic Zero.”
Zero, at first, was shocked, but then realized her reasoning behind it. “Very well then, we will begin tomorrow.”
Ellie nods and looks back at the wounded prince Loki. She will protect him no matter what.
The next day Zero and Ellie stand in a large room. Zero cleared her throat and crossed her arms before speaking, “I’m glad that you finally decided to learn kitsune magic.” Ellie nods. “Today we will be learning the elements and conjuring them, but first….”
Ellie gave her a questioning look. “But first what?”
Zero walks up to her and grabs the sleeve of Ellie’s dress. It was dirty and had many holes in her dress; you could tell it was old and well worn. “First you need to change in to something that you can work in.”
Ellie thought her dress is fine, but Zero had otherwise. Zero walks away from Ellie to a small cabinet in the corner. From in it she brought out a white bundle of clothes. Handing to Ellie she says, “Here, wears this.”
Ellie gladly took them. Holding the cloth up to herself she studies it. It was a pure white kimono with a green sash, but unlike more traditional kimonos it was short. She looks up to Zero which was giving her a stern look. She was really serious about the clothes.
Zero turned around to a large cabinet, as she did Ellie quickly took off her raggedy dress and put on the white kimono. Once done Zero came back to Ellie holding a black box.
“What is that?” she asks.
“This,” she begins, “is what is going to help you.” She hands the box to her.
Ellie curiously takes it. “Do you promise that I’ll be able protect Loki.”
“It time you will.” Zero crosses her arms. “Shall we begin?” Ellie nods. “Good now open the box.”
Ellie grabs the top of the box’s lid and before opening it she whispers, “Loki, I promise to protect you.”
