In The Stars

Chapter 30

     Whenever I felt down or felt like I should just give up I told myself this, "I was given this responsibility since I'm the only one who can bare it. I can't let everyone down so I must stay strong."

     Surprisingly, it worked every single time. Everytime I fell down I would say those words and get back up again. Whenever I was scared I said the words and trekked on.

     While those words may of worked in the past, there not all that reliable anymore. Though Masai... I think he will help a lot.

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     Everyday for the rest of spring break I went and trained. Sometimes with Koro, though more often than not I trained by myself to see if I could combine magic.

     Our one week break passed quickly and before I knew it we were back in school again. I've still been really weary after my birthday. And especially after my talk with Tristan. It scared me so much to know I would kill someone.

     Day after day my routine was practically the same. School, train, sleep. And that was basically it. Though every day went quickly. Summer would be here in a little less than a month. It's shocking how much time we loose a day.

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     I was exhausted from training. I changed into my PJs as soon as I got home. I pulled my long branette hair into a pony tail, the azure tips swinging into my face. I brushed the loose strands away effortlessly.

     I flopped onto my bed. My body was so weak I couldn't move. I stared up at the ceiling, drowning my mind with worries.

     Day after day my problems grew. The prophecy. Tristan. Masai. The Omin. The Umbre. Ira. I guess I just have a lot on my mind.

     I sighed. I closed my eyes. It wasn't all that late but I was super tired. I felt my body grow heavy as I slowly fell asleep.

***

     The Darklands swirled around me. I haven't been here in about a month. It felt strange to be here again.

     I spotted Ira not all that far away. I walked up to him. I haven't seen him in so long.

     "Hey Ira! It's been a while," I called out to him.

     Ira turned around, realizing I was there. I could tell he was smiling when he saw me. "Kai! It's so good to see you again!"

     I nodded in agreement. "Ya. I don't know why but I haven't been able to come to the Darklands in my dreams lately," I explained.

     "That's strange. You usually always come here in your dreams," Ira mumbled.

     "I know! But anyway, I wanted to ask you something," I said.

     "What us it?" Ira asked.

     "Well, when I thought I first met Masai it was in the Darklands. He had 'attacked' me in a sense. But he said that never happened though I know it did," I explained.

     Ira's body went tense. He was quiet for a while. I studied him cautiously. "Ira? Are you ok? What's wrong?" I asked.