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Peal 13

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My body had recovered completely after yesterday's assault. "You know..." I looked at Youngjo who was frowning. "I didn't expect them to tag along." I sighed as I understood his feelings. "Hey." They stopped as we stopped. "What?" "Go home." "No. We're going to train you as we travel along. It's a win-win don't you think?" I rolled my eyes then turned away from them. They were like annoying insects.

I sat down with Youngjo as all the walking had started to catch up with us. "Tired already?" "Could you knock it off Keonhee? Have some sympathy." I was surprised to hear that come from Youngjo. They seemed surprised as well. "I...sorry." I felt something touch my head and I was quick to swat it away. "You look unwell." "Piss off, you spawn of dirt." Dongju had slapped me twice then stepped on my chest. "I was gentle this time, next time I won't be so nice." He lifted his foot and I took that opportunity to knock him off balance.

I heard snickering come from above as I for now had power over Dongju. It would end as soon as he came to his senses about his powers. "You think I'm scared of you? Well I'm not. I've seen worse. I've experienced worse. You can't break me, Sohn Dongju. Remember that." I lifted myself off of him then crawled back to Youngjo's side. It hurt to breathe. Did he break a rib while he was at it? I felt Youngjo pull me closer as footsteps came closer. "You have balls, Geonhak. But that can also get you into trouble. Watch yourself." I smirked as he was trying to reclaim his pride and dignity through those words.

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The day had quickly passed and night was close to emerging. "Hm, we should find somewhere to take shelter." The problem was, there was nothing around us. "If we keep going, we'll arrive at a fork that leads into a forest." "You can tell from all the way over here?" "Yeah. Weird." We pressed on and soon arrived at the fork. "Which way?" "Left." I looked behind us as they started to descend from the air. "It's easier to track you on foot." I grunted then looked away. It felt strangely nice to know we had them with us. I shook my head as there was no guarantee that they'd help us again.

We sat on a log then noticed the temperature inside was significantly cooler than outside. "Come closer." I eyed Keonhee who simply rolled his eyes then sent a small ball of warmth towards us. "I should let you freeze just because of that look." "Then why don't you?" I waited for him to answer. "Whatever." I reached out to touch the ball of fire then heard someone say stop. "Don't." "Why?" "Well, you'll obviously burn yourself. None of us know healing magic, so that burn will be permanent." I pulled away from it as it floated in the air.

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I couldn't sleep. So much had happened and it continuously ran through my mind. My body shuddered at the memories of the officer. I looked at Youngjo who was sounded asleep. The other three were as well. I couldn't see the sky well, so I got up to find a better spot. I didn't understand why I needed to look at the sky, but it helped me before.

I lied down then looked up at the sky. "A star is glowing bright again..." What did this mean? "There you are." I looked back and saw Dongju take up residence beside me. "I looked up at the night sky once. It attacked me." I didn't hold back my laughter at his declaration. "Bullshit." "There's proof." He lifted my hand then placed it on his face. Sure enough, I could feel a scab there. It was throbbing at that. "Ow!" I moved my hand then looked at him. "What?" He shook his head, but kept it lowered. "Show me."

I lifted his head then noticed the scabbed area had started to bleed again. At least I think it was blood. "It's, purple?" "What?" I probably shouldn't have said anything as he had become wiggly all over again. "What to do..." I spotted some familiar leaves then pulled them off. "Seriously? Leaves? I'm sure I won't rely on you when-" He quieted down as I massaged one onto his cut. "What is this? It's so soft and numbing..." "Pirik leaves. They ease and numb pain. Learned it by accident."

I made him eat the last leaf then sighed as I could finally relax. "Thanks, Geonhak..." I looked at him and found his embarrassed side cute. "You did help us out back there with the qate*." I stretched out then lied back. I suddenly felt so tired. "Well, I'll sleep first." He nodded and I closed my eyes. I heard shuffling then it stopped. I soon lost consciousness and slipped into my dreams.

a/n: qate - a landfish