Cursed Flames

Motherly Love

Queen Shula and Flaro were making their way to where his siblings were told to wait for their mother. Once they arrived, Fira and Kai were at a loss of words. They studied their brother inspecting his body and armor. They were confused at first but still overjoyed to see him alive and well. They all had a big group hug, and a couple tears were shed. Shula finally announced, "We must find a town or village nearby and hope we can find a place to live." Flaro spoke up, "Why? The kingdom is already a perfect place to live. The knights just need to defeat the threat."
Shula looked nervous, "I'm afraid that won't be the case. The threat is a well trained assassin." Flaro debated with his mother, "An assassin? I'm sure they're no match for my skill and training. After all, I am the general of our armies and the captain of the royal guard." Shula chuckled a little and put her hand on Flaro's cheek. "I like your confidence, but it's safer here. Besides, I have something to tell you... privately." The family set out to find a place to live, but nightfall had come faster than expected. Flaro stated, "Maybe we should set up a camp for the night. We have no idea if we'll even find a town nearby, and being well rested is better than being exhausted." Everyone agreed. Fira had built huts for everybody out of trees that she had cut down. Kai was working on beds just in case they were needed. Shula started working on the fire by gathering wood and clashing rocks together the catch a spark. Shula was frustrated when the sparks wouldn't catch. "Annoying little... spark!" Flaro noticed. "Hey mom, maybe I can help." Shula seemed surprised, "Oh? If you insist." Flaro motioned for everybody to step aside as he pointed his hand out towards the fire pit. He looked focused and summoned a fire ball into his hand and tossed it into the pit. The fire was created, but everyone was shocked except Flaro. He had forgotten that his father kept him in isolation as they trained and never had use for his magic unless the training required it. Flaro spoke in a nervous voice, "I forgot to mention that when dad was training me he taught me how to use magic he didn't even know I had." Kira spoke with excitement, "You were born with the power of our ancestors too?" Kai's expression light up at this news. Shula was slightly confused, for she had never imagined all three of her children could be blessed with the power of their ancestors. Kira and Kai had both showed their magic as well, though it was much weaker than their older brother's. Flaro seemed surprised to see his sibling with the same abilities as him, and he took the responsibility to train them so their gift wasn't just a party trick. Of course, he asked for his mother's permission given the fact that he's been isolated from them and still felt the need for permission. Shula spoke sternly, "You may train them under one condition. You must make sure no one gets hurt. I don't want to loose any of you permanently." Flaro nodded. Shula sounded a little exhausted, "Alright. Now let's get some sleep." The family of four had all went into their designated huts that rested near the fire for warmth and one by one they all fell asleep.