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Chapter 107

The cave was indeed dark at first, there was no light to lead the way, so they all agreed to follow the right side of the cave system unless otherwise said.

Emma was leading the group, and as soon as she stepped foot in the cave she felt her heart begin to pound. Her mind was racing to figure out what the price would be to awaken the white dragon, but the deep rumbling sounds within the mountain kept her off the thought. Their steps were quiet yet clumsy, for the small pebbles would clink together and make popping noises, not to mention the intensity of the heat seemed to grow the further they went on.

"Peter," Emma called to the male who responded with a hum, "can I ask you to brighten up the tunnel with your fire?"

"That's not a good idea, the natural gas in here will blow up as soon as it's ignited." David spoke up. Emma smelt the air and immediately knew what the water mage was talking about, the scent of rotten eggs was faint, but noticible with a big whiff of air.

"Oh, so any other idea?" The brunette asked. There was a moment of silence before a soft blue light appeared in David's hand, it was water, glowing water.

"It's a combination of my healing magic and water magic, so it can get exausing to use after a long time." David said with a gentle smile. Emma nodded, patting him on the back as he took the lead. Now able to see their way, they continued with hushed whispers.

"Jasmine, what do you plan to do after this?" Peter asked.

"I plan to take a well-earned vacation with my dragon on the beach, that or in going to travel to the next continent over and see what it's like there." She explained her plan as if it was destiny, "I'd like to make sure all of you guys are with me of course."

"Awww, Jasmine~!" Peter squealed. The two giggled as they avoided tripping on any rocks, although Peter seemed to stumble on quiet a few.

"Peter, if I may, what your plan?" Noah, from out of the dark asked.

The fire mage took a second before replying. He had never actually thought of this before, for he thought my now he would be with David, but it was now uncertain what he would do now. "I think...well, as long as i'm with my friends I'll be fine."

"Oh," Was all Noah said, "what about you, Emma?"

The girl flinched at the question, although she had a life plan before, she wasn't too sure it was going to work out as smoothly as it used to. "Me? Well I may continue working under the headmaster and become a teacher of some sort, although it may be a difficult path."

"That would be nice, so you're going to teach kids I suppose. Will you have kids too?" Noah's question make David snort with laughter, and Emma had a red flushed face. Peter and Jasmine were giggling like preschoolers while Noah stood in a confused manner, twirling his fingers together.

"A small demon that looks like me? No thanks!" Emma chuckled and this time, everyone joined her. It felt good to share a carefree moment with all her friends for once, it held a relaxing feeling inside them all. Emma closed her eyes as she continued to walk, focusing on this pull she was feeling. That's when she got an urge to look up, seizing her walking. The others also stopped, looking at the girl in mixed confusion.

"David, can you put the light away for a second?" She asked. The male did as she asked, standing in the dark with everyone as they waited. The darkness was almost suffocating, but just as David was about to create another glowing water ball, small lights began to twinkle between them. The cavern walls were beginning to glow in blue and green shades, lighting up the whole tunnel as they stared in awe.

It was then that little golden glowing bugs gracefully bounced though the cave, giving dances to those who watches them. The five stared in awe as the world changed around them, showing them secrets they would have never seen.