The Curse Since Birth

The Golden Spell

" Are you ready to try it again? "

Solar skipped happily and excitedly across the backyard of their adoptive father's house. He stood firmly at a spot and gazed down at his notebook with bright golden eyes.

" As ready as we'll ever be... But are you sure Papa will allow us to cast it in his backyard? " Leaf, a friend a year older than Solar, stepped out from the back door into the yard, followed by five more boys.

Solar shook his head at Leaf. " It won't do any harm this time. I've made many changes to it last week. "

The seven boys sat down on the grass, forming a circle. Ice blew on his front hair, trying to rid of it from his eyesight. " My hair is getting more color. It looks snowier than before now, " he commented, combing his hair with his hand.

Blaze, his twin older than him by a few minutes nodded to agree. " My skin is getting a bit darker too. I'm almost as dark as Solar now! " he announced, showing his tanned skin to his adoptive brothers. Solar had to agree, for his skin is just as tanned from training under the sun.

" We should thank Dad for letting us train our magic in the arena this morning. Our place isn't suitable enough, " smiled Quake. Cyclone laughed happily and pulled him and Thunder closer to himself, his smile as wide as they could remember.

" I still couldn't believe I took Gopal off the ground! He was so heavy, I didn't think I could do it! "

Thunder huffed as he crossed his arms. " And you decided to add yourself some points and lift us all up with him. "

Cyclone pouted cutely at his older friend while the others laughed out loud. " Yah! You're too mean, Thundy-ah! " he scolded, but Thunder ignored it and just sighed. " Seriously.. I'm getting better as a Mage. My Magic Spirit finally turned 170 yesterday, and it bugged me about it for a hour. "

Leaf giggled. " I know the feeling.. My Magic Spirit turned 150 a few days ago, and it was just as excited as I was, " he clapped.

Magic Spirits are like guardians for Mages. They are born when a rookie Mage has found their center in the type of Magic they choose, and they will live within the Mage starting there. A strong bond between a Magic Spirit and a Mage requires intense physical, mental and emotional training.

Solar, being the one with the oldest Magic Spirit, walked his six friends through their Mage path. Though they started at the same time, Solar was the one who initiated the whole idea. And they were thankful for him.

" How old is your Magic Spirit, Thunder? " Solar asked.

" 190. Turning 191 next year, " the oldest replied, Quake and Cyclone smiled at his answer.

" What a coincidence! You're turning 17 next year too. You'll both have birthdays on the same day! " Quake clapped happily. Thunder visibly blushed, everyone noticed either cooed or laughed happily.

Thunder sighed as he hid his face. Since he wasn't the most expressive kid, his adopted family always liked to make him flustered or smile from ear to ear. He quickly stood up. " Let's test the spell now. Father might call us for dinner soon. "