Eaden Forever

The flame was wild.
Orange everywhere, engulfing everything in its wake.
I stared as the fire grew larger, more dangerous.
The building collapsed, turning to ash.
At the epicenter of this small tragedy was a small white flame, and a girl.
I stood perfectly still as I stared.
The heat swirled around me.
I called out, hoping for a response.
The only sound returning was the wail of the fire, and the wood cracked as it fell to the ground.
My voice sounded hoarse as I called out again.
I advanced into the fire.
A soft noise caused me to stop.
The only thing louder than the howling flames was her sadness.
I moved forward and extended my hand.
The fire around her roared.
It was then that she realized I was like her.
I knelt in front of her and smiled.
The fear on her face made the anger rise in me.
I had finally found her, and I realized she was no longer strong.
"Eaden," I said softly.
Her eyes told me everything I needed to know.
"My name," I said, "Is Lucia."
She began to sob, and I took her into my arms and forced her to her feet.
"You are coming with me," I told her.
She only nodded, and I led her away from the fire.
As we left what remained of her home, I cursed the man that was supposed to protect her.
Even I didn't know what I would do to him if I ever laid eyes on him again.