Sure enough, Estelle was right. By the end of the week, enough people had spotted the phoenix flying around to confirm that it indeed had a companion. She was right about Hatsuki claiming it as hers too. Rumors about how Hatsuki got a second animal guide spread around like wildfire. Estelle, Mint, and Ice only laughed whenever it was brought up.
"Did you hear? Hatsuki got a new animal guide."
"What happened to her dove?"
"I don't know. She said it transformed into a phoenix"
Crescent snorted upon hearing the thing. Walking past the bustling hallways, she was met with the sight of Hatsuki trying to catch the phoenix.
Hatsuki was Hatsumi's sister. With ashy grey hair and golden eyes, she resembled the perfect epitome of a dual bender. On her chest rested a golden anchor with an emerald on the left, a ruby on the right. Her arms were currently flailing as she tried to catch the bird.
"I promise he's mine. He's just feeling a bit playful" She giggled, sweat was forming on her skin.
Ignes eyed Crescent before receiving a shake of her head. The bird just started his way back up.
"COME bACK HERE FIFI" Hatsuki screeched. "You're MY BIRD"
Crescent forced back a laugh as she headed off to her classes. The day passed with constant whispers of the phoenix and Hatsuki. Rumors of how she got the bird, and how the bird had suddenly decided to take her in slithered through the halls. Crescent ignored it and making her way to the field during lunch, she opted for a bit of exercise.
"Nice seeing you here"
"Hm?" Crescent hummed.
Ice walked out, changed into PE clothes as well. It was surprising how durable those brooches were, they never seemed to break.
"Hey Ice" "I figured you'd be here. Are you out for practice?"
"Yea. I guess a bit of de-stressing too"
"I'll race you?"
"Through the grass? Or the obstacle course?"
"Both. I'll race you a lap around these" he smiled.
"Alright." She grinned.
Pressing a button, the same noise from before rings through the air.
Commencing in 3...
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The two raced through the grass. Ice gaining a lead on her at first. Analyzing the wind speed quickly, Crescent got the signal to speed up. Racing her way through the grass, she flipped over the first obstacle with ease. Catching up with Ice, she gave him a quick wink before jumping up to the obstacle course. Ice ran up to the girl. Ice was fast on his feet, and he used his bending to move around. Crescent makes it to the end first, and Ice finishes second.
"You're really fast Crescent" Ice huffed, his breathing sped up.
"Maybe you're just not used to jumping over things." Crescent shrugged, breathing rather quickly as well.
"yO ARE YOU TWO FUCKING?" Mint, Estelle, and Hatsumi ran over.
"NO?"
"Last time I checked, he had taste" Hatsumi sighed.
"At least I'm not as bad as his fanclub" Crescent snorted.
"No one is as bad as his fanclub." Estelle clicked her tongue.
"You two should get changed." Mint eyed the two. "Lunch ends in 5 minutes."
"Nice" Estelle pulled Crescent off the grass, dragging her to the lockers.
"See you all tomorrow then." Crescent smiled. "It was nice racing you"
Ice nodded in agreement.
School ended like the days before. Crescent wandered to the back of the school, whistling. Ignes swooped down and launched her into the air.
"LEt's GO" Crescent grinned, flying with the bird.
The two danced in the air, laughing and enjoying themselves. From below it almost looked like two phoenixes flying. The time came to an end when Crescent landed herself at the door of the school. The school was empty by now, and she would have to go before she got kicked out.
"There she is!" A voice screamed.
Crescent turned around to be met face to face with Hatsuki.
"Nice seeing you" Crescent hummed.
"You!" She pointed a finger at her. "You stole my bird!"
"The dove?"
"NO MY PHOENIX!" Hatsuki stomps on the floor.
"Alright then. Take them back. I had fun while it lasted Ignes. I'll see you soon then" Crescent sighed, giving the bird its freedom.
"CoMe bACk hERE FIFI" Hatsuki hissed at the bird. "YOU! ThAT ISN'T YOUR BIRD! I'M TELLING CRÉCELLE!"
"Tell her whatever. It's not like the school can expel me for hanging out with my animal guide" Crescent shrugged.
"YOU-"
"Have a nice rest of the day then" Crescent strolled out.