"Due to my Ki Cultivation during the full blue moon, I might have gained some pretty incredible insight. One making it to where right now it looks like I am looking at you both as if the lights were still on!" Zarue chuckled nervously.
"Well then sassy child! Could you please be of help and get some of the candles relit for us then?" Regen said happily while tussling Zarue's hair.
"Just help us with that. That is enough right now, then we have much to talk about since you obviously now have a Formed Ki Core."Vetiol chimed in happily. Giving her Zaure a kiss on the forehead.
Smiling happily, Zarue went and started to light the candles. Once he got to the first candle and reached for the matches Celeste decided to chime in.
-Ping
Seriously?! Matches? Just use your Ki. Due to your Formed Ki Core all you should need to do is put the wick in between your fingers and just think of the fire lighting. It will work.
Taken aback by the sudden chime from Celeste, Zarue shook his head and chuckled. Okay Celeste, let us see if that works!
-Ping
Of course it will work! Do not worry about the sudden change in light. Your eyes will not be affected. Just light the candle for our moms already!
With a massive grin on, Zarue shook their head. Picking up the candle and placing the wick in between their thumb and forefinger. With just a random thought about a small flame igniting between the fingers a soft sizzle could be heard, but no heat. Curious, Zarue removed his fingers and what was left was a lit candle wick.
"Well then! That is crazy cool if I do say so myself! You lit a candle without a match? Looks like I will need to train you really hard now before you leave for the 'Academy'." Regen chimed, startling Zarue, causing them to spin around with the candle in one hand and the open hand up in the air still from removing the fingers from the wick.
After Regen made that statement Vetiol swiftly appeared and inspected Zarue's finger tips. "That was very dangerous Zarue! One wrong thought and you could have burnt yourself. However, you did not burn yourself. In which, I am proud of you for that. Looks like you will need to do some heavy Ki training starting tomorrow like your mom said." Vetiol said, concern on her face at first, which then relaxed.
"Come! Let us eat this wonderful feast that we prepared before it gets cold!" Regen laughed as she sat down with her wife.
Nodding, Zarue sat down with his moms at the table as they ate merrily. Relrem sat there eating the little plate of food he was given happily with his tail wagging. Everyone ate their food slowly, savoring the delicious meal and talking about some idle things that were seen in the forest and in town since Zarue had been so busy with their training. They had not had the time to go into town anymore.
As the family finished their food Regen cleared her throat. "Zarue, starting tomorrow, I am going to oversee your training again as I have you change your regimen up."
"What do you mean change it up mom?" Zarue asked quizzically.
"Starting tomorrow, I will have you starting to use certain Ki Techniques at all times. It will be hard at first, but once you get the hang of it, it will be hard to go back!" Regen guffawed.
Looking at Regen with playful frustration and smacking her, Vetiol looked at Zarue. "It helps strengthen your body, along with helping in constant understanding of your Ki Core. Being able to constantly use Ki Filtering makes one in tune with their body and Ki in them and around them." Vetiol explained
Nodding as their moms explained, Zarue listened attentively, eager to learn more and prepare for the impending future of having to leave home. With a full belly and happy family, Zarue excused themselves from the table to go to bed to get a good rest.
Regen and Vetiol nodded in agreement and gave Zarue big hugs, and bid them goodnight, giving Relrem gentle pats as he followed Zarue.
Snuggling up in their bed and patting the bed, Relrem hopped up and curled up next to Zarue.
"It is going to become very fun and very tiring starting tomorrow, is it not Relrem? We must work hard to be able to use Ki Filtering at all times. I am sure if you can do it as well, your concerns in not being strong enough to help me while like this will go away. I saw your Ki Core, you are very strong Relrem." Zarue stated as he pet Relrem's soft fur as he fell asleep.
"So are you Young Master, more so than you think. Even though you are only ten years old. Good night Young Master." Relrem said as he laid his head down to rest next to Zarue.
"I went to bed out of habit." Giggled Zarue
"That is fine, Young Master, resting the mind and body even though not being able to sleep is ok, Young Master. Just rest." Chuckled Relrem.
Meanwhile outside.
Seven beings sit upon the tree limbs around the house close together.
"So that is the one that got our Ruler's attention? Their parents are quite interesting themselves!" Stated one of the beings.
"Yes indeed. What else is that someone that we thought was lost has returned as well, looks like the…" Another stated before being interrupted.
"Silence!" One that seemed to be the leader stated, "We have no idea what will happen, there is still some time before anything can be done. For now, come brethren, it is time for us to start our games soon and test their mettle per our instructions. We have much to do before two and a half years are up." With that, the seven figures disappeared without a sound.
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