The victory felt hollow. Aether felt no satisfaction from it as the announcement was made, and they left the blue tinted grass field.
"That was fairly easy." Clara said as she stretched her arms. "I'm glad,"
Aether nodded. She didn't need to know what his thoughts about this match was. Lady Luna congratulated them, and Mara jumped up and down with glee. Everyone was happy, everyone was content.
Everyone but Aether. The victory felt hollow to him, almost meaningless.
That evening was a celebration as they had no matches the next day. They ate, had fun and went to sleep later than usual. Aether remained anxious throughout all this, his worries about Lord Ladran, about the silhouette outside, and about whatever it was Madam Yotsura seemed to be scheming only grew.
