Léol was asleep in his tent, his bed was comfortable and the light was out, only the slight light of the moon was entering his tent. Something unfortunately was bothering him, it was as if he was deranged in his dream.
In his head, he was once again in this village, his village. Just a kid wandering around. Someone was talking but he could not see the face as it was blurry.
-Léol~ Said a feminine voice, looking over him. Léol~ She repeated.
-Who are you ? He replied with a weak voice.
-You don't remember me ? I am quite sad.
She then kissed his forehead end suddenly painful memories flood back in his dream, changing it into a nightmare. The destruction, the dead bodies, the pond of blood, the screams, the soldiers, the weird runes symboles flashing in the sky. His deas friends crying to him.
-Help us ! Léol !
The death. A dark cloak had recover this village.
He suddenly woke up, sweating and shaking. He was breathing heavely. He then put his hands around his to try to calm down. He then got up and walk out of his tent, he felt like his heart was about to explode. When he exited his tent he saw with surprise Luzalé standing in front of him. She had a cup in her hands.
-For you. She said calmly.
He approached her and took it.
-Thank you.
Couple minutes later they were sitting on a bench near the extinguished camp fire.
-The same nightmare ?
-Yes. How did you know ?
-I felt it. So i came to help you.
-It's nice of you, but i don't think you can help with that. You cannot free me from this pain.
-I know, only you can free yourself. I am here with so you are not alone.
He looked at her, at first a little surprise before having a grateful face.
-Thank you.
-It's natural. What was it this time ?
-The one with the unkwown woman and the the flashes of the massacre. Those runes were there again. Each time it is the same thing, helplessness, despair, pain, sadness...
He voiced was slowly expressing his pain, he was almost like he was starting to drown in it.
-...It was injust. I am so angry and so sad.
He then started to cry.
-Why ? Each time....i questioned mysefl...Why ?
Luzalé was sympathizing with him, she took him in her arms? He cried more, unable to clearly speak he tried to.
-Tell...me. Why ? Why...su-ch cruelty.
-I don't know. Human are capable of expressing such evilness. But they can also express love and one act of love is worth more than a hundreds act of evil.
-I am alone in this pain.
-Stop listening to that voice, you are not alone. You are loved by us. Everyone here love as much as you love them. We don't often say that words to each other but it is true. I love you Léol.
He voice was one of a mother talking to her hurted child. Comforting, reassuring, caring. I won't let you suffer alone. None of us will because we love you.
He could not stop to cry, it was just his emotions going all out on him tonight.
After a moment, he had stop to cry and was now more calm despite being fill with a bittersweet sentiment. They were looking at the sky and admiring the stars shining like torches.
-Are you not tired of being there for me ? Asked Léol, still a bis lost in his mind.
-No, i will never be tired of helping any of you. If i must dry your tears ten thousands of times, i will do it ten thousands times.
With that she smiled at him again, reassuring as always.
-Thank you very much, Lazulé. You are truly an angel sent by the goddess.
-It's my pleasure.
They stayed awake for few mores minutes before Léol went back to sleep in his tent with his spirit in better state. Luzalé started humming to cover the whole campment with her angelic voice. It was southing, caressing, like honey to the tongue and the ears. It was helping everyone to sleep well that night.
The sun rised on a new day and the whole Varepren family packing their stuff before leaving this place. The most delicate part was the bath tent.
-Hey focus ! Yelled Osmadrey to Aesta and Sarika.
The two of them were talking instead of helping.
-What ? You seem to handle well. Said Sarika.
-It's your face i will handle soon, so help me ! Both of you !
-What a noisy man. Remarked Aesta.
-I feel sorry for your future wife. Added Sarika.
-Shut it !
While they still bickering, Luzalé and Régidal were discussing alone, Crecio was packing his stuff. Diésir and Léol was teaching Belda how to use magic and how to handle the power behind it.
-You raise your hand like that, you focus your mind on it and then you imagine a ball of light forming in the palm of your hand. Explained and showed Léol.
-Okay ! Said joyfully the princess.
She imitated her teacher, colsed her eyes and imagine a ball of light but when she opend her eyes, there was just a small spark of light that quickly faded. She was angry now.
-It doesn't work. She said while frowning.
-It isn't as simple as you think. Magic may run in your veins but you have to train it, like a muscle. Try again and this time, keep your eyes until you feel like the ball is right in front of you.
-Okay. She said less enthusiastic.
She closed her eyes again, focused on the light she had to create but this time it was different, she could more than ball of light.
-I think i feel something. She said.
-That's it, concentrate and let it slowly grow.
She did as he said, she let that ligh grow more and more, she could feel her whole body engulf by some sort of strange flame. A bright white ligh suddenly was shining above her head in ther mind, she saw what was the full moon. She was surrounded by stars and the soft aura it released was warm.
-Belda ! Yelled Léol.
She opened her eyes and in front of her was a white ball of light burning like fire. She was shocked and then with joy said.
-I dit it !
She turned her face towards her teachers but saw that they were all shocked. Her magic was so strong it made waves around her.
-How did you...That's a powerfull amount of magic.
-That's good. But how do i stop ? It's making me dizzy.
-Huh yes, just make it stop, like when you put out a candle. Said Léol.
-Okay !
She blew the ball of light but nothing happened.
-It doesn't work...
Suddenly she fell on the grass and almost passed out.
Diésir and Léol rushed towards her, Diésir was the first to pick her up. She was slowly came back to her senses.
-Are you alright ? Ask Diésir.
-Yes, just a bit sleepy. She replied.
-I prefer that. He retorted.
-I am sorry, Belda, i didn't know it would happen. Added Léol with a worried face.
-No problem, i did magic.
She was happy despite what happened. Régidal and the other had came to see her.
-Is she alright ?
-Yes, more fear than harm. Assured Diésir.
-It's my fault, i should have been more carefull but i did not expect her to have that much power in her. Explained Léol.
-Me neither. Replied Régidal.
-It's a good thing, she have the potential to be a great magic user. She just need to learn how to control it. Added Luzalé.
-Don't worry, i will be more carefull next time.
Léol felt really bad about this incident, Luzalé reassured him.
-Do not feel guilty, she isn't harm and everything is alright. I think it is even better that we discovered this now rather than later.
-Thank you. I will buy you and cake to reward you Belda. Said Léol.
-Oh yippy !
With that, everything war alright, Régidal was still concerned about what they saw, her powers at such a young age were great, it was reassuring and his hope for a good future for her were now comforted.