As Nita continued to heal Nina, Castiel maintained his focus on the surrounding environment, his eyes scanning the scene for any signs of danger or need.
His keen senses alerted him to the movement of the couple he had previously assisted. He observed with interest as one of the members of this couple crouched near a body, seemingly searching for something urgently.
The movement caught the attention of the other member of the couple, who noticed the action and promptly ran in their companion's direction.
Castiel's attentive gaze captured this moment, his expression serious, revealing a combination of curiosity and caution. He was prepared to react as needed if the situation took an unpredictable turn.
The woman, her eyes filled with desperation, rushed over to Castiel, her expression reflecting a mix of anxiety and urgency. Her quick and agitated movement indicated that something important was happening, or something serious was at stake. She approached Castiel, her breath heavy as she tried to articulate her words.
Castiel was ready to listen to what she had to say, his gaze focused, and his eyebrows slightly furrowed, showing his commitment to understanding and resolving the situation.
"Please. Save our leader."
"Leader?"
"Yes, please, save her."
"Who is this leader?"
"She's the leader of the secondary lineage. Please, save her."
Meanwhile, Nita approached with the unconscious body of Nina, the scene unfolding in a tense atmosphere.
"Nita, let's move to the next target. Nana, stay here and supervise."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, Master."
Castiel and Nita quickly approached the location where the body was, acting with determination in the face of the critical situation.
Nita, with her healing ability and empathy evident in her eyes, looked at the woman with an expression of understanding and solidarity. She immediately began to focus her healing energies, channeling them towards the unconscious body.
'This woman's body doesn't have many injuries, but there's a flame within her that doesn't want to be extinguished. This will be challenging.'
Although not causing visible harm, Nina's flames continued to traverse Kata's body, creating an additional challenge for Nita's healing work.
Nita's concentrated effort was clearly visible in her expression and in every movement of her hands as she struggled to overcome the resistance of the flames. The healing process was complicated by the persistence of the flames that refused to be extinguished.
However, Nita did not give in, maintaining her concentration and determination. With each passing minute, her healing energies grew stronger, and she continued to channel her abilities to combat the flames that persisted in hindering her.
After three minutes of continuous effort, a moment of triumph finally materialized. The flames that had been running through Kata's body finally began to weaken and dissipate, allowing Nita to successfully complete her healing task.
"I'm done, Master."
"That took a while."
"I'm sorry, Master. Even though she didn't have many injuries, there was a flame within her that was preventing her healing."
"Interesting. Who did this to her? Miguel!"
"Hah! Yes!"
"Come here."
Miguel approached.
"Can you tell me who defeated this woman?"
"This woman? It was Nina. I don't know how she did it, but when this woman was hit by a flame, she fell."
"I see. So, I can't kill them."
"And they had some pretty special abilities. Nina's flames could enhance Kata, but those same flames caused harm to others."
"Interesting. I like it. Oh!"
While Miguel and Castiel engaged in conversation, Kata's body began to show signs of life. Moving slowly, her eyes blinked and opened, flickering against the light as she tried to orient herself in the environment.
'What's happening, my body feels warmer.'
Kata looked around, her eyes scanning the surroundings as she struggled to grasp her situation. Her expression was a mix of surprise and curiosity, reflecting the sensation of awakening to a world that had changed since the last time she had been conscious.
Her eyes captured the faces of the people around her, each one conveying a story of action and collaboration. She saw Nita, who had worked tirelessly to bring healing, and Miguel and Castiel, who were immersed in a conversation of unknown importance.
'Who are those people talking? Ah! That's the man I was fighting with. What happened here? Uh! Those are my students. They're alive. Thank God, does this mean the war is over?'
"Ah! Boss. The boss woke up," — the man exclaimed.
"Boss, are you okay?" the woman said.
"Roma and Kina. I'm fine. But what happened?" Kata spoke in a soft and slightly hoarse voice as she stood up and sat on the ground.
Her posture revealing a mix of surprise. Her eyes met the eyes of the others present, her expression conveying a sense of gratitude and curiosity.
"This man saved us," — Kina said, her eyes fixed in Castiel's direction.
"This man?"
As Kata stood up and began interacting with the others present, Castiel remained discreetly observing her. His focused gaze was filled with admiration and fascination, capturing every movement and expression of hers with intense attention.
"Leader. Are you listening to me?" Miguel asked.
"Aram."
As Miguel awaited a response, he noticed that Castiel was clearly absorbed in his own thoughts and emotions. His eyes remained fixed on Kata, and it was evident that his attention was fully centered on her.
Miguel could tell that his question went unnoticed as Castiel seemed to be in a trance-like state, captured by Kata's presence. It was as if the world around them had disappeared, leaving only the two of them at the center of his attention.
The gaze between Kata and Castiel was intense and loaded with meaning, as if there was an invisible connection between them. As their gazes met, a profound feeling seemed to pass between the two, transcending words and embracing a mutual understanding that went beyond the surface.
The scene conveyed a sense of magic and electricity in the air, as if the universe had conspired to bring these two characters together at that specific moment. Kata's gaze seemed to have the ability to touch Castiel's heart, igniting a passionate flame of emotion and affection within him.
The metaphor of Cupid's arrow was apt, depicting how Kata's gaze had struck Castiel powerfully and irresistibly. His heart beat with renewed intensity, flooding him with an overwhelming wave of emotions.
The feeling of passion bloomed within him, reaching a level he had never experienced before, an intensity that defied description. And at its highest scale, love.
"Tha…"
Castiel's sudden movement startled Kata, her question interrupted as he quickly approached her. Before she could react, her hands were enveloped by Castiel's strong hands, their fingers intertwining in a gesture of intimacy and tenderness.
Castiel's gaze was fiery and passionate, as if he were looking at someone he had deeply loved for years, someone he had waited so long to find. His eyes conveyed a torrent of emotions, from intense desire to sincere affection, all mixed into an intense and intoxicating gaze.
"Will you marry me?!"