Coming out from the Shadows
For a few moments he believed that all was ended. It wasn't that hi disliked the idea of giving his life for the life of his friends, he himself was resigned to die young, but all was so fast. A dead in the field of a battled, a pride for a worrier not doubt about that and if someone deserved to be named has a worrier was him, Eagle Vision, Autozam's Major.
Yes, that had to be the end. Could it be other way after that explosion? It was impossible that someone could survive that, and yet he was alive, in coma, but alive.
Everything was brilliant and shining that blinded him and then was dark, nothing more than that. He didn't ear the blow of the explosion, not the horrible scream from Hikaru.
He didn't know that she and the other knights were out of bread, white and cold as snow for the shock, not that Lantis was forcing himself to not look that horror. He didn't was aware of Zazu's desperate weeper or Geo's cursed words at the moment that he remove the tears of his eyes. He didn't know how much time spent like this but when his thought came back to his mind he thought that a long time ago had passed, he didn't understood what has happened. Is this dead? Quiet and darkness, and be aware of them?
But it didn't last long, soon he begun to ear whispers from far away and then little by little that whispers became voices calling him. At the beginning it was impossible for him to recognize the voices but soon he can put names on that voices, Lantis and Hikaru, Guru Clef and little far Geo and Zazu. Together with that the darkness was less strong and he was capable of saw him self in that "Place" which was black.
Out side from where he was, Guru Clef was aware of Eagle's reaction and told Hikaru that she most enter on Eagle's mind.
--Enter on his mind? -
--Yes, in this moment is the only way of helping him-
--If you know that why you didn't told us before? – wanted to know an angered Geo, and know that his friend and Major was alive and safe cheer him up, but also he was worry for the condition of his friend.
--To enter in someone mind it's not so easy, it take that the person had some minimum of awareness or the result may be devastating. Besides who enter on his mind most had some kind of affection bow and a strong will – He look towards Hikaru – you are the only one who had this characteristics.
--But Lantis is closer to him that I'm and he has a strong will too.-
--And I don't say that he hasn't, but I'm afraid that him and Eagle are at the same level, an that will be a problem and been you the person with the stronger will on this world, makes you the one to achieve this.- said the Guru.
Hikaru didn't respond, only stare Eagle's body, motionless in the bed before her, she didn't know what to do, she was afraid of not been able to make it and get everything worse. She took a look at her friends in search of advice and their eyes told her that this was the right thing to do. She felt someone grab her hand and realize that was Lantis, she look at his eyes and found the confidence that needed at that moment.
--I trust in you – He said and Hikaru move her head affirmatively.
-- What do I have to do? -
Four years later at Hikaru & Lantis Wedding
After they found each other in the party, they danced for a little moment and now they were walking through the surroundings of the castle. Umi was holding Eagle's arm and resting her head on his shoulder, they walk until they arrive to a lake.
--The ceremony was beautiful, I wish you have been there -
--So do I – he embraced Umi by her back the two of them looking at the lake – four years - whispered Eagle.
--Yes, they past so fast…
--It's like I was in coma yesterday – meditated
--Don't think on that –
--It's difficult not to do, when three days earlier all Cephiro was celebrating the downfall of Devonair…when I though that I could be dead.
--But you are not – she turn around still holding by Eagle's arms, she face Eagle and put delicately her arms around his neck, making their contact more intimate – something of that I'm very grateful – whispered bowing her head to kiss Eagle's lips, kiss that was returned.
--You are not the only one – added after they broke apart, his voice was soft and deep, and it was clear that he liked what she just made a moment ago.
She laughed playfully – Did you though that you would end like this?-
--How… this?
-- This…In love of a stranger from another world, and that you fight against her, when you arrived to this planet and that it's practically an immature little girl at your side…
--You aren't immature, very direct sometimes – he laugh and she blush a little – But I always liked that and as the little girl…well you stop been that a long time ago.
--I appreciate your words, but still you did not answer my question –
--If I though that all of this will happen? No. When I leave Autozam the only thing in my mind was to become the pillar, in a way for help Lantis, and specially 'cause my world. I was really sick back then and made a way to Cephiro make things worse, I was ready to die.
--To die at nineteen…to young for my taste – she frown – although at that age you were a Major – she remember with pride.
--Look who talks, the one that became a Magic Knight at fourteen and you are giving to me youth chats – they laugh together, Eagle stroke her cheek softly and she enjoy the contact – I believe that I can never be able to thanks fully to Hikaru – he said looking at her with tenderness – I really wouldn't like missing this.
Eagle's Dorm four years earlier and 1 month after the final battle
It wasn't real but it look like and he like seen it. For someone born in a planet like Autozam in which everything was technology and polution, it was nice to see something green.
Although is body was unable to move, he was slowly recovering and Eagle's mind it was more active than ever. Hikaru made this field of flower just for him, it relaxed and this was good for his recovery, suddenly he felt that it wasn't alone anymore.
--Hello! How was school? – He asked Hikaru
--Good but tired –
He smile to her –and the others? – talking about Umi and Fuu, they also visit and worry about him.
--Fuu had to go with her sister and Umi…really I don't know, she was talking with Guru Clef and she look full of enthusiasm. It's been several days that she stays asking him things.
--So rare, it's not for been mean, but she doesn't look very academic if I can say that. – he joke
--! I ear that! – yelled the newcomer – all right, I'm not like Fuu that's for sure, but that doesn't make me an ignorant, for your information I'm one of the best at my class. – she said indignant.
--Ok, ok I'm very sorry – said the blond – I didn't mean to say that you are an ignorant.
--And I that I had a surprise for you – she pretend to be hurt – but after this I believe that I won't give nothing to you.
Hikaru was laughing and the young Major would make the same but it wasn't part of the game so – I humblely ask the forgiveness of the Magic Knight of Water and I promise that this offence will never repeat again.
Umi look at him solemnly and say – You are forgiven – after that she wasn't able to control any more and seen the faces of her friends start laughing, making the other to laugh more.
--And what thing was that keep you busy – Ask Hikaru between laugh.
--This – and removing her hands from her back she show them a tray of chocolate cakes – what do you think?
--But how? – Wanted to know the last pillar – I though that it was impossible to make things for eat.
--It's truth – answered her friend
--I don't understand – say Eagle
--The food can't be made it from nowhere, because is something 100 physics, without a mental quality, and with the differences that the other images this has flavor.
--that it's what I know – Hikaru said
--But, if the food already exist in the real world and you use the right spell…
--Are you saying that we can eat this?
--Yes, although they really do not feed, they only give to you the sensation that it's real, why don't you try some? – her offer wasn't rejected.
--Tasty -
--Delicious… – Eagle that a long time doesn't know of flavor was really happy.
--Every time that you make it are better – congrats the knight of fire.
--You made this? – Ask the almost pillar
--Yep. I have the habit of make candies and desserts, it's the only thing that I can do right in the kitchen – sigh – I know that you didn't feel hungry because Guru Clef feed you through his magic, but I though that it'll be boring not be able to taste flavors, I could had this days earlier but I had several failures before I was able to made the right spell. Do you like it?-
--Are you kidding me, I love it, Thank you Umi – and he give a big bite onto his cake, making more than a laugh by his reaction.
Since then, every time that they go to visit him, always take with them candies and other stuff for eating. Eagle was grateful for all the attentions from the people of Cephiro, and the knights, without mention all the effort from Geo and Zazu for enter on his mind (the first time they didn't last more than a few minutes) and giving him news from Autozam and his father. His progress was going up every day, and although it will take some time, Guru Clef was fully sure that he will have a complete recovery, after all he almost was the pillar of Cephiro.
Well this is the end of chapter two…see you on chapter three…
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