Chapter 10. The power of Nature.
"WHAT??" cried James.
"Calm down, calm down." said Chung Ming.
"HOW AM I SUPPOSE TO CALM DOWN???" shouted James. "WILL YOU CALM DOWN IF HOI CHING HAS A TWIN???"
"She already got one." replied Chung Ming.
"YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!" yelled James. Then he turned to Chang Yu. "I am a fool!!! For all this time, I was with Lily and do you know what she did? SHE TAUGHT ME HOW TO CHASE HER!!!!"
"Well, she did a good job. You chased her already." said Chang Yu.
"THAT IS NOT A POINT! DO YOU KNOW I ACTED LIKE A FOOL IN FRONT OF HER?? WAIT UNTIL I SEE HER!!! I'LL TELL HER WHAT I THINK! I THINK......"
"Think what?" asked a voice. Lily and LilyII went into the common room. "Think about what, James?" asked Lily curiously. James could yell like a few seconds ago, but he couldn't help feeling annoyed.
"Do you know you may not be able to combine again???" cried James. "Do you know how dangerous this is?"
"But I thought we could combine when I know how to use Fire and Water magic!" cried Lily.
"But now you still haven't! So what are you going to do?" asked James, as he cooled down a bit.
"The others are helping us to advance our magic."
"So, what about me? What am I suppose to do?" asked James.
"Professor Sui told us that you need to improve your magic too, in order to help the girls to combine." said Hoi Nga, explaining.
"Do you know how dangerous this is?" asked James again. "Do you have a certain feeling that we can get through this?"
"Positive." said Hoi Ching. "If Professor thinks we can, we can."
"We should waste anytime now. It's almost end of term and if we don't finish this fast we are never going to make it!" threatened Chung Ming, which earn a hard stare from James.
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"Your flame isn't Exactly at the needle point...."
"Your ice drops still falls down. You need to make it still, like it is floating in air....."
"Your flower has 4 leafs instead of 3, James........"
"In this rate, we're never going to make it." moaned Hoi Ching. Then she saw something glowing in James' robes. "James, what is in your pocket?"
"Oh, this." said James, and held it up. "Professor Sui gave this to me. I dunno why though...."
"When did she gave you this?" cried Hoi Nga immediately. Hoi Ching gasped. Chang Yu looked stunned and Chung Ming was just staring at the little sword that James hold out.
"Do you know what this is?" asked Chung Ming, looking at James solemnly. "When did Professor Sui gave you this?"
"A few weeks ago." said James. "Why?"
"This," said Hoi Ching, pointing at the sword. "is called the Nature's sword."
"Which is also known as the Sword of Nature." added Hoi Nga. "It changes colours, revealing its owner's feelings....."
"Hey... is my necklace... has any connection with the sword?" asked Lily and everyone looked at her. She and LilyII held out their necklace.
"I checked out a book and this necklace also reveals my feelings. In fact, the name is called the Necklace of Nature."
Hoi Nga's mouth just dropped opened.
"This can't be true..... it's impossible....."
"What's impossible?" asked James and Lily together.
"This can't be true," repeated Hoi Nga. "Only the sword or only the Nacelace is already very rare. Now in front of us, there is two of these treasures....."
"Why didn't you tell us the name of the Necklace?" asked Hoi Ching, looking at Lily surprised face.
"Well, no one asked. Anyway, if the necklace is so famous... why didn't you recognise it at the first time we met?" asked Lily.
"The Necklace always change into different shapes for its owner. The only photo available for us to learn was a tear shaped. There is only 2 photos of this necklace. The first and the last shape. It was drew by the maker of it. The first one is the tear shape, I'm sure." explained Hoi Nga.
"But in the book that I read, it was the same as mine...." said Lily, looking at her necklace, which is turning into silver colour.
"Then the only explaination is that you are the last owner of this necklace." concluced Hoi Ching.
"So? Is there any problem?" asked James.
"The first and the last heir is always talented in using the necklace." explained Chung Ming. "The necklace would never leave its owner unless he died. I guess Lily hasn't been able to combine is because she wasn't using the power of the necklace."
"So how am I suppose to use it?" asked Lily. The twins shrugged.
"There isn't an explanation."
"If Lily is the last heir of the necklace, does that makes James the last heir of the sword too?" asked LilyII.
"It was made the same wizard." said Chang Yu. "I suppose you are the last heir. Hold it up and let me see."
"Why don't you hold it?" asked LilyII.
"It's dangerous to hold the sword if you aren't the owner." explained Chang Yu. He looked at the small crysal on the sword. There was a symbol there. A simple lined hurricane, just like the necklace. Then Chang Yu simply nodded.
"They are the ones..... "
"So that is why they need to learn all four kinds of magic.... "
"That's the only explaination."
"Speaking of explanation, how am I suppose to use it if I dunno how to?" asked Lily.
"Just die trying." suggested Chang Yu.
"Just continue to practice. Tonight we will think about something." said Chung Ming.
***********
"You didn't talk much, James." said Chung Ming, reading a book on his bed.
"Really?" asked James, dully.
"Yup. What happened? You hardly talk to Lily either." said Chang Yu.
"That's different. I dunno which Lily to talk to!" exclaimed James.
"I think I know what you mean." said Chung Ming. "But James, just remember. Lily would never forgive you if you have chosen her appearences than her heart. No matter what you do now to which Lily, the real one won't mind as she already knows how you think."
"If without the crysal in front of the Twins, would you be able to recognize which one is which?" asked James slyly.
"They aren't exactly the same, you know." said Chang Yu.
"Easy as fliping your hand."
"Okay, I bet you my quill that you guys can't tell which is which." dared James.
"You're on!"
*******************
"So, Hoi Nga Hoi Ching, don't say anything. Let Chang Yu and Chung Ming recognize who are you." said Lily. The twins nodded.
"Wait." said Lily. She faced Hoi Nga and cried. "Miroia!"
"Miroia!" cried LilyII, but this time, facing Hoi Ching.
"Great, we're finished. Let's go!"
Then the four of them went in to the common room, as if they all have came out of the mirror. Chang Yu and Chung Ming looked uneasy.
"You didn't say there is going to be four of them!" cried Chung Ming.
"Well, I didn't exactly say there was only two." said James, with a grin. "Who wants to be first? Just remember who is your choice but don't tell us yet. See if you guys choose the same one. So, who first?"
"Me." answered Chang Yu. He walked in front of the four girls. He looked at them one by one. The he smiled.
"I know who is Hoi Nga already." he announced. "Your turn, Chung Ming."
Chung Ming stared at the four girls and he nodded to James. "I've decided." The two boys whispered their answer to James. Then James pulled out the two girls.
"So, are you Hoi Nga?" asked James.
"Yes." answered Hoi Nga, looking at Chang Yu.
"And are you Hoi Ching?"
"Yup." cried Hoi Ching. Lily and Lily II immediately change themselves back.
"How did you know?" asked LilyII, surprised. "Lily and I are exactly copies of them!"
"But not the exact ones." said Chang Yu as Hoi Nga flung her arms around him.
"Why did you recognise me?" asked Hoi Nga, looking at Chang Yu.
"Your eyes told me." said Chang Yu softly and Hoi Nga hugged him.
"Chung Ming?" asked Hoi Ching and putting her arms around his waist. She looked at him with dreamy eyes.
"I just guessed it was you." said Chung Ming, with a small grin. Hoi Ching looked annoyed. "You give me a very different feeling. This feeling is very comfortable, happy and full of energy. Only you would have this feeling."
"Great, two couples happily ever after." said LilyII with a smile. "Should we try the Wedding charm again? Lai Lin?"
"With pleasure. I still haven't get it all right yet." said Lily with a grin.
"Lily Evans!" cried the four Asian wizards and witches.
***********
"So.... we've made out a plan. It may not work....." said Chung Ming.
"Just tell us what to do." said Lily, rather impatiently.
"Okay, don't rush." said Chung Ming. "All of you should do one magic. Water for Lai Lin, Fire for Lily. James will need to do two kinds of magic at once. Wind and Earth."
"You guys have already learnt how to control your magic. Try to combine them and perhaps it would work." said Hoi Ching.
"Just try. Just let your will guide you. If you want to do it, do it." Hoi Nga advised.
"Good luck!" cried Chang Yu. "I think we all should leave you three alone. See you later!"
"Bye." cried James as their four friends left. "So..... let's start."
"Wait." said Lily. She turned to LilyII. "I.... I...."
"I know." said LilyII, looking sad. "We are the same person. We shouldn't be like this, should we?"
"I can't help it." said Lily, a tear rolling down on her cheek. "You are a very good sister to me. I understand more about myself now. But now we combine..... we will never see each other....."
"Yes we will." said LilyII, who was also starting to cry. "I will protect you, Lily...... I am inside you. I will protect you........ I will go back.... to my home....."
"Home?" asked Lily.
"The necklace..... I am the spirit of the necklace, Lily....."
"You...."
"Yes. My real name is Yin. I will always be with you, unless you suddenly hate the necklace and throw it away!"
"Never!" cried Lily, blinking back tears.
"Good then. Let's get started! I bet James is more nervous about this than you!" said Yin, pointing at James, who was practicing near the lake.
"Okay." said Lily. She called James. "James, we're ready!"
"Right." said James. Lily and Yin put out their hand, and made a water and fire ball. James smiled and put out both his hands, holding a wind and earth ball. All the four balls were spining.....
"Listen to your heart, Lily, James. You will know what to do." said LilyII, grinning at them. Lily and James closed their eyes,
"Lily", a soft voice calling her. "You will succeed as I will help you."
"Yin.... " Lily muttered. Yin looked at Lily warmly.
"You are a good master.... and a good friend.... " whispered Yin and then, she combined the four spinning balls together, and separate them into two..........
"Lily!"
"WHAT??" cried James.
"Calm down, calm down." said Chung Ming.
"HOW AM I SUPPOSE TO CALM DOWN???" shouted James. "WILL YOU CALM DOWN IF HOI CHING HAS A TWIN???"
"She already got one." replied Chung Ming.
"YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!" yelled James. Then he turned to Chang Yu. "I am a fool!!! For all this time, I was with Lily and do you know what she did? SHE TAUGHT ME HOW TO CHASE HER!!!!"
"Well, she did a good job. You chased her already." said Chang Yu.
"THAT IS NOT A POINT! DO YOU KNOW I ACTED LIKE A FOOL IN FRONT OF HER?? WAIT UNTIL I SEE HER!!! I'LL TELL HER WHAT I THINK! I THINK......"
"Think what?" asked a voice. Lily and LilyII went into the common room. "Think about what, James?" asked Lily curiously. James could yell like a few seconds ago, but he couldn't help feeling annoyed.
"Do you know you may not be able to combine again???" cried James. "Do you know how dangerous this is?"
"But I thought we could combine when I know how to use Fire and Water magic!" cried Lily.
"But now you still haven't! So what are you going to do?" asked James, as he cooled down a bit.
"The others are helping us to advance our magic."
"So, what about me? What am I suppose to do?" asked James.
"Professor Sui told us that you need to improve your magic too, in order to help the girls to combine." said Hoi Nga, explaining.
"Do you know how dangerous this is?" asked James again. "Do you have a certain feeling that we can get through this?"
"Positive." said Hoi Ching. "If Professor thinks we can, we can."
"We should waste anytime now. It's almost end of term and if we don't finish this fast we are never going to make it!" threatened Chung Ming, which earn a hard stare from James.
******************
"Your flame isn't Exactly at the needle point...."
"Your ice drops still falls down. You need to make it still, like it is floating in air....."
"Your flower has 4 leafs instead of 3, James........"
"In this rate, we're never going to make it." moaned Hoi Ching. Then she saw something glowing in James' robes. "James, what is in your pocket?"
"Oh, this." said James, and held it up. "Professor Sui gave this to me. I dunno why though...."
"When did she gave you this?" cried Hoi Nga immediately. Hoi Ching gasped. Chang Yu looked stunned and Chung Ming was just staring at the little sword that James hold out.
"Do you know what this is?" asked Chung Ming, looking at James solemnly. "When did Professor Sui gave you this?"
"A few weeks ago." said James. "Why?"
"This," said Hoi Ching, pointing at the sword. "is called the Nature's sword."
"Which is also known as the Sword of Nature." added Hoi Nga. "It changes colours, revealing its owner's feelings....."
"Hey... is my necklace... has any connection with the sword?" asked Lily and everyone looked at her. She and LilyII held out their necklace.
"I checked out a book and this necklace also reveals my feelings. In fact, the name is called the Necklace of Nature."
Hoi Nga's mouth just dropped opened.
"This can't be true..... it's impossible....."
"What's impossible?" asked James and Lily together.
"This can't be true," repeated Hoi Nga. "Only the sword or only the Nacelace is already very rare. Now in front of us, there is two of these treasures....."
"Why didn't you tell us the name of the Necklace?" asked Hoi Ching, looking at Lily surprised face.
"Well, no one asked. Anyway, if the necklace is so famous... why didn't you recognise it at the first time we met?" asked Lily.
"The Necklace always change into different shapes for its owner. The only photo available for us to learn was a tear shaped. There is only 2 photos of this necklace. The first and the last shape. It was drew by the maker of it. The first one is the tear shape, I'm sure." explained Hoi Nga.
"But in the book that I read, it was the same as mine...." said Lily, looking at her necklace, which is turning into silver colour.
"Then the only explaination is that you are the last owner of this necklace." concluced Hoi Ching.
"So? Is there any problem?" asked James.
"The first and the last heir is always talented in using the necklace." explained Chung Ming. "The necklace would never leave its owner unless he died. I guess Lily hasn't been able to combine is because she wasn't using the power of the necklace."
"So how am I suppose to use it?" asked Lily. The twins shrugged.
"There isn't an explanation."
"If Lily is the last heir of the necklace, does that makes James the last heir of the sword too?" asked LilyII.
"It was made the same wizard." said Chang Yu. "I suppose you are the last heir. Hold it up and let me see."
"Why don't you hold it?" asked LilyII.
"It's dangerous to hold the sword if you aren't the owner." explained Chang Yu. He looked at the small crysal on the sword. There was a symbol there. A simple lined hurricane, just like the necklace. Then Chang Yu simply nodded.
"They are the ones..... "
"So that is why they need to learn all four kinds of magic.... "
"That's the only explaination."
"Speaking of explanation, how am I suppose to use it if I dunno how to?" asked Lily.
"Just die trying." suggested Chang Yu.
"Just continue to practice. Tonight we will think about something." said Chung Ming.
***********
"You didn't talk much, James." said Chung Ming, reading a book on his bed.
"Really?" asked James, dully.
"Yup. What happened? You hardly talk to Lily either." said Chang Yu.
"That's different. I dunno which Lily to talk to!" exclaimed James.
"I think I know what you mean." said Chung Ming. "But James, just remember. Lily would never forgive you if you have chosen her appearences than her heart. No matter what you do now to which Lily, the real one won't mind as she already knows how you think."
"If without the crysal in front of the Twins, would you be able to recognize which one is which?" asked James slyly.
"They aren't exactly the same, you know." said Chang Yu.
"Easy as fliping your hand."
"Okay, I bet you my quill that you guys can't tell which is which." dared James.
"You're on!"
*******************
"So, Hoi Nga Hoi Ching, don't say anything. Let Chang Yu and Chung Ming recognize who are you." said Lily. The twins nodded.
"Wait." said Lily. She faced Hoi Nga and cried. "Miroia!"
"Miroia!" cried LilyII, but this time, facing Hoi Ching.
"Great, we're finished. Let's go!"
Then the four of them went in to the common room, as if they all have came out of the mirror. Chang Yu and Chung Ming looked uneasy.
"You didn't say there is going to be four of them!" cried Chung Ming.
"Well, I didn't exactly say there was only two." said James, with a grin. "Who wants to be first? Just remember who is your choice but don't tell us yet. See if you guys choose the same one. So, who first?"
"Me." answered Chang Yu. He walked in front of the four girls. He looked at them one by one. The he smiled.
"I know who is Hoi Nga already." he announced. "Your turn, Chung Ming."
Chung Ming stared at the four girls and he nodded to James. "I've decided." The two boys whispered their answer to James. Then James pulled out the two girls.
"So, are you Hoi Nga?" asked James.
"Yes." answered Hoi Nga, looking at Chang Yu.
"And are you Hoi Ching?"
"Yup." cried Hoi Ching. Lily and Lily II immediately change themselves back.
"How did you know?" asked LilyII, surprised. "Lily and I are exactly copies of them!"
"But not the exact ones." said Chang Yu as Hoi Nga flung her arms around him.
"Why did you recognise me?" asked Hoi Nga, looking at Chang Yu.
"Your eyes told me." said Chang Yu softly and Hoi Nga hugged him.
"Chung Ming?" asked Hoi Ching and putting her arms around his waist. She looked at him with dreamy eyes.
"I just guessed it was you." said Chung Ming, with a small grin. Hoi Ching looked annoyed. "You give me a very different feeling. This feeling is very comfortable, happy and full of energy. Only you would have this feeling."
"Great, two couples happily ever after." said LilyII with a smile. "Should we try the Wedding charm again? Lai Lin?"
"With pleasure. I still haven't get it all right yet." said Lily with a grin.
"Lily Evans!" cried the four Asian wizards and witches.
***********
"So.... we've made out a plan. It may not work....." said Chung Ming.
"Just tell us what to do." said Lily, rather impatiently.
"Okay, don't rush." said Chung Ming. "All of you should do one magic. Water for Lai Lin, Fire for Lily. James will need to do two kinds of magic at once. Wind and Earth."
"You guys have already learnt how to control your magic. Try to combine them and perhaps it would work." said Hoi Ching.
"Just try. Just let your will guide you. If you want to do it, do it." Hoi Nga advised.
"Good luck!" cried Chang Yu. "I think we all should leave you three alone. See you later!"
"Bye." cried James as their four friends left. "So..... let's start."
"Wait." said Lily. She turned to LilyII. "I.... I...."
"I know." said LilyII, looking sad. "We are the same person. We shouldn't be like this, should we?"
"I can't help it." said Lily, a tear rolling down on her cheek. "You are a very good sister to me. I understand more about myself now. But now we combine..... we will never see each other....."
"Yes we will." said LilyII, who was also starting to cry. "I will protect you, Lily...... I am inside you. I will protect you........ I will go back.... to my home....."
"Home?" asked Lily.
"The necklace..... I am the spirit of the necklace, Lily....."
"You...."
"Yes. My real name is Yin. I will always be with you, unless you suddenly hate the necklace and throw it away!"
"Never!" cried Lily, blinking back tears.
"Good then. Let's get started! I bet James is more nervous about this than you!" said Yin, pointing at James, who was practicing near the lake.
"Okay." said Lily. She called James. "James, we're ready!"
"Right." said James. Lily and Yin put out their hand, and made a water and fire ball. James smiled and put out both his hands, holding a wind and earth ball. All the four balls were spining.....
"Listen to your heart, Lily, James. You will know what to do." said LilyII, grinning at them. Lily and James closed their eyes,
"Lily", a soft voice calling her. "You will succeed as I will help you."
"Yin.... " Lily muttered. Yin looked at Lily warmly.
"You are a good master.... and a good friend.... " whispered Yin and then, she combined the four spinning balls together, and separate them into two..........
"Lily!"