This will be another ramble chapter. That's okay, though,
because I have a faint idea of what I want to do. Hahahaha! I'm
writing this and it's 15 more minutes 'til Christmas! WEEE!!! How
wonderful. I'm probably posting it after Christmas but that's when
I'm writing it. Well. Thanx again for reviewing guys! Oh yes. Lynn
I'm using some of your ideas, okay? I'm sorry it's just that their
too good to just let them sit around and never let anyone here them
besides you and me. Plus I won't make them TOO obvious. You'll know
and probably Sairi will know too. Forgive me. Oh yes, and I MISSED
YOU!!! HOW COULD YOU LEAVE ME!!! YOU DESERTER!!! Naw, just kidding,
but I really did miss you. I'm being weird again and doing the
rambling thing. *Huggles Matt* I love you!!
Yes yes, I do not own Digimon or Sailor Moon. But you know that! (I still wish Matt were mine. In fact he IS mine! HUAHAHAHAHA! *Runs off and steals Matt. Then runs around with him like a maniac* Okay, but I'm just kidding and you know it. Okay! To the story! ARGGG!! No! Not to the story! Wahh!! The story is affecting my mind! *Asks herself* and then what happens? NO! NO! NO! *Bangs head on desk* Sorry. Crazy moment. Lynn knows what I'm talking about. Okay, but really, to the story!
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If Darkness Could Befriend Ch. 4: Magecraft
Shina had packed them lots of food and water. She had also given them sleeping bags, and not to mention everything else one needed for outdoor life. That was how it seemed. Matt had commented again on how much Shina seemed to want them gone. Of course, Shina glared at him, the same as usual. Shina really didn't want them to leave, though. She was just excited for them. Hotaru and Matt pondered over how they were to carry it all.
"Um, Shina? How are we gonna carry all this? We can't ride horses over the mountain and that looks like way to much for us to support." Matt reasoned.
"Oh, don't be silly! You NEED all this stuff. You can carry it!" She protested. Matt sighed.
"And HOW are we going to do that?" Matt responded.
"You two always act like siblings. Are you sure that you guys aren't related in some queer distant way?" Hotaru teased. They both stared at her. She just shrugged.
"I don't know. Figure it out! I don't have all the answers. Sheesh, Matt, you're so lazy!" Shina growled.
"Fine, but if I can't find away by sunset then we are NOT taking all that! We simply can't carry it. C'mon Hotaru. I don't know what we're looking for, but I doubt we'll find it." Matt said, holding the door open to her. Hotaru walked out and Matt let the door close, but a split second later it creaked and opened again. Matt poked his head through.
"Oh, and Shina-" Matt said softly.
"What Matt?" Shina growled.
"Good bye." Matt said. Shina opened her mouth to comment, but he had already closed the door. "Good bye, Matt." She said to no one.
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"So Matt? What do you suggest we do?" Hotaru asked.
"I dunno. Search? And don't ask me for what. I don't exactly know. Sorry." Matt replied. "You search on that side of town and I'll search on this side. Okay?" She nodded and began to head off in the direction he had pointed in when he heard him say something.
"Meet back here at sunset, okay?" Matt called. She turned back and nodded.
Matt had walked off and came upon a magic tent. What his older self had said popped into his mind. 'Learn more magic,' he had said. Matt wasn't about to disobey that. He knew he was getting off track, but he didn't know what he was looking for. He walked up to the tent and stepped through the opening.
"How may I serve you, sir?" A lady about twenty asked.
"Hey, could you teach me how to use magic?" He asked. She smiled at him.
"Not many people ask me that. Actually not many people come in here, you know. Most people in town are afraid of magic, save my mother, and she's the town fortuneteller! Gets more business than me, at that!" She said. Matt gawked at her.
"You're the fortuneteller's daughter. I just went to see her today!" Matt said, finally.
"Why didn't you just ask her? And why do you want me to teach you? Most people who come in here already know magic!"
"Well, I didn't think of it then. Anyways, I would have to say why, and Shina would call me crazy again for my reason. Hotaru doesn't think it's silly."
"Aww, Shina's always that way. I used to baby-sit her when I was your age, but that's off the subject. She is a little fireball, isn't she, though? Haha! But you can tell me why!" She reasoned.
"Yah? Okay. Well, my older self appeared to me when I was standing outside. He said it was the only magic he had learned, you know, sending your image into the past. Well he said it would help me to learn more magic, and then he um, kind of, yah-" Matt choked for a second. She stared at him for a second and then she got it.
"Oh, okay. Nothing more said. Well, that spell you used was extremely hard. That must mean you have a lot of magical capability. I don't know to many spells, and in fact, I don't even have enough magical ability to use that yet. Hey! So that means you have more than me! That's not cool! Well, anyways, I can teach you simpler spells than that. I know a whole bunch of simpler spells that I can teach you that are really easy to learn. So how long, exactly do you have?" She asked.
"Sunset." He replied. She gaped at him.
"Sunset! How can you expect me to teach you anything by sunset? Arg! Children! C'mon- what's your name. I don't think you've told me yet!"
"I'm Matt, nice to meet you."
"At least you have manners, I guess. That's a perk. But sunset! Not funny! Not cool! But nice to meet you, Matt. I'm Stacey! Well, c'mon into the back, Matt! We have a lot to do and our time is limited. VERY limited." Stacey called heading through a flap behind her. Matt heard her murmur, 'Sunset? Sunset? Kids! Think everything can be done on the spot!' Matt chuckled a little before following.
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Hotaru had gone through most of that side of town looking for who knows what! How was she supposed to find something when she didn't even know what it was she was looking for! She had gone through weapon stores, jewelry shops, food carts, and clothes stalls! What was it that she was supposed to find and where exactly was she supposed to find it? She sighed at Matt's indecisiveness. But she continues to search for who knows what. She stopped in the same open square her and Matt had been at earlier. She looked around and decided to take a break, sitting at the fountain it the middle. She ran her hands in the water and watched the ripples. Wasn't that how she had gotten here? She stared down at her distorted reflection, but as the ripples faded away she saw it wasn't her. She jumped back in surprise. There, looking back at her was a woman who looked both young and old. Her face was young, but her silver eyes seemed to have seen eons of years. Her hair was long, wavy, and as blue as the sea. She wore a silver gown, embellished with blue flowers. Her long gloves were a grayish blue with silver trim. That was DEFINITELY not Hotaru's reflection. The girl emerged from the water. Hotaru stared in horror. What was this all about?
"You look so afraid. I'm sorry for frightening you. My mother just told us about you and I just had to see. So you're Hotaru? I'm sorry for imposing, but where is your friend, Matt?" The girl asked. Her voice was warm and soft.
"Well, we split up since we're searching for something. Um, I beg your pardon, but who exactly are you and how did you come out of my reflection?" Hotaru asked.
"Oh, I don't like being secretive, but you will find out. I cannot tell you now, but I can help you. Tell me what you are looking for and I might be able to help you." She said.
"Oh, well, I'm not quite sure. I suppose we are looking for some way to store all the stuff that Shina wants us to bring, and trust me there's a lot. I agree with Matt. How did she expect us to carry it all? Sometimes I wonder about her. But she's my friend and I respect her." Hotaru said.
"Yes well, I suppose that is Shina's way. I can help you though." The girl said.
"How? How can you? I just don't understand what we're supposed to be looking for." Hotaru said.
"Well now, I can provide you with this 'what' that you've been searching for. But don't tell anyone about me. We will meet later on, but for now I'll give you that which you seek." She reached for the water and pulled it up a bit of it like it was solid. Then she began to mold it like clay. Hotaru stared at her workings curiously. How was she doing that? Then she held it up into the air and began to chant. It solidified and turned into a silver bag. She handed it over to Hotaru. "There we go! It's a bag that always stays the same on the out side, but the inside grows to be able to hold whatever you put in it. You could even go inside it if you'd like. It's a magic that I posses. It's like if you put a metal object in water it simply pushes the water aside to take space instead of sucking up the water, but no, this bag is not filled with water. Okay, it was nice seeing you, but I must not let my ruins go unprotected. I must go now. Like I said. See you again!" The girl said and she sunk back into the fountain and Hotaru was once again gazing upon her reflection. Hotaru blinked and stared at the bag. She went in and out and in and out. The girl was right. It could fit anything. Well, at least that was how it seemed. She laughed, thinking about the scene Shina would make about this and how Matt had been wrong. Then she thought back to the girl. What had she meant by 'We will meet again?' Hotaru looked up to the sky and sighed. It was a long time 'til sunset. She headed back. Maybe Shina would have something for her to do.
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"So Matt? What kind of magic would you like to learn?" Stacey asked.
"I'm not sure. What types of magic are there?" Matt asked.
"Well, let's start by saying you can learn 4 basic types of magic, 2 medium types of magic, 1 medium type and 2 basic types, or 1 complex type and 1 basic, but remember, complex spells take away most of your strength. It's your choice so go ahead and choose. Then I can help you decide on what type of magic you should learn, okay? So choose." Stacey said. Matt thought for a while. If he chose 4 basic types it wouldn't really help him in a tough battle, but he could use it on everyday basis. If he learned two medium types he wouldn't have anything to use for everyday. If he chose 1 complex and 1 basic, he supposed that would be okay. But then again, 1 medium type and 1 basic would be okay too. He debated over it for five minutes.
"Stacey, give me an example of each, please."
"Okay. Hmm, let me see now. Basic would be like a small fireball, or making a campfire, which takes practically none of your magic away. A medium spell would be like setting a tree on fire, or a large fireball, which takes away a little of your magic. A complex would be like making it rain fire, or setting a whole forest on fire, which takes away almost all your magic." Stacey explained. 'A complex spell may be too much for me too handle. Anyways, for spells like that you have to have a magical spell large enough to undo it and I don't have enough time. Man, I wish I had more time. Okay, I've decided.' Matt thought to himself.
"Okay. I think I'd like to learn 1 medium spell and 2 basics. Sound good?" Matt asked. She nodded. "Okay, so what kind of spell to you think I should learn?"
"I think you should start with that fire spell and then learn a water spell to put it out for your basic spells. For the medium spell, I don't know. Hmm, you seem like an ice person. How about it? Yes, I think an ice spell would be good. But which one should I have you learn? Freeze a person in ice, a beam of ice, or the magic to have Icicles pop up from the ground? I'll have you decide."
"If I learn to freeze something it could break out right? But then Icicles popping up out of the ground would be sudden and surprising. Yet, a beam of ice would be matched by fire, but would be able to freeze something as well, am I right? Hmm. You're making me think too much, Stacey!" Matt sighed.
"I like the way you reason things out Matt. You're not as foolish as I thought! (At that Matt raised his eyebrow) against a fire monster covered it fire your icicles would melt before reaching it and seep back into the ground, whereas with the beam, if you shot it above the ice would melt and land on the fire beast, possibly extinguishing its fire. And against something with armor icicles might not be able to pierce, where as with ice you could encase the whole thing in ice it would be, well, frozen, right? Maybe I'm just biased, but it seemed you needed help deciding and I so gave it to you. It's your decision." Stacey reasoned.
"Yeah, Stacey, I think you're right. Even though it may be more sudden, the ice beam has more advantages. Thanks." Matt agreed.
"So let's get started by seeing how much magic you have." Stacey pushed her finger on Matt's forehead and began to chant. After a few seconds she stopped and gaped at him.
"What?" Matt said, defensively.
"You have a LOT of magic ability! Like as much as the legendary nine maidens that supposedly guard the nine ruins over in Esirnus. That's the place that dark ruler rules over, and NO! I don't know a whole lot on him. That's what everybody asks me about. It's not like I've ever met him before. I don't even know his name! I don't think anyone on this side of the mountains does! I swear! They all think that I'm a fountain of knowledge, but that's getting off the subject now. Anyways you should be able to use your beam spell and outlast most fire monsters, I think. I don't fight very much with magic."
"That's good that I have a lot of magic, and thanks for telling me what the name of that land is. I have to keep a low profile when I go over there. Oh yeah. I've been meaning to ask. If that place across the mountains has a name what is the name of the land on this side and what is the name of the mountain range that divides them?" Matt asked.
"You're crazy!" Stacey exclaimed. "How can you even think about going over there? You'll get slaughtered! SLAUGHTERED!!!"
"Hey, someone's got to stop him right? Otherwise he just might think of crossing the mountains and taking over this place. Which brings me back to my question that I would appreciate and answer for." Matt replied. She gave him a look of, 'you are insane' before answering.
"Okay, this city is called Rean, and the land is called Tesnus and the mountain are called Midday Mountains. Are you satisfied crazy boy? Now let's get to your training. If I can't persuade you I might as well help you so you won't die as soon as you set foot on Midday Mountains." Matt nodded.
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Hotaru had just entered Shina's house. Shina was setting aside what looked to Hotaru to be Shina's whole supply of food. Hotaru sighed at Shina's irrational nature.
"So Shina? Tell me, how do you expect us to carry all the food with out it spoiling after about a week?" Hotaru asked. Shina jumped up in surprise.
"Hotaru! You're not supposed to be back until sunset! What are you doing here?" Shina asked, irritated. Hotaru nodded at the food, signaling that she wanted an answer first. "Oh, about the food? Oh.eheheh. I hadn't thought about that! I guess your right. I ought to just give you money and food that doesn't spoil. Now! What are you doing back so soon?"
"I got something to carry all the stuff you want us to bring." Hotaru said finally.
"Wow! You actually pulled it off! I can't say I'm not surprised. Thank you SOOO much Hotaru! IN MATT'S FACE!! Hahahaha! So how are we gonna pull this off? You haven't told me!"
"Well someone gave me this bag and the inside expands to fit whatever we want to put in it while on the outside it appears not to change its size. Cool huh?" Hotaru asked.
"You're lying! You're kidding right? Prove it!" Shina persisted.
"Fine, I know it's pretty crazy and hard to believe!" Hotaru said. Then she popped into the bag leaving a very confused Shina.
"Hotaru? Hotaru? Where'd you go? I can't find you? Are you in the bag?" Shina called. Hotaru popped out of the bag, surprising Shina again. "Okay! I believe you! Where'd you get it?" Shina said, picking at the bag like it was poisonous. "Is it magic? How'd you get something like this?" She stuck her arm in and out. "This is amazing!" Hotaru laughed.
"I'm not gonna tell you!" Hotaru teased.
"Aww, come on Hotaru! What's the big secret anyways?" Shina asked, but Hotaru just shook her head and smiled.
"Okay, what do you want me to do now? I mean, it's still hours 'til sunset and I'm not sure what to do with myself." Hotaru sighed.
"Well then! Don't just stand there! Help me put all the stuff you should brings in the bag!" Shina said.
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Matt had learned the two basic spells easily. They were no big deal. Stacey had made him go into some sort of room created by magic. She had complained that new magic users were a big risk. They could make a mistake and if they were out with everyone else they could hurt someone. Matt had agreed so she had put him in this weird room with walls that looked like water. He had mastered the two spells in there. It had taken him barely anytime. What took so long was that she made him practice and practice and practice the fire spell. She reasoned that he had to master the fire spell so that he wouldn't forget the words he was supposed to chant. Plus, she had added, if he used it enough then he wouldn't even have to say the spell. In fact he wouldn't even have to concentrate. He just had to will it to be so and it would be. Because of that he agreed, even though she made him use it over and over again. But that wasn't as bad as the water spell. She made him practice the water spell three times as long. No wonder she was so upset about having to teach him by sunset. At the rate they were going he wouldn't even get to learn the ice spell. But, he remained patient and practiced and practiced like she told him. She explained, that water was less dangerous, but could put out fire and that was more important than making fire. If the fire got out of hand he had to be able to put it out. Eventually his patience paid off and she said he was ready to start the ice spell.
"Geez! Finally!" Matt exclaimed. He hadn't even broken a sweat.
"Okay, I know you're anxious, but a clear calm mind might help with this spell." Stacey reasoned. Matt nodded and settled down. She told him to chant a sentence of some old language. He repeated it perfectly, but nothing happened. He sweatdropped.
"Be patient. Those are only the words!" Stacey sighed.
"Yeah, Should have figured. So what does it mean?" Matt asked.
"Hmm, Lemme think. I believe something to the extent of: Cold is thy touch, clear as glass, come to thee in a magical blast. I'm not really a translator. That's it more or less. If you forget the spell you could chant that too, I think." Stacey shrugged. "Okay, now reach deep inside of you and feel for your magic. This is more difficult than those other spells so really concentrate. I want you to hit this." She posted up a card board cut out in front of Matt.
Matt reached inside of him, searching for his magic. Then he felt it, a blue flame. He called it out and chanted the words, but to his dismay nothing happened. He stared at her in disappointment.
"Hey! C'mon! What kind of spirit is that! Try again!" Stacey assured him.
Matt let his confidence increase. Then he closed his eyes in concentration and reached for his magic again. He summoned it out letting it flow through his body. Little did he know that if he could see him self, he'd be surrounded by a glowing blue. Shina smiled. Then Matt chanted the English words, instead of the old magical ones. He felt himself shiver as ice magic ran through his body. Then he subconsciously changed the positions of his hands so that it looked like he was holding a ball, then crystal blue ball of ice magic began to fill in the space in between his hands. Then his eyes snapped open and a magical beam of ice shot from his hands hitting the cut out, knocking a hole in the center, and completely surrounding the blown out card board and the rest of the cut out almost instantly in ice. TheThen he stopped the spell and sat down. He had suddenly became very tired.
"Don't worry, the first medium spell is the hardest. You'll get used to it. That was perfect, Matt. I think you used, um let's just say, a little too much magic. Maybe. Don't you think?" She said, holding up the portion he had blown out and trying to fit it back into the hole he had made through the cut out's torso.
"Oops. Sorry sir." Matt said playfully to the cutout. Then he stood up. "Okay, I think I can practice a few times before sunset. Am I right?" Matt asked.
"Are you sure Matt? You look a bit tired to me. You shouldn't push yourself. That was your first try anyways." She argued.
"Aww, bring it on Stace! I can handle it!" Matt said enthusiastically.
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So how did you guys like it? I know, I know. I lied. I LIED! I didn't make them set out this chapter. Next chapter! I PROMISE!!! PROMISE! I mean it. They will set out next chapter. I even think I know what I'm gonna do with the next chapter. So? Don't you guys want to learn magic? I know I want to! Stacey! Teach me magic! *Cries* Okay, sorry. Anyhoo Please review! I like your comments. And next chapter probably won't be so random and full of ramble. Like I said, I think I know what I'm gonna do in that chapter. See ya'll next chapter, I hope. ^_^
Yes yes, I do not own Digimon or Sailor Moon. But you know that! (I still wish Matt were mine. In fact he IS mine! HUAHAHAHAHA! *Runs off and steals Matt. Then runs around with him like a maniac* Okay, but I'm just kidding and you know it. Okay! To the story! ARGGG!! No! Not to the story! Wahh!! The story is affecting my mind! *Asks herself* and then what happens? NO! NO! NO! *Bangs head on desk* Sorry. Crazy moment. Lynn knows what I'm talking about. Okay, but really, to the story!
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If Darkness Could Befriend Ch. 4: Magecraft
Shina had packed them lots of food and water. She had also given them sleeping bags, and not to mention everything else one needed for outdoor life. That was how it seemed. Matt had commented again on how much Shina seemed to want them gone. Of course, Shina glared at him, the same as usual. Shina really didn't want them to leave, though. She was just excited for them. Hotaru and Matt pondered over how they were to carry it all.
"Um, Shina? How are we gonna carry all this? We can't ride horses over the mountain and that looks like way to much for us to support." Matt reasoned.
"Oh, don't be silly! You NEED all this stuff. You can carry it!" She protested. Matt sighed.
"And HOW are we going to do that?" Matt responded.
"You two always act like siblings. Are you sure that you guys aren't related in some queer distant way?" Hotaru teased. They both stared at her. She just shrugged.
"I don't know. Figure it out! I don't have all the answers. Sheesh, Matt, you're so lazy!" Shina growled.
"Fine, but if I can't find away by sunset then we are NOT taking all that! We simply can't carry it. C'mon Hotaru. I don't know what we're looking for, but I doubt we'll find it." Matt said, holding the door open to her. Hotaru walked out and Matt let the door close, but a split second later it creaked and opened again. Matt poked his head through.
"Oh, and Shina-" Matt said softly.
"What Matt?" Shina growled.
"Good bye." Matt said. Shina opened her mouth to comment, but he had already closed the door. "Good bye, Matt." She said to no one.
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"So Matt? What do you suggest we do?" Hotaru asked.
"I dunno. Search? And don't ask me for what. I don't exactly know. Sorry." Matt replied. "You search on that side of town and I'll search on this side. Okay?" She nodded and began to head off in the direction he had pointed in when he heard him say something.
"Meet back here at sunset, okay?" Matt called. She turned back and nodded.
Matt had walked off and came upon a magic tent. What his older self had said popped into his mind. 'Learn more magic,' he had said. Matt wasn't about to disobey that. He knew he was getting off track, but he didn't know what he was looking for. He walked up to the tent and stepped through the opening.
"How may I serve you, sir?" A lady about twenty asked.
"Hey, could you teach me how to use magic?" He asked. She smiled at him.
"Not many people ask me that. Actually not many people come in here, you know. Most people in town are afraid of magic, save my mother, and she's the town fortuneteller! Gets more business than me, at that!" She said. Matt gawked at her.
"You're the fortuneteller's daughter. I just went to see her today!" Matt said, finally.
"Why didn't you just ask her? And why do you want me to teach you? Most people who come in here already know magic!"
"Well, I didn't think of it then. Anyways, I would have to say why, and Shina would call me crazy again for my reason. Hotaru doesn't think it's silly."
"Aww, Shina's always that way. I used to baby-sit her when I was your age, but that's off the subject. She is a little fireball, isn't she, though? Haha! But you can tell me why!" She reasoned.
"Yah? Okay. Well, my older self appeared to me when I was standing outside. He said it was the only magic he had learned, you know, sending your image into the past. Well he said it would help me to learn more magic, and then he um, kind of, yah-" Matt choked for a second. She stared at him for a second and then she got it.
"Oh, okay. Nothing more said. Well, that spell you used was extremely hard. That must mean you have a lot of magical capability. I don't know to many spells, and in fact, I don't even have enough magical ability to use that yet. Hey! So that means you have more than me! That's not cool! Well, anyways, I can teach you simpler spells than that. I know a whole bunch of simpler spells that I can teach you that are really easy to learn. So how long, exactly do you have?" She asked.
"Sunset." He replied. She gaped at him.
"Sunset! How can you expect me to teach you anything by sunset? Arg! Children! C'mon- what's your name. I don't think you've told me yet!"
"I'm Matt, nice to meet you."
"At least you have manners, I guess. That's a perk. But sunset! Not funny! Not cool! But nice to meet you, Matt. I'm Stacey! Well, c'mon into the back, Matt! We have a lot to do and our time is limited. VERY limited." Stacey called heading through a flap behind her. Matt heard her murmur, 'Sunset? Sunset? Kids! Think everything can be done on the spot!' Matt chuckled a little before following.
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Hotaru had gone through most of that side of town looking for who knows what! How was she supposed to find something when she didn't even know what it was she was looking for! She had gone through weapon stores, jewelry shops, food carts, and clothes stalls! What was it that she was supposed to find and where exactly was she supposed to find it? She sighed at Matt's indecisiveness. But she continues to search for who knows what. She stopped in the same open square her and Matt had been at earlier. She looked around and decided to take a break, sitting at the fountain it the middle. She ran her hands in the water and watched the ripples. Wasn't that how she had gotten here? She stared down at her distorted reflection, but as the ripples faded away she saw it wasn't her. She jumped back in surprise. There, looking back at her was a woman who looked both young and old. Her face was young, but her silver eyes seemed to have seen eons of years. Her hair was long, wavy, and as blue as the sea. She wore a silver gown, embellished with blue flowers. Her long gloves were a grayish blue with silver trim. That was DEFINITELY not Hotaru's reflection. The girl emerged from the water. Hotaru stared in horror. What was this all about?
"You look so afraid. I'm sorry for frightening you. My mother just told us about you and I just had to see. So you're Hotaru? I'm sorry for imposing, but where is your friend, Matt?" The girl asked. Her voice was warm and soft.
"Well, we split up since we're searching for something. Um, I beg your pardon, but who exactly are you and how did you come out of my reflection?" Hotaru asked.
"Oh, I don't like being secretive, but you will find out. I cannot tell you now, but I can help you. Tell me what you are looking for and I might be able to help you." She said.
"Oh, well, I'm not quite sure. I suppose we are looking for some way to store all the stuff that Shina wants us to bring, and trust me there's a lot. I agree with Matt. How did she expect us to carry it all? Sometimes I wonder about her. But she's my friend and I respect her." Hotaru said.
"Yes well, I suppose that is Shina's way. I can help you though." The girl said.
"How? How can you? I just don't understand what we're supposed to be looking for." Hotaru said.
"Well now, I can provide you with this 'what' that you've been searching for. But don't tell anyone about me. We will meet later on, but for now I'll give you that which you seek." She reached for the water and pulled it up a bit of it like it was solid. Then she began to mold it like clay. Hotaru stared at her workings curiously. How was she doing that? Then she held it up into the air and began to chant. It solidified and turned into a silver bag. She handed it over to Hotaru. "There we go! It's a bag that always stays the same on the out side, but the inside grows to be able to hold whatever you put in it. You could even go inside it if you'd like. It's a magic that I posses. It's like if you put a metal object in water it simply pushes the water aside to take space instead of sucking up the water, but no, this bag is not filled with water. Okay, it was nice seeing you, but I must not let my ruins go unprotected. I must go now. Like I said. See you again!" The girl said and she sunk back into the fountain and Hotaru was once again gazing upon her reflection. Hotaru blinked and stared at the bag. She went in and out and in and out. The girl was right. It could fit anything. Well, at least that was how it seemed. She laughed, thinking about the scene Shina would make about this and how Matt had been wrong. Then she thought back to the girl. What had she meant by 'We will meet again?' Hotaru looked up to the sky and sighed. It was a long time 'til sunset. She headed back. Maybe Shina would have something for her to do.
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"So Matt? What kind of magic would you like to learn?" Stacey asked.
"I'm not sure. What types of magic are there?" Matt asked.
"Well, let's start by saying you can learn 4 basic types of magic, 2 medium types of magic, 1 medium type and 2 basic types, or 1 complex type and 1 basic, but remember, complex spells take away most of your strength. It's your choice so go ahead and choose. Then I can help you decide on what type of magic you should learn, okay? So choose." Stacey said. Matt thought for a while. If he chose 4 basic types it wouldn't really help him in a tough battle, but he could use it on everyday basis. If he learned two medium types he wouldn't have anything to use for everyday. If he chose 1 complex and 1 basic, he supposed that would be okay. But then again, 1 medium type and 1 basic would be okay too. He debated over it for five minutes.
"Stacey, give me an example of each, please."
"Okay. Hmm, let me see now. Basic would be like a small fireball, or making a campfire, which takes practically none of your magic away. A medium spell would be like setting a tree on fire, or a large fireball, which takes away a little of your magic. A complex would be like making it rain fire, or setting a whole forest on fire, which takes away almost all your magic." Stacey explained. 'A complex spell may be too much for me too handle. Anyways, for spells like that you have to have a magical spell large enough to undo it and I don't have enough time. Man, I wish I had more time. Okay, I've decided.' Matt thought to himself.
"Okay. I think I'd like to learn 1 medium spell and 2 basics. Sound good?" Matt asked. She nodded. "Okay, so what kind of spell to you think I should learn?"
"I think you should start with that fire spell and then learn a water spell to put it out for your basic spells. For the medium spell, I don't know. Hmm, you seem like an ice person. How about it? Yes, I think an ice spell would be good. But which one should I have you learn? Freeze a person in ice, a beam of ice, or the magic to have Icicles pop up from the ground? I'll have you decide."
"If I learn to freeze something it could break out right? But then Icicles popping up out of the ground would be sudden and surprising. Yet, a beam of ice would be matched by fire, but would be able to freeze something as well, am I right? Hmm. You're making me think too much, Stacey!" Matt sighed.
"I like the way you reason things out Matt. You're not as foolish as I thought! (At that Matt raised his eyebrow) against a fire monster covered it fire your icicles would melt before reaching it and seep back into the ground, whereas with the beam, if you shot it above the ice would melt and land on the fire beast, possibly extinguishing its fire. And against something with armor icicles might not be able to pierce, where as with ice you could encase the whole thing in ice it would be, well, frozen, right? Maybe I'm just biased, but it seemed you needed help deciding and I so gave it to you. It's your decision." Stacey reasoned.
"Yeah, Stacey, I think you're right. Even though it may be more sudden, the ice beam has more advantages. Thanks." Matt agreed.
"So let's get started by seeing how much magic you have." Stacey pushed her finger on Matt's forehead and began to chant. After a few seconds she stopped and gaped at him.
"What?" Matt said, defensively.
"You have a LOT of magic ability! Like as much as the legendary nine maidens that supposedly guard the nine ruins over in Esirnus. That's the place that dark ruler rules over, and NO! I don't know a whole lot on him. That's what everybody asks me about. It's not like I've ever met him before. I don't even know his name! I don't think anyone on this side of the mountains does! I swear! They all think that I'm a fountain of knowledge, but that's getting off the subject now. Anyways you should be able to use your beam spell and outlast most fire monsters, I think. I don't fight very much with magic."
"That's good that I have a lot of magic, and thanks for telling me what the name of that land is. I have to keep a low profile when I go over there. Oh yeah. I've been meaning to ask. If that place across the mountains has a name what is the name of the land on this side and what is the name of the mountain range that divides them?" Matt asked.
"You're crazy!" Stacey exclaimed. "How can you even think about going over there? You'll get slaughtered! SLAUGHTERED!!!"
"Hey, someone's got to stop him right? Otherwise he just might think of crossing the mountains and taking over this place. Which brings me back to my question that I would appreciate and answer for." Matt replied. She gave him a look of, 'you are insane' before answering.
"Okay, this city is called Rean, and the land is called Tesnus and the mountain are called Midday Mountains. Are you satisfied crazy boy? Now let's get to your training. If I can't persuade you I might as well help you so you won't die as soon as you set foot on Midday Mountains." Matt nodded.
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Hotaru had just entered Shina's house. Shina was setting aside what looked to Hotaru to be Shina's whole supply of food. Hotaru sighed at Shina's irrational nature.
"So Shina? Tell me, how do you expect us to carry all the food with out it spoiling after about a week?" Hotaru asked. Shina jumped up in surprise.
"Hotaru! You're not supposed to be back until sunset! What are you doing here?" Shina asked, irritated. Hotaru nodded at the food, signaling that she wanted an answer first. "Oh, about the food? Oh.eheheh. I hadn't thought about that! I guess your right. I ought to just give you money and food that doesn't spoil. Now! What are you doing back so soon?"
"I got something to carry all the stuff you want us to bring." Hotaru said finally.
"Wow! You actually pulled it off! I can't say I'm not surprised. Thank you SOOO much Hotaru! IN MATT'S FACE!! Hahahaha! So how are we gonna pull this off? You haven't told me!"
"Well someone gave me this bag and the inside expands to fit whatever we want to put in it while on the outside it appears not to change its size. Cool huh?" Hotaru asked.
"You're lying! You're kidding right? Prove it!" Shina persisted.
"Fine, I know it's pretty crazy and hard to believe!" Hotaru said. Then she popped into the bag leaving a very confused Shina.
"Hotaru? Hotaru? Where'd you go? I can't find you? Are you in the bag?" Shina called. Hotaru popped out of the bag, surprising Shina again. "Okay! I believe you! Where'd you get it?" Shina said, picking at the bag like it was poisonous. "Is it magic? How'd you get something like this?" She stuck her arm in and out. "This is amazing!" Hotaru laughed.
"I'm not gonna tell you!" Hotaru teased.
"Aww, come on Hotaru! What's the big secret anyways?" Shina asked, but Hotaru just shook her head and smiled.
"Okay, what do you want me to do now? I mean, it's still hours 'til sunset and I'm not sure what to do with myself." Hotaru sighed.
"Well then! Don't just stand there! Help me put all the stuff you should brings in the bag!" Shina said.
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Matt had learned the two basic spells easily. They were no big deal. Stacey had made him go into some sort of room created by magic. She had complained that new magic users were a big risk. They could make a mistake and if they were out with everyone else they could hurt someone. Matt had agreed so she had put him in this weird room with walls that looked like water. He had mastered the two spells in there. It had taken him barely anytime. What took so long was that she made him practice and practice and practice the fire spell. She reasoned that he had to master the fire spell so that he wouldn't forget the words he was supposed to chant. Plus, she had added, if he used it enough then he wouldn't even have to say the spell. In fact he wouldn't even have to concentrate. He just had to will it to be so and it would be. Because of that he agreed, even though she made him use it over and over again. But that wasn't as bad as the water spell. She made him practice the water spell three times as long. No wonder she was so upset about having to teach him by sunset. At the rate they were going he wouldn't even get to learn the ice spell. But, he remained patient and practiced and practiced like she told him. She explained, that water was less dangerous, but could put out fire and that was more important than making fire. If the fire got out of hand he had to be able to put it out. Eventually his patience paid off and she said he was ready to start the ice spell.
"Geez! Finally!" Matt exclaimed. He hadn't even broken a sweat.
"Okay, I know you're anxious, but a clear calm mind might help with this spell." Stacey reasoned. Matt nodded and settled down. She told him to chant a sentence of some old language. He repeated it perfectly, but nothing happened. He sweatdropped.
"Be patient. Those are only the words!" Stacey sighed.
"Yeah, Should have figured. So what does it mean?" Matt asked.
"Hmm, Lemme think. I believe something to the extent of: Cold is thy touch, clear as glass, come to thee in a magical blast. I'm not really a translator. That's it more or less. If you forget the spell you could chant that too, I think." Stacey shrugged. "Okay, now reach deep inside of you and feel for your magic. This is more difficult than those other spells so really concentrate. I want you to hit this." She posted up a card board cut out in front of Matt.
Matt reached inside of him, searching for his magic. Then he felt it, a blue flame. He called it out and chanted the words, but to his dismay nothing happened. He stared at her in disappointment.
"Hey! C'mon! What kind of spirit is that! Try again!" Stacey assured him.
Matt let his confidence increase. Then he closed his eyes in concentration and reached for his magic again. He summoned it out letting it flow through his body. Little did he know that if he could see him self, he'd be surrounded by a glowing blue. Shina smiled. Then Matt chanted the English words, instead of the old magical ones. He felt himself shiver as ice magic ran through his body. Then he subconsciously changed the positions of his hands so that it looked like he was holding a ball, then crystal blue ball of ice magic began to fill in the space in between his hands. Then his eyes snapped open and a magical beam of ice shot from his hands hitting the cut out, knocking a hole in the center, and completely surrounding the blown out card board and the rest of the cut out almost instantly in ice. TheThen he stopped the spell and sat down. He had suddenly became very tired.
"Don't worry, the first medium spell is the hardest. You'll get used to it. That was perfect, Matt. I think you used, um let's just say, a little too much magic. Maybe. Don't you think?" She said, holding up the portion he had blown out and trying to fit it back into the hole he had made through the cut out's torso.
"Oops. Sorry sir." Matt said playfully to the cutout. Then he stood up. "Okay, I think I can practice a few times before sunset. Am I right?" Matt asked.
"Are you sure Matt? You look a bit tired to me. You shouldn't push yourself. That was your first try anyways." She argued.
"Aww, bring it on Stace! I can handle it!" Matt said enthusiastically.
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So how did you guys like it? I know, I know. I lied. I LIED! I didn't make them set out this chapter. Next chapter! I PROMISE!!! PROMISE! I mean it. They will set out next chapter. I even think I know what I'm gonna do with the next chapter. So? Don't you guys want to learn magic? I know I want to! Stacey! Teach me magic! *Cries* Okay, sorry. Anyhoo Please review! I like your comments. And next chapter probably won't be so random and full of ramble. Like I said, I think I know what I'm gonna do in that chapter. See ya'll next chapter, I hope. ^_^