Here comes chapter four! I've made some attempts at humor in this one, tell me what you think! Up to now I had only positive reviews, and if you find reading this as funny as I found writing it, everything will be fine!
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Chapter 4
(Kara's POV)
A good while later we had finally managed to calm down. I had my head on Will's shoulder again and was enjoying this marvellous connection we shared. I snuggled up against him and instantly a wave of delight washed over me: Will's feelings! I was amazed at what emotions such a little gesture can cause.
"You saw that picture I thought up just now, didn't you?" Will asked. As he spoke, it reappeared in his mind and I, too, could see it again. "Uh-huh…" I said, my heart skipping a beat. Did he mean to kiss me?
"Who knows?" Will asked, smiling. "No, actually, it's about something different."
Somehow I felt relieved and disappointed at once, but Will's affection grew even stronger at that. Its good to know that you're as nervous and confused about this as I am… I heard Will's voice in my mind.
What was your question about then? I asked the same way.
I wanted to confirm that we can talk silently, using this connection,he answered, but as you hear / sense, we have already done so.
We looked over to our Djinn. They were keeping a close watch on us from afar. I looked back at Will, and both of us nodded, lowering the intensity level of our mental connection - until I stopped abruptly. Will sent a message. "This might be our only chance to do this peacefully for quite some time…" I said and embraced him, hugging him tightly. Will instantly returned the embrace and I could feel the link re-establish between us, confessing our love for each other better than words ever could.
A few blissful minutes later, though, we decided we'd better continue our journey and parted bodies and minds, only keeping our hands clasped together.
We started walking towards where our Djinn were still waiting for us to "recover". Suddenly I realized my stomach was still pretty much sore from that laughing session. "Hey Will, how's your stomach doing?" I think..."
He waved dismissively. "Forget about it. I can still feel it, but there are worse things. Besides," he grinned, "I think it was worth it!"
I shrugged nonchalantly, saying: "Fine, I'm not going to heal you then!"
"What, you could do that?" he asked.
"Hey, what do you think this is!" I returned, poking his abdomen and causing him to let out a yelp. "Minor case of muscle exhaustion, I'd say! This is a joke compared to a real injury! But tomorrow this will really hurt! And I will enjoy every second of your suffering, you ungrateful wretch who rejected my offer…"
"Stop it," Will panted, shaking with painful laughter, "please heal me, I beg you!"
"That's better!" I said complacently, placing my hand on his stomach. I linked up with him again so I could feel his pain as well, thus being able to monitor the (hopefully upcoming) healing process. Concentrating, I focused all my mind on the will to make the pain disappear… and gradually it ebbed away. Ten seconds later, it was completely gone. "Not bad!" he said, rubbing his stomach approvingly. "I could see your hand glowing blue!"
I now turned my attention to my own body. But this time, I focused on focusing first, mustering much more concentration. When I felt I had enough, I released the power in one burst. This time, I could feel the soreness disappear in one moment. But I had summoned much more healing power, which replenished some of my physical strength, making me feel less exhausted.
I opened my eyes again. Will was staring at me incredulously. "Awesome! That looked like a real Ply from the game!"
Even the Djinn had obviously sensed that I used real Psynergy. "Well done, Kara!" Gas congratulated. "Looks like you're getting the hang of it!" Then he turned away from me to resume his conversation with Bubble.
(Will's POV)
"I think I might actually be able to help you learn Psynergy!" Kara said excitedly. "Look, the idea is not just to concentrate, Bubble was completely right. If you try to Plasma that tree by wanting it to happen, it won't work. But if you focus your willpower first, concentrating on concentrating even more, and then direct your concentration at the target at once, you're more likely to succeed."
"Ah, so that's what the PP in the game are representing!" I said in amazement. "Once your mind is exhausted and you are just too tired to concentrate, you can't use Psynergy anymore!"
"You summed that up quite well, but there's more to it." Gas said (who had obviously listened to our conversation again!). "You also have only so much psynergetic power. Once that is depleted, you can concentrate all you want, and even a fresh mind can't do a thing!"
"We appreciate your valuable tips, Gas, but eavesdropping is considered to be rude, and I think this applies to this world as well!" I told him. Gas pouted. "Humph! In your next battle you'll be grateful for every single word I said!" He turned away, looking rather offended.
Kara shook her head at me disapprovingly. "That's not fair, Will. Our Djinn are doing so much for us! Their help is invaluable in battle, but afar from that they are our friends. It's the only thing we can do for them in return, letting them share our thoughts and conversations."
She picked up her little Djinni from the ground. "Bubble, I want you to know my thoughts and feelings, you deserve it." she said, stroking him. "But you should know that nobody can ever be as close to me as Will, not even you…"
The hint of jealousy that had begun to build up inside of me instantly vanished and was replaced by a feeling of guilt about my misjudgement.
Bubble seemed to be confused rather than offended at Kara's confession. "How is that possible? I mean, Will can't be sharing your mind like I do when I'm set to you…"
"Oh yes he can. He uses Mind Read to approach my mind with his. In fact we're so close, our consciences almost form a single entity…"
"I could now tell you something about ancient legends containing something like this, but I'm afraid my comments are not appreciated here…" Gas said, sounding annoyed.
I plopped down to apologize to him, but he turned away.
"I'm sorry, Gas, I hadn't thought about it when I said those things, but as my Djinni, you have a right to know what I think and say. I seemed to have forgotten that you are not a battle tool, but my friend…" I sent my feelings to him to show that I was truly sorry.
"Huh? I thought this kind of communication works only when I'm set to you…" I picked him up and held him to my chest. I could feel the Djinni's affection for me return as it snuggled up against me. Looks like Jupiter Adepts are an exception to the rule… I am using Mind Read to form this connection. Will you be my friend, even if Kara comes first?
"Of course I will!" he said, bursting into tears. I comforted him, stroking him until he had calmed down again.
"Can you two really share such a special bond?" he wanted to know. "See for yourself." I said, lifting him above my head. With a purple flash he was set to me again. Kara set Bubble to herself as well.
We looked at each other - and launched in another passionate embrace, letting our emotions flow freely between us once more. I could do this all day long…I told Kara, and she smiled knowingly.
Wow!I heard Gas' voice, full of astonishment. Now I know what you were talking about.
They could indeed be the ones mentioned in those legends… Bubble answered. Since Kara's mind and mine were almost one, I could hear his comment as well.
Tell us about these legends. Kara said.
Well, I don't know them very well, but they are as old as the other legends of Alchemy's history, some of which you probably heard in your -ahem- game… They told about a pair of warriors, who could accomplish marvellous things through their unity in soul, mind and body… or something like that.
Kara went beet-red. We… we can't be the ones mentioned in that legend, there's no way we're gonna - …right, Will?
Correct. I said fervently. We - uh… prefer doing things at a slower pace… Anyway, what do you know about that legend, Gas?
Bubble has said everything. This is our combined knowledge already. Though I'm really unsure about what that body part could probably mean…
How are we supposed anyway to do something marvellous while - …well, …you know? Kara asked.
Good point!I said, secretly wishing that we could talk about something else…
I bet you'll know when the time comes…said Gas, analyzing the situation: Unity of minds, that's what you're sharing right now… Unity of souls you must've had from the start, considering how fast you became this close to each other…
See, I told you all the way they'd look cute together, but you didn't want to believe me!Bubble butted in. At this rate it can't take long until they fulfil the part involving the unity of b -
Look, I interrupted, please don't expect that from us! We simply can't …um …ah …take the responsibility! whew, that's not even lied!
Bubble didn't seem to listen, though. Wow I'mgonna see the legendary warriors! he said happily. Once you've found out how it works, I want to see all these great deeds…
NO WAY! both of us yelled simultaneously.
Duh! Bubble said disappointedly. I thought you'd find the thought of fulfilling an ancient prophecy exciting…
I think we've wasted enough time on this subject. Gas concluded. I'd say we'd get a move on and resume travelling!
Glad to be rid of that uncomfortable conversation, Kara and I cut the link and stood up, blinking against the bright sunlight… Hey wait, it's dark! I looked on my watch. Yikes, we had wasted HOURS with our little rest! Well, not exactly wasted, but anyway… Quickly, we didn't pack our stuff together since there was none, cleaned the bloodstained handkerchief in the river and went on walking towards the town, which somehow lacked the level of illumination I was used to…
Kraden's Journal
Djinn
(Game Concept)
Djinn are little elemental creatures. They were driven away from the Chamber of Stars, which collapsed after the Stars were taken. They join with Adepts, adding the power they embody to them. There are different states a Djinni can be in. When a Djinni is set to an Adept, its body disappears. The Adept shares his or her mind with the Djinni and is able to talk to it. In this state, a Djinni can be unleashed. This activates a special power, which is unique to each Djinni. After that, the Djinni is on standby. It is separate from the Adept again and can talk to others as well. Now it can either be set again (also to a different Adept than before) or summoned. After being summoned, a Djinni must recover and is not available at all. When finished recovering, it will set itself again, usually to the person it was last set to. However, strong imbalances regarding the the way Djinn are distributed between different persons may bend this rule.
I hope you like this chapter as much as the other ones!
BTW, this is probably the last update that will come so quickly. You might have noticed that I uploaded a new chapter every day. Alas, now my already written reserves are exhausted and I have to make up the next parts first! That is where your suggestions might come in! Please leave them in your reviews! You can also write suggestions on new Djinn, cause Will and Kara will get new Djinn only. (I can't just let them steal the ones of Isaac & co.!) Please note that the effects are the more important thing about them, making up a name for them is no problem! The need for story ideas is much greater though, so if you like my fic and have an idea how it could go on, tell me!
Thanks! Quizer