Chapter 3

Do We Ever Know Our Limits?

When we entered Rowan's room it was dark and cold. The feeling of an impending doom made the air heavy and stifling. Rowan was lying in his bed sleeping; luckily he had already banished his armor. He was wearing a t-shirt and jeans and his wounds were neatly bandaged.

"Well, there's Rowan let's see what you can do. I know you'll be able to help him." Sai said closing the door.

"Thank you, Sai."

I walked over to Rowan's bedside. "Okay Hikari, now's your chance."

I was scared out of my mind, but I knew I could help Rowan. That alone was enough motivation to stay my fears.

"Rowan… Rowan wake up." He was sweating and had a fever when he finally opened his eyes.

"Huh? Who are you?" Rowan groaned.

"Shhh. I'm here to help." Rowan just closed his eyes again. I took this as his way of saying, "Go ahead, I trust you." So I decided to begin.

I locked my hands together and closed my eyes. "Concentrate Hikari, concentrate…" I concentrated on my hands and soon I could sense a tremendous power in my hands and, though my eyes were closed, I could see my hands glowing.

I unclasped my hands and placed them on Rowan's shoulder wound. He winced. "I'm sorry." I whispered.

I changed my focus from my hands now, to Rowan. I concentrated o forcing the energy from my hands into Rowan's body. It was exhausting and my arms were shaking from the strain, but I was determined not to give up.

Unfortunately, the stress was too much. I collapsed.

I lied there staring blankly at the ceiling, brow sweating, body aching and tears streaming from my eyes.

"Did it work?" I wondered. There was only one way to find out. I force myself back to my feet and reached out to touch Rowan's face.

His fever was gone and his pulse no longer raced; then I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"You did it." It was Sage.

"I guess I did," I said with a sigh of relief, "but, how did you know what I was trying to do and aren't you supposed to be resting from the fight?"

"Are you kidding? Sage never stays down after a battle for very long unless Mia fights with him to."

"Rowan, welcome back." Sage said with a smile. "Agh."

"What's wrong?" Sage clutched his side, and I became worried.

"It's nothing, just a scratch from the fight. I'm fine… really."

"Maybe you should have listened to Mia." Rowan joked.

"I'm sorry I caused so much trouble." I said falling to my knees.

"You have nothing to apologize for." Sage said, raising my chin 'til my tear filled eyes met his beautiful wind colored eyes.