It all begins again

Fire knows everything, even the most hidden secrets. Fire is everywhere- in the air, in the Earth's deeps, even in the water. Fire is both the strongest enemy and the greatest ally. It can bring destruction and save and bring life. Fire…

Akane opened her eyes. Something was wrong, there was a disturbance

in fire's nature. In a moment the computer monitor turned on. Akane was facing one of the highest Counsil members.

Goldva, "it's been a long time."

"Yes, it has."

"What's wrong? I felt a disturbance."

"We need your help, fire priestess! The Shaman Tournament is going to begin again and we need you participating."

Akane turned away:

"You didn't need me the last time. Why now?"

"He is back."

These words left a long silence. Akane stopped and turned

to Goldva. She was so pale that it seems that she have seen a ghost:

"No, it's not possible! Yoh Asakura finished him off. What's left of him should be now floating somewhere around the Star Sanctuary."

Goldva sighed:

"Unfortunately it's true. Hao has come back. Moreover, it appears

that he hasn't been destroyed at all, because there was still a part of his soul in Yoh Asakura. And now when the Shaman Tournament will start again you understand why we need you in.

You do know what you are asking for, don't you?

We wouldn't have asked you, if it hadn't been an emergency."

"I must do what must be done. O.K, I'll participate in the

tournament."

Goldva looked reliefed:

"Then we'll be waiting for you. You have one month to arrive at Dobby village as usual. And one more thing- maybe you could join Yoh's gang. Now, when Hao is back and willing to destroy Yoh's friends,they may need your help."

Akane nodded:

"I'll see what I can do about that."

The monitor turned off. Akane sighed and passed by the big fire in the middle of the chamber. In the corner there was a cupboard and she opened it. On its second shelf there was a red oracle bell…

To be continued