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Thoughts are italicized.

Chapter 2

As Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu entered Clef's room, Clef made four chairs appear. All three said, "Thank you," while sitting down.

"Okay," Clef sighed, waiting a while before he started again, "Things were peaceful until, well….. The people starting using their will to cause harm. You can say that will in Cephiro is like a weapon; it can be used for good or used for harm, and in this case, more and more people are using their will to hurt others. They could be using their will for revenge on others because of their emotions. For example, if they were depressed, they would flood their town to make other people suffer just like them. If they wanted something, then they would use their will to get it, not caring who would get hurt in the process. People who have stronger wills then those and good intentions are trying to stop this, including myself, Ferio, Presea, Lantis, and many others, but things are still getting out of control. We can't stop all of this; it is very power draining, and depression, hatred, anger, and selfishness can be very powerful emotions. I haven't felt this tired and stressed for such a long time. It saddens my heart at what is happening.."

Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu looked at each other with sad looks on their faces, still trying to absorb everything in.

"Then how come this never happened when Cephiro had a pillar?" Hikaru asked.

"Because when we had a pillar, that person could keep things in control. We know all that the pillar must have the strongest heart power, therefore if someone had a wish to disturb the peace of Cephiro or to harm others, it would be over-powered by the pillar." Clef explained.

"Oh," Hikaru replied dully, mentally smacking herself for asking such an obvious question.

"They weren't ready," Fuu said suddenly in a stoic voice. Both Hikaru and Umi gave confused looks, while Clef just waited for Fuu to continue.

"The people of Cephiro before couldn't use their will freely because of the pillar, so they didn't have to worry about that. They don't know how to control their emotions. They were so used to not using their will of emotions, they got "lazy." They didn't have to do anything to maintain the peace. They got spoiled, and now without that person protecting them, they don't know what to do. A world controlled by will is a world full of great potential for beautiful dreams but also great potential for chaos." Fuu explained.

"Some people also have created monsters again, both out of fear and anger." Clef added.

"There are monsters in Cephiro AGAIN?" Hikaru said in shock. Clef just nodded.

Fuu asked Clef very slowly, dreading the answer, but the question needed to be answered, "Clef, are you thinking about needing a pillar again?"

Both Hikaru's and Umi's eye widen.

"This is too much…" Umi said quietly.

"To be honest, yes," he said, careful not to look at any of the three girls.

Tears were flowing down Hikaru's face now, shock freezing her. Both Fuu and Umi went over to Hikaru to hug her, trying to cheer her up, even though both of them were just as sad.

"I thought we helped Cephiro, but we didn't accomplish a thing, again. Maybe I should have stayed and became the pillar, maybe I should have." Hikaru whispered, but loud enough for Clef to still hear. Now Umi and Fuu were both crying together with Hikaru.

"NO! Please don't blame yourselves. It wasn't anyone's fault. Things just happened, and this is for the better, even if it doesn't seem like so. Things will get better in the future. You did the right thing, not becoming the pillar, you did the right thing." Clef said.

The three girls then wiped their eyes, and sat back down, some of their emotions calmed down.

"We will help you control the people until we can all come to a decision." Hikaru said in a very serious tone, all her smiles and cheerful gone.

"And don't argue with us, there wouldn't be a point. We were before, the Magic Knights, and I guess we still are the Magic Knights, but in a different way. We are supposed to protect Cephiro but more importantly, we want to," Umi pointed out.

Fuu smiles and nods, "This love Cephiro, and the people here too. Cephiro is like a second home. There's no point in arguing, you can't stop us."

Clef smiles, chuckling, "Alright."

Umi then retorted, "Also, we can't be sad, remember, Gardina's wedding! This is a wedding; a wedding means celebration!

"You are right." Fuu agrees.

"Lets go back out to the main garden then!" Hikaru said, back to her normal jovial self.

"You three go on ahead, I'll be right there." Clef replies.

"Okay, but don't you dare take too long!" Hikaru commands.

Clef watched the three girls walk out, all happily talking together. He sighed. He didn't tell them about the strange evil vibe he was feeling, but he guessed that it could wait until later, and walked out to the main garden to join everyone else.


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