Chapter 2: ...oO' (i can't think of chapter titles)
Sophie was once again lost in her love's arms, when it dawned on her. The realization that he never answered her question. She quickly stepped back and immediatly missed his warmth, but focused on her conversation.
"Howl, you still didn't tell me why you've been out for so long lately" Sophie asked, once again worried.
He was just as surprised about forgetting the whole reason for this conversation and began explaining. He explained that the world of sorcery and magic is ruled by a council. That coucil dictates all the rules and regulations, including the one about mortals becoming witches or wizards when living with one. He confessed that he's been going to that council everyday to talk to the members about bending the rules. Changing decades of regulations.
He felt his cheeks getting hott, he then mentioned that he sort of...got in trouble for this. He was now banned from council for 3 months. Not only that but, another outburst would mean service to the council.
Sophie was not only surprised by his actions, but by the councils decisions. Rules were rules but you couldn't help but get mad when your true love is being threatened for standing up for non other then you.
"I'm...sorry...you did this for me and got yourself in trouble...it's my fault..." Sophie said, trying to hold back tears. His embrace just caused her to let go, tears running down her flushed cheeks.
"It's not your fault, it was my own actions that got me in trouble, and...I would do anything to protect you Sophie, you know that" Howl said, trying to reassure the girl in his arms.
She settled after countless whispers of assurence and comfort. She could melt in his arms at any time and decided to trust his words. This was not the time to cry, it was a time to plan, to train and succeed! She was confident once more and listened and Howl explained the tasks she was yet to face.
"The Trials are done through inner strength and physical strength. The first thing you must do is find your true power. It will take time but I believe you will find it quickly. Then you must consistenly use your power, get used to it, use it as much as you can, it will strengthen it. The physical trials will not be of strength, but resistence. They will play with your mind, fool you into thinking what your mind objects to. But I know you have a pure heart, you will do fine. Don't worry" Howl explained.
It was now late at night and Howl and Sophie now headed for bed, pausing their seemingly endless discussion for tomarrow. This left alot of thoughts still swarming in her mind. Many questions still unanswered. The dangers, the concequences, the events that lay ahead. All this keeping her awake in the dead of night...
The next day was peaceful yet hectic as well. The whole conversation had to be explained to Markl who was clueless of his actions as well, along with Calcifer. After rephrasing the scenario for the third time, the two finally understood all the drama of last night.
"Howl, you've done it this time. You know better than to mess with the coucil" Calcifer spat out viciously, arms flaming up with a distressed look upon his face. Markl was quiet at the time, thinking of something he could say, or ask.
Finally he spoke, interrupting Howl, Sophie and Calcifer's conversation. "Will Sophie be in danger?...will she get hurt...?" Markl asked shyly.
The three fell silent. Calficer, because he just realized the danger Sophie was in. Howl because the question came unexpectingly for him and Sophie, she was just filled with worry. She did not want the boy to worry for her and did not want him to think she was in danger of leaving them.
"Markl, don't worry! I'll be fine!" Sophie remarked, disguising any hint of doubt and trying to reassure the boy. She was never good at lying but was able to hide her true feelings pretty well this time.
"Sophie's right. This is no matter to be worried about. I'll be right behind Sophie the whole time, I'll protect her. So don't worry Markl, you too Calcifer" Howl said with a smile on his face but gleaming in his eyes, still, a hint of fear. Fear not for himself, but for his true love, the person he lives for, smiles for...his love.
After there early conversation, they sat down for a nice breakfast, cooked by Sophie and Calcifer. The day was gonna be long and tireing. Howl and Sophie will need every last bit of energy they had. Sophie especially, not yet completely aware of the Trials and their hardships and dangers.
Such a short chapter :( sorry pplz! gomen-nasai and i'm so sorry i haven't updated for so long, sorta busy with other fanfics.