I pooled sacred magic in my hands and released it with a rune. Howl was driven back.
Howl lunged forward, hitting me with a blast of magic. "I really don't like fighting such a lovely priestess."
I smirked and blocked with a barrier rune. "I don't much want to mar your pretty face either, Howl."
The wizard gripped my arm and pulled me in and close.
I shoved him back with another barrier.
"This is almost like a dance." Howl grinned, reaching for me again.
I moved back, using another barrier. "A dance with you! You are bold, wizard!"
Diving back, avoiding his magic, I stumbled, and all went black.
Xxx
Howl caught Kuri in his arms sadly.
He knew that with all his magic, there were some ailments he could not cure.
Howl laid her in the best bedroom surrounded by flowers and candles.
She slept quietly there and he sat with his head in his hands.
All he wanted to do with all his power was make her well again. Why had she fought him? Because she wanted to live to the fullest?
Howl knelt and gave her a kiss, pouring magical life energy of his own into her. He was a star. He could give her life, surely.
She breathed deeply and the light returned to her eyes and pink returned to her cheeks and lips.
Howl sat. All he could do was wait for her to live.
Kuri sat up and kissed him. "Thank you Howl. You've earned the Lotis.