A growl forms in the back of Gokudera's throat.
"Niccola, which on is the Elder of Earth or whatever you called it before?" Gokudera clenches his fist and Nicky just points to the stern looking man by the wall. Gokudera's raises his fist and without a second thought punches the Elder in the face. "That was for my girlfriend you bastard!"
The man leans back, his expression remaining unchanged.
"Boy…you need to watch yourself."
The man with the red hair steps forward.
"What does he mean brother? What did you do to her?"
"This asshole returned only half of Aydan's soul to her body."
"He did what!" The red-haired man turns to his brother and punches him. "THAT IS NOT YOUR DECISIONS CARRICK! I meant to bring back her whole soul!"
"Calm your tongue Aedan-."
"DON'T TELL ME TO CALM MY TONGUE! YOU ARE KILLING ONE OF MY CHILDEREN!"
"She is insolent, a disgrace to the Lynch name. I cannot allow her to lead the family."
Gokudera feels his anger rise once more.
"She is not a disgrace damn it! YOU ARE! Aydan is an amazing leader and an equally amazing person!" He spits at the Elder. "I can't say much for you though."
As Carrick says a few things in Gaelic the other two black haired men walk over to Phoenix.
"Extreme pain."
"Her mind gave out."
"Her hearts still going though."
"Hm. What do you say brother, can Water heal her body?"
"Only is Air can heal her mind."
They both snap their fingers over Phoenix face and the windows fly open, the wind and rain flowing in over Phoenix's body. The friendliest looking of the four turns to the red-haired man.
"Aedan, if you can convince Carrick to give her back Fallow she should be able to take her with minimal damage."
"Thank you Ronan, Enda." Aedan turns to Carrick and his arms light with fire. "Giver her back her totem."
"I am the eldest brother, you have to listen to me."
"Times have changed brother."
Aedan charges his brother and Gokudera watches the fight with wide eyes.
"What exactly is going on…?"
Aedan gets Carrick against the wall and turns his head to Gokudera.
"Hey yet, the kid with the silver hair, you wanna help me teach him a lesson?"
Gokudera quirks an eyebrow and grins.
"You don't need to ask me twice."
He clenches both fists and aims at the dark-haired Elder. The two men standing by Phoenix allow Gokudera to punch their brother for a few minutes before stepping forward and pull Gokudera away from Carrick. The taller of the two, Edna, leans down and whispers in Gokudera's ear.
"Aydan needs you, calm down."
Aedan turns to his brother.
"Edna can I keep going?"
"No."
Gokudera snaps out of his anger, his eyebrows releasing from where they were furrowed, and whispers to himself.
"Aydan."
The silver-haired teen lets his fists drop as he turns around to go back to Phoenix. Aedan steps back and growls at his eldest brother.
"I'm giving Aydan back Fallow." He walks over to Aydan and pulls Gokudera with him. "Come on kid. I need your help."
Gokudera glances at the Elder.
"W-What do you need me to do?"
"Simple. You have to boost her soul." He takes Phoenix's hand and places it in Gokudera's. "Basically tell her why you love her."
Gokudera blushes slightly.
"That boosts her soul?"
"Yeah. Just tell her how you fell in love with her and things that she does that you love, stuff like that. If she doesn't have a reason, Fallow's gonna burn her alive."
Gokudera's eyes widen.
"Okay, okay!" Gokudera bites his lip as he tries to forget about the men in the room and breaths out slowly. "Come on, babe, ya gotta wake up. These guys are trying to get Fallow back so...you need to come back." Gokudera squeezes Phoenix's hand. "You know I love you, right? I've always loved you. When I lost you back at the airport that one time, I thought I'd never see you again. And...and that's when I just knew I loved you." He kisses the red-haired girls hand. "And all the time since then, I've just kept falling in deeper love with you. It's kind of scary, when I think about it. Loving someone this much...but I'm glad I do. You're just...so beautiful, and smart, and funny. And a tease when you..." Gokudera gulps as he remembers that there are other people in the room. "You're just amazing and I'm glad that I love you. I'll never stop loving you. So please...come back."
Phoenix moans and turns her head towards Gokudera.
"Hayato…"
Aedan grins.
"That's it…" He ignites a flame and places it in Phoenix's free hand. "Keep going kid. Talk to her, bring her back."
Gokudera squeezes Phoenix's hand.
"Yeah, I'm here babe. I'll always be here. I won't leave you. Not again. That's why you gotta stay with me. We got so much going for us. Hell, we'll have a kid or two I'm sure." He strokes her hair with his other hand. "Ti amo Aydan. Per favore, stai con me."
The fire that Aedan places in Phoenix's hand slowly moves up her arm, coming to rest over her heart.
"Ronan, be ready." Ronan nods at Aedan and lifts his hands, water coving them. "Kid…you may wanna step back."