Here's the next chapter!

Sorry this chapter kinda sucks...

My brain was being stupid today.

Kai stared at the casket for a while, and just now realized how dry his mouth really was.

"Um, sure." he said slowly. "Thanks" he said after Aurea handed him the water.

The boy drank greedily as the sun started to set below the horizon. Aurea stifled a yawn, and her whole body wished for sleep. But she didn't want to sleep. She wanted to make sure this kid was okay, and she wanted to continue on through her journey, but, her body desired otherwise.

"Mind if I sit down?" she asked Kai, causing him to look up from his drink.

"Um, sure." he said as he patted the ground beside him.

Aurea nodded a 'thanks' happily and sat down beside Kai. She watched the sky change colors, and noted every beautiful detail. Sunrise, and sunset. They both made Aurea feel happy, and energized. Even now, her body felt a small bit replenished as the sun's light shone in brilliant colors in the sky. Little did she know, during each of those moments; her eyes shined as well.

"So, um, how'd you know about what happened to the town, I mean, other than by walking through it." Kai asked Aurea curiously.

"Oh." Aurea sighed, her smile faltering, "I-it happened to my town…" she said sadly. "I was right in the middle of it."

Kai stared at her in shock. "You were right in the middle of it, and you survived!?" he asked starting to hope no one had actually died. "Did everyone just run away!? Is that why everyone's gone!?" he said, grabbing Aurea's shoulders and shaking them roughly.

"N-no." she gasped, a tear starting to fall down her cheek.

"No?"

"T-they didn't run away… they… they were all killed!" she cried, remembering her family and everyone around her as the dark magic rained down on the city."

"What!?" Kai exclaimed in almost a whisper. "Th-then how'd you survive?"

"W-with this." She said softly as she formed her little flashlight in her hand. "Mom said it's the only thing that can protect me from that thing, and it was!" she gasped, starting to cry freely.

"You're a wizard!?"

Aurea nodded, "But that means nothing! I couldn't do anything!" she sobbed.

"I-it's okay-" Kai tried to say.

"I WISH I WAS MORE POWERFUL!" she cried, "Then maybe I could've saved everyone… but I only saved myself. And my family died… leaving me alone!" she sobbed. "It's all my fault." She muttered, so silent only Kai could hear.

"I-it's not your fault!" Kai said, desperately trying to calm Aurea down.

"I couldn't save anyone." she cried silently into her hands.

"Hey," Kai said, grabbing her shoulders, "look at me." He commanded, causing Aurea to raise her face from her hands. "It's not your fault!"

"But I couldn't-"

"You saved me!" Kai almost yelled, "I would've died out there if it wasn't for you! And just because you don't have the strength to save some, doesn't mean it's your fault, and it doesn't mean you don't have the strength to save others." he said. For some reason, he didn't like to see her cry. No, he hated it.

Aurea looked at him, a small smile starting to appear on her face. "Really?"

"Yeah."

"Thanks." she replied, the tears gone from her face. She looked up to the sky to see the tiny speckles of stars appearing overhead.

"Hey, it's getting late. We should probably get some sleep." Kai said after a few moments.

"But I'm not…" Aurea stifled a yawn, "tired." she said sleepily.

"Right." Kai replied sarcastically, rolling his eyes.

"Shut up!" she giggled as she slightly nudged his shoulder.

Kai just looked at her slyly.

"Fine!" she gave in, "but if anything happens, you wake me right up!"

"I'm older than you! I can handle myself!" Kai exclaimed.

"Right." she replied, mimicking Kai's tone from earlier.

"Just go to sleep." he growled playfully.

With those words, Aurea snuggled against the tree and closed her golden eyes. "Goodnight." she whispered softly.

Kai just smiled. "Night."

~~Timeskip by IT'S THE AFTERNOON WHEN I'M WRITIING THIS!~~

~~Kai P.O.V~~

When Kai was sure Aurea was asleep, he slowly got up as not to disturb her. The moon was high up and the world was encased in a bluish glow. Kai enjoyed this time of night the most, because it gave him a chance to do what he loved the most, without anyone else noticing.

He walked away from the tree, and walked towards the pond Aurea had returned from when he woke up. The pond was surrounded by green grass and moss. Kai couldn't tell if any animals lived there, but that was not the reason he was here. These plants were fresh, and would never die from lack of water or energy. They were strong, which was just what he needed to practice.

He focused on a single blade of grass, and felt the energy inside of it. He grasped onto that energy and merged it with his own. He stared intensely, and willed the plant to bend to his will. Soon enough, the blade of grass grew longer, and moved towards Kai's hand. As he moved his hand, the plant moved with it, and Kai almost burst with joy. He'd finally done it. He was about to jump in joy, when he heard rustling behind him, and then a soft voice.

"I knew there was something special about you!" the voice exclaimed.

Kai whipped around at the voice and saw Aurea, looking at him happily. She'd seen what he did. In the surprise, Kai lost his grip on his magic, and the grass laid limp on the ground.

"Aurea! I-I thought you were asleep." Kai stuttered.

"Well, I was asleep…"

~~Aurea P.O.V~~

"Well, I was asleep…" Aurea said, but that was a lie.

She couldn't sleep, especially with everything that had gone on the day before. Also, she felt a strange type of aura come from Kai when he told her to go to sleep. She knew something was up. Because it wasn't just a sense of unease, but of power as well. So, she stayed awake, and decided to follow him when he left. And she was glad she did.

"So you're a wizard too?" Aurea asked curiously.

"Wha-? No! Um… yeah." He sighed.

"Why were you trying to hide it?"

"Because I'm a freak!" Kai exclaimed. "That's what my brother always said."

Aurea looked at him, sympathetic and shocked.

"He said I'd get kicked out if I did that in front of people. He said magic only brings pain to others." He said sadly.

"That's not true." Aurea said, giving a small smile.

"Hm?"

"Come on! Magic is awesome, your brother's just jealous." She said sternly.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean. What you did there," she gestured to the limp plant, "that was awesome!"

"Really?"

"Yeah! You're pretty powerful." she exclaimed excitedly.

"Heh, thanks." Kai muttered, staring at the ground.

They both stood in silence for a while, until Aurea walked over and sat beside Kai.

"You should come with me." she said, looking at him hopefully.

"Wha-?" he started to ask.

Aurea took her necklace out from behind the bodice of her dress. The golden symbol sill gleamed in the moonlight. Kai stared at it in awe. "This is the symbol for a magical guild. It's called Fairy Tail. That's where I'm going. And… I want you to come with me."

"You want me... To come with you... to a magic guild?" Kai stuttered, barely believing what he was hearing.

"Well, yeah. I mean, you technically are a wizard too. Besides, it'll be nice to have some company… I don't like being alone." she finished shyly.

Kai just smiled softly. "Sure."

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