chapter 41 ( My fire )

the ride back to Bengland was a very long one. we rode for two days straight, Eric didn't complain to my surprise. on the third night, we stopped to rest. sitting across each other with the campfire between us. I felt Eric's gaze on me while he played with a stick. He was still against me going after Jordan, he spent the whole day trying to convince me to change my mind.

" Stop it " I spoke with a smile

" Why are you smiling " he had an angry tone which made me smile even more

" I am not going after Jordan " I announced. to be honest I changed my mind after speaking to Natalia's Aunt. I didn't tell Eric because I enjoy his worries about me

" What? " he was a bit surprised

" I had no idea you cared about me this much " I marked " it's fascinating"

" hey we are best friends, we care about each other " hitting the stick on the ground

" No. you are my servant" I mocked

" Aaa. that hurts " Dramatically robbing his chest " we are friends. you may not accept it now but you eventually will. maybe one of our last days. and you know my last words you?"

" what?" I was curious to know.

" We are best friends and I knew you liked Natalia " I burst into laughter. I could not believe he still remembered

" you are one crazy fellow," I said as we both laughed. The laugh died out after a while and we were taken by silence

" When did you change your mind?" he broke the silence

" two days ago "

" two da...?" he could not complete the words " wooooow. why didn't you tell me "

" I enjoyed your complaint "

" wow. just wow " clapping his hands, still holding the stick. I could not help but laugh at his reaction " so what is the plan?" his tone was not serious

" first. I want to find Colin. then find out what Jordan is up to."

" now we have a plan" Eric spoke gladly

" and hopefully get my sister out " we were taken my silence immediately after those words came out. I notice the unhappy expression Eric gave " I just wonder what he is doing to her

" Princess Amelia is a strong lady. I believe she will be alright" Eric said. I smiled at my friend. I am so lucky to have him. " We will reach Bengland tomorrow"

" Yes. yes we will "

NATALIA'S POV

I was unconscious for days and I knew. I could hear strange people talking and it had been a while since I heard Rowan's voice. I wonder how he was doing. or how everyone was doing.

I don't even know how I was doing. I just know that the place was dark. very dark and I can feel nothing, just emptiness. the surrounding was empty, there was no ground. like I was just floating in the air.

" the awaking is taking so long. " I heard a woman's voice. the woman's voice was familiar because I hear her often. an there was something strange about that woman. it's like she knows me

" Give her time " A male voice replied. this was the first time I heard that voice. what the hell are they talking about. give me time for what. who are these people anyway

" she needs to wake up. Bengland needs her, the world needs her " the woman had a worried tone

" most importantly Rowan needs her " The man added. hearing that Rowan needs me I felt my heart stop for a second. What is wrong with Rowan? hope he was alright?

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A few days passed I didn't hear anyone else. did they forget me or something? I notice something about where I was in my sleep. it felt real. so real.

The place was getting cold by the day. very cold that I could barely feel my skin. I was dying. no, I can't be dying in my sleep, or can I?.

it has gotten to a point that I could no longer take it. I need warmth. I desired warmth so bad. but the frustrating part about it is that. there was nothing in sight but total darkness.

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A few more days passed and nothing changed. it only got worse. No, I can't do this anymore. I need warmth, warmth. the temperature had dropped pass 0 degrees. " it's cold " I tried crying for help. no one was present in the room " cold " I cried out " I need warmth. need warmth " I could feel my body getting weaker and weaker. I could hear my heartbeat slowing down. was I dying?. no, I can't die. I had a mission to complete. Rowan needs my help.

" Aguya " I heard myself whisper. wait. Why am I calling that name. ' Aguya means mistress of fire ' I flashed back to the day at the library when I meet that girl. and I remembered Rowan said it too. but why do they call me Aguya in my dream " Aguya " I heard myself whisper again.

just like that the environment because bright. I was floating in the air and surrounded by fire. usually, I should be scared but I wasn't. there was something about the fire that called me. it grew me close " Fire," I said. then the fire began to dance around me, turning into different shapes and playing around. " beautiful" whispered to myself. it was indeed beautiful. I found myself reaching for the fire not scared that it may hurt me. it surrounded my hand. it was warm and I liked it. flowing around my hands, then my waist down to my leg. it tickled. " Ha, hahaha" I laughed " mine, my fire " I was shocked at the words that came out of my mouth

The fire warmed me up instantly and I felt so alive. my connection with the fire was strange. it felt like we were one person.

Suddenly they began coming together creating one massive fireball " fuck " I whispered in shock and just like that it came at me

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaa" jumping up in horror. panting

" wow. you are awake " a cut voice spoke