While the events that occurred on the island were taking place, due to the absence of their main teachers, those who were in the mansion being Lyn and Zene trained among themselves, wondering from time to time where the rest had gone. In the middle of a break, Lyn tried to have contact with his only companion in the place.
-Lyn: Hey... aren't you curious where the rest has gone? In the morning Alba and Miss Mayla were here but I have not seen them in this time.
-Zene: I have no idea.
-Lyn: … H-Hey... Thank you so much for taking care of cooking and feeding me. The food at this place has curious flavors... And I'm surprised you know how to cook so well.
-Zene: I've lived alone for most of my life, I've learned what it takes to survive.
-Lyn: Oh... I understand (This guy is too quiet, it makes me uncomfortable).
-Zene: …You are very strong. You have good skills as a warrior... without having to lose the gifts of a maiden.
-Lyn: Eehh? What do you mean by that? Is it a compliment?
-Zene: You are a curious being to me…You are a person who looks happy most of the time, but at the same time, it's like you must bear a lot of burden on your own.
-Lyn: I see... So, you've been watching me all this time hehe... how cute.
-Zene: *Blushes* I-I'm just very observant with everything around me... in short, I have no idea how the food of your world must taste, but I give you my gratitude for appreciating the one that is given to you on my part.
-Lyn: So, when you get into confidence, you're pretty modest... curious.
-Asuka: C…Cy…o…ps…!
-Lyn: Huh? What is that? It's as if I could hear... Asuka?
-Asuka: Cyclops girl! Can you hear me?
-Lyn: Asuka! Oh my god! Where is everyone?
-Asuka: Come to our location next to Zene... A huge battle has happened where we are right now. Once the two of you are here, we will explain everything. I'll send our location and the way to get here via telekinesis to your suit so you can see our position on the map you have built-in!
-Lyn: Got it! It seems that our time alone is over, coach.
-Zene: It's curious that the two of us are always left alone.
-Lyn: Isn't it? Well, we better hurry, it will be better if we arrive at the place today.
And so it was that the pair of young people who were not on the island headed towards the place. Going back to the latest events, once everything happened Mayla noticed a certain absence on the battlefield once she found out that Shiko was in the place.
-Alba: What's going on, Miss Mayla? I see you worried about something.
-Mayla: It's strange... when we came here, the absentees were Shiko, Asuka and Dreik, but I could tell that Asuka was somewhere because she arrived at our location a while later and the type of attacks that used slashes, I could assume that it was Shiko, thus identifying that he was on the battlefield.
-Tetsu: …Light…
-Mayla: But because my ability was linked only to Tetsu and Light, I assumed that Dreik was helping in this match alongside Shiko, where is he located...?
With little strength, Light walked towards Mayla and held his arms staring at her.
-Light: Mayla... This is horrible news... I wish what I'm about to say was a lie, the worst lie of all... but that's not the case.
-Mayla: Huh...? What do you mean? W-What happened to Dreik...?
-Light: Mayla... Our plans did not turn out as they should... and because of our carelessness... Dreik... my brother... he was killed by that damn monster...
-Mayla: … Huh...? What do you want to... say with that? H-Hey... one minute... what you say is...
-Light: I told you... I wish it was the worst lie of all... it is what I want most with all my might...
-Mayla: It can't be... *Mayla covers her mouth with one hand, trying to hold back her sob*
-Light: Mayla... excuse me, in the end I proved to be a lousy brother... I... I couldn't do anything for Dreik at the time, he looked me in the eyes... He smiled at me and told me that he trusted me... and he also asked me... to deliver this to you.
Light took out of his pocket the necklace Dreik gave him before he died, giving it in the hands of Mayla, who looked more and more bewildered at Light, showing a great state of shock in her eyes. Before Light continued talking, Shiko interrupted the young people's conversation with a trembling voice - Miss Mayla! …it is I who must apologize... you will see... I did not show myself to be a worthy successor to the legendary hero…I was not able to control my own powers and Dreik took it upon himself to stop me, being very injured on the spot...If it hadn't been for my own irresponsibility and lack of control, I'm sure I would have been able to prevent this horrific event from happening– he uttered showing remorse, enduring his helplessness and sadness. Mayla approached the young man and put one of her hands on his face, holding the necklace that had been given to her with the other.
-Mayla: Shiko... How can you say this when you look so hurt? No one is to blame for anything... look at you, you look like a hero after having given your heart in that battle with Light and Tetsu. You've done more than just prove yourself worthy. Don't feel guilty... I don't want you to feel guilty...the truth, if that is how it should happen, let it be what the gods want. Our destiny has been dictated in this way... on the contrary, I really thank you for being such a modest young man, I'm sure Dreik is proud to see the kind of talent you have, you can go even further. So, for now, rest.
-Alba: Miss Mayla...
-Tetsu: Mayla... if we had planned things better...
-Mayla: Enough thinking about what could have been. From now on, think about what it will be. Don't apologize, what was supposed to happen happened, it's no one's fault what fate decides, because in the end, after all... we are slaves to it. If you feel bad about the bad events that happen because you are not strong enough, become a better version of yourself. So, promise me that instead of blaming each other, you're going to get better, okay?
Light approached Mayla again, stopped right in front of her and as a next act, hugged her, putting one of his hands on the young woman's head– You don't have to be the strong one this time... It's okay to cry, it's okay to be sad. That's also part of being a human being after all– he said in her ear, making the young woman when she heard these words not be able to contain her great sadness and give a great helpless cry, while she hugged the young man very tightly, who was also unable to hold back his tears, as well as the rest of the members present at the time. After this, the island was filled with an overwhelming silence, with Tetsu taking care of breaking it, when he says a few words with his last strength – We must seek... to meet everyone else...- That said, the young man fainted due to fatigue and the number of wounds caused to his body, which in a short time would begin to hurt due to the side effect of the skill executed on his body.
-Mayla: E-E-Eeeeh! A-A-Alba carry him carefully! If I remember correctly, almost ten minutes from here there is a cabin. We must treat everyone's wounds quickly!
-Shiko: I-I... I still have minimal strength to walk and make a little effort, I can help you carry Light.
-Light: I wouldn't accept the offer... but I feel that soon I will also faint...
-Mayla: There's no time! Come on Shiko, let's take this fool to the cabin!
-Shiko: What about the rest?
-Mayla: They will surely come to look for us. Because the tremors have stopped, they will think the battle is over and inspect the area. The important thing is to treat everyone's wound!
With all the speed they had, they headed towards the cabin that was nearby, this being where Shiko and Asuka had been resting days before. At the site were certain potions that were frequently used by Shiko due to his training. Once inside, Mayla used her powers and with magic was able to create a futon to put the injured to bed, who were unconscious at the time –Alba, I need you to support me with your healing magic, it just works just to appease the fatigue of their bodies momentarily... and, I-I'm going to take care of trying to close his serious internal wounds- Mayla said very nervously. Before starting, the missing members arrived at the hut, very surprised and relieved to find the trio of dragons alive but badly injured.
-Alba: I'm glad you came! It's getting late, Asuka, I need you to lend a hand.
-Asuka: Are they about to operate them?
-Mayla: I don't know if that's the term they use in your world to get the inner wounds healed, but let's say yes.
-Alba: The rest, look for another place to be for today, the sun is setting, and you should rest.
-Lyn: B-B-But I just arrived! Will they be, okay?
-Mayla: Don't worry and rest. The green-haired young siblings will be in charge of explaining what happened.
-Yun: Ok, follow us this way. Don't worry, trust the princess.
-Zene: Good.
Once the trio of sorceresses were left alone with the wounded in the hut, they began their rigorous operation to ensure that they survived. After many hours full of tension and concentration, they succeeded with the operations, causing the young people to show signs of stable vitality – Asuka, take care of giving them a drop of this potion every two hours that I am about to give you, it is to be able to contain the pain produced by the effort of my ability –Mayla said, handing the potion to the young woman - What will you do? Hey... Can't I help you with anything? I can't quite understand how you feel, but…if you need support you can count on me – Asuka said feeling more worried for her friend. The princess stood up and gave her a smile – I'll just take a walk in these areas and then I'll go to the cabin where the rest are to rest – she said and then left.
-Asuka: Alba... you should accompany her. I'll be fine taking care of them.
-Alba: Aren't you going to feel lonely? It is difficult to care for three wounded.
-Asuka: You look very cute worrying about me hehe...But it's not about me, it really hurts me the situation that Miss Mayla is in, and you have more time than I have known her...I am sure you understand the pain she must feel at having lost such an important being.
-Alba: … You're right and not just Dreik... Miss Mayla had a very strong reaction when we warn her of…of my sister's death, carrying so much weight must be very difficult. Always being so considerate Asuka, I thank you, I will go immediately to your company.
-Asuka: Take care of yourselves, it's dark outside and it's cold, try to get there safely.
And with a bittersweet smile, the pair of friends separated. Alba managed to catch up with the princess, surprising her by the sudden encounter. That night, the moonlight shone throughout the island, giving great clarity and so, the moment Alba met Mayla, she could see on the young woman's face many tears that did not stop falling down her face.
Without hesitation, Alba hugged her friend so that she would feel confident to vent all her sorrows, making her unable to help but give in to her painful feelings...
To be continued...