Put Out My Fire

Rays of the sun slowly lighted the nation of Aeros. Still, they were in awe with the revelation, made through images in their heads.

For many of the people of Aeros, they felt it was magical. Learning of Christopher's destiny, they saw hope for their land and the entire world of Pelagay.

Within the castle of Aeros, soldiers, servants, and advisers remained to surround the masters of the earth. Following the end of the tale, their eyes opened, now fully understanding who were the unknown individuals before them.

Meanwhile, Theo felt he had a lump in his throat. He tried repeatedly to speak, but nothing came out of his mouth.

Cassy, on the other hand, was teary-eyed, and she immediately ran towards her brother, hugging him tightly. She said, "You, my dearest brother, will save our world."

She turned to Theo and said, "Father Christopher is meant to save our world through the powers blessed by the earth!"

"Father!" She called again, this time walking to Theo. "Father, say something."

"I - I am still... in shock," admitted Theo. His eyes fixed on the masters of the earth before he spoke again, "What - what about the seal."

"Father, I met with Basalt," said Christopher. "It was he who removed the seal. So the spirit of the water that had long lived inside me was set free."

Christopher looked at Amanda before adding, "That was when Amanda recognized the power within me and that it was not evil, but the earth's spirit of water."

He narrated everything that happened, including how Amanda had to use his power temporarily.

Regret quickly filled their hearts. Had they not judged the magic inside Christopher, perhaps, Aeros would not have suffered so much with the need of water.

After telling of what happened in the puzzle wood forest and how Abasi brought them back to Aeros in time for the battle, Christopher looked back to Amanda. "I - I myself have many questions in my head... still left unanswered."

He redirected his attention to Theo before adding, "I am still also overwhelmed, father."

"Now that we have introduced ourselves, I asked the master of Aeros for his private time. The rest of the story will be just between us and your family." Trisha interrupted the confusing moment between father and son, hoping to shed more light on the entire situation in a more comfortable setting.

That very early morning, the great hall of Aeros' castle welcomed the masters of the earth. They all settled in chairs for them to discuss the remaining truths where only a few attended the gathering.

Theo, Cassy, Farid, their general together with his son, Kyle joined the intimate party.

Amanda, while sitting next to Christopher, was so paranoid, constantly fearing she would go on fire again, now that she had her powers back. She only settled when Trisha said, "Amanda, Christopher will absorb your heat. No need to fear."

Trisha knew Amanda well. Moreover, she was the master of the heart. She could sense Amanda's fears.

"Fear? What fear?" Christopher asked, wondering what else could someone like Amanda, fear.

"Amanda's powers had grown too much over the years, Christopher. When using her powers longer, her fire would go out of control - but that would not have happened if... if we had found you from the beginning," said Trisha.

Trisha began to explain how each master was fated to be together with one other element. She said, "Abasi and I are fated. We are meant to be together." She turned to Taara and Brody before saying, "Just like the master of the earth and the wind belong to each other."

Looking into the eyes of Theo and Christopher, Trisha added, "Just like Amanda and Christopher are meant to be for each other. The master of water was meant to tame Amanda's flames."

"Likewise, Amanda will give Christopher the warmth that he needs," said Trisha. Her expression turned sad when she told, "It's just unfortunate that the spirit of water was sealed inside Christopher - but let us not dwell in the past... It was somehow... understandable that you thought strangely for what was happening to Christopher."

It was because Trisha saw through Amanda's eyes, everything that transpired in the puzzle wood forest that she knew. Everything unfolded in her visions, following the release of the spirit of water.

"And it's probably because you were crossing both worlds that we did not feel your presence," added Abasi, referring this time to Christopher. "The spirit choosing you was something unexpected."

Christopher sighed, shaking his head in disbelief. "What if - what if I was never found?"

"Fate has its way of bringing you to Amanda," said Taara, she smiled at Amanda and back to Christopher before saying, "Out of all the places, Amanda chose Trinity Bay for her next home."

"I could not touch any normal being, Chris. For - for a very long time. That was how my powers were growing out of control. So when you were able to hold my hand back in Trinity Bay, I - I just could not help but be curious about you," revealed Amanda.

Frowning from her words, Christopher thought back to her reaction when they first met at the restaurant. He recognized how strangely she looked at him while holding her wrist.

"Is that why you felt so warm?!" Cassy asked. Then she sneered, recalling how recently she was able to touch Amanda. "But then... got to hold you - "

"It's a long story, but bottom line is, I felt so lonely that I when I came here with Christopher, regardless of my so-called fate with the missing master of water. I - I gave up my powers to be with him," Amanda, finally said, slightly flushing at her words.

While a powerful being at that, Amanda still could not help but shy over her feelings for Christopher and the choices she made to be with him.

They spent another hour with Amanda telling Christopher and his family about her decisions, leading her to come with him in Pelagy.

Christopher and Cassy both had an awakening moment.

Cassy had always wondered why Amanda was so determined. Apparently, Amanda gave up so much to be with her brother.

Christopher, on the other hand, somehow knew Amanda was different, but all he cared about was to be with her. Learning of the entire truth now, he felt his heart further softened for his woman. He realized Amanda chose him.

Despite knowing a master of water was out there destined for her, she to be with him. And as it turns out, he was in fact her fate.

"I knew you were special, Amanda! You just had to be!" Cassy concluded. She then grinned and added, "My soon to be sister-in-law. And my brother!"

Turning to Theo, Cassy added, "Father, do you know what this means? No more war can break! At least no one would dare attack us!"

"Many good things can bring about having two masters in your family - technically since Amanda is fated with Christopher, they will wind out together no matter what. However, Christopher still needs to learn. He needs to master his power!" Said Trisha.

"He will go through training and Amanda can help." Abasi shared. "We can alternately visit Aeros now and then to contribute, but what is important now is for Christopher to learn the use of crystal inside of him."

At the end of their gathering, both parties understood the current priority. For Christopher to fully help Pelagy, he must first awaken his full strength.

"For now, rest, Christopher, and the same for Amanda. We will meet again for your training in a week's time. Hopefully, that is enough time for Aeros to recover from the recent attack," said Trisha.

All parties agreed on the timeframe provided. They were about to adjourn when Abasi said, "but before we leave, Amanda. Let's talk about.... the mark in your wrist."