24 Pissy Boy

Elsewhere in a dimly lit room, Roland's body is sprawled out on the floor. He seemed at peace as he laid there.

The flame burning on the candle that's seated in a holder on the wall suddenly flickered once.

The movement lasted a split second before standing still. Within the span of two minutes it flickered three times before enlarging at a speed visible to the eye.

As it grew, its body molded into the form of a human figure. Not long after, it 'jumped' off the candle as it seemed to have gained life.

It stood on its legs, having grown to 5 feet, and remained stationary. It flexed its fingers and toes as though it was trying to get used to its form.

Raising its right leg, he moved forward and walked towards Roland's body.

It looked at him and smiled, reaching its hand out to touch his unconscious figure.

"You dumb ass! Are you trying to burn him alive?!" a voice, booming like thunder echoed throughout the room.

The fiery figure jumped in fright.

"Calm down you. I wasn't going to do anything".

It backed away from Roland's body.

"If your presence wasn't relevant, I'd have extinguished you ages ago".

"You've been saying that for millenniums. Just admit that you love me".

The fiery figure folded its arms and smirked but that only lasted a moment when it saw a water pail appear above it in mid-air.

"You wouldn't…" it spoke out with much conviction.

To its dismay, the pail tilted and it only felt its body becoming drenched with water.

"Y-y-y-o-o-u o-o-l-d bas-tard" it cursed as its body dimmed until it was a little flame once more.

Laughter resonated throughout the room.

"I control your fate. Don't forget that".

The voice calmed and spoke in a more serious tone.

"Time to wake up, Chen Yu".

"Wait, I'm not ready" the flame began to protest but it was too late.

Its body was raised from the ground and began to emit an orange light. This then engulfed

Roland's body before dissipating.

"You old fool, I said I wasn't ready" the flame cursed as it was placed back on the ground.

It looked towards Roland's body which began to twitch lightly.

"Ugh!" a groan escaped Roland's lips.

After a few minutes, he sat up and reflexively reached out to touch his head.

The events that transpired before he blacked out resurfaced in his mind and be cursed himself inwardly for being clumsy.

He slowly stood up and looked around, analyzing his surroundings.

'How did I end up here?' he thought to himself 'there's not even a door…'

The more he looked around and tried to come up with theories, the more confused he became.

"Hey pissy boy"

Roland's ears perked upon hearing a voice.

'Maybe I'm overthinking'.

'Pissy boy, don't you hear me calling you"

His head snapped around but saw no one. The only thing visible to the eye was a candle holder on the wall and an altar.

"Look down idiot. Stop dragging out the plot longer than it needs to".

He looked down and spotted a small flame by his life, glaring at him.

"Clacifer?" Roland thought at he stared at the flame.

The flame was about to retort but stopped once it heard Roland speak.

"Eh? How do you know my name?"