Realization

Ethan:- I.. We were playing near the forest, when we saw a beautiful butterfly. We ended up following it until here. Then we couldn't find the way back. While looking for a way, sister Eve tripped and fell into the lake. 

Lucas:- I see, so you're lost?

Evelyn:- Yes. If only we could've reached the town boundary. We could've gone back to our house by now. 

Zen:- Don't be afraid, little kids. We shall escort your two back to your town. Do guys live in Drawayles town?

Evelyn and Ethan:- Yeah! That's where we live. (Their face lit up with expectation and happiness)

Evelyn:- Thank you so much! (She replied with a bow) 

Lucas:- Okay. Let's not waste any time anymore. Your parents must be too worried now. Let's head back now. 

Then they went back to the town boundary to escort the child's back. After escorting them, they return to the kinslake lake. The whole time Nora was looking quite lost deep in thoughts. 

Zen:- Nora. You still look worried. What happened? And you guys didn't tell me what actually happened then?

Nora:- To be honest, I think there is something different about you, Zen. (She blurt it out as she was so worried) 

Zen:- What do you mean, Nora?

Lucas:- You and Nora both awakened the same powers at the same time.

Zen:- W-what? So Nora also awakened air spirit power?

Nora:- Yeah. 

Zen:- So? It's still cool, isn't it?

Nora:- Nah! As the legend goes, There can be only one spiritual warrior of a certain power. In that sense, there should've been only one Air spiritual warrior. 

Zen:- Is that so? Then how do we both have the same power? (Lucas and Nora looked at each other and nod in approval)

Lucas:- Zen we actually didn't tell you a thing at the very beginning. Do you remember when you slept for a long time after you were cured from poison?

Zen:- Yeah?

Lucas:- At that time, that old woman came. She said that we should stick with you. You are special. At that time we thought she was bluffing, so we didn't heed her words. But now I think there is really something up with you. And there is the odd too, that you have awakened two powers. I heard in the past few centuries, there was only one person who had two powers. Most of the people never could awaken more than one. The only person who used all the spiritual power was "Kenric Eloise". The legendary moon knight. The great hero who came after every 500 years. Now that I think about it, He was from the 15th century. It's gonna be 500 years in two or three years. 

Nora:- That isn't the only thing. There are more odd things with you. You remember when you both fainted after the battle with the monsters? Those mysterious men said that the Moon Knight has returned and they will destroy you, yeah they said it to you. They said that they will not let you know your worth, they will destroy you before that. 

Lucas:- What? When did that happen? Why didn't you tell me before about it? 

Nora:- At that time, you both were unconscious. So I was worried about you guys. Then I forgot about it.

Lucas:- Hmm. Now what the hell is Moon knight?

Nora:- I don't know. And there is now another thing too, the stones. Why doesn't it react to him? None of the stones reacts to him. 

Zen:- Maybe these stones are only for those persons who can only use one power? 

Nora:- Maybe. Then that means there is another thunder power user too. That's why the stone didn't react to you.

Lucas:- We need to find someone who is knowledgeable on spiritual power if we wish to find out the answer. We also need to train ourself in order to control our power. So something like this won't happen again. The power is huge. I feel so tired every time I use my powers. 

Nora:- Maybe we would be able to find someone or something related to this matter in Nocture. Then we just need to do our best to reach there as quickly as possible. We must find something before we take part in the Imperial Knight Choosing Ceremony.

Zen:- Hmm. Then let's not waste our effort in tension. Let's quickly make a tent and go to sleep. The night is growing. We should sleep a little since we need to go a long way tomorrow.

The night was growing dark and chilly. They grab some fruits while going back to the lake side and quickly prepare their tent. They got fresh and ate the fruits together. Then they went to sleep. Their body and mind both were exhausted from the various suspicious incidents. They all were so tired that they fell asleep as soon as their body relaxed. They slept until tomorrow morning.

The next morning, they woke up and got fresh. They again start their journey after having their break-fast. They started to follow the lake side toward the north. They faced many dangerous animals on the way. This way is filled with wild animals since not many people use this route. The travelers mostly use the sea route to go to the Devlorchy Duchy straightly. But the ship fair cost is too high for a traveler like them. So they had to pass many places to keep it cheaper. 

The lake is wide and long. So after walking for half a day, they took a break. They stopped to eat lunch.

Lucas:- Woh. The lake looks more beautiful this time, I think there are a lot of fish there.

Zen:- Then let's turn into a bear and hunt some fishes. What do you think of this plan? (He referred himself as fish hunter by the term of bear)

Nora:- And who is gonna cook? Huh?

Lucas:- Who? You.

Nora:- No! I'm not gonna do that. Cook yourself!

To Be Continued

**Khadiza Jahan**