Chapter 9 - Resting away.

Both of them were getting stronger. Especially Hale because now he could tie the match with Dia, if she didn't use the Wind-Orb or Fire-Ball. Even if he dodged those spells, a crater formed, showing the might of the spell. It was a widespread attack and when the spell landed it spreaded out like fountain that exploded.

"Cry-baby stop crying and pick yourself up. If someone wanted to take your life, are you going to cry and plead for mercy? By-the-way that was rhetorical." Dia couldn't help but tease him. Hale was hit with one of the Wind-Orb and was left with some scratches. Although it bled, it was like a cat scratch that was less harmful but fierce.

Hale was taken back to the house to get some treatment. Diana carried him down. Dia followed and held his hand as she felt sorry for him. She didn't want to go so hard on him but everytime he won, he would jump in joy and look smug at her. Dia got irritated and sent one of her spell's to his face.

Diana only scolded her briefly. Hale was lying on his bed. Diana took some cotton wool and rubbed some medicinal alcohol to his scratches. The medical alcohol was imbued with some magical properties, which relieved the burn and itchiness. It was quite effective and seem to heal those scratches in one hour's time. Dia helped her mother and applied the medicine on his arms and legs.

She looked at his tearful face. She stuck out her tongue, which was a bad habit she picked up from him. Hale looked at her while gritting his teeth. The pain of the scratchs was present and his body felt sore.

His bedroom was big and he had some cupboards, a mirror cupboard and a wardrobe. He had a red carpet and a crystal that was attached to the ceiling.

Those are magic crystals which is imbued with different magical properties. The crystal was a light crystal that lights up the room. There is also ice, fire and wind crystal's, which always keep the room at a nice temperature.

After his sore's and scratche's healed, he had a bath. Water crystals sucked the water-type Mana and crated water in the basin. The fire crystal warmed his water to a moderate temperature.

Diana placed some herbal essences in the water to help his body grow and become stronger. She always does this, even for Dia. Dia loved taking baths. It made her feel free and she sang a song her mother used to always sing.

After they both freshened up, they helped Diana to make food. Dia was stirring the stew or broth. She added different spices and kept tasting it, everytime she added a new spice. When it tasted perfect that's when she stopped her experiment.

Hale was slicing vegetables with a knife, which he formed with Qi. The knife was so sharp that it sliced directly through the cutting board. He couldn't help but shake his head in approval of his new blade. Dia stared at him like he cannot do one thing right, which is entirely true to some extent.

After the tasty smell fumed the house, it incited their hunger. The smell had a rich aroma, and the spices blended together to form a menthol fragrance which cleared their noses, it was herbal spices to help build the body.

Hale took in deep breaths of the fragrence, it was really good and satisfying. He gave a thumbs up to Dia. Diana looked at those two and a smile blossomed on her face. Although they argue but when they work together they can achieve anything.

They ate up cheerfully. Although some of the vegetables were cut bigger and that was the only issue, it was more healthier as Hale stated in-matter-of-factly. But Dia who was a perfectionist in everything she does, looked at Hale with her fierce gaze.

After eating, they prepared their beds. Since Hale got hurt, he went to collect some extra love. He went to sleep next to Diana and snuggled in her embrace. Dia joined them shortly after, as she was a bit jealous. The bed was quite huge and they fell asleep in each other's embrace, which held tightly.