{"id":6510,"date":"2022-06-08T15:24:56","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T20:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.uniminds.com\/jenunicdn\/?p=6510"},"modified":"2022-11-16T19:23:53","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T01:23:53","slug":"chapter-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.uniminds.com\/jenunicdn\/chapter-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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The next morning Hiki enters Jennifer’s room to begin the day jumping on her to wake her up without warning this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer: (Groans).\u00a0 Go away.<\/p>\n

\"\"Hiki: No milady, time to get up.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Just a few more minutes.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Nope I am afraid I can’t let that happen.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Why.\u00a0 (Pulls a pillow over her head).<\/p>\n

Hiki: Because master told me to get you up and get ready for the day.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Well, tell him he stinks for waking me up so early.<\/p>\n

Hiki: I can’t he’s sick right now.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: He is?\u00a0 What is wrong?\u00a0 (Lifts the pillow looking at Hiki with a little bit of worry now).<\/p>\n

Hiki: He has a cold and his body aches at the moment.\u00a0 Some of his muscles don’t want to let him move.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: How bad is the cold?<\/p>\n

Hiki: He said he doesn’t feel that bad beside feeling a bit weak.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Gets out of bed heading to the door).\u00a0 We\u2019ll let us go, shall we?<\/p>\n

Hiki: First you need clothes.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: But I have a nightgown on… Oh never mind I am in yesterday’s clothes hmm.<\/p>\n

Hiki: New clothes would be preferred.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Can I just check on how he is first?<\/p>\n

Hiki: As you wish.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Thank you, now let us go.\u00a0 (Heads out the door to Chazz’s room opening the door to his room peaking in seeing Tori sitting on a chair next to Chazz on the bed as he sleeps). Hello is everything alright. \u00a0I heard from Hiki that Chazz is sick.<\/p>\n

Tori: (Is sitting at the end of the bed casually).\u00a0 He’s fine, just needs some rest.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Well however long it takes I want him to get better….\u00a0 Oh, wait can’t Hiki heal him?<\/p>\n

Hiki: We cannot.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Why not?<\/p>\n

Hiki: He told us not to.<\/p>\n

Tori: He wanted us to do his duties for today so we shouldn’t waste our energy.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Also, to enjoy ourselves in the real world as well since we don’t usually come out as often but now that you know about us it isn’t much of a problem anymore.\u00a0 We used to only come out early in the morning and at night when he was done with his duties.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: So, you are out here on your own?\u00a0 He is really going to be alright like this.\u00a0 Don’t you two have to rely on him for energy for things like this?<\/p>\n

Hiki: We can rely on ourselves for things like this for a short time.\u00a0 It isn’t much of a bother for us for a day.\u00a0 But it can be better when we are next to master because of how we can help keep his own energy up so we can be out as long as we want.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Alright I see, I will be right back.\u00a0 You trust me, right?<\/p>\n

Hiki: If you want but Tori is handling master until later than we switch\u00a0so for now I am your maid.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well, Hiki I could use an assistant to help make something for him.<\/p>\n

Hiki: As you wish milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very good.\u00a0 (Opens the door to head back to her room).<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Gives Tori a hug because he looks unsure of how to feel about Chazz being sick).\u00a0 It will be fine brother; he will get through this.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: He will, he is strong though I just want to help his strength a little, but he may hate me for it. \u00a0My sis never forgets her time being sick.\u00a0 I gave her herbs she thought were… Very bad.<\/p>\n

Tori: He also told me to continue her training so I must do that.\u00a0 I\u00a0can’t disappoint him though at first, I thought he was a pushover.\u00a0 I was very wrong.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Alright oh what happened after I left?\u00a0 Did she do well?<\/p>\n

Tori: Though she is struggling with some of the basics I believe after some more lessons she will gain the hang of things.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Well good work, I will be in my room with Hiki.\u00a0 Rush over if anything changes.<\/p>\n

Tori: Yes Jenny.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Goes over to Chazz as he sleeps placing her hand on his forehead then frowning slightly before she leaves Hiki leaving with her seriousness in her voice).\u00a0 Hiki I need you to get a few things.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yes milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I need pots with soil in them and water.\u00a0 I will get a teapot and cup and other things.\u00a0 Meet me in my room once you have that.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yes!\u00a0 (Leaves at light speed).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Runs to get her stuff which is close to her room then enters her room Hiki already there with everything she was told to get).\u00a0 Good your\u00a0here, now let me get one thing from here.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Alright.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Goes to her dresser looking around getting annoyed).<\/p>\n

Hiki: What are you looking for?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: A few ingredients, oh I know how could I forget… Shizen.\u00a0 (Glows green closing her eyes picking up some seeds and other things).<\/p>\n

Hiki: Why not just have her come out?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Who, oh you mean Shizen.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yes madam.<\/p>\n

Shizen: (Appears).\u00a0 I come out when I wish to.\u00a0 she can call upon my power anytime so there’s no need to be out.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: … Yes that… I guess?<\/p>\n

Hiki: Well, the help would be nice.\u00a0 The same is for master but he calls us out anyways since he likes having us around.<\/p>\n

Shizen: I see well if it makes you feel better, but my power works more in her mind here I am a giant spirit wolf with powers… That is all.<\/p>\n

Hiki: That is up to both of you.\u00a0 All I know is that having more people around makes the room feel less… Lonely in a good way, like you want to be next to each other.\u00a0 (She smiles sincerely at Jennifer and Shizen).<\/p>\n

Shizen: Even if I am in her mind, I can use the plants and animals nearby to see and hear so I am never really kept in her mind.\u00a0 Yes, I understand where you are coming from, but I am just being careful.\u00a0 If anyone needs me, I am not far away so I do not see the problem.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Alright well either way we need to get going so let’s go.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yes, and Shizen we will talk later.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Very well.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Everyone heads to Chazz’s room, Jennifer making it to his room first peaking in).\u00a0 How is he?<\/p>\n

Tori: He is doing fine.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Goes over to Chazz feeling his forehead).\u00a0 Good, has he woken up at all?<\/p>\n

Tori: No, just has been tossing and turning.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well.<\/p>\n

Shizen: He’s not looking well.<\/p>\n

Tori: What do you mean?<\/p>\n

Shizen: Well, he has a fever, also can he wake up?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Shakes Chazz a little).\u00a0 Chazz?<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Wakes up but is very ill).\u00a0 Hello milady, how are you today?\u00a0 Has everything been working out with Hiki and Tori?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Don’t worry they are no problem at all.\u00a0 I am here because I wanted to help you get better.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, you can’t be doing that.\u00a0 You have duties to do today.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I will just let me help you first.<\/p>\n

Chazz: No, no also no bad tea.\u00a0\u00a0Lady Kairi also came by and warned me of that.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I will tell you what, if you’re not feeling better by the time, I finish my morning work or Tori comes to get me saying you’re getting worse then you’re drinking it.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Alright.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Leaves to get ready for the day Shizen staying behind).<\/p>\n

Shizen: You know she’s giving you the tea anyways, well not exactly tea just a bunch of herbs that… Smell.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, I realized that since lady Kairi told me the same thing.<\/p>\n

Shizen: And Hiki you wanted to talk?<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yes, I did want to talk about the whole being outside.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Ahh well I will let you two talk.\u00a0 I think I will go back to sleep. (Falls asleep quickly feeling weak still).<\/p>\n

Shizen: Yes, is there a problem with that?<\/p>\n

Hiki: No, no problem at all but why don’t you like coming out here?<\/p>\n

Shizen: I am a little more of a… Older spirit then you two and I stay in the child mind most of the time to check if she can really control me.\u00a0 Until she can prove she has control then I will be out for a longer amount of time.\u00a0 I am sorry if I upset you earlier.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Ohh I see… And no need to worry about it,\u00a0it’s just that I want to talk to you more… I’m sorry if I very selfish.\u00a0 It’s just I remember talking to you once before but I’m not sure so that feeling is just stuck with me.<\/p>\n

Shizen: (Laughs a little).\u00a0 Oh, so you remember me even in this form.\u00a0 Very well when you need me, I am here.\u00a0 It is not selfish; I am just happy you have found a family that supports you now.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yeah… I plan to savor every moment I have with them… Because I don’t want to have these bonds that I wanted so badly to go away.<\/p>\n

Shizen: And they will not even if some of those bonds become memories, they will be memories that you will cherish and grow from forever.<\/p>\n

Hiki: (She chuckles a bit).\u00a0 Yeah… But I love all of them so I will do what I can, so I keep feeling this warmth in my heart.\u00a0 (As she smiles a bit teary, but the smile overtakes the tears).<\/p>\n

\"\"Shizen: And I know you will and look forward to seeing you grow with everyone here….\u00a0 I will be here for any help you or anyone else here to train or to just talk to… Like with the child yes, she needs a lot of training but I believe if she was able to break such a strong seal that kept me hidden then I believe she become stronger than many strong nature spirits.\u00a0 I know well and the same is for Chazz though he is at a more skilled level I think you; he and Tori will become strong enough to remake the balance in our\u00a0worlds.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Well with master I always knew he was cool and always had this thing about him that he keeps trying to grow stronger.\u00a0 Tori and I will make sure that we can stay by his as side as we grow with him as well.<\/p>\n

Shizen: And I am sure you will become strong with him all though seeing the child and your feelings towards him is quite a predicament.\u00a0 I look forward to seeing what that outcome will be.\u00a0 (Laugh a little).<\/p>\n

Hiki: I wasn’t kidding about the dating part.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Really?\u00a0 Which one my young lady or your master.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Both.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Why not act on those feelings then?<\/p>\n

Hiki: I can say the same to Miss Jennifer then.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Perhaps I am too straightforward in my thinking or too old to understand.<\/p>\n

Hiki: It all depends.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Very well, this has been a good talk.\u00a0 Anything else you would like to ask of me?<\/p>\n

Hiki: No, no not right now, you may go.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Take care of your master then.\u00a0 He is not looking well.<\/p>\n

Hiki: We know we will, I can promise that because I love him.<\/p>\n

Shizen: I can see you do and who knows maybe all three of you will date.\u00a0 It is common in many animals but humans not so much depending.<\/p>\n

Hiki: I don’t like sharing.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Neither does the child but she would give the thing away that gives her the most happiness if it’s for them to be happy.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Hmm we will see.\u00a0 (Whispers in Shizen’s ear so Tori cannot hear).\u00a0 And Kairi may like Tori but shh don’t tell him.<\/p>\n

Shizen: I think she is a little bit young for that, but she will grow as humans do rather quickly but perhaps it is her first crush.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Exactly.<\/p>\n

Shizen: (Laughs a little).\u00a0 That is cute then.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Very.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Very good now so long and take care and feel free to ask questions.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Goodbye then Shizen.<\/p>\n

Shizen: (Fades away with a nod).<\/p>\n

\"\"Hiki: (Goes to find Jennifer finding her talking with other nobles about serious things from what Hiki can tell as she acts like a normal maid).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Notices Hiki and bows to the others excusing herself\u00a0walking to Hiki acting more formal than she usually is since other nobles are present).\u00a0 Excuse me but could you come with me.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Of course, milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Goes into the halls once out of earshot she talks to Hiki).\u00a0 Is everything alright?<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yes, I just wanted to do my duties as your maid.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well, you may go back.\u00a0 I just thought something was wrong also the other people who I was talking with said a noble was killed in a fire who was closer to the crown then Kairi and I.\u00a0 \u00a0I mean sure I moves us up in nobility ranking but is it something to congratulate me on… I mean this person died….<\/p>\n

Hiki: No, it isn’t, most noble’s think of power as that is all they have.\u00a0 They want more of it, that’s how nobles are.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Well, I don’t care about my noble rank.\u00a0 Even if it goes up it’s not worth a lost life.<\/p>\n

Hiki: As you say milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am sorry I didn’t mean to rant.<\/p>\n

Hiki: It is fine but master told me to follow you around as he rests and to make sure you are alright.\u00a0 He has allowed us to be forceful if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Everything is fine, I just worry about my sis.\u00a0 The higher ranked nobility the more you are targeted but since I am one rank higher maybe they’ll try aiming for me, poisons from plants will not work but I have not\u00a0told them that.<\/p>\n

Hiki: If anyone causes trouble, I have permission to remove them from the property with force.\u00a0 (Holds her light sword in its sheath by the hilt).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very good, it would be better if I were ranked lower.\u00a0 I wouldn’t have to deal with this as much.<\/p>\n

Hiki: I am aware; master taught us everything we know.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I will have to let Chazz know of this when he awakens.\u00a0 (Heads to Chazz’s room peaking in seeing him lying in bed but awake).<\/p>\n

Chazz: I am fine now milady.\u00a0 I just needed sleep.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: But you still look as sick as before.<\/p>\n

Tori: No, his fever is down a little bit,\u00a0in fact he is getting better.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well can you sit up?<\/p>\n

Chazz: yeah (sits up stiffly).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Good enough I have a little news, a higher up noble was killed in a fire a few days ago.\u00a0 A\u00a0few slight traces of poisons beforehand but that has not been investigated.\u00a0 (Has a serious expression).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Looks shocked as his eyes widen with him slamming his arms into the bed).\u00a0 What happened?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am unsure myself, but I do know it had to do with an explosion of fire at their mansion, but I am unsure of how it was caused.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Other likely options are an element user was involved.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Yes, but we don’t know for sure, there is little information on it.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, it could not just be fire.\u00a0 More element related deaths are hard to to pick up on.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Hmm I suppose but that does mean my sisters and I’s rank in nobility goes up and that makes us more of a target possibly.<\/p>\n

Chazz: I am aware.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Sighs).\u00a0 From what I remember looking at maps it seems to be in a path quite close to the town near us.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, in a way.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Sighs leaning back in the chair).\u00a0 Well, this shouldn’t be good then.\u00a0 I will need to write letters to raise precautions on things with fire hazards in town.<\/p>\n

Shizen: (Appears next to Jennifer).\u00a0 Has there been any element spirits around that do not belong?<\/p>\n

Tori: So far three.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Can you tell what element?<\/p>\n

Tori: Our dear friend Yasuo from before, a fire one and a lightening one but they made themselves seen on purpose.\u00a0 They weren’t trying to hide so I’m unsure if there are anymore.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Interesting, wind I can be stronger against in the right setting however fire I am weak against as well as lightning as well since that starts fires quite easily.\u00a0 That’s smart of them if they did that on purpose but the poison you mentioned earlier is what bothers me.\u00a0 They have been wiped out nearly, but some do cause explosions. \u00a0If some are still around, they are usually very difficult to detect being very stealthy.\u00a0 (Looks down for a second with a hint of sadness then waves it away putting up a smile).<\/p>\n

Tori: No, I doubt the user is a noble of another element or else madam would be dead by now or in dear pain since poison ones are usually very stealthy about their kills.<\/p>\n

Shizen: If so, taking the shape of certain animal parts may be a advantage.\u00a0 Every animal has a different resistance to a certain poison if the child changes her immune system to that of the animal, she will live a little or a lot of pain depending but live.<\/p>\n

Tori: We don’t want to risk making a scene.\u00a0 Let us proceed as normal since Chazz is unable to fight really and we don’t want to cause suspicion.\u00a0 We will strike when the time is right.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: When people leave from their visit here, meanwhile I will try scoping out the poison spirit while staying away from fire and lightning if I can.<\/p>\n

Shizen: If they are powerful spirits like a second-generation spirit, they may have more power being more experienced but much less powerful ones on their side that are third\u00a0generation (looks towards Hiki and Tori). \u00a0Oh no offense you may be third generation spirits, but your power was given to you from what seems a second-generation spirit perhaps so that your combined strength is of a second generation so far, it’s impressive.<\/p>\n

Hiki: No, I may be forth, but Tori is second or third.\u00a0 I’m not sure, he never told me directly.<\/p>\n

Tori: I’m a third-generation warrior darkness spirit.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Really, you seem younger than third generation or perhaps I had forgotten that.<\/p>\n

Tori: I was born near the end of the third generation which is why I am younger.\u00a0\u00a0Hiki may be younger but she is powerful in her own way.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Hiki’s magic seems to be very good at support and magic usage and Tori’s combat skills you complement each other which is what makes you even stronger.\u00a0
Hiki: No I’m just very good with magic though in melee combat I can be a force of my own.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Tears fall but her head is down so none can see her face).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Notices Jennifer’s sad look and gives a concerned look).\u00a0 What’s wrong?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Shakes a little).\u00a0 I wouldn’t forgive myself if one of you got hurt or worse.<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Gets up and pat Jennifer’s head ignoring his body’s weakness).\u00a0 None of us will get hurt, we all promise that.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Looks up at Chazz a faint smile on her face but tears in her eyes).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Excuse me for a moment.\u00a0 (Gives Jennifer a hug).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Returns the hug).\u00a0 Thank you, I needed a hug though I expect Hiki will give me one as well.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Ahe wanted to but I felt it is my duty as your butler Miss Jennifer.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Closes her eyes smiling).\u00a0 Thank you….<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Let’s go of the hug).\u00a0 Now then let us continue the party.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: One more thing.\u00a0 (Digs through her pocket pulling out three stones just like the one given to Chazz earlier that he misplaced in the fight with Gin).\u00a0 You dropped this.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Ohh no wonder you couldn’t find me.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I tweaked it a little bit so you can find me with it, but it did this before but less noticeable, but it does glow continuously.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Ahh handy.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: The more power I use the more it shines.\u00a0 It’s pretty bright now but when I use my full power it is much brighter.<\/p>\n

Shizen: You shouldn’t make too many of these.\u00a0 They take a lot of energy to make.<\/p>\n

Chazz:Just have two, for me and lady Kairi, no more.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: The others are for Hiki and Tori.<\/p>\n

Shizen: It is basically like trusting part of your soul to them.\u00a0 Are you sure?\u00a0 In all my years I’ve only done that part of my power a few times I can recall.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Milady in the best interest of Shizen I say just two.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well.\u00a0 (Takes two of the stones and eats them whole once eaten the area around her heart glows and fades).<\/p>\n

Shizen: Make sure the light in those stones do not go out.\u00a0\u00a0I do not need to explain what happens if the stone turns dark.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Talks over Shizen cutting her off on her last sentence).\u00a0 Let’s enjoy the party.\u00a0 The people will leave tomorrow afternoon so let’s enjoy.<\/p>\n

Chazz: I have an idea of what happens.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Very well.\u00a0 (Fades away).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, we can.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: But Chazz you still need rest.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, yes, I shall send Hiki and Tori with you.\u00a0 You two go enjoy yourselves.\u00a0 If I need anything I will call you.<\/p>\n

Hiki and Tori: As you wish master.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well, rest up and shall we.\u00a0 (Opens the door for both Hiki and Tori and walks with them to the party both of them looking down).\u00a0 What’s wrong?<\/p>\n

Hiki: Nothing we are acting like your servants.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Alright but you look sad.<\/p>\n

Hiki: We are just worried.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: It is alright, everything will be fine.\u00a0 If we are separated you can find me easily.<\/p>\n

Tori: Yes milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I have to go talk to the other nobles.\u00a0\u00a0If you are called away meet me by our rooms or pull me away if something happens.<\/p>\n

Tori: Yes.\u00a0 (Both he and Hiki bows to Jennifer as she walks away).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Walks over to other nobles chatting but after a bit she runs into a man who hold the wind element keeping calm as she talks to him thankful that it is not the same person thinking that Gin must have died in the battle but hopes the spirit did not recognize her as she chats politely).<\/p>\n

Tori: (Notices Yasuo and stays nearby Jennifer).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Glances at Tori then looks for Hiki seeing her by Kairi and goes back to chatting.\u00a0 After a few moments she bows to the man then leaves making her way to grab some food but bumps into a man stumbling a little but grabs food eating quickly then walks to Kairi and Hiki).\u00a0 Alright it is getting late for you, so it is time for bed.<\/p>\n

Kairi: Aww fine.\u00a0 (Pouts a little).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Can you escort Kairi to her room.\u00a0 I will meet you back in my room Hiki.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Of course, madam, let us go milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Looks at Kairi’s upset expression).\u00a0 You know what matter of fact I will join you.<\/p>\n

Kairi: (Smiles when hearing that).\u00a0 Yay!<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yes milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Walks with Hiki, Tori and Kairi as she casually covers her arm as she chats with Kairi then making it to Kairi’s room).<\/p>\n

Kairi: Goodnight everyone.\u00a0 (Hugs everyone one at a time).<\/p>\n

Hiki and Tori: (Waves goodbye to Kairi as she closes the door).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Once Kairi closes the door, she rushes to her room stumbling a little more than usual as if she was drunk Hiki and Tori running as well making it to her room stumbling\u00a0then leaning against the wall).<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Looks at Jennifer worriedly).\u00a0 What are you doing milady?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Lifts her hand that’s covering a small cut on her arm).<\/p>\n

Hiki: When did this happen?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I think the man who shoved me did it.\u00a0 (Her hand shakes visibly).\u00a0 Excuse me for a bit I will answer later, Shizen.\u00a0 (She turns green closing her eyes sitting as ears and other features changes from one animal to another till, she find the right one).<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Gets close to Jennifer with light ready in her hands).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Finds the right animal but stays sitting her eyes closed).\u00a0 It is not too strong but enough to knock me out but not kill… Perhaps not a spirit.<\/p>\n

Hiki: I will still help.\u00a0 (Uses lights her light which works as a cure all on Jennifer).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Thank you, I usually would have to stay in animal form until it passes.<\/p>\n

Hiki: I would guess but don’t want master worrying about you.\u00a0 He believes nothing has happened, we will tell him later when he is better.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: He still has my stone; it shines brighter as I use my power.\u00a0 He might of noticed that, Tori can you go tell him.\u00a0 Hiki can stay with me, we will be fine.<\/p>\n

Tori: Yes milady.\u00a0 (Bows and leaves).<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yay I stay with Jenny!<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Opens her eyes as she smiles at Hiki).\u00a0 Of course.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yay!<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Are you alright Hiki, I know you do worry.<\/p>\n

Hiki: I will be fine now.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Hugs Hiki).\u00a0 Everything will be alright.<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Cries slightly).\u00a0 Thank you.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Cries as well).\u00a0 It is alright.\u00a0 (Hugs Hiki until she stops crying letting her get her emotions together).<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Kisses Jennifer’s forehead as a thank you).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (blushes a little bit but smiles brightly,\u00a0her animal features disappearing).<\/p>\n

Hiki: You really are awesome.<\/p>\n

Tori: (Enters the room).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: How am I awesome, Hiki you’re the awesome one.<\/p>\n

Hiki: We both are awesome.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (The light seems to be affecting her mood making her a bit oddly bubbly).\u00a0 And Tori as well, Tori do you want a hug?<\/p>\n

Tori: No thank you.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Oh, come on.\u00a0 (Pulls Tori down to where Hiki and Jennifer are sitting as they give him a hug).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Ahem milady what are you doing with Hiki and Tori.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Oh, umm hugs…. Do you want one?<\/p>\n

Chazz: I cannot as I am in bed at the moment.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Wait what?\u00a0 (Look up at Chazz realizing he is only a shadow).<\/p>\n

Chazz: It is called darkness mirage; I am there but not physically.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: So, a shadow…\u00a0I can hug a shadow no problem… Oh and I am fine just a little poison… No big deal.<\/p>\n

Chazz: As you say.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Realizes she is still hugging Hiki and Tori as she talks and let’s go).\u00a0 Oh, sorry Tori… I guess that was rude of me.<\/p>\n

Tori: It is alright.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I guess I am learning from Hiki a little.<\/p>\n

Tori: (Glares at Hiki who sticks her tongue out at him).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Laughs but then looks at the shadow of Chazz).\u00a0 Are you feeling alright?<\/p>\n

Chazz: I am fine milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Good, did Tori fill you in on everything?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: well, the poison was that of a snake.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, he told me the same, well the idea anyway.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Yes, so do you think you will be well enough to fight if needed.<\/p>\n

Chazz: No not as much until tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I can make the tea.<\/p>\n

Chazz: No.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Why, it will make you feel much better.<\/p>\n

Chazz: I will live.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Glares at Chazz who looks back with the same expression as her stubbornness).\u00a0 I could order you to drink it.<\/p>\n

Chazz: You could but it would be the one time I ignore it.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Pouts crossing her arms).\u00a0 No fun.<\/p>\n

Chazz: I know.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Gets an idea having a mischievous smile getting up quickly and running to Chazz’s room finding that the door is locked and blocked by a shadow barrier looking at it disappointed).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Yells from the other side of the door).\u00a0 I knew you would try this!<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Yells back).\u00a0 You know the plants I brought into your room are still there, right?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Alright hold on.\u00a0 (Sits closing her eyes, plants beginning to grow).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Whelp….<\/p>\n

Jennifer: You should let me in.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Alright.\u00a0 (Unlocks the door).<\/p>\n

Shizen: (Appears beside Jennifer and laughs).\u00a0 You know she does not know how to bend plants to her will well yet.\u00a0 Right now, she can only make them grow.\u00a0 She is better with animals though, but she has a lot to learn.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Shizen why did you have to say that?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hmm interesting.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Well, I had you fooled.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Not so much, there is a barrier around the doorway.\u00a0 I just unlocked the door I didn’t take that down.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Looks upset and pouts feeling the barrier).\u00a0 Oh, come on!<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, now I know.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Oh, come on now you need to learn to break barriers better.\u00a0 This one is not even that powerful.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Well, I don’t see you going through the barrier.<\/p>\n

Shizen: (Sighs shaking her head).<\/p>\n

Chazz: She can, I did not make it powerful.<\/p>\n

Shizen: This is good practice for her.\u00a0 (Casually passes through the barrier).\u00a0 Not bad, I had to hold my breath slightly passing through it.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Show off.<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Smiles at Shizen).\u00a0 Alright.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Shizen you traitor, come back here!<\/p>\n

Shizen: (Yawns and lies down).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Pouts with a glare).\u00a0 A\u00a0spirit is supposed to listen.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Not always, only if they respect you, they listen also if they are tired.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Or I just do what I wish and right now I am finding this amusing.<\/p>\n

Chazz: That too.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Continues to pout).\u00a0 No fair.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Never is.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Backs up and runs slamming into the barrier being pushed back to the wall being stunned for a moment).<\/p>\n

Shizen: (Shakes her head).\u00a0 You will get it someday.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Pouts putting on a beggful look).\u00a0 Please let me in, I only wish to help.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Nope.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Why?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Because only Tori and I can take the barrier down and he\u00a0doesn’t listen to you.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: All this because you will not\u00a0take your medicine?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Why?<\/p>\n

Chazz: I wish to still be able to taste.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: But you will be healthy.<\/p>\n

Shizen: That is true, it can even get rid of the worse of illnesses in time.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Fine only because I am too weak to keep Tori and Hiki out….\u00a0 (Falls down suddenly the weakness of the fever getting to him).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Chazz!\u00a0 (Rushes over to Chazz).\u00a0 Are you alright?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, just tired again.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Feels Chazz’s forehead).\u00a0 You are quite warm.<\/p>\n

Chazz: I see… See….\u00a0 (Falls asleep).<\/p>\n

\"\"Jennifer: (Worry in her voice).\u00a0 Chazz?<\/p>\n

Hiki: He is asleep, he will be fine.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am making the medicine then.<\/p>\n

Shizen: Very well, I will help inside your mind then.\u00a0 (Fades away).<\/p>\n

Tori: (Carries Chazz putting him in his bed).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Sits by the plant making them grow then realizes Hiki and Tori are fading away slightly).\u00a0 Are you two alright?<\/p>\n

Hiki: It looks like he is running out of energy as he is sick so we will be going back.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well you will be able to come back shortly after I give him the medicine.\u00a0 It will take a little bit so be patient.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Alrighty.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Looks a little sad hugging them before they fade away completely).\u00a0 See you later… You are great friend.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Goodbye.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Goodbye.\u00a0 (Goes back to where she was working after Hiki and Tori fade away as she smiles faintly. She plants seeds that grow since others are done making them grow faster walking over to Chazz to check how he is feeling a fever).\u00a0 He’s burning up….\u00a0 (Takes a cold towel placing it on his forehead as he coughs a bit).\u00a0 If only I could use the same magic to heal animals on humans.\u00a0 I will need to find you new bedding soon, you are sweating a lot.\u00a0 Hmm what is Kairi doing up?\u00a0 (Hears Kairi out in the hall peeking outside seeing her right outside).\u00a0 Kairi what are you doing up?<\/p>\n

Kairi: Umm why are you in Chazz’s room, oh are you together finally?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: No, he is just sick.<\/p>\n

Kairi: (Goes over by Chazz).\u00a0 Aww are you ok Chazz?\u00a0 (Sees he is sleeping).\u00a0 Aww poor Chazz….<\/p>\n

Jennifer: He will need rest; check back tomorrow I am making him medicine.<\/p>\n

Kairi: Yuk I feel sorry for him.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Yes, now go to bed.<\/p>\n

Kairi: Goodnight Chazz get well soon, and I feel sorry for what you’re about to drink.\u00a0 (Hugs Chazz and runs out).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Goodnight Kairi.<\/p>\n

Kairi: Goodnight sis!\u00a0 (Runs off to her room to talk to her spirits).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Mixes herbs forgetting to make it into a tea making it into a mush that makes the room smell then walks over to Chazz checking up on him).<\/p>\n

Shizen: You should probably open a window.\u00a0 You don’t want the other servants to wonder what’s going on.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Right.\u00a0 (Opens the window going back to Chazz afterwards with herbs shaking Chazz a little to wake him).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Huh… Oh hello milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Hello how are you feeling?<\/p>\n

Chazz: I am hot and tired honestly….<\/p>\n

Jennifer: This may help.\u00a0 (Takes away the blanket leaving the sheet).<\/p>\n

Chazz: A little bit.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Can you sit up a little on your own?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, I can try….\u00a0 (Sits up though it is a bit of a struggle needing help to do so).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Yes, I want you to plug your nose so you cannot smell.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Uh oh… As you say.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Alright and no spitting out the herbs.\u00a0 I didn’t make it into a tea to make it stronger.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Whelp.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Softens her voice to try and keep Chazz calm).\u00a0 I will not sugar coat it this is going to suck.\u00a0 I wish I had Hiki or Tori here to help hold you down.<\/p>\n

Chazz: I will deal.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am sorry about this.\u00a0 (Plugs Chazz’s nose getting the herbs ready then shoves the handful\u00a0into his mouth moving her hand that was plugging his nose to cover his mouth, so he does not spit it out).<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Tastes the horrible tasting herbs but tries his best to keep it in).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: It is alright, just try and eat quickly.\u00a0 It tastes worse if you do not.<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Tries to get some of the herbs down).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Good job, better than my sister but you might want to hurry up.<\/p>\n

Chazz: (Manages to eat the herbs with a bad look on his face).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Removes her hand).\u00a0 I am sorry umm… I owe you big time.\u00a0 (Hands Chazz some water).<\/p>\n

Chazz: No, I should be fine, it is just that my stomach feels… weird.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: You will feel better in around an hour but for now you will feel ill still.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Alright milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Again, I am sorry, can I do anything to make up for that.<\/p>\n

Chazz: It is fine, thank you for the herbs.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Drink some water though.\u00a0 It will help the taste go away.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Very well.\u00a0 (Takes a drink of water).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: So, what can I do to make it up to you?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Nothing at all.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Gives a confused look).\u00a0 Why not?<\/p>\n

Chazz: Because you have done enough.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I honestly thought you would put up much more of a fight.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Well, I cannot really put up a fight now, can I?<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Laughs).\u00a0 Fair point.<\/p>\n

Chazz: (He laughs as well as he puts the cup of water on a table nearby as he lays back down).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: You will need to get some sleep now.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Yes, yes milady that is why I am laying down my bed.\u00a0 It is always good for resting.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I will stay here just to make sure you get better.<\/p>\n

Chazz: There is real\u00a0no need for you to do so but I know I have no way of telling you no.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Also, as soon as you are better you need to wash the smell off but that probably can wait until morning.<\/p>\n

Chazz: What smell… Never mind don’t tell me.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Yes… well let me put on a little light.\u00a0 It is getting pretty dark.\u00a0 (Light a candle nearby revealing that she looks pale and worn).<\/p>\n

Chazz: Milady what is wrong.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am fine.<\/p>\n

Shizen: She is almost out of energy; she has made 3 stones which takes up about a 3rd, she changed animals rapidly to get rid of poison and made herbs grow rapidly.\u00a0 No wonder you couldn’t pass the barrier you were almost out.\u00a0 I will go back to help.\u00a0 (Fades away).<\/p>\n

Chazz: You should go to sleep now.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am fine, you sleep.\u00a0 You need it more.<\/p>\n

Chazz: No madam you must rest, go now.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am fine.\u00a0 (Pulls up a chair).\u00a0 I just need to sit for a bit or at least until\u00a0Hiki and Tori can take over.<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Appears in front of both Chazz and Jennifer).\u00a0 Herp pop!<\/p>\n

Jennifer: What, oh hi Hiki.<\/p>\n

Chazz: I have enough energy for Hiki to last.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Hello!<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am sorry about the smell.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Oh god this smells bad.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Both of us do.\u00a0 (Coughs falling back on the chair).\u00a0 Maybe I did overdo it.<\/p>\n

Hiki: You did a bit.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Well, he will feel like his normal self by morning.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yay!<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Aww you were worried.\u00a0 It is alright, I can give you a hug again.<\/p>\n

Hiki: No, I am going to hug Chazz.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Go ahead but he is still pretty out of it so be careful.<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Gives little care and hugs Chazz like crazy).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Gets up but falls into her chair again her legs unable to lift her).\u00a0 Sorry Chazz you are on your own.<\/p>\n

Chazz: I know very well but Hiki is happy though.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Laughs weakly).\u00a0 I can tell.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hiki help Lady Jennifer back to her room.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I can get there on my own.<\/p>\n

Chazz: No, you cannot\u00a0if you can’t even get up on your own.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I can this chair is just comfortable.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Ahh huh.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I will prove it.\u00a0 (Her attitude changes to as if nobles are around and stands gritting her teeth but walks back and forth head held high).<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Pokes Jennifer’s legs).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Kneels since her legs give out glaring at Hiki).\u00a0 Thank you for that.<\/p>\n

Chazz: Hiki help her.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yes master.\u00a0 (Picks you Jennifer and starts walking out of the room to Jennifer’s room).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Wow you’re strong… But I can manage.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Nope I must listen to master.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: (Sighs with a slight smile).\u00a0 Thank you.<\/p>\n

Hiki: You’re welcome.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I must smell horrible, I am sorry.<\/p>\n

Hiki: It will pass.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Very well, is something troubling you now?<\/p>\n

Hiki: Not anymore since Chazz is going to be fine now.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I am glad to hear that.\u00a0\u00a0I am sure we can handle whatever comes tomorrow.\u00a0 Just don’t leave me with fire to fight (Laughs a little).<\/p>\n

Hiki: We won’t.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: I would like to teach the poisoner a lesson however\u00a0since it seemed like snake poison or perhaps insect.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Yes milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: So, what did you and Shizen talk about when I went to do my noble things of the day.<\/p>\n

Hiki: No need to worry we just talked about spirit things\u00a0really.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Aww she wouldn’t tell me either.<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Giggles).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: She only said you had a really big crush on Chazz, but I know that.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Everyone knows that besides Chazz himself.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Well can you give me a hint?<\/p>\n

Hiki: No, I cannot, sorry Jenny.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: It is fine.\u00a0 (Leans her head on Hiki’s shoulder looking tired).<\/p>\n

Hiki: (Smiles and lies Jennifer down on her bed).<\/p>\n

Jennifer: You should get some sleep too.<\/p>\n

Hiki: As you wish milady.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: You could stay here.\u00a0 It is a big bed I mean ten people could fit it easily.<\/p>\n

Hiki: I cannot, I have to watch over Chazz.\u00a0 I can sleep in his bed.<\/p>\n

Jennifer: Alright have fun just plug your nose.\u00a0 I gave him enough herbs to keep him healthy for a while.<\/p>\n

Hiki: Alright thank you for the warning.\u00a0 (Bows and leaves Jennifer to sleep making it back\u00a0to Chazz’s room).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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