This time, Sakura leaped into action as the shadow attacked. She wasn't exactly sure why she had come down with a sudden case of heroism, but caught up in the moment she dashed forward and shoved the targeted boy out of the way. Unfortunately, it belatedly occured to her that this put her directly in front of the attack herself. She squeezed her eyes closed, bracing herself for the burns she had seen the others take-

-and then opened them again as a warmth spread over her. She felt her fatigue and aches melting away, like she had drank a cup of hot tea to soothe her throat. She let out a laugh, the completely backwards effect of the fire just another entry on the list of bizarre occurrences to consider later.