[center][h1]Aftermath of the City Burning and Meeting Lunara[/h1][/center]

Place: The Ever Tree
Time: Evening

When the groups of students finally got back and had helped to heal as many Zenos as they could, Esmii overheard a group of people mention that The Ever Tree where she lives had been one of the many places affected by the attacks. Her heart began to race as she feared the worst, even though her and Sven’s little animals were at Sven’s home, but she was still very worried.

She searched around and, on finding Sven, quickly ran over to him and tried to explain what she had heard. [colour=#b08cc9]"Sven, I need to get to the Ever Tree. I heard it was one of the places that was hit by the attack. I’m going straight there to help heal people and see the damage. Do you want to accompany me or meet me there in a short while?"[/colour] She said this while she frantically looked around.

[color=385403]”Whoa whoa whoa!”[/color] he replied, the words tumbling out of him just as they’d tumbled out of her. [color=385403]”It’sh not too bad,”[/color] he assured her quickly. [color=385403]”I think they managed to shave it, but there’sh damage.”[/color] He shook his head. [color=385403]”I still have to help shtabilize the tower. That thing fallsh and it takes three blocksh of houshesh with it.”[/color] He bit his lip, peering about to see if there was anyone else he knew or trusted nearby. [color=385403]”Shtick to the plan, okay? I’ll meet up with you ash shoon ash I can. I love you.”[/color] He paused, squeezing her extra tight before letting go. [color=385403]”And don’t go alone.”[/color] He scowled. [color=385403]”You never know, okay?”[/color]

Esmii smiled, and in his embrace she took a deep breath, to calm herself down. [colour=#b08cc9]"I feel calmer now, thank you, my love, I will be careful and I promise, I won't go alone. Promise me that you will be careful as well."[/colour] placing a hand on his cheek, looking into his eyes. She rose onto her tiptoes and gave him a kiss. [colour=#b08cc9]”I Love you too.”[/colour] she said softly to him.

Lunara, on hearing their conversation, made her way to the cute couple. She cleared her throat and said. [colour=#05DDFB]"Hello, My name is Lunara Agha, I am one of the people who helped to defend the Ever Tree. If you want I can accompany you, until your boyfriend is free to join you?."[/colour]

Esmii on hearing Lunara’s voice, she looks in her direction, smiles and says. [colour=#b08cc9]"Nice to meet you Lunara, I am Esmii and this is Sven. I believe I have seen you around, but never spoken to you. Thank you for helping to protect the Ever Tree, and Yes if it’s not too much trouble for you, I would appreciate it."[/colour]

Lunara smiled at the little Yasoi girl. [colour=#05DDFB]"It’s no trouble at all, as I also want to see how everything is there, as I had to leave before I was finished helping."[/colour]

Esmii excitedly walked over to the girl and hugged her, when she realised what she did, she stopped and stepped back from the girl. [colour=#b08cc9]"Lunara I am so sorry, being a Yasoi I tend to get too excited and hug people a lot, but I should have asked, since we have only now properly met."[/colour]

Lunara started to laugh. [colour=#05DDFB]"It’s ok Esmii, I don’t mind being hugged. Well should we set off. And don’t worry Sven, I will keep an eye on her, until you meet up with us."[/colour] Lunara then turned back to Esmii and said. [colour=#05DDFB]"Let's get going then, I will follow your lead as I can’t remember how to get there."[/colour]

Esmii looked back at Sven, she then smiled and blew him a kiss.[colour=#b08cc9]"I will be careful, please be careful as well. See you soon."[/colour] she then turned to Lunara. [colour=#b08cc9]"Yes, let's head there now. We can go this way. I will try not to walk too fast."[/colour]

The two of them set off for The Ever Tree. Being very careful, as they were worried that someone or something could attack at any moment. They had many conversations while they made their way to the Ever tree, about their pets, the courses they were taking part in, their hobbies, about their friends and families. They enjoyed each other's company. Maybe they both found a new friend amidst this chaos.

Esmii was able to lead the two of them to the Ever tree quite quickly, with a few small dentures as a few of the ways Esmii knew were blocked with debris, however they got there in the end. On arriving they both noticed a few groups, some were clearing the debris and others were trying to help the people who had been injured.

The first thing Esmii did was look at the Ever Tree, and she noticed that what Sven said was true, it had taken damage but not too bad. [colour=#b08cc9]”Ruii joi  Damy (Bless you Dami)“[/colour] She mumbled with relief in her tone as she was worried about the area. She then began to help the people around, She knew she needed to be careful as she had healed and buffed her group, but she wasn’t going to let that stop her.

She then thought [colour=#b08cc9]Suuluun (Sorry) Sven I know you will be mad at me for overusing my magic, but I need to heal these people.[/colour] She made her way to the group of people where Lunara was already, She then grabbed a hair tie from her bag and put her hair into a ponytail, and began to heal people. She knelt down next to a small Yasoi girl and asked.[colour=#b08cc9]"Oira hyco yr, eloi ciin joi diidolrey? (Hello little one, where are you uncomfortable?)"[/colour]

On arriving Lunara walked straight over to the injured people and began to heal as many as she could. She knew she couldn’t heal a lot of them as she was tired and her binding isn’t great. She looked at the group of people and said. [colour=#05DDFB]"Ok who needs to be healed, Me and my friend Esmii can help you, but please be patient."[/colour]

After healing a few people, Lunara decided to take a small break, however she noticed Esmii wasn’t taking any breaks. She saw that she was healing person after person, and she could tell that Esmii was tired. [colour=#05DDFB]"Hey Esmii, are you sure you can heal all of these people? You look tired, you should take a rest, before you do more. I don’t think Sven will be happy that you are pushing yourself."[/colour]

Esmii looked at her, acknowledging what she said. [colour=#b08cc9]"I will take a break soon, but I need to help these people first. They got hurt because of the stupidity and anger of others. I can’t just sit back and rest, these people didn’t do anything, they were just in the wrong place at the wrong time."[/colour]

She started to remember a memory from her past, but she shook her head and thought. [colour=#b08cc9] Now is not the time for this. Focus on healing people. You can rest later, I wasn’t here to help these people before, but I am now.[/colour] She then continued to help, heal and bandage the injured people that were around her.

Lunara frowned on hearing Esmii’s response, Lunara knew this was bad, and that she would not be able to carry on much longer. Lunara thought. [colour=#05DDFB]I hope Sven arrives soon, I feel like you are the only person that she might listen to, or the only one who can stop her now.[/colour]

Just as she was thinking, Lunara noticed Sven was slowly making his way over. Lunara decided to meet him, before he reached where they were as she wanted to tell him what's happening. [colour=#05DDFB]"Hello again Sven. We managed to get here with no problems. But."[/colour] She took a breath and looked in Esmii's direction, then continued. [colour=#05DDFB]"Esmii has healed a lot of people, but she refuses to rest, and she looks like she will drop at any moment. I am worried about her. I feel like right now, you may be the only person that can get through to her."[/colour]

Sven had a feeling that his beloved wouldn't just sit by. He kinda expected this. He scratched the back of his head. [color=385403]”Thank you Lunara.”[/color] feeling fatigue starting to set in, letting out a small yawn.[color=385403]”I can take her back to mine. It's been a long night and both of us need to resht.”[/color] with that, he walked to his beloved.

Esmii was so focused on helping people, she didn’t realise Sven had arrived and that Lunara was telling him what she was doing. Suddenly Esmii began to feel lightheaded and started to have problems with her balance, and knew she wouldn’t be able to carry on much longer. So she sat on the ground and rested her back against a tree that was close to the lake, she then glanced up at the night sky and at the lake, and said to herself.

[colour=#b08cc9]"Dii (No) not now. I need to keep going, I can’t stop now."[/colour] She clenched her dress in her fists, and sighed out of frustration. She knew that she shouldn’t push herself but she wanted to carry on helping people as she couldn’t help them before. She was so lost in her thoughts and in the lovely sights of the lake and night sky, she didn’t notice footsteps from someone getting closer to her.

With her being distracted, it was easy for the giant Eskand to walk up to his girlfriend. And in one fluent motion he scooped her up in his arms. [color=385403]”Shweetie, You've done enough you are exhaushted.”[/color] turning on his heels, walking off, bridal carrying Esmii. [color=385403]”Letsh head back to mine. Sho we can get a good resht.”[/color] tightening his grip on Esmii's frame.

Esmii suddenly realising she was picked up, she looked and noticed it was Sven. [colour=#b08cc9]"Sven you startled me."[/colour] On hearing what he had to say to her, she rested her head on his chest, sighed and said. [colour=#b08cc9]"Ok my love, you are right. Let's head back to yours. I have done all I can, Sorry for overdoing it again."[/colour] While she was in Sven’s embrace, on feeling his warmth and the sound of his heart beat, the little Yasoi girl slowly fell asleep in his arms.

Upon realising that Esmii had fallen asleep, Sven smiled and gave her a kiss on her forehead. [color=385403]”Shleep well my love.”[/color]

Fin