Elementals Chapter 4: Celestial Tides (OPEN)

"Amara and I have no leads. We have no idea how many elementals are hiding or how to find them." Ignis sets his shake down as he goes through a list of papers he unfolded from his pocket, "And we may have even caused more good than bad for once. But regardless, there are still two seals untouched and the open three we need to close. Arcanis may be dead, but the Shadows are only getting started."

Amara gets up and takes the papers from Ignis's hand, "And although I do not approve of you two numbskulls killing a Shadow leader, It did help. I have reports of a scout named Rais that humans are becoming possessed. It seems….there was a hidden seal Arcanis managed to open."

"Rais?" Ignis questioned, "the water elemental?"

"Yes." Amara spoke, "He's rather fascinating with his abilities."

"He's already on our side. He was a scout to Arcanis, when he was purified, he gladly offered his services to us." Amara spoke. Ignis smiled as well, trying to not seem tired, "Yes. Amara will meet with him and some other scouts later today."

"You can come if you want," Amara smiled, "I mean it's just reports and planning."

Ignis laughed a little, "And I will be doing a few errands around the building. Today it may seem more army, but this is our normal for a while."

Amara smiled as she began to walk out the door, "In a sec, just have to get some things first. And Igi?"

Ignis leaned towards Amara, "Yes dear?"

Amara smiled without looking at Ignis, "I call your bulshit. You did errands yesterday."

Ignis laughed as she left. Amara giggled, she knew he was just going to rest. Ignis left Kali's room, "Hey Kali?"

Ignis grabbed Kali's attention, "Hey Kali, could you do me a GREAT favor?"

"This is gonna be fun!" ignis closes the door and locks it. he then opened a door way to the seventh floor, "Come."

Ignis walked to an unmarked door and opened it, not too long after Kali was attacked by the two pups. Ignis smiled, "Would you take Yin and Yang with you?"

"I didn't say with Amara." ignis smiles as he leans in the doorway, "Whatever you decide to do, I'm sure Yin and Yang would be thrilled to go with you. And don't mention it. I owed you after uh…my attack. Think of it as my apology. I owe you so much, Shadowcast, stubborn as you are."

"Ha!" Ignis snaps, "You tried to…forcefully help me, refusing to go even if it could get you killed. In Shadow form, demon form…you never gave up. I can tell there's something off about Amara, but you would still respect her even if you didn't like her. Plus, the pups like you so that's enough for me."

He got close to Kali, looking at her in the eyes, "You're not a burden. We helped you get revenge on your step dad. We let you stay here. We aren't changing our minds, you are always welcome here."

Ignis backed up but before he did he nudged Kali in the shoulder playfully. Amara walked in and saw the pups snuggled against Kali, "Have you decided?"

Ignis waits for the two to leave. He takes in a deep breath as he falls to the floor in pain. He tries his best to keep the pain a secret by couldn't help it, "I…must…win" he quietly whispers

Amara takes Yin from Kali and hold him in her hands, "I'll take this one!" She playfully states. She couldn't help but notice how close Kali and Ignis were when she found the, or how flustered Kali was. She didn't think too much into it, she knew Ignis was faithful, "What were you two talk about?"

Amara grew suspicious but didn't care. "Alright, the scouts should be near the broken seal of Astra."

"It a station." Amara puts Yin up to her shoulder like a baby and Yin just rests there like one, occasionally licking his nose, "The scouts are from around the world, we just meet here for reports and such."

(Is this… open…? o.o)

(yes)