The Wind of My Life

...

After a while, Sebastian had entered his house and I entered his room through the window. In a little while it will turn normal for me. When he entered the room, he asked me to stay here, without drawing attention or doing anything that says I'm here. It seems very strange for someone to say that, but in my condition, I don't think I can disagree much.

From what I understood, he said he was going to tidy up the house and do some of his things, like school activities. So much time passed that I realized it was already dark and he ended up coming in here, asking if I wanted to eat. What a silly question. Now, I'm here waiting for the food ...

But what makes me most thoughtful is about Cassie. I imagined she was a rebellious teenager or something from what I could see, but she cares about her brother like any member of a family. When Sebastian came here just now, he told me that Cassie didn't leave the room when she got home. I just hope things don't get bad between him and Cassie because of me ...

* door opening

- Sebastian! Finished eating, wash your plate!

- Alright, mom!

His family is very curious at times ...

- I hope you like fried chicken. - Poor animal ...

- Yeah, give me.

While I eat, Sebastian is on his computer, doing something that I can't know what it's about, but he seems very focused , but when his cell phone vibrates, he gives priority to his cellphone and ends up making some strange faces . I think it's better to finish eating here. But to be honest ... His silence is already bothering me ...

- What are you doing, Sebastian?

- Huh ?

- Doing there on that computer.

- Ah ... I am researching some things related to school.

- Why?

- You said that the school has a relatively large presence of magic. And you also said that specific places like temples or similar places are where you can have people who use magic.

- Yes, I did.

- So, I am researching the history of the school, the student record and some things that can explain why there is this presence of magic. - Wow...

...

- Seriously?

- Yes why...

- I'm not saying "seriously " because of what you're doing. Like ... And Cassie?

- What about her?

- Sebastian, aren't you going to talk to her or something?

- Ellyn, I don't think you should care about that.

- Don't care? She must be furious with you because of me.

Sebastian, just turned his chair towards me, but continued to look at the computer screen.

- Cassie will stay like this until she wants to talk to me.

- Why?

- Because it's her way. It's not that I'm ignoring what happened earlier, but I already know how it will end. She will be angry, she will think better when she is calmer and then she will talk to me to find out more.

- And why don't you go talk to her?

...

- Because she knows how I'm going to act and doing that would be different. If I go to talk to her, she'll find it suspicious , she'll want to know why I'm walking with you and she'll be more worried.

- Are you sure about that?

- I have. She may be as rebellious as she is, but even so, she will stop being someone who cares about people, especially me who is her brother.

- Hmph ...

- So don't be too thoughtful about her. One hour, she'll understand.

Even saying it with a confident smile, I can't imagine it going to be that way as he said. But I can't question Sebastian, since he knows her much better than I do. And yet ... There's something Sebastian looks like ... omitting.

- So, you want to know what I found out here?

...

- Fine. Tell me.

I just need to trust his words now ...

- Looking at the history of the school or the city, there was no sacred place or anything on that ground, so in your logic, it can only be someone who uses magic inside the school.

- How strange. From the amount I felt, it felt like the whole place was covered in magic. If it's just one person, it should be a smaller amount . Unless there are more people who also use magic.

- Hmm . That's where I enter the student record.

- Wait ... How did you get those record's?

- Let's say I'm a person who has access to this kind of thing because of my school's student council.

- Student what?

- It's like, a group of students who take requests for people with a higher position in the school, such as teachers or school administrators.

- Ah yes. Continue...

- And I saw some files and realized that a specific group of students can be a good start.

- Why?

- At school, there is a club called "Club of Supernatural Studies" and usually, they talk or research about things related to ghosts , myths, legends, these things. No more cliché than that. - For the second time, what is cliché?

- And you think they might be using magic?

- I don't know, but it's worth the try.

- Sebastian, like this ... I think that just because there are people somewhere with that kind of name group, I don't think it is certainly indicative of that , even more than magic is not something that can be found anywhere in this world.

- And that's where a detail comes in. There are two students in this club that caught my attention.

I move closer to Sebastian to see the names of these students.

- Robert Gallstone and Claire Hunnigan .

- What about these two?

- Robert's family has a Buddhist-themed office franchise in Madison, which serves for relaxation or something.

- Buddhist?

- It is a religion from the east of the world, I think. But it is characterized a lot by this business of spirituality. It might be a good chance.

- Yeah, it can be. And this Claire?

- It is also part of the club, but it is one of the members more active them and it brings materials related to mysticism for the club, according to one teacher.

- Have you thought about the possibility that she is just drawing attention with these materials?

- I thought, but in one of the club reports made by the professor says that a totem-like material was brought to the club by Claire. A few days later, club members were hearing voices whispering in their ears, even away from the club. As a precaution , the teacher asked Claire to take the item out of there, but the voices persisted for another two days.

- Whispering voices? How bizarre.

- Look who says.

- Ah, you understand.

- But anyway. It is.

- Are you going to talk to them tomorrow?

- If I have time, I'll go talk to each one .

- Right.

- Now ... Going back a little ... Why can't you use invisibility and go to school?

He remembered that. Although we are "alone", I think I can ask him for what I need ...

- So ... It's about my power.

- You ran out, did you? - Let me explain!

- No! I mean, it is but ...

- Breathe ...

- OK...

...

- Well, since I got here, I've been using my magic in a "too loose" way, if you know what I mean. And it left my powers slightly weak.

- Let me see if hit ... Its invisibility, directions and clothing were the reasons that your power is weak? - I will not comment on the arrows.

- Yes. Only in the case of clothing that was useful for me to avoid using my invisibility and save energy.

- Right. And is there no way for you to recharge that energy? - Straight to the point.

- Yes, it does. But I can't use it.

- Why not?

- In my world, I used two ways to store or recharge energy. .. Neutral state or absorption ...

- Neutral state? Absorption I have an idea of ​​what it is, but would that first one be?

- Neutral state is when I stop using magic . It would be the equivalent of sleep or rest, but I'll regain proportional energy to the amount of magical energy in this world. I've been doing this during those days when I go to sleep, but following the logic ...

- You would produce little magical energy here.

- That's right. And I ended up using too much these days, so it's out of balance.

- Fine. And absorption?

- I ... would absorb the pure form of my energy.

- Pure form? Like, the wind itself?

- Exactly.

- It seems to be the easiest option for you, doesn't it?

- I will , but I can't do that.

- Because?

- Because when I absorb the pure form of the wind or some vegetation , I end up depleting the vital energy of the thing or what I absorb. So, in the process, I could stop the wind from circulating or kill a tree, depending on how much I absorb.

- Basically, you can't energize effectively.

- Yeah ... And this is where I need to request something for you.

- Do you want me to the light for an entity?

- ( laughs ) No.

How do I explain to him?

- Look, it's not something you need to agree to if you don't want to.

- Speaking like that, it looks like I'm going to sacrifice my soul.

- Well, it's not sacrifice.

- Wait ... What?

- There is a way I've heard in my world of being able to energize without having to absorb or rest. But I never tried because I could energize faster using absorption or peeling.

- And what would it be?

...

- If there was a contract between you and me.

When I said that, Sebastian made a slight expression of surprise. Whatever he has heard here, I think he has a sense of what a contract means.

- And how would such a contract be?

- Well, in some worlds, some beings can make a kind of spiritual connection. This usually happens when someone wants to ask something from a mystical being to do something and that being asks for something in return. But in my case, there is a slight difference.

- Would that be a difference?

- It would be that in making this contract, I could use your soul as a way to energize me.

- Sacrifice of my soul. I knew it!

- N-That's not it. Ahem ... The soul can be used as a spiritual energy and is as potent as an absorption. It is very effective for me in the condition I am in.

- Fine. Would you use my soul as a kind of battery? It is?

- I would change the words, but yes.

...

- Is there anything else I need to know about this?

- Look, the contract is just a way to energize me when I need it. It won't collapse or destroy your soul, if that's what you're thinking.

- N-No . I was wondering if I was going to get three command seals that could make me give absolute orders?

- Wait ... What?

- Nothing, never mind ...

- A-Anyway ... With the contract, I will energize when I use my powers and for you it will be just a tiredness, which can be recovered when you rest or sleep.

- A tiredness?

- Yes. It's not destructive.

- OK. But is there a chance that something will happen to me besides being tired?

- No. The most that can happen is extreme tiredness if I overdo it, but it won't happen. I swear.

Sebastian just got up from his chair and walked over to his bedroom window .

- That's my request. If you don't want to, there's no problem. I'm just ahead, if it is necessary.

...

- You said I just heard about it. But do you know how to make this contract?

- Yeah. But I can't say that ... At least, not until you decide. ..

In a strange way, I feel that Sebastian is going to say no. As I spoke, I realized that Sebastian was making some surprised expressions, but the fact that he is paying attention and understanding, it would be smarter if he said no. A tiredness is something that many would endure if they accepted, but only following Sebastian, he has the habit of doing many things that make him tired ... For now, I believe ...

- I accept.

...

WAIT ... WHAT? AHEM ...

- Are you sure about that?

- If it is to help you ... I think it's fine.

- Sebastian, I didn't say I should decide now.

- I know...

- And yet, will you just say "I accept"?

...

- You are a being with powers that can do many things without needing my help ...

- Hey, I didn't mean ...

- But why not accept? I'm already used to it ... - Huh ?

- But Sebastian ... It is not something to be accepted simply out of nowhere.

- I know. .. But I didn't accept it out of the blue.

- Huh ?

- Ellyn, one thing you need to know about me is that I like being useful for something. I like to help those in need. I listened to everything you said without question , I agreed with what you need knowing what can happen. Now I ask you ... Why do you think I shouldn't decide this now if you are going to ask in the future , already know the answer I would give ?

...

"You wouldn't understand ..."

- Ellyn?

- Oh sorry. It's just ... you're right. But are you sure?

- Have. If it will help you, I'm sure. - Don't say that ...

- ( sigh ) Ok ...

After a few seconds, I lifted my face to look at him and see that even before that, he is smiling slightly. I don't know if it's for lack of expression, but ... I think it is better that this smile remains that way.

- So, how do we make this contract?

Gulp ...

- Sebastian ... Yeah ... I never did that, but ...

- But?

-So...

- What is it, Ellyn?

- Well, I'm going to need you ... - I think if I ask straight, he won't complain.

- Need me to ...

- Take off your shirt.

...

- Okay ... - Yeah, he wastes no time.

Just to be on the safe side, I will turn around because even though it is something that needs to be done, I find it a little uncomfortable for a guy to do it in front of me.

- Now. And now? - Turning...

Wow. He's kind of muscular. I swore he was a lot thinner by the clothes he wore.

- Well, I'm going to need you to stay still and not move .

- Fine...

Looking at his face, I notice that Sebastian 's face is turned, slightly red and his eyes are closed ...

- It's the first time a girl has seen your body, is it?

- Talking like that won't help.

- Okay, sorry ...

- But not. You are not the first to see ...

* laugh

- Ah, you dirt ...

- Ellyn!

- Okay , I stopped.

I hope this works.

- Spiri...

* door opening fast

- Hey, Sebas ... Huh ?!

...

CASSIE?!