Cassiea

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  Shuron was at the door waiting for him. When they were a good distance away, he spoke, “Why did you not tell her that you still see the vision?”

  “It will be of no use. She needs to realized that visions, which are fated to be, can not be changed no matter what you do.”

  “I cannot help but feel that it is unwise for her to handle so much burden.”

  “She has a good heart and I believe in her. In the end, she will do the right thing. Besides, she is the only one who can handle this magic.”

  “I still feel unease about it.”

  “Trust me, Shuron, she will come through in the end. You need patience. The road is very long with a lot of obstacles along the way. Just remember to observe very carefully. What she needs is someone to be by her side and to be her friend. She will be the only one with a level of magic greater than anyone of us knows. We will need her help in the future.”

  “Is there something you are not telling us? Did you have another vision about her?”

  “No, it is just a feeling I have.”

  “I do not like it when you have one of your feelings.”

  “Trust me, Shuron, this magic is in good hands. I need your promise to keep an eye on her, no matter what happens.”

  “You are contradicting yourself, Loquis. You say this magic is safe with her and yet you want me to keep an eye on her.”

  “It is not that I do not trust her. I am afraid she does not trust us. This is a very delicate time for her. A lot has happened to her in such a short period of time. It will be hard for her to adjust with our way of life. She will be vulnerable. She will need our guidance.”

  “I understand. Do not worry; I have also made a promise to Von that I will take care of her if anything should happen to him.”

  “Remonestil, Shuron.”

  Shuron looked at him in surprise. Remonestil was a spell that binds a promise; it would mean a curse to him and all he holds dear. It was rarely used and it was sometimes against their law to use it because there were no other spells that could counter-act it. “Remonestil, Loquis. I would think my promise would be enough.”

  “I need to make sure. There will be hard times ahead and I need you to remember your promise.”

  “I wish you would tell me.”

  “It is just a feeling.”

  “It disturbs me when you say that.”

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