All Chapters of ~~ Water, Fire, Air, Earth ~~: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

When we came back, there were long ceilings on some platforms, about three by eight meters, on which there were many wooden bowls. Women were bustling about everywhere and men with several slain animals came back in troops from the hunt. I remembered what Elias had said: Today was an important day for the Vestars. But what kind? I asked Samael, who was walking next to me, but he didn't know anything either and said goodbye to me without an explanation when we reached the hut. Ann wasn't there. I looked around the barren room again and then sank down on one of the mattresses. It was hard and scratchy, but after rolling around several times, I finally found a comfortable position and fell asleep within minutes.

 It was night, but the darkness was lit as bright as day by the burning huts. People were running around trying to pull the wounded out of the burning buildings. The air was thick with smoke and was repeatedly torn by screams of pain and tears. A young woman in war gear came running up to me. “They are all gone, probably for a long time. We didn't find any in the area ”, she informed me breathlessly and then hurried to an old man who was trying to carry a little boy. The boy's pants were torn and a look at his leg showed me that it was badly burned. Skin and trousers hung together in dark red - brown rags from the shin and foot. I know who is responsible for all of this and you will regr

There was something warm next to me and I snuggled closer to it. So cozy ... "Kate?" Asked a voice. No ... not yet, I don't want to get up yet. It's so warm and cozy here. "Kate." Reluctantly, I opened my eyes a crack. It took me a moment to orient myself. Oh yes, the hostel. The bed. Samael. I froze and opened my eyes fully. Right in front of me I saw Samael's mouth curled in a smile. My head was on his shoulder and my arm was wrapped around his chest. Now it was clear what that warm thing was next to me. I quickly moved away from him and blushed. That might sound cute now, but in reality I was probably colored like a tomato. He ignored me and got up. A look at his ba

I almost ran the way back. A prophecy! There was a prophecy about me ... and my death! The guards at the gate looked at me in surprise and stepped aside without a word. I didn't even have to look for Samael. He was standing outside the tavern, our luggage next to him, and looked pretty annoyed. When he saw me, his face darkened even more. “Are you actually stupid? You can't just leave without really letting me know! He started, but I interrupted him angrily. “Oh come on, shut up! You don't say anything now! First, I can do what I want and second, you lied to me the whole time! Because it's all unimportant and I don't need to know yet! You knew about the prophecy all

The morning was icy. I was squeezed between Ann and Samael so that no cold could get to me from the sides, but I was still shivering slightly. It had to be around 10 ° C. Freezing, I snuggled deeper under the camel hair blanket. The sky was a bit light again, but it had to be early. Something stirred next to me and Samael turned to me with his eyes closed. A minute later he opened one eye and blinked sleepily. I had to smile at the sight. Samael grumbled and stretched extensively before opening his eyes properly. "Why are you smiling?", Caught I looked away. "Oh, just so ..." He said nothing more, but judging by his grin he knew very well that he was the reason for my embarrassment. Within