~~~Episode Four~~~
Haku glanced back up the steps at Yuri, who had stopped. "Come on, Morgan will take care of you. Then you can get some rest." he said. Yuri didn't move, but looked at him, "Why?"
Haku blinked, "Wha?"
"Why did you save me?"
Haku's eyes drifted to the left a little, then he looked at her sternly, "Dont dwell over it. I saved you because Naux would've gotten you. You have a great amount of magic within you, just waiting to be released, and Naux has enough magicians. I couldn't let him get another."
Yuri narrowed her eyes, "So you saved me just that so this rebel group thing could have a witch!" she asked, anger boiling.
"Please, dont believe your that important. We have a witch, and thats who I'm taking you to. Now, hurry up, its late and I'm tired." he said. He kept walking, leaving Yuri alone for a moment before she followed him down.
Haku knocked on a wooden door that had green vines growing into it. Unlike the other lights, the lights here were green. Haku knocked again,
"Morgan, open up. I know you cant be asleep ye-" he was cutoff as the door was kicked open, knocking him back. Yuri stepped back in shock, Haku catching himself against the wall. A woman was in the doorway, in her early twenties. She had dark skin, and strange white symbols and markings on her body, mainly her arms and legs. One started at her neck, and went down all the way to her left foot. She wore a dark brown, almost black, sleeveless top and a ragged skirt that slope from her right hip. Her eyes were an eerie purple, showing knowledge far beyond her years, and jagged dark brown hair that hovered over her shoulders completed her appearance. She turned her eyes to Haku, "Dont you dare pound on my door like that again, else I'll turn you crispy." she threatened. Haku stepped forward,
"I'd like to see you try! You think your all that just because you have magic and boobs!" he snapped.
Morgan laughed, "I dont think I am, I know I am. Now scat, and leave Yuri here."
Yuri turned, "How do you know my name?" she asked.
Morgan gave her a soft smile, "I know a little about you, just by looking at you. Your definetly a witch, and I bet you'll be an excellent student." she turned her gaze back on Haku, "Now you on the other hand, who doesn't have a twinkle of magic within his entire body, you need to run along. I'll take care of Yuri."
Haku shot Morgan a glare before mumbling something under his breath and stalking up the stairs.
"Reckless fool that boy is. I dont understand how someone could hate magic so much...anyway, come in my dear, lets get you comfortable."
She stepped back into the doorway, letting Yuri walk in. The entire room was laced with plants that were alien to her. The ground was covered in a soft, dark green moss, and thick vines criss-crossed about on the cieling, large rainbow colored flowers hanging from them and producing light. A table sat in the corner, 4 chairs set around it, and a large desk with overwhelming amounts of papers and quills was against the wall. In the back were several doors, and each had different flowers decorating it. Morgan came up beside her, "This is my quarters. I livened it up a bit with my magic to fit my liking." she beamed, "As you already know, I'm a witch, but your from a world that has a different perception of this word."
she walked into the middle of the room, her barefeet making no sound at all. She turned, "I will fix that though. Kimo sent a me a request, asking if I would be your mentor. But, I believe it is your decision."
Yuri thought for a moment, then rubbed her head, "I...I really cant think straight...I'm so confused, and there are so many questions...and I feel horrible for what has happened to my world..."
Sympathy came into Morgan's eyes, and she walked to Yuri, placing a hand on her shoulder.
"I understand. I felt the same when my world was destroyed...but that was long ago, and one must not dwell on the past. Whats done is done Yuri." she motioned to a door that was overtaken by yellow and pink striped flowers.
"You need rest. Its late, and a good sleep will help you. In the morning, I want your answer, so sleep on it." she said.
Yuri looked down at her clothes, then at Morgan. "Do you have any pajamas I can borrow? My clothes are kind of torn and messed up..." she said, pulling a little at her shirt. Morgan nodded, "Sure, and I'll mend your clothes to top it off."
Yuri awoke slowly, her gaze to the cieling. For a moment, she had no idea where she was, and began to panic. But after thinking, she calmed, and a gloom came over her. She got out of bed, the thing looked like a giant flower itself, and headed towards the door in her pink pajamas. She paused at the door, remembering Morgan's question.
'I should just agree. I really have nothing else to do, and I need to find something to keep me occupied...' she glanced down at her feet,
'...but all of this is so strange...'
she sighed a little, then opened the door. A gasp escaped her lips as she entered the room. It had been morphed from the its jungle like state into a ballroom, with marble floor and dazzling mini gold pillars and a mini chandilier dangling from the cieling. She gaped, stunned. Morgan came up, a bright smile on her face. "I like to keep things changing, it helps my imagination." she said.
Yuri was about to ask how she had done this when Morgan asked,
"Whats your decision? Or do you need more time?"
She looked Yuri in the eyes, and Yuri paused. Finally, she nodded,
"I would like to be your student." she said. Morgan narrowed her eyes playfully,
"No, you have to say, 'I would be honored to be your pupil, and will do everything in my power to live to your name'." she said.
Yuri blinked, and Morgan laughed a little,
"Just kidding. Well, I cant train you in pjs, so get changed into your clothes. I changed them a little to better suit you. Then, we can eat. Oh, and one more thing. Call me Teacher from now on."
Yuri nodded, "Yes Teacher." she said with a smile, then she turned and went back into her bedroom, closing the door.
Morgan smiled, crossing her arms.
"Its about time I get a pupil...I just wonder what fate has in store. One survivor from a world of so many, and she ends up being a witch..."
a serious expression came onto her face,
"Maybe the time is finally at hand."
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