He remembered flames, of blue scorching flames engulfing his body. He remembered of awful shrieks and cries, of people screaming for help. He remembered chasing someone.. or something. He remembered the red eyes.
"...!" He gasped as he opened both his eyes. He was blasted in an explosion. The stinging pain still lingered. His arms and half of his body were covered with burnt wounds. His clothes shredded, and there was blood stains along with cut marks on it. Clearly, he looked awful. And he was wondering how could he still be alive.
"Ur..hg...." He tried to raise his body. But he couldn't muster his strength. If only his friend was there, he could use his healing power on him and get him back up in no time. But... seeing how there was silence in his surroundings, compared to when he was in that burning battlefield, it doesn't look like his friends were there to help him. Had he somehow got separated? Did they get captured? Or were they kil-
No, Lucea and the others are strong. They won't get killed that easily.
But what is this... uncertain feeling in his heart? Even though he didn't doubt their strength.
He heard footsteps. He was too tired to get up. But he needed water. His mouth parched and the ash and dirt was choking his throat.
"...hel.." He was surprised to hear the sound of his voice. It was dry, very dry. It wasn't his voice. Heck, if there was a mirror, he'll probably be in more shock when he saw his awful charcoal-like appearance.