Couldn't Believe...

Chapter 129

One week later, in Blackie's office...

*knock knock*
"Come in"
*clack*
"Vamp, you're here"
"You called me"
*nod* "Yes I did"
"So, what is it?"
"Have a seat"
"..." *sits*
"Vamp, I have a question, and you're gonna answer me in all honesty"
"?"
"It's about Scarlet"
"... The Red Flame's holder?"
"Yes"
"What about her?"
"She's not a normal spirit, is she?"
"... What do you mean?"
"She's the reincarnation of the Phoenix, am I right?"
"!"
"What? Are you surprised?"
"How did you find out?"
"... So I am right"
*sigh* "Yes, you are. But how did you discover this?"
"It was pretty hard, but I managed. I felt that something's not right. the fact that I am unable to use this transformation, that she didn't even bother to get to know us, all of these don't match up with what a normal spirit would do, so I did my researches. At first, I couldn't find anything, so I thought it may be just another side of me. But again, this possibility felt off, so I persevered. Right when I was about to give up, I came across a site that talked about the Phoenix. Though it was useless, it led me to this book" *shows the book*
"... 'PHOENIX: History, Descendants, Tragic Incident and Powers.'"
"I started reading it, and stopped at the end of the third part, and that's what I found out" *opens the book*
"..."
"Read it"
"'Long ago, the Phoenix was consumed by the Red Flame and reborn as a spirit, the Red Flame spirit. Every two centuries, this spirit would undergo a fiery renewal. However, a sudden, tragic event occurred, leaving the Red Flame spirit immortal. They tried everything, yet the outcome was, and remains the same.'"
"This was written after Scarlet was born, and you know there's only one Red Flame spirit"
"... You did all these researches out of curiosity?"
"Not really. I also needed to know why I can't handle her powers"
"And did you find your answer?"
"Most likely. If I'm not mistaken, she's suppressing my powers. She avoids returning because it would mean having to stay by my side, and she must've lost many dear people in the past. That's why she avoids forming attachments with others"
"You are smart indeed"
"I know"
"Well, did you call me so that I can confirm our suspicions?"
"Not quite"
"Then why?"
"I want to know what was this tragic incident. And how I can bring her back"
"How would I know-"
"You do"
"..."
"Tell me"
*sigh* "Look, I can't really tell you, because I'm unsure if this is the right solution. And I don't know anything about the incident, as I wasn't born yet. I'd rather you ask someone else. Someone who was present at that time"
"Hein?"

Who is he talking about-

"You knew?!"
"... If you need anything else, call me"
"WAIT-"
*clack*
"WHAT THE HELL?!"

I want to avoid summoning him as much as I can. I'll just go and search for more info.

...

In the library...

"Damn it!"

I've been here for an hour, yet nothing!

*rests her head on the table* "The only book I have is this one..."
"What'cha doing?"
*gasps* *gets up*
"Hello beautiful"
*sigh* *sits down* "Aster you scared me"
"Sorry"
"And stop with your flirting. I'm your master"
"Just say that you only want Eluma to flirt with you"
*slightly blush* "What?! No!"
"It's showing all over your face"
*sigh* "Whatever. What are you doing here?"
"Just taking a walk, how about you?"
"Doing some researches"
*glance* "!"
"Aster?"
"So you found out?"
"YOU KNEW?!"
"We all did"
"Why didn't you tell me?!"
"That's for you to discover"
*sigh* "Then you know about what happened?"
"Sadly, I wasn't born at that time, and nobody in the whole Spirit Realm was allowed to bring up the subject"
"Why?"
"It was forbidden. A decision from the king himself"
"I see. But you used to break the laws"
"True, but some of them are just unbreakable"
"Glad you know that"
"Pft"
"Anyways, do you know how I can help her?"
"To be honest, I'm not sure whether or not my solution is the best one, so I'd rather you find the answer by yourself"
"That's not fair!"
"Life's unfair darling"
*sigh*
"Need anything else?"
"No"
"Alright, see ya!"
"See-"
*woosh*
"You. This man is truly something else"
"Who's amazing?"
"Woah! Eluma, you scared me!"
"My bad"
*sigh*
"Who were you talking about just now?"
"Aster"
"You met with him?"
"Not really, he just came out of nowhere"
"... I see. What did you guys talk about?"
"..."

I ain't telling him for the time being.

"He was just flirting with me"
"Ah"
"?"

What's up with him? He suddenly changed-

"Wait, are you jealous?"
"... What do you think?"
"I don't know-"
*kiss*
"!"

If him being jealous means he'll kiss me every time, I don't mind talking to dozens of boys.

*let go*
"You definitely are"
"I definitely am. Now, you'll do me a favor and stop boys from flirting with you please"
"What if I don't want to?"
"Then..." *leans in*
"?!"
*whispers* "I don't mind doing more than just kissing you, to show all these guys that you're already taken"
*blush*
*chuckle* "I'm leaving. See you"
"..."
*woosh*
"Yes... See you"

DAMN IT! HE LEFT BEFORE I COULD EVEN SAY A WORD!

"He changed a lot since we started dating, and I have to say, I like this. I like him. I love him"

Anyways, I'll call Hexy and Diane, hopefully they'll help me with my researches.