Hey Everyone, I'd like to announce that this story is officially on its final plot point. Also, my birthday was January 14th! So I'm finally 17! Without further ado, enjoy.

Suolo hands me a smoothie, and grabs my hand. We get to Shura's house, and she lets herself in. Shura is waiting on the couch, and Noct is seated on the couch across from her. He gets up when he sees me, and walks over. "Hello Amare, I trust Suolo has restored your energy?"
"Is that what the smoothie was?"
"Yes. I'm glad that's taken care off. Shura would you please lead us to the training dome."
She springs to her feet, and clutches my arm, "no problem, let's go!"

The dome is a circle of lowered ground, with a large pillar in the center, and ladders leading up to viewing stands. Shura climbs up, while Suolo flutters beside her, and Noct sits cris cross in the dirt. "I will first teach you first class fire techniques, come sit in front of me." I do as he says, and he lights a flame in his hand. "Each element of magic has different properties and techniques, for example; the shadow can be controlled with intense focus, water with complete peace, and light with an empty mind. Fire stems from strong determination, without it, the flame will burn you. This is why it is often the first step in combat training, if one is not determined, they are obviously not fit to fight. Show me you are determined to learn from me, and reach out to touch the fire in my hand."

If determination is what he seeks, I'm positive I have it. I'm not going to Gehenna, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. I reach out, and feel the warmth from his hand, I shut my eyes and engulf my hand in the flame. I hear a chuckle and open my eyes to see Noct laughing slightly, my hand in nothing but air above his. "Nice job, but I have some news for you, that was a test. Only your own fire will not harm you, had I not extinguished that, it would have burnt you. But that proves to me that you are indeed ready to learn. We'll begin with the basics."

Fire manipulation turned out to be similar to shadow control in movement, the only difference being where I drew the power from. As Noct said, where I drew power for my shadows from focus, the fire came when I take power from the idea of what I want to achieve, my determination to gain it fueling the intense heat. Bright flames dance across my fingertips, as I shoot at targets with my new ability. Noct smiles proudly as I work diligently. Hours have gone by, and I'm nearly depleted of energy, but I keep going, each blast becoming more stable than the last.

Finally Noct steps forward to stop me, his face beaming like a proud parent. "I think that's enough for one night Amare, let's get you home." Shura slides down the wall, and grabs me in her arms. I fall asleep with my head on her chest, and she picks me up bridal style, "goodnight Mar, I love you."