Put Out My Fire - Chapter 160

After spending two weeks in Paris, Amanda, Christopher, and Orion returned to Aeros with glee. They shared the good news of Trisha and Abasi’s engagement and soon enough, they will be attending their wedding in no time.

For now, more important matters needed addressing; the official turnover of the ruling of the land would happen in a month’s time. Christopher would become Aeros’ new ruler and Theo would be blessed with the essence of the moon serpent, living together with Agatha on the moon.

The announcement was made, sending invitations to the prominent families throughout Aeros. The new leader of Aeros would soon be Christopher.

When the day finally came, everyone gathered at the castle’s courtyard, including the masters of the earth. Seats were prepared for guests to settle. Many of the soldiers and advisers lingered from the towers and battlements while special visitors stayed at the front most, together with Theo and his family.

Standing on a platform, Theo stood before his people and announced, “My valuable people. Today is the day that I step down as your leader and formally hand down the tenure to my son, Christopher.”

The crowd clapped their hands in excitement, equally proud of their new leader.

“It has been long and challenging years that I have ruled our land. Through sweat and blood, I have fought for what our nation deserved. Who would have known, my son was he answers to our prayers all along?”

“No other man is more worthy. For it is he – my son who brought water to our land, never to dry again.”

As part of the ceremony, Theo entrusted Christopher with his own sword and other belongings that were meant for the ruler of Aeros. Only after that did Theo announce, “People of Aeros! Your new ruler, my son, Christopher!”

Christopher faced his people with confidence. He promised them his forever service, “People of Aeros. Thank you for accepting me, my wife, my mother, and my friends into this land. As a reward, water will forever be abundant from her on.”

“I promise to lead with character and conviction, to be led with authenticity and vulnerability.” Christopher looked at the eyes of his fellowmen and added, “I promise to stay on course and not cut corners; to lead with humility. I swear not to deceive or betray, and I promise to choose my battles wisely.”

“I swear to be many things an ideal leader should be, but I also have to admit that I have flaws. One thing that I can commit to, however, is to always listen to your words, and together, you and I can make a better Aeros!”

Christopher gave more words of commitment, but towards the end of the ceremony, one thing that he promised made the countrymen of Aeros teary-eyed. He said, “And with the new gift from my friend, Akurra. I promise to make this world… rain!”

He now had Akurra’s life force living inside of him. No longer will he require Mahli’s aid.

Christopher raised his hand to the skies and commanded the clouds to shower them with rain. The skies did as he commanded.

Their gathering became blessed with water on the very first day that Christopher officially became the ruler of Aeros. Praises and applause echoed throughout the castle walls and beyond it, for it rained more than four hours that day.

Many of the people of Aeros remained to stand outside their homes, marveling at the dark skies and the falling rains.

In the days that came, more good news followed. Agatha confirmed that Amanda was pregnant. It was an exciting report that merited another celebration.

Theo and Agatha left Aeros soon after, but they left with glee, knowing they would be grandparents again. This time, they hoped the babies would not grow up so fast.

After a remarkable turn of events, months passed again, and the masters gathered, this time for the marriage of Abasi and Trisha in Egypt.

Their Egyptian wedding was held from inside a hotel ballroom of the Marriot Hotel. The place of celebration was chic and grand, equipped with modern facilities. LED lights and TVs circled across the venue and everyone was glittering in their fancy clothes.

Not like the usual weddings where an entourage would walk down the aisle, people were expected to wait from a crowded gathering place, standing up at the stage. It was where the bride would walk out and be met by the groom.

The masters stayed at the front rows, together with Abasi and Trisha’s family, also perfectly dressed for the occasion.

They all stood in anticipation, smiling from ear to ear and taking pictures.

Amanda in her four-month-old belly was like a watermelon! Apparently, they had twin girls coming, and they named them Clara and Cora.

To welcome the newlyweds, Amanda also stood up with the help of her husband, cheering loudly at the awaited arrival of the Trisha.

“Whooooh! Trisha!” Amanda screamed, and next to her, Taara was also yelping in excitement!

Drum rolls and tambourines could evidently be heard! Spotlights in the direction of the stage and the crowd was in an uproar!

“Please help me welcome, our bride for the evening! Trisha!” The announcer told, making everyone rejoice upon her arrival.

Trisha came out with a beautiful ballroom gown. Her arms hooked against her father, and they stood at the stage for some time, appreciating the praises from everyone before Abasi came from below the stage.

When Abasi and Trisha were together, more musical instruments were played, and the crowd was throwing coins and cash at the couple! It led to dancing, and eventually the rest of the program followed with many of the guests taking pictures of the newlyweds.

As they were dining, Orion sneered at the sight of the surroundings. He said, “This isn’t quite my ideal wedding, Mom and Dad. This feels rather different. I think I prefer a more solemn one.”

Amanda rolled her eyes at her now three-year-old. Thank goodness, he stopped growing too fast. He remained to have a normal ten-year-old body, turning eleven. She said, “Orion, please. Stop talking about the wedding. You are still a baby!”

“I just want to be prepared, Mom,” Orion said. “And? I am not a baby. I am technically eleven years old. In ten years, I can marry.”

Christopher’s eyes beamed at his suggestion. He could not believe his only son was very serious about his purpose – to pro-create for the dragon star. He leaned over to Amanda and said, “My love. I think… we need another son.”

“What? I haven’t even given birth yet and you want me to get pregnant again?!” She practically raised her voice in objection to Christopher’s words.

Amanda was having a difficult time with her current pregnancy, not like the last. During her third month, she vomited nearly every day! It did not even help that she was the master of fire. Only Agatha, who came to give her some magic, eased her symptoms.

Hearing the conversation of the two, Taara laughed and said, “Wait… I project you guys will be pregnant again when we get married!” She then flaunted her engagement ring and said, “The date is already set next year.”

“Oh, my goodness!” Amanda exclaimed before her eyes widened. She glanced at Brody and Taara before saying, “Are you going to get pregnant too, just like Trisha?”

Trisha was already pregnant. Now that she did not have the crystal of the heart inside of her, she could easily get pregnant. And perhaps, Abasi meant for it to happen.

On her wedding day, Trisha was already two months pregnant!

Hearing Amanda’s suggestion, Taara laughed and said, “No, I think we will wait until the power of the crystals fades out of us. It’s too inconvenient to be pregnant and take care of the earth.”

Amanda frowned at that. The truth was, she struggled to aid in her obligations to the earth. Thankfully, she wasn’t much needed, at least not those that required to fight.

Should she be called recently to aid, it was to warm the cold seas. Rarely did monsters appear now, it became clear to them that Khalid had opened several wormholes across time and space that it brought many enemies to the earth.

Christopher, Trisha, and Brody, however, were very much in demand in the aid of natural disasters. Abasi often guided them, swinging them through time and space and into safety each time.

Receiving Taara’s plan, Amanda said, “Are you sure you are going to wait another twelve years for the news masters to be awakened?” Amanda shrugged and said, “Having a child is just the best thing!”

“Now that we can use each other’s power longer than four hours, I think it should be fine for you to get pregnant, Taara.” She wrinkled her nose and suggested, “Brody can do the work for you, double time.”

The master of wind and earth looked at each other with a realization. They both concluded Amanda was on the right track.

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Author’s Notes:

My dearest readers. Thank you for having supported this story. I would like to announce that this novel is ending soon. For the rest of the month and maybe a few days of next month, I will briefly cover Orion’s story in this novel. Thus, many fast forwards chapters will happen moving on.

Please let me know if you have any requests.. What you want to know of the masters’ lives.