Aether's Blessing (Aether's Revival, #1)

by Daniel Schinhofen

“True, but maybe the next step on each path will make it easier to train?” Gregory smiled, “Hope is good. It sustained me for years. I have a feeling it will only get harder and more intense, though.” Yukiko looked serious, “Then we will do more.” “Helping push each other and support each other.”

“My heart may have anything he wishes.” “Why do you call me that?” “Because I found my heart with you,” Yukiko replied. “It’s hard to explain. My mother used to tell me a tale from her mother, who heard it from hers, and so on. We each have a heart in the world, the one who helps us live, truly live, instead of merely surviving. They were right. My world has become so much brighter and joyful since I met you. When I saw you the first time, my heart beat a little faster; when you caught me during the testing, I nearly fainted. Not from the strain, but because you cared enough to protect me.”