Touch of Flame

Ravina sat across from Uzara and the smoke emanating from the sticks would sometimes hide her face. But her pale grey eyes would see through it all as if they could stare deep into her soul.

“You can ask me anything about yourself except…” she said and then a thrilling silence followed, “except for anything that involves you and too many other people. That is a lot for me to see and your question has to be specific.” She explained.

Ravina nodded. “I mostly want to know about my sister. I have a twin sister that I am trying to find. Where is she?”

She tilted her head, her eyes widening even more. “Twin sister?”

“Yes.”

She reached her hand out and Ravina placed her hand in Uzara’s extended one. The woman closed her eyes, her mouth moving in silence. After a while, she released her hand and her lips stopped moving. Her hands rose and the smoke rose with it, slithering up all the way to the roof. Even the candles burned brighter, the fire turning blue.

Uzara threw her head back, her hands still in the air, and then she dropped them, and with it disappeared the smoke and fire. A wind blew startling Ravina, and the woman slowly opened her eyes. They glowed silver for a moment before they fell on her.

“What is your sister’s name?” She asked.

“Corinna.”

“Corinna?” She looked down at the stones on the table, one each at a time. Then she looked at her again. Her neck and head moved as if she was possessed and her eyes never blinked. “Your sister is where she should be.”

“And where is that?”

“Her home. Or shall I say, future home?”

“Is she married?”

“Not yet.”

“So she plans to marry?”

“Not yet.”

She was becoming frustrated.

“Is she a breeder?” She finally asked her heart pounding.

“No.”

She sighed in relief.

“Then… is she a breedmate?”

“Yes.”

“So she is with dragons?”

“Yes.”

“Where? What clan?”

“No clan.”

Ravina took a deep breath. “If no clan, then where is she?”

“I can’t find her in a specific place. She is a traveler it seems.”

So she was on the run because she was a human breedmate?

“Is she safe?”

“Yes.”

“Will I… ever meet her?”

“Yes.”

Suddenly Uzara gasped and then choked as if her soul left her body and her eyes returned to normal. She took a deep breath and straightened herself, looking at her mysteriously. Her eyes searched for something.

“Did you see something?” Ravina asked.

“I see a lot,” she said flatly, her eyes still glaring.

“What do you see?”

“Specific question,” she reminded.

Ravina sighed. “When will I see my sister?”

Her eyes looked to the side and then she squinted. She was silent for a long period, tilting her head thoughtfully before returning to look at her. “A day where the sun will rise after rain.” She said.

So this was what they meant with the language. This was not helping at all. “What about me?” She began knowing the question wasn’t specific but then she gave up. She didn’t want to know any specifics about herself that would frighten her or discourage her.

“There is a lot to know about you. A lot of entanglement, hardships, secrets. There are many mysteries about you and your family,” Uzara spoke.

“What are the mysteries?” Ravina asked curiously.

“So many entanglements. It is hard to tell what is and what is not.” Suddenly she stood up. “I should leave.”

Ravina blinked. “Why?”

She began to pack her things and Ravina looked at the other women who seemed as confused as her.

“What is happening?” She said returning to look at Uzara.

“I do not wish to predict anymore.”

“Why? What did you see?”

She stopped and gazed at her. “The spirits left. They do not wish to speak anymore. That is a bad omen.” She continued to pack in a hurry.

Bad omen?

“I don’t understand.” She said getting up.

The woman wore her bag on her shoulder and then looked at her with a serious expression. “You are dangerous and unpredictable,” she said and then walked away.

Ravina stood frozen in place while the women tried to speak with Uzara who was leaving. Dangerous and unpredictable? So much that she didn’t want to predict and even ran away?

Georgia came back after being unable to convince Uzara. “I don’t know what just happened.” She said confused. “Are you alright?”

Ravina nodded.

“Don’t let her scare you. They are dramatic sometimes.” She assured her.

“Well, well. I guess we need to find a new one since I didn’t get to know about my plans to conceive.” Kayla said coming back with Brenna.

“I am sorry,” Ravina said.

She just waved with her hand, dismissing her apology.

“What a coincidence though, that your sister is also a breedmate.” Brenna said. “That is rare, especially with two siblings. We were already surprised by Malachi considering his sister’s breedmate was also human.”

Ravina had also wondered about that if it was even possible.

“Can we trust what she said?” She asked.

Kayla shrugged. “I am not sure.”

Her sister was with dragons but not in a clan. Then where? If she was safe then she couldn’t be running away from other dragons and having to change locations because of that. She sighed. This was so confusing but at least her sister was alive and not a breeder.

“I saw lots of delivery here today. What was happening?” Brenna asked.

“Ah… Malachi arranged a room for me downstairs because of my leg.”

Georgia smiled. “That sounds more like Malachi. He is very considerate.”

“What is he like… to you?” She asked knowing he was probably different with her than with his own people.

“He is generous. A person who gives and asks for nothing in return. He is also very protective of those he cares about and does anything for them.” Georgia explained.

Ravina nodded.

“I think Ravina is asking about his likes and dislikes since they live together,” Brenna said. “Let me tell you everything.”

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