Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

"Danny and Annie had each other as siblings from the very beginning, and when they saw that Sealyn was catching up with them in terms of magic abilities insanely fast, their competition end up becoming too serious." Seara added

"It is my fault… I were the link that connected them and I disappeared," Rain said and then sighed. "Still, while I can understand why Seadrei would prioritize Sealyn, that only made things more difficult."

"Dad couldn't reach all of them how to fight like him underwater, after all," Seara explained. "Besides, Sealyn has her own special ability as a demi human, when they realized that, they put distance between each other… Sealyn felt a bit better and Danny and Annie felt like she was cheating. We tried to correct them, but it never worked."

"What can she do?" Rain asked.

"She essentially unrivaled when it comes to learning water related skills," Seara explained.

Seara's shed light on Sealyn's exceptional abilities and precocious talent from a young age. At the mere age of ten, Sealyn had already mastered a repertoire of formidable techniques, showcasing an impressive command over various magical skills.

Sealyn's skill in sound magic hinted at her proficiency in manipulating sound waves, a skill often considered intricate and challenging to master. Additionally, her mastery of techniques like Power Nap and Gluttonous Recovery showcased her adeptness in restorative and revitalizing magic, enabling her to recuperate swiftly and gather vast amounts of energy.

The mention of Greedy Vows indicated Sealyn's adeptness in channeling her determination and resolve into magical prowess, likely amplifying her capabilities in challenging situations. Her proficiency in ice magic further highlighted her exceptional talent, excelling in an elemental domain that typically posed challenges to other sea folk in cold environments.

"... It looks like everyone left me behind and I will have a hard time catching up," Rain said after a long sigh. "Is she really fine?"

"No… while he got all of your magic talent, she also inherited all of your worst characteristics," Seara said while rubbing her eyes. "She is stubborn to a fault, she can't accept any way of thinking aside her own and she can be quite sarcastic at times. She mirrored you so much that at times I felt like I was losing my mind."

"I wasn't that bad…" Rain furrowed his eyebrows. "Or maybe I was… does she remember anything about me?"

"Considering how much she acts like you, it would be weird if she didn't recall," Seara said. "Don't respect a sentimental reunion with her, though."

"That is sad, but I guess it can't be helped since everyone is giving me the cold shoulder…" Rain said. "What do you want to do from now on? I have some ideas, but I guess I can't force you all to follow me anymore."

"You will have to recover the lost time, very slowly," Seara said. "You can start by never talking with that woman again, then I might help you a bit."

"I can only imagine what you would have become if I actually gave you reasons to be jealous," Rain said. "After all…"

As Seara leaned her head against Rain's shoulder, a silent and wordless gesture of comfort and reassurance, she subtly forced him to stop speaking. It was a gentle yet firm way of asking him to halt any forthcoming nonsensical or possibly troublesome comments.

Rain, sensing her unspoken request, held back the urge to express something nonsensical or frivolous, recognizing the gravity of the moment and Seara's need for peace.

In that fleeting moment of shared silence, Rain felt a deep longing to restore the connection and familiarity they once shared. He yearned to return to the ease and comfort of their past interactions. However, he understood that rebuilding that bond would be a gradual and patient process, one that couldn't be rushed or forced.

"Somehow, we always thought that you were alive…" Seara said when Rain was about to put his hand on her shoulder. "We could feel it… I never said that out loud since I didn't want to sound crazy and give false hope for the kids, but Terra shared that with the others. Your parents, Danny and Annie believed her… that you would return one day.

That you only didn't return because you were captured by the dragons or something… that is one of reasons we split up. They could be hunting the dragons right now and torturing them for information."

"That only makes me more worried…" Rain said after he retreated his hand.

"We didn't find traces of the dragon god and we only found water dragons in the last one hundred years, so they should be alive, somewhere…" Seara said.

"I will look for them as well, once I make things right here with you and Sealyn," Rain said and then grabbed Seara's shoulders and looked her in the eye. "This time, I will be sure not to let anyone take our time from us."

"Those kinds of words sound more ominous than hopeful," Seara said.

"In that case, I will fix it," Rain said. "This time, I will be sure not to let anyone take our time from us, so how about giving me a massage with a happy ending to motivate me?"

"How about no?" Seara said and then headbutted Rain's nose. "I am glad that you are back, but you have a lot to stone for."

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"Yes, ma'am," Rain said while holding his bleeding nose. "I bet that you can hunt dragons left and right with this kind of attack."

"... Your defensive power is truly low now," Seara said. "You will have a hard time convincing Sealyn of anything if you remain this much weak."

"I might be weaker if compared to you, but my big brain power will make up for it," Rain said. "There is no better way to show her Dad's cool side like that, after all."

"I wonder…" Seara raised her left eyebrow. "It is hard to imagine someone see someone younger as cool..."