One eye on the sky

"Uh huh..."

"This leaves me wondering about it. The thought of magic can really change something else huh?" he mutters quietly while looking right towards her. That makes her think a little bit after some time.

"I had said magic just grows and burns later so that shouldn't make you too worried about it. I know that magic will seem unsure but that shouldn't worry you too much right now..." She said gently towards him.

"Maybe that will just tells me I need to work on my magic along the way. Maybe think about what is going on. I think we will need to re think about it later on that our magic works together or at least grow together. Do you think that is possible?" He asked to see her blink thinking about it. That was a new thought since magic usually grows depending on what it is.

"I don't know about that one. Magic tends to work on their own but also helps with whatever you need be. I guess you can use your magic that way. That will just express more thoughts towards it." She only thinks a little more about it that the thought lingers. With combined magic just grows around them that she lightly blushes to look away after thought.

"So the magic..is able to learn and grow more after some time. I mean....I don't know after a while.....I know that magic was powerful but nothing that powerful. I could do anything with my magic right? No matter what it is, I can....do what I wish with it?" he asked to be sure as she gives a nod.

"Yes. You are able to do whatever you wish. You can use it for your desire but...you must be careful during that much. Depending on how much you use." she said. Marcus blinks looking at her that he begins blushing from the possible thought of it. Wondering what was going on on thought. He could figure something out while she was thinking a little more too. The possible chances of his magic being that powerful. He could do anything he wished.....that made him blush heavily at the thought.

Knowing his magic was powerful, he was able to do what he wishes. Even 'that.' Seeing Kat looking confused but he used his magic to give a gentle push to her as she would gasp looking around flushed. Feeling something caressing her body like fingers or feathers. This makes her only blush heavily that it leaves her feeling hot. This made him blush but it also got him thinking of naughty things before he gulps.

"Marcus.....Marcus.......you okay?"

"Huh? I'm fine...Just thinking.."

"Hmmm? Are you sure about that, Marcus? I know you are thinking about some other things but I could also be wrong about that too." she said smiling gently to him that Marcus looks silent while thinking with the thought leaving his mind. He didn't want to give it away so he leaves it be.

"Alright then. Anyway, shall we move on from the subject? I think we should be alright now?" he asked looking to her.

"If you wish sure.." she smiled to him that made Kat go back to drinking tea. However, Marcus blushes heavily again thinking of what his magic could do later on if he got more better with it. This also leaves him feeling heated because of it. Later on, he was leaving for home still having the images in his mind while seeing the night show once more. He already saw Lewis already heading home but cooking as well.

He got home after a while from Katherine's home but was seeing that Lewis already cooked dinner. His mind was lost in thought from the possible outcomes of the magic lessons. Even when Lewis was speaking, his mind was not really paying attention towards this. He just leans into his hand thinking after a while while poking his food with the fork.

"I get some possible thought of Rosie learning more thanks to the traders. I figure they will do more or hope of coming back at a later time. That just makes me more curious about it later on and I'm just happy about it. Knowing some thought......Marcus?" he saw him still thinking about today that he saw he's not paying attention.

"...Uhhhh Marcus?"

"....Hmm? what?"

"Are you alright? You seem..distracted about something." Lewis said holding his fork looking at him.

"Yeah, I'm alright. I was lost in thought about something but it's nothing wrong during that moment. I figure you were enjoying your day or spending time with Miss Kat." He said looking to her while Lewis kept eating his dinner seeing Marcus looking away. He figures they did have a good day together or learned more things of the realm.

"I see..If you say you are alright then alright."he said.

"Why? You don't believe me on what I say, Lewis?" he always knew he didn't believe him most times when speaking in different tongues. However, that tells Lewis he's starting to be more open about it. The expression on Lewis face tells him differently that Marcus sighed and went back to eating.

"That's how you make it sound but I believe you.."

"Now you seem to be making fun of me right now, Lewis. Not fun you know." he grumbles this but of course Lewis shrugs his shoulders and keeps moving on later that night before they both finish up dinner and heads onto bed. While Lewis already was fast asleep, Marcus was dozing off but his mind was thinking about Katherine once more. His cheeks flushed slightly pink.

The next morning, Marcus was speaking with her father stating on some information about a new advised deal with some other items found in the far west. He was told that their was new materials he was willing to give Marcus so he can improve or make new weapons or new ideals of magic. He didn't know how to respond to that but her father tells him it's a thank you for protecting the people and his baby girl Kat.

"You really need to accept rewards more, dear friend. You did so much for my people it's the least I can do." he said.

"You're too kind sir. I understand you are doing this to show compassion but it's a lot for me sir. I really wish their is a way to thank you as well.."

"You don't have to...all I ask is for you to keep doing what you do....and, keep my daughter happy." he said that Marcus blinks looking confused but deep down, he was wondering if her father already knew what is going on between him and Kat.

"I don't understand sir.."

"I know you have feelings for my daughter, sir Marcus. I can tell just from what I been hearing around the village. The way you look at her. The way she makes you feel. It's something I felt for her mother before she was taken away from me. You know it's shocking to understand that and yet..it reminds me of my life before then." he chuckled at the thought but thinks of his wife again.

She was everything to him in the past and thanks to her, she was with him over time. He was always beside her. He was always feeling down at times but she was there for him. Even giving him his first child.

"........................."

"I know how it is when you wish to keep her safe and not having many rumors spreading around. Others know or guess she's with someone but don't know who it is yet. I think you will tell or she will when the time is right. I won't....so you are fine."

"I understand sir. I know she's your pride and joy..the only family you have but rest assure; I'll do my best and give it my own power to keep her safe. She means the world to me..and I wouldn't have anything put harm on her."

"Thank you my boy. But remember; she's just like her mother. Even if she hates being treated like she can't protect herself. She can..just a heads up." he chuckled.

He leaves the office of her father, walking right back into the village to see everyone just enjoying their days or just pondering of what to do later on. They seem to be relaxing today and that did him good. Marcus goes to find Lewis that was of course speaking with Rosie but he stops seeing him holding her cheek that she blushes to hit his chest gently with a snicker. He really was spoiling her since Marcus noticed a bag with coins inside. It was full of platinum coins that she already was thinking of giving him a gift thanks to it.

"Thank you so much, Love. You didn't have to but...this is so sweet of you." she goes to kiss his cheek that Lewis sighed looking away from her.

"It's fine and you are welcome. You always seem fond of these coins and I only use what I get to buy what I need. So, I give the extra to you Rosie." he said. She smiles to kiss him now that he was shocked holding her in his arms but didn't say anything while a few bystanders finds it cute. Marcus was happy for him but didn't say anything else after.

"Seems someone is enjoying his time more than normal. I figure she's finally tamed you?" Lewis looks over to see Marcus as he glares at him not saying anything else. He just looking more quiet after a while thinking he was playing around with him.

"You. Shut up because you didn't hear anything..." he warns but Rosie giggled finding him adorable. She just loves him more and more that it makes her feel like he was really something else now. She kisses Lewis on the cheek while he looks away flushed.

"Awww, don't be like that Lew lew. You know I enjoy it and you just care for me like I do with you." she smiled but he felt his face heat up even more.

"Rosie please...." he grumbles but she finds him more adorable while cuddling up into his chest. He only blushes harder from this gentleness that he only remains quiet after a while. Why did she have to be so silly like that. Why did she do this to Lewis? True, he loves him but that only feels more happier about it.

"Awwwwww so cute!!"

"......"

"Seems you are already doing just fine my friend. Even with someone like her loving you this much.." Marcus jokes.

"Master Marcus, if you don't mind please shut the hell up. It's already enough that Rosie calls me this and speak about it. I don't need you doing the same thing with me." he grumbles under his breath but saw how he laughed finding it a little silly.

"Oh come now, Lewis. I'm just being honest with you. That shouldn't be a bother for you.." Marcus said.

He only groans out shaking his head to cover his face but heard Rosie snickering at this. He really was silly and funny but she loves him either way. Knowing how he was being, this makes her only feel more happy being with someone like him. He really was shy about it even if she finds it precious. Marcus shook his head giving Lewis a break and decided to let it go.

However, during this time, Marcus saw Katherine walking by them holding some books and a basket with fruits. Seems she just came from the market today since they had a live production work done early this morning. She got everything she needs while walking down the dirt path. She didn't see Lewis, Rosie, and Marcus but he was watching her walk away blushing a bit that Lewis caught on.

"Oh? Are you alright Master?"

"OF course I am.."

"If you say so Master Marcus. From how you are looking right at the moment, seems you saw miss Kat walking by us. You must really be happy when she comes by or is near." Lewis joked now teasing him but he only remained silent not saying anything about it. He just blushes furiously and seeing Rosie smiling finding it cute. For now, they dropped it and goes off to get some lunch together.

As for Katherine, she was busy reading again on some new spells but already had some lunch made for herself to eat later.

Katherine did also come from the library that had more books in today than normal but she was happy for it. Knowing the curious figure about how things are going, she was happy about learning and developing ideal powers for her time. She wanted to grow and learn more that it shows that more magical spells and power can be reached in time. She turns the page after drinking more tea before humming to herself.

As for Marcus and the other gang, he was eating some lunch with Rosie and Lewis as he was teasing him now thinking something was going on with him and Katherine. Of course that might be the case but he didn't want to show it. He knew he would tease him for the time being till growing bored of it. He just ignores him eating his food of fresh cut meat with veggies. He just lets out a sigh and looks away.

"Oh come now, Lew lew. You already teased him enough. Isn't that good for you?" she asked drinking some tea while looking towards him that shows his smirk.

"I guess that is a lot with teasing him but it's funny seeing how expression when someone speaks about her near him. It's telling me something is going on or..he has a crush or love interest on her." he said.

"...Really Lewis? That is none of your business....you are not.......making this work. You seriously need to make it work...or at least not keep joking around...my feelings with miss Katherine is mine alone..."

"So you do care or like her more than you thought. That tells me a lot..or use.."

"........"

"Well, if that is true Marcus then I would say I'm happy for you guys. You make her happy and I can tell she makes you happy too. You two really fit with one another so their is no issue there." Rosie smiled looking to him as Marcus blinks hearing her words to look down at his half eaten plate.

"You really think so?"

"Yep. I've talked with her a few times and even if it's under code that she is always busy. She really dose care for you or like like you. That tells me she wishes you and her were more close with one another." she giggled seeing his face red now.

"So if I were you; I would just go and be happy with her. Just go and tell her when the time is right..I know she'll understand during that time. You should be good. Trust me on that because she told me how Lewis looks at me sometimes before we became a thing." she teases to see Lewis look away.

"IF you feel like you should then go ahead and do it. You should be fine later on.." he said but in a silent tone to Marcus. He just looks at Lewis then sees Rosie smiling back. She was happy for them and hopes that he will do just that.

"I don't know...I don't.."

"You won't know till you give it a shot....." she looks to see him think a bit before letting out a sigh and nod. He might as well give it a shot and hope for more. However, he was already thinking about it later on. He will visit her later during that time.

Later on that day, Marcus was checking up on Katherine after the mission they went on after a while. She was a bit more tired than before but this leaves her unsure about it. Maybe she was just unsure about something and her mind wasn't clear. Due to being worried and with everything going on, she wasn't sure. Maybe she was wrong but that didn't stop Marcus from checking up on her.

He shows up at her home to check on her that he gives a light knock. Waiting for a little bit, he goes ahead and sees the door open showing Katherine standing there. She sees to have gotten more tired that he feels worried about her.

"................"

"Hello Kat. I'm just coming to check up on you. Are you doing alright after before?" he sees her looking down at her hands that's bandaged up that she looks back up to him and gives a slow light nod.

"I'm alright. I'm just tired...did you wish to come in?" he gives a nod and she lets him in after a while. She made tea and lunch for them to enjoy together that he was drinking some of her tea while looking towards her. She seems a little silent over the last two hours but she might be over thinking about things.

"Katherine?..You alright?"

"Yes; I'm fine." she didn't say anything else but his eyes looked to her face seeing the expression of how tired she was really. Maybe things were starting to get to her? He wasn't sure after all that. He lowers the tea cup in his hands to look at her.

"*Sighs* I mean.....I don't know how to explain it. Just how..how in the world can you do it? Knowing the possible outcome of how things go and from what you been through so far in the village. You really are......something."

"I don't think I am, Katherine...Just doing what I think is best.."

"You really know how to keep yourself calm and others too Marcus. I wasn't expecting that. Maybe I was wrong about what I've thought of later on. I hope you are not angry or unworried about things." she said gently to him.

"You always seem to care about me. Worry about me just like before with that female dragon. And now, you are more open with me after that day....you really are something else..." He said as he hugs her close like a friend. She really was something else that it makes her wonder how she was this close to trusting someone like Marcus.

"I guess this means we both feel the same way. Ever since I.....tried to expose my feelings to you to show you mean a lot to me..."

"I know and it's sweet.."

"However...."

"However???"

"I..I can't delay for long. I'm going to find the male. And kill him. If what America said was true.. then there is one male based in Britain."

She turns her head towards him quickly in her chair. No one knew about that report since it was on a secret radio powered by the water wheel. Only her father knew and the operator. "H...how did you know about that?"

"Males are very territorial they kill all other males to achieve dominance they fly over and fertilize thousands of eggs and kills the males before they mature. Ive seen it when i first got to this world."

"When you first got here... you tried to fight them alone didn't you?" She said it softly and presses close. That was just so brave. He didn't have to but he tried even as his powers were fading. She had to help him more.

"I was and did. I had Lewis with me at the time but you see how unreliable he is. We probably been him once since i got to the community. "

"I promise to help you you. This way you won't be alone. Ill stay with you no matter what." She said it and hugs him close in showing that she means it.

"I know and I'm glad that you will be with me through out this whole thing. Though, that means you have to be careful. I don't want anything happening to you out there when facing the male dragon. They are more silent but not as dangerous. They can be a little bit more challenging so it shouldn't worry about it." he said holding her close while looking up at the sky thinking about it.

"And you believe that right? I understand but I will be sure to help you either way I can." she said gently to him but Marcus just held her close while looking more relaxed than normal. He wanted to stay close to her and feel more happier thanks to that. It made her wish to help him as much as possible with nothing holding her back. If she wanted to get him back to his full power, she will.

"........When I am back to full power, then I can stop the male and stop this from happening any longer."

"Don't worry. I'll be sure to be there to help you." she kisses his cheek sweetly while looking more happier now. This made the both of them lay back relaxing once more that she was cuddling up against him after some time feeling herself more happier. They lay there for a while before drifting off to sleep for the last time.

In some more hours passing along, Marcus and Katherine was up and about once more cleaning up the house while fixing some hot food for him. She already took a shower hours ago but was alright after the rest. She was humming a little chopping up some food but checking the small map that was showing some magic flowing of the day. She infused it to help show the weather but she did notice something. The clouds were not as grey as before but more whiter like before. Has something happen to cause this or was this just her own ideal thoughts?

She'll have to think about it another time and over think it. Maybe their is a change in their world.

Her wave length showing on the map started to change when he practiced his powers. Him using them changed the paths of the energy and over charged them while he focused his power to control it. She watched as the leyline lengths move and connect with him. She saw that his power was not only from within himself but all of the energy around him. She watched him looking away from her map to see him doing his best with an unstable aura around him.

He was working on channeling his power but was unaware that his power was also channeling the power of the world. He stopped frustrated and let it go returning everything to normal. "Damn it. Its too much i just cant focus it. I don't know what I'm doing wrong because it's not letting me keep my mind and soul focused right."

"Hmm, seems the wavelengths of energy is too connected with one another or trying to combine into one. Try drawing power only from within you, Marcus. You seem to be calling all the worlds energy to you when you try so hard." He looked at her blankly then he did as she suggested and his aura and power were stable.

"Hmm seems you were trying too hard you were changing how the energy of the world was laid out. I didn't know anyone could be so strong." She said it and he blushed. His aura surged with his feelings for her and then quieted down since he was working on controlling his power before using it.

"Maybe we need to find some way to help you keep better in control with your power. It's the same when you are back to 100% again. Knowing this treatment will bring that power back is going to take some time now. Maybe a little longer than I figure it would..." she explains to him gently as Marcus understands in some way since not all of his power came back into him.

His focus was quieting his aura and his power was stabilizing as the drug wore off. He said he was about half as strong as he used to be and would probably be stronger than he expects when he was finished. She was looking at him with that same hungry look on her face and chewed on her lip.