Changes in Winter [ HERO QUEST MISSION ]

Even as the human went flying through the snow, debris and fire; there was a great sense of relief that oozed into the being of The Celestial as she watched Touma find his pace and land safely without much harm. To her, that was nothing but a test of faith and inner courage to overcome his physical limitations and achieve a strength much greater than himself. And, in that way, they each formed a miracle for him to progress nad evolve himself to the next level of power that he needed to enter into the next phase of his life.

And for this reason is why Cirno had a big smile that was seen brimming from ear to ear as she walked over to the carnage that was left in the wake of their clash. With one hand pulled out over the male, streams of aqua-hued light would begin to rain down upon the male and feed him with new vigor, life and energy so that his injuries may be mitigated, loosened and reduced to the point where he could stand, breathe and feel like a changed man from this entire ordeal that was done to change him spiritually, mentally and physically.

"You believe that you were unfortunate? Perhaps, but it's those experiences that allowed you to maybe enjoy what you have now all the better. Since, when you lack something, you gain a bigger perceptive working for it."

The tone in which Cirno spoke in was quite ginger and rang truer to the essence of a mother nurturing her child. And, to that end, The Celestial couldn't help but give a tender laugh as she patted his head and rewarded the youth for being able to endure such a grueling challenge.

"At least, that's what I think. As I believe that is what it takes to be a proper hero and someone who I can all worthy of joining The Guild of Heroes."

After uttering those words, The Angel of The Ice would then give a firm nod of the head and considered Touma to be a proper member of her family. He would help to become one of the founding members of what would become a grand and wide-scale operation that spreads from Earth, to the Soul Society and all neighboring dimensions to invoke this sense of positivity, light, and miracle in a cluster of universes consumed within darkness, discord and all things foul.

"And I won't allow a hero like yourself to die here. Not physically, and not mentally because of your own doubts. We all have them, but it's the courage to act against them which gives us strength to move on."

Granted, those words may have fallen on deaf ears. As, by the time that they ended, the male soon lost consciousness and was nothing more than a limp body in her hands. Again, however, the woman couldn't help but give a gentle laugh because of the fact that perhaps she did train the ever living lights out of the male. So, perhaps now was a good as any point to cease so that they could call it a day.

"You rest up. You've earned it. I'll take you to some place where you can wake up and start anew. I promise."

And with those words spoken, The Angel of The Ice would place the boy in her arms, stand up and begin to move through the snow and ice to find refuge in a temple nearby. It is there where she would see to his recovery herself, infuse the blessings of the gods into his body and ensure that the start of this year would mark the change of a lifetime within the male. That was her duty for today and she was going to do her best to fulfil it.

As at the end of the day -- this was her retribution. To help someone such as this was her way of making penance for the transgressions her life. And in this way, Touma was able to help this Angel find her wings and continue to find a reason to move forward.

"Thank you. I'm so glad I saved you...."

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