Once the morning came Mya was sleeping soundly in her bed. She was peacefully in dreamland and nothing could disturb her. “Mya wakes up,” Lira was standing over Mya’s bed with her arms crossed, “it’s time to go.” “Five more minutes,” Mya mumbles without opening an eye. Lira sighed, “No we need to go and get the book, now.” Mya opened her eyes, she had huge bags under her eyes., “why now?” Mya asked as she rubbed her eyes. Lira rolled her eyes and acted like she was explaining something to a toddler, “because, the leader has a tight schedule and this was the only time she could fit us in.” Mya was still rubbing her eyes, “fine.”

LIra looked at Mya from the corner of her eye, “you are not a morning person.” Mya looked at Lira with a grouchy look, “what gave you that idea.” Lira smiled as she put clothes on the back of a chair, “hurry up and get ready we’re all waiting for you downstairs.” Mya groans in protest, “fine, I’ll hurry up.” Lira left the room and shut the door quietly behind her. Mya walked over to the chair and picked up the item of clothing. It was a black dress that came down to mid-thigh length, it had a blue ribbon on the color and a vest with buttons alongside it. The dress had frills at the bottom. On the chair lay, a pair of thigh-high socks, they were black with a blue line at the top. Sitting on the ground next to the chair was a pair of combat boots. “You’ve got to be kidding me,” Mya said to herself annoyed.

Mya was staring at herself in the mirror. She was wearing the outfit that Lira had picked out for her, she had her hair up in a messy bun with a curl coming down on each side of her face. “Well I look nice,” Mya said out loud flattering herself. “I wouldn’t say it’s a good outfit for fighting though.” Mya walked over to the small bag that was holding all of the books. She puts a pair of black shorts and a black tank top with some sneakers in the bag. “Just in case.” Mya picked up the bag and headed down to the lobby where everyone was waiting for her. Mya walked into the room and everyone turned their attention to her as if she was a celebrity. “I’m ready, let's go get that book.”

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Lira smiled at Mya, “you look lovely Mya.” Mya smiled and looked down at her outfit, “It’s not my style but it is nice.” Mark had a big goofy smile on his face, “you look gorgeous.” Mya let out a small laugh, “Le’s go get the book before it's too late.” Both Rouge and Lex stare at Mya blushing. Lira’s face lights up, “oh right, the book.” all of them walked over to the leader's office and were waiting for her. The leader walked out holding the book, “I hope you’ve all rested up.” Lira smiled, “yes, we have.” Mya smiled kindly at the leader, “thank you for letting us stay here.” “It’s no problem, any friend of Lira’s is a friend of mine,” The leader replied with a kind smile right back. Lex interrupted this touching conversation, “so about the book.” “Oh yes,” the leader remembered as Lex mentioned it. The leader holds the book ou to them, “now you will have the enchanted book of air.” Mya carefully gabbed the book.

Mya was holding the book in her arms, “again, thank you so much.” The leader's face turned serious, “end this war and the violence that comes with it.” Rouge nodded with a determined look in his eyes, “we will.” “One more thing,” the leader looked at Lira, “Lira have you thought about my offer.” the group all turned their attention to Lira. Lira nodded, “I have.” “And what is your answer,” the leader asked. Lira smiled, “I’m staying with my friends and ending this war.” “I know I can’t stop you I can only wish you luck,” the leader sighed in protest. Lira smiled, “thank you.” The leader looked at them all, “and please try not to get yourselves killed.”Mark gave his cheerful smile that could brighten up the darkest of rooms, “we won’t, and don’t worry we’ll protect Lira!” The leader lets out a small giggle, “I’ll hold you to it.”Everyone had gotten back on Ero and was ready to go to get the next book, they were now one step closer to ending the war. “Let’s go Ero,” Lira said with a smile. “Where to next,” Mark asked.” Mya had taken out the map and pointed to a spot not too far from where they were, “Next stop Neko territory.”