Helping Hand

" Did we win ? " said Mimiko as she panted.

" I think we lost...we won but we lost " said Hiroshi as he stared at the burnt ground.

" What...do...like What ? " asked Mimiko

" Flit was aware that he is transcending into a monster , into a demon " said Hiroshi

" He already was a demon " said Mimiko

" No...He was once a Human , like you , like me , like everyone we know. He was constantly fighting his body to prevent what could have been worse " said Hiroshi as he stood up

" Care to explain me ? " asked Mimiko

" He could've killed everyone of us , Gor sensei , you , me everyone around here. If it wasn't for his mental strength and physical prowess , he would've smashed us into pulp , without a second thought , no wonder Camille had a hard time controlling him " said Hiroshi

" So you mean , if he wanted to , he would have killed us " asked Mimiko as she approached Hiroshi

" Yes " said Hiroshi

" I could have saved him , Camille took him away , I.... could have " murmured Hiroshi as he started to tear up

Mimiko realising the depth of the situation , leaned and hugged Hiroshi as Hiroshi started to cry.

" He didn't betrayed us , it's the Demon blood , the curse the magic that changes everything " said Mimiko

" That's right...I can prove it " said Flit as he descended down the stairs.

Mimiko took a step back awkwardly.

" No , you guy's can hug it out no problemo " said Flit

Choji and Haru dragged Gor down the stairs as well.

" Gor Sensei ! " said Mimiko

" Are you alright ? " she asked

" I am... fine , my wounds are healing but i think that someone else need your help at the moment " said Gor as he tried to move

" No no , Don't move " said Mimiko as she covered his wounds with her hands

" Meow... Mimiko , congratulations " said Neko sama as she summoned herself infront of her.

" Neko sama " said Mimiko as she bowed

" Your experience and skills have ascendant your healing skills to intermediate meow " said Neko sama

" What ? I don't understand " asked Mimiko

" Now you can heal different kinds of wounds , you also have a better healing factor , better strength , better animal spirit control and leveled animal technique " said Neko sama

" Try it out on Gor " she added

" Ok as you say " said Mimiko as she tried to heal Gor's wound

Gor wounds started to heal at an accelerated rate where many of his bruises healed instantly. Gor sat up as he grabbed his head.

Many of the wounds that was inflicted by physical trauma were healed. However , wounds inflicted by Flit weren't healing as fast as they should.

" Damage and Injuries cause by Demons have a prolonged affect , they stay like same for many days " said Jarred

" Now what do we do ? " asked Mimiko

" Don't worry about this Old hag , Someone else need your help right now " said Gor

" Down at the festive ground , They need you " he added as Gor pointed at festival pyre.

" What about you ? " asked Mimiko

" This guy , what's his name ? " asked Gor

" It's Jarred , Jarred Kowalski " said Jarred

" Woah , you are Polish ? " asked Hiroshi

" My Dad was Polish and my Mother was Japanese " said Jarred

" Ah i see " said Gor

"He'll heal me , they both will help the others " said Gor

" It's full moon , it's already late , you two must hurry " said Gor

" No you are not leaving him alone here " said Jarred

" Who said you are leaving me ? " questioned Gor

" Take me to a shelter and help me heal , those guys will need my help " said Gor

" Hiroshi , I need to talk to you about something " said Jarred

" Not now Jarred , will surely listen to it later " said Hiroshi as he was looking for his mace

" But...fine ok , anyways dude , I'll carry Gor sensei to safety , you two collect yourself and leave for the village ground " said Jarred

" Yeah " said Hiroshi

Jarred and Hiroshi shook each other hands which later turned into a one side hug.

" Thanks for saving my ass back there " said Hiroshi

" Now , Thank you for saving me 3 times " said Jarred

" Mimiko , Hiroshi , Best of Luck , Don't die " said Jarred as his eyes started to tear up

" I am sure of it Jarred , take care of Gor " said Mimiko

" Oh , Wait almost forgot something , here is The Medallion Ivy sample , please find it's cure as soon as possible and I will reward you with something even better " said Hiroshi as he handed a leave twig covered in fur

" Where ? How did you find it ? " asked Jarred

" It was tied around Flit's waist , please find it's cure as soon as possible " said Hiroshi as he grabbed Flit's wrist in a comforting way.

Jarred took the ivy and nodded.

" Go on now Please win " said Jarred as he picked the one end of the stretcher.

Hiroshi petted Choji and Haru as they joined Jarred and went to the school for Gor's treatment. Hiroshi and Mimiko waved them good bye as they disappeared in the forest.

" Now we have only one thing to do " said Hiroshi as he took his mace and pointed it towards the pyre. Mimiko nodded as she healed Hiroshi and they both started ran towards the ground.

Meanwhile the e courtyard of gods held a meeting. Benzaiten sama who was busy playing her Shamisen looked down on Hiroshi carefully. The sister of fate arrived into the room to invite Benzaiten sama for the meeting.

" Dear Daughters , I think it's the time we all have been waiting for " said Benzaiten sama as she rose from her throne

" What ? " asked Luck

" Daikokuten sama has finished his meditation " said Benzaiten sama as she struck her Shamisen.

The string reverberated around the room as a shrine appeared infront of them.

" We shall ascend to his adobe and meet him " said Benzaiten sama as she smirked.