Don't play games with magic

Dear Diary,
The way back from the mine was great. We got a bit of time to relax. I was still not feeling great but I did not want to worry the others.
 
In the afternoon,Bart came to Nixie and me. He was a bit sad. I think it was something about Eve and Talion. Bart really likes her. Even if he doesn't want to show it. Well, I think it's obvious. Well I tried to make Bart feel better, but I do not know how. I'm not good at making people smile, but I hope he at least felt better to have us with him. I wonder if Eve knows he likes her that much. But she is a smart girl, she will figure it out. I think that he would make Eve happy, but I also know Talion loves her.
 
In two days, we were back on the ship, which was looking almost new. First, we went to see how the Black Sylph was doing. Eve brought her some kind of souvenir and she seemed happy to see us. Although shy, the Black Sylph is one of the kindest and nicest people I know. I want to help her but I do not really know how. It seems that the others don't know either. Later that day, I wanted to go shopping but Bart stopped me because he said we don't have money. I feel very sad. I really wanted to buy back all the objects that we sold for the ship.( even the sheets I stole from Talion.).
Nixie asked me if I want to go with her to find some herbs for the way. We did not find much, but we had a great idea to make the others happier. We made some flower crowns as a thank you gift for those who helped us. Then, I left the crowns in their rooms.
 
The weather was nice so we stayed for a long time on the beach. Bart and Eve came a bit late, i don't know what they did but it seemed like they had a good time. They must have gone swimming, after all, a girl's hair doesn't get dry that fast. Is there something going on between those two or they just went to swim?
I was very happy to see the Black Sylph join us for a while. She put her little hands near the fire like all of us. Why is she so cute all the time? I really want to hug her, but I do not want to hurt her. The Black Sylph left after she saw Xebec coming. He was wearing the flower crown we made for him. I'm happy I cannot blush, otherwise the others would have seen it. And I don't know if now it's the time, since Eve, Talion and Bart seem to have something going on. But I was really really happy Xebec liked the crown. I know that Bart, Eve and The Black Sylph, also liked them. We stayed and talked for hours and didn't get bored. Apparently Xebec doesn't like premonitions, and the others are no big fans of them either. But everyone seemed to have a great time.
 
Nixie and me wanted to go to sleep but Talion stopped to talk with us. He needed advice on what to do with Eve. I tried my best to tell him that he really needs to listen. I hope he understood what I said. It might help him in the future. In the beginning, I wanted to help him solve the problem, but it doesn't seem easy. I never see him staying with Eve but i don't really understand why. Suddenly, after the conversation, I got very tired. So I slept on the beach near Nixie.
 
The next morning, we started the journey through the Western Desolation. Xebec said a speech to his crew. He is quite motivating. That day, there was nothing special going on. There was a lot of wind so we sailed fast. I didn't notice the day pass. In the afternoon, we all met together to begin our training against demons. The first step was to talk about ourselves. Heron told us his story about how he couldn't save his family. He is afraid that when the time comes, nobody will believe him. I trust Heron so I will believe him. I should find a way to show him that.
 
Xebec was the next one. He didn't want to talk about himself. He said that he's not afraid that we won't understand but that we would understand too much. I have never seen him so serious before. I wanted to talk with him after. I went to his cabin, but he was already sleeping and I didn't want to wake him up.
 
Then, I talked about my past. I don't really tell this stories to other people. But they are my family. I know I can tell them that. I did feel very sad talking about it. I remembered a bit about Flavia and Forsun. They also promised me that they would stay alive. I trust our party and i know they will try to keep their promise. I need more time to think how I can help them. But I did feel relieved listening to them being so confident.
 
Then Nixie told us about her family. I know better than anyone how hard it is for her to be away from home. She misses everyone. I am her family for know, but I also know she misses her real family a lot. She hasn't been home for more than four years and she left behind a war. I do understand why she would be sad. I was the one taking her out so I will be the one taking her home.
 
Eve first talked about how she is afraid that we might be too small to change this world. And we might die trying for nothing. We told her that being so small maybe be our advantage. She is even stronger than she thinks. And very brave. She could have left Ionolia without going on the most dangerous trip she could do. And yet, here she is.
 
It was Talion's turn. He was very moody that day. It was probably the first and last time I will get so angry at him. You see, dear diary, the conversation was very very serious. Everyone was putting his heart on the table. And the first thing Talion said was " i don't want to play this game". I couldn't stand it so I started to scream at him. But Bart stopped me because he said the point of this conversation is to not blame or judge each other. Bart also said that Talion didn't mean what he said. I believe Bart doesn't lie so I stopped. Maybe I understood wrong. Well I should apologies to Talion I think? His biggest fear was the fact that he dragged us in all this mess for nothing and that we will die because of him. I told him before, and I will tell him again. We came here because we wanted to, and we are his team now, he is not alone in this fight. I hope he understands that soon.
 
For some reason, Eve seemed to have more to say. She apologized for lying to us in a moment like this. She told us that she is afraid of dying without experiencing something the way she wanted. And she would just die like this., unhappy.
 
Then Bart took the word. He told us about his family, and how he feels unwanted. I do understand some of the pain of not having a loving family near you. But how could someone not want Bart as a family? I swear he would be the best brother. I hope he will understand that in time, and he will get over this fear.
 
After a toast to ourselves, we went to our rooms to think about what everyone said. I think we will all overcome our fears if we work together. And I think so far, our teamwork was pretty good. Nixie and me, saw Eve reading, and we went to her to ask her if she wants to look at the stars with us. We talked about the three stars of Gava and many more. She seemed to be confused about what to do with Talion. It seems that Talion did something wrong again. I wanted to defend him but I couldn't. I had to be honest with Eve. The truth is, that I do not think Talion is fit for her. Ever since we met her, I never saw Eve happy with him. Not even once. And I think that he is treating her as he is treating all of us. If not, even a bit worse. I really wanted their relationship to work because I like both of them. But for both of their sakes, they shouldn't be together. But this is just me thinking. I still like both Eve and Talion, and I hope Talion will not get to mad. We advised her to do whatever is best for her and in the end that is what matters most. I was happy she talked with us. She is usually staying alone, and I know she likes it. But everyone needs a friend to talk to sometimes. Also, Bart really likes her. He even gave her some flowers.
 
The next morning I was with Bart and Xebec on the boat, when we saw something in front. It was a sea monster. I don't exactly know what it was but it looked like a huge black lady with a scythe. Nixie and Talion tried to help but they couldn't do it. I thought it would be the death of us. But suddenly, we saw the Black Sylph, with a black sword. In a moment, she cut the ugly monster in half, and then she disappeared
 
 
We immediately went to her room to see if she is alright. Of course, she wasn't. Some crumbles were falling from her again. She is such a wonderful person. Even when she is feeling sick because of us, she still helps us. She layed in her bed. We stayed there near her, trying to keep her company, and pray for her. There must be more that we can do for her. Until we figure out what, we decided to show her our love. To beat death with life. Eve made her a cookie cushion and we all painted on a new mask we gave her. She really really likes it. I was so happy to see her giggle. I want to do more for her. Because she is or little friend.
 
Not long after we arrived in the Black Sylph room, Xebec followed us. He asked us to tell him what just happened upstairs. Who did that kind of magic. He kept on insisting that whatever helped us, it was cursed and we should take care. And that we should be careful if we don't understand it fully. What is going with him? He seemed even a bit scared. He must really hate curses. But we convinced him that hw should not worry.
 
The next night, we stopped near the shore. We were as always, just staying on the boat and doing jobs around. In the fog in front of us, we began to see shapes of people moving and talking in gavan. It looked like one of Nixie's paintings but...alive. It was soo beautiful and peaceful. People just living their normal life, busy with daily jobs. So vivid and happy. Slowly, the fog disappeared, and the city of Iziper appeared in front of our eyes.It looked the same asthe fog, almost untouched by time, but there was no life there, nothing. How did this happen? I felt a feeling of sadness. How can something transform so much? Can you bring back what it was before? I really hope I will live to see the happiness the past, coming back here again.
 
Dear diary, This is just the start of this journey.
May the Almighty be with us on the way and protect everyone.