“Wait! Stop! You'll get killed!” The urgency saturated his words.
“I have to go.” Affa said calmly even as the tears glistened in her eyes.
“But...” She stopped his words with a kiss then turned away, dashing into the fire.
She ran fast, pushing her legs until they went numb. Then she glided along in a fog. The fire has only burned for the first few moments then the sensation was only one of painless heat. She had no idea what lay beyond the fire, but it didn't matter. She had to go. This was her destiny. She had resisted at first but realized her life and more importantly, the lives of all those in her village and beyond were at stake. Her doubts and fears didn't matter. She had to succeed. She had no choice. It was her destiny.
“Can she do it?” Sanat asked.
“She will do what she has to.” Jerget said gently touching his lips, feeling the last of the kiss fade. “It's her destiny.”
Affa felt the change in the air before the cool water misted her face. She didn't slow her pace but did allow a moment of relief to pass through her as the heat dissapated. Soon the cool water turned to icy cold on her skin. A shiver raced through her but her pace did not slow. Don't think, she reminded herself locking her mind to the feelings churning inside her.
“How long should we wait?” Sanat asked fidgeting.
“Until she returns.” Jerget said never taking his eyes off the flames.
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