Call of Lightning
24. You're a Big Boy, Now...
The banquet went smoothly. Kenan was asked to give a speech after everyone had eaten heartily. Kenan was surprised to be asked by Princess Kalya to encourage the Elves.
Kenan trembled, he stood up from his chair, and everyone watched him silently. His legs were shaking, and he still remembered everything that had happened to him. Weakness and helplessness, bullying, humiliation, and even torture. Cold sweat covered his body. Kenan was pale.
Kenan closed his eyes, still shaking.
Pluk!
A small hand held Kenan's trembling hand, startling Kenan. Kenan opened his eyes and saw that small hand—Aeera's hand, smiling at him, encouraging him. Kenan smiled at Aeera and looked at everyone, all the Elves waiting for Kenan's words.
"Everyone!"
Kenan's voice was full of enthusiasm. Everyone looked at Kenan and fell silent.
"Enough playing around! We will destroy the Demon King and the Monster King and free both humans and elves! We will all live free!"
"HOOOOOOO!"
The sound was thunderous, and everyone was excited. Kenan couldn't believe it; he did it! He could do it! He smiled and raised his right arm.
Freedom! Courage! And confidence!
***
"This is why I am the leader of the Elves!"
Princess Kalya finally invited the three humans to see her mother, the Elf Queen, Elsa. Elsa was Kalya's mother and now lay in a large room guarded by guards. Elsa had been ill for approximately 100 years. Princess Kalya had succeeded her mother in leading the Elves and hid from the invasion of Monsters and Elves.
They continued to fight against Demons and Monsters. They sought refuge. Essentially, they were safer than humans. This was because the Elves never interfered in worldly affairs. They preferred to live in the forests and were far from possessing any power.
However, the Demons were always chasing them all. The Demons still believed that the Elves would fight back one day.
The Elf Queen was asleep, still wearing her crown.
"May I examine her?" Kenan asked.
Kalya and Genio were shocked. They had even invited all the great healers, both Elf and human, to do it. However, they ultimately allowed Lord Kalandra to do it.
Kenan checked her pulse, and it was normal. At least, Kenan had learned that in biology and anatomy class. Kenan placed his hand on Queen Elsa's breast. It was normal. He was confused. Kenan asked Aeera to help her touch the front of Queen Elsa's body, right over her heart.
Kenan asked Aeera to determine the rhythm of her heartbeats, and she would give him a signal. And Kenan discovered the problem. Queen Elsa's heartbeat was very slow, more than 10 seconds apart, and it was taking a very long time.
"What caused Queen Elsa to fall asleep?"
Kalya and Genio explained that about 100 years ago. Queen Elsa was protecting the Elves while they were traveling. A battle against the Demon King resulted in a crushing defeat, and Queen Elsa was attacked. She used her strongest magic to protect the Elves and temporarily erase the Demon King's presence.
Overusing her magic, Queen Elsa's body weakened, and she finally fainted.
Kenan thought for a moment.
"Aeera! Return me to my world. Summon me again in an hour," Kenan said to Aeera.
Aeera didn't ask many questions. She did just that, trusting Lord Kalandra. She released the magical bindings on her summoned creature. Kenan was returned to his world.
JEGLAAAARR!
There's no time!
Kenan was in his room, browsing the internet and searching for information about weakened hearts. Elves have long lifespans, even thousands of years. Kenan learned this from Princess Kalya and Yuhas. Kenan searched for information about weakened hearts, or heartbeats that are too slow.
Loss of consciousness is triggered by the vagus nerve. This nerve connects blood flow to the intestines, the digestive system, and the brain. An overstimulated vagus nerve draws too much blood to the brain. This triggers decreased consciousness and fainting. It could also be due to an autonomic nervous system malfunction due to excessive pain.
So...
The Elf Queen's heart must be stable!
Kenan thought about how to heal Queen Elsa. Could this really happen? Kenan smiled as he remembered Aeera's face. He had believed in her all along. If Kenan could cure Queen Elsa, then there was a chance they would be granted permission to borrow the Golden Compass.
That was right! Kenan had to be confident.
Kenan looked at the time, exactly one hour to a few seconds. He was sure it was time to leave. And the artifact bracelet on his wrist lit up. It was time to leave, a world-class healer or alchemist. Ha.. ha.. ha..
A shimmering light.
JEGGLAAAARRR!
Kenan left his room in a flash, leaving his laptop still on.
***
Wooosh! JEGLAAARRR!
Kenan was greeted with a smile by Aeera.
"Did you take something from your world?" Aeera asked.
"Of course, Aeera!"
Kenan saw Queen Elsa still asleep on the long table. He looked at Kalya and Genio.
"Let me try to heal Queen Elsa," Kenan said confidently.
Kalya and Genio were shocked to hear this; they couldn't refuse. They weren't confident in Kenan's abilities, but they had no choice.
Kenan took out his bracelet magnets; there were six of them. Kenan took something from his pants pocket. Those are cables? He picked them up as he was about to leave. The cables were untied at both ends. They were attached to the six magnets. Kenan used his divine mana to move the bracelets with his magical abilities.
"Princess Kalya, I request you to use your speed magic on these six bracelets!"
Kalya didn't understand, but she prepared her two swords, each one forming and glowing. She was ready to use her speed magic to direct them at the glowing bracelets Kenan had moved upwards.
"Aeera! Use your magic to protect this area; its power will be considerable."
"Yes, Lord Kalandra."
"Yuhas and Genio, assist Aeera!" Kenan shouted.
Everyone didn't understand, but they followed Kenan's command.
"Begin, Princess Kalya!"
Kalya shot forward, using her high speed. She floated in the air, spinning her body and her two swords. The lightning energy was so fast that she thrust powerful energy into the bracelets, which had already been enlarged by Kenan's magic.
Splash!
Woosh!
A powerful energy surged, and the bracelets lit up with a dazzling light. Aeera, Yuhas, and Genio used their magical abilities to contain the immense energy surrounding them. They struggled, but held on. This was because the bracelets' magnetic power locked and magnified the magical energy released by Kalya, multiplying it.
Woosh! Woosh!
Kenan moved; this was the moment. He shot toward the glowing magnetic bracelets. He pulled and created a cable connected to the bracelets, drawing the energy and descending directly toward the still-unconscious Queen Elsa.
"Wake up, Queen Elsa! You must protect your people!"
Kenan shouted, his hand gripping the cable, which extended and radiated with a powerful force.
"Light up, and restore the imprisoned soul! Earth's Strongest Heart Shock!"
BOOOOOOMMM!
Kenan aimed it at Queen Elsa's body from above.
WOOOOSSSSHH!
Wind, explosions, energy, light, and shimmering energy exploded as the electric force struck Queen Elsa.
Everyone couldn't see; everything was enveloped in energy. And everyone was blown away by the massive explosion. Except for Kenan and Queen Elsa, who remained where they were.
Brush!
The energy explosion, and finally, it was over. The light began to fade. Everyone woke up and saw Kenan still standing, quite exhausted.
And, Kalya's eyes couldn't blink, tears welling up in her eyes. It was because of her mother. Queen Elsa was already sitting and smiling at her.
"MOM!"
Kalya ran at top speed and passed Kenan, hugging her mother.
"You're all grown up now, Kalya..."