ifrit

No!

This is my mission! You follow my orders!

But...

What, you don't really think I'm trying to be a hero like in the movies? Hmph, ever since Silence watched a few, she's been arguing with me every day about how stupid the heroes are.

I'm not stupid!

If we can't burn the rock formation, then I just have to keep my flames under control, right?!

Makes... sense? But are you sure you can do that?

I can! I know I can.

Trust me. I already told you, your safety is my responsibility!

Mm-hmm... Okay. I trust you.

They're gone.

Hah, finally, I can burn everything down!

You can't hold it in anymore, little thing.

Hmph, you want me to go berserk? In your dreams!

You know I've learned to control my flames.

Now lend me your strength, you fat freak!

Is this how you ask someone for a favor?

Cut the crap. I'm being plenty polite just by giving you a heads up!

Can you bring me anything besides pain? I stopped being afraid of you a long time ago!

What I want to burn and how I burn it is all up to me!

Hah, little thing, you've gotten cockier.

You know they haven't gone far, don't you?

So what? I can protect them!

I won't... hurt my teammates... my friends...!

Ifrit...

I'm sorry.

No—!

Ifrit was once unable to control the flames burning in her heart.

She once swore she would control them one day, in order to keep those she loves from harm.

When Saria apologized, she opened her eyes with difficulty.

A shining blade, bright as snow, was mere inches from her, but it was the sadness teeming in Saria's eyes that she found far sharper.

Ifrit did not want to see such a sight ever again. She decided she would do what it takes to ensure Saria and Silence never look that way again.

She is no longer powerless as she was.

Now, she can do it.

Just you watch, fatso!

These flames don't obey you anymore... They answer only to me. They belong to me!

One of these days, I will do you in completely! Just you wait!

How did it go? Is it over?

Why do I even need a checkup? I'm not hurt at all!

You filled an entire cave with fire, and you even worked with the other operators, using Arts together. You almost caused a cave-in...

When did the four of you become so reckless?!

Grrr, how do even you know about that...?

I better not find out who spilled the beans. It's not even a big deal! Why tell?!

Oh, don't say that. From the sound of it, things got pretty intense.

If Silence found out about this, how much more homework do you think she'd make you do?

You bet your behind I'll tell Dr. Silence once she's back!

Ugh.

Do you even know how dangerous that was?! If... If...

Can't you see I'm fine?! Stop harping on about that! I was extra careful this time!

You said you were gonna give me a checkup when I got back, and I came. What more do you want?!

You...

So don't tell Silence, okay?! You can't!

Oh? So <i>now</i> you're scared.

I'm not scared! I'm just... well... I just don't want to worry Silence.

We don't know when she's coming back, either. I really hope Saria is with her, too.

Eh, them... They'll come back once things are taken care of over there.

Then—!

Before you ask, I don't know what they're up to. I don't know anything.

I can't be bothered with all that. You keep yourself clean by not asking questions. I don't even have enough time to upgrade my Meeboos; no way I'm gonna worry about anything else.

You better behave yourself. I'm sure the Doctor's already gone over it, but you're grounded for a while, huh?

Yeah...

We'll be in Columbia in a couple days. You'd better not do anything reckless when we get there!

Sheesh, I get it!

Silence told me what she's doing... I'm not gonna give Silence or Saria any trouble.

Yep, looks like you really have grown up.

Heheh, just you wait. One day... I will be super dependable.

When that time comes, Silence won't be so worried about me, and when she runs into trouble, she's bound to come to me for help!

'Ifrit, help us!'

Hehe, I can't wait to hear that!