The Life I Gained From Dying

Chapter 10 - A Night Under The Stars

"Alright, step one. Breathe in as much as your lungs can hold, and hold it all in there for as long as you can." Via said as she and Aaron stood across from each other just outside of their home.

Aaron followed her orders and began holding his breath.

"Before we start moving air, I need to make sure you know how to expel air essence from your body. It flows through your entire body but your chest is where it's most potent. Now, it usually takes a few weeks for someone to release essence for the first time. So don't get discouraged if it you don't get it immediately. No matter what I'll be here to guide you and turn you into a fine air essence user."

At this point Aaron was already struggling to hold his breath for any longer and everything Via said after that wasn't heard by him. He finally released the air he was holding in and amazingly a strong gust of wind came out which blew Via off balance.

"...Um."

"Was that suppose to happen?" Aaron asked stunned at what he just did.

"I guess... maybe it's because your body once belonged to somebody that already mastered air essence. When I read that you'd be able to do everything Venmi could, I didn't think it would be right away."

Somehow she looks depressed. Aaron thought.

"Well then, my body has all of these abilities apparently but I wish someone could teach me how to use them." Aaron said.

"I'm still going to teach you!" Via exclaimed.

"I would hope so. Venmi mastered air essence, but I still have no idea what I'm doing."

"Like I said, no matter what I'll guide you to become a fine air essence user. Just because your further along than I thought doesn't change my promise."

"Alright then let's move on." Aaron replied with a smile.

"Right!" Via said with a smile as well.

.....

"Alright Kaden, this is where I leave you." Elder Aira said as they approached Kaden's home. "Oh yeah, and don't tell Mai about our conversation earlier. She doesn't like to think that people are worrying about her."

"Thanks Grams. See you around then." Kaden said as he walked off.

Upon entering his treehouse home, Kaden sat next to the entrance and began thinking to himself while staring at his hands.

I still feel a little weak, but I don't feel like eating. I could rest after I eat that watermelon the lady next door gave to me as a welcome gift...

Kaden looked over to the watermelon which was sat on his bed and he closed his eyes. He focused on controlling his breathing to the point where he was taking long and steady breaths. He extended his left hand towards the melon, and while exhaling he released a small amount of air essence which rolled the melon against the wall.

...Someone worth chasing huh? Kaden thought looking back at hid hands. What's the point of chasing after something you'll never reach, especially when your efforts aren't getting recognized. Just a waste of time.

Kaden continued to fire off weak burst of wind until he finally fell asleep on the floor a few minutes after.

"..."

"Daddy can I eat now?" A child's voice asked.

"You eat when you get it right." A stern male voice replied.

"But I've been trying for hours now and I still don't get it."

"I don't care Kaden! Damn, you complain more than your old lady. Stop crying and get it right you pathetic piece of shit! Until you get it right, you won't eat!"