Dawn of the Elements Book 3: The Blood Cross

Chapter Ten: Elements Reforged

Silver worked long into the morning. Working with previously adulterated Thrik Alloy wasn't a simple task. Harold Lancaster had been the one to forge the Original Elemental Weapons, which meant it was only fitting that he be the one to reforge them.

Using the scraps he removed, he began working in a side project. One that would not only help them in this time of war, but would also help bring balance to the Elemental Masters.

The Masters of Steel, Clay, Storms, Ice, Glass, Poison, Lightning, Magma, and Vapour were the first to enter his office. "You're unveiling the new Elemental Weapons. Why are we here?" Toxis asked, being the Leader of the group.

"Once everyone arrives, we can begin." Silver said, smirking. "It'll be worth it. I promise." As he spoke, Lyna, Grenadine, their siblings, Gold and his own siblings entered.

"May I present The Elemental Weapons!" Silver said. He moved to a table with Two blankets on it. Ripping the first blanket off, the light of the room shone on the Silver Weapons on the table.

"First, The Ancestral Sword of Fire." Silver picked up the sword he'd carried for most of his life. "An elegant weapon, yet fiery, like she who wields it." He tossed the blade to his sister, who beamed. She felt honoured to be praised by her brother like this.

"Next, The Mace of Earth." He picked up the spiked mace. "Capable of leveling cities with a single quake." He tossed it to Gerry, who fumbled to catch it. He noticed that the balance was different, almost lighter.

"The Trident of Water." Silver continued, picking up a small rod. "In the wrong hands, a simple silver and Thrik spike. But in the right ones." He tossed the rod to Terry. When he caught it, it glowed Blue, and opened, extending into a full Trident. "A weapon capable of commanding the seas. And it's more compact now, making it easier to carry."

"The Dagger of Wind, admittedly was a bit of a challenge." He picked up the small dagger. "But now the very winds themselves are harnessable with this simple blade." He tossed the dagger to Gail, who grinned.

"For the next weapon, I need you four to decide." Silver gestured at Thraxis, Stormie, Dresnia, and Grant. "Which of who will claim The Scythe of Shadows?" The four siblings huddled. Then Dresnia came forward.

"Thraxis is who we've chosen." She said. "He's the right choice. He's trained with that style of weapon, plus, we believe him to be worthy." Silver smiled, then picked up a two foot long black and silver rod.

"The Scythe of Shadows." He tossed it to Thraxis. "In the wrong hands, a simple escrima stick. But in yours, it becomes so much more." Thraxis caught the rod. It glowed purple, and a blade flipped out of the handle, making it resemble a sickle.

"And finally, I've saved the best for last." He picked a foot long silver rod. It had an ornate guard close to the top, but no blade. "The Rapier of Light. This weapon had the most changes. Instead of a blade, it has a piece of Light Thrik Alloy inside it's silver handle. No one can use it except for Lyna. Because when she has it."

He handed the handle to Lyna, who smiled. She found a button on the handle. Pressing it, a white blade of pure light streamed out of the handle. "Lyna's Elemental Powers flow through the handle into the Light Thrik Alloy, creating a blade as potent as the sun's rays. But it comes with something else."

He picked up a silver tiara. "This is the Tiara of Light." He explained. "It has the same ability that The Relic Crown has. It gives you a telekinetic connection to your weapon, meaning it's always at arms reach." Lyna took off her tiara, and put on the Tiara of Light. She felt a pulse of energy, as the tiara connected to her Elemental Powers.

"As for the rest of you, it's time you got with the times, and gained what you were denied." Silver ripped the second blanket from the table. "May I present, the next generation of Elemental Weapons!"

Picking up a two foot long thin bladed sword, he balanced it on his right pointer finger. "This Toxis, is your Poison Stinger." He let the blade fall into Toxis' Hand. "It's long, slender blade allows for precise cuts and stabs. But it's how your element works with it that is interesting."

Toxis tapped his finger on the tip of the estoc-like weapon. "It's thin blade allows your poison to be distributed, with a potency that can kill a fully grown Tunarian Boarephant, in close to thirty seconds." Silver explained, watching Toxis enjoy the weapon.

"Then there's this. Something for my sister in law, and Mistress of Spirit." Silver picked an amulet off the table. "This is The Amulet of Spirit." He handed the object to Grenadine, who put it on.

"With this, not only will we be able to see the spirits that you can, but it gives them physical form." Silver explained. "You can also channel the spirits of warriors past to fight for you, giving you your own spirit army." Grenadine gave Silver a look. "My mother helped me fashion this one, having experience with being a spirit capable of physical form."

It shocked everyone in the room, except Gold, that Silver had seen his mother. Trying to get everything back on track, he picked up a shield. "The Shield of Steel. When thrown, it will always come back." He handed it to Girder.

"The Gloves of Ice were a challenge." Silver continued. "They allow any reconstruction of any weapon, made of ice." Tossing the gloves to Alexis, she looked them over, in awe.

A guard entered the room. "I'm sorry for the intrusion, Your Majesty, but the Troops are ready." He said, before exiting the room. Silver gestured to the Remaining Elemental Weapons.

"The rest of these will have to be a Trial by Fire." Silver said, hating the fact that he wasn't able to properly display the remaining weapons for his Council. However, he knew that time was of the essence.

"Suit up!" He then turned, facing his family, and comrades in arms. "The Endgame is upon us!"