The Essence of Nature

17- Beginner

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The next day, I had school, this included my friends and my sister. During PE, I tried my best to work on my powers. I only had control of earth most of the time. Anytime I tried to use any other element, earth would react instead. It was quite annoying.

"I can't do it!" I yelled at my hands in frustration.

A large hand gripped my shoulder and squeezed. I turned to face Jeriard. He had a soft smile on his face with bright green eyes that displayed hope and love. "Don't say that. I know you have it in you. I know you can do it," he tried to cheer me up. "Don't give up." I nodded. I am determined to control my powers. I tried using fire by lighting my lighter that Jeriard had given me the day I knew I could control it.

I focused on the flame. I motioned my hand from the fire to the sky to try to make it grow. Nothing happened. I got frustrated and then the flame went out. I sighed. I'm so useless. I looked up at Jeriard and sighed. He laughed. "Don't worry." Ugh. I'll try not to, but it will be difficult. He started walking away. Raphael's small grey wolf padded over to Jeriard and barked, his tail was always between his legs. He nipped at Jeriard's shirt so Jeriard shifted into his slightly larger black wolf and chased Raphael away. I think they were playing tag. It was a free day during PE today anyway.

Millicent's POV

I sat in the corner of the field with my black hoodie pulled up over my head so no one can see my face. The face of a murderer. I watched Rose as she struggled to control the elements only kicking up dirt and rocks. She has it hard. The weight of a species' existence rests almost entirely on her shoulders. Of course I can help, but there is so much I can do. I am not a fast killer. I'm the type to stalk and think my steps through tiring my victims then striking a blow from all the strength they had no idea they gave me. I might as well be the scariest creature in the world. I don't even know what I am.

I noticed two feet step in front of me. I didn't have to look up to know who it was, though. "Are you alright?" Raphy asked. I sighed inwardly. Why can't he leave me alone? I don't need him or anyone. I am better off alone. "You know you don't have to hide that face of yours, right?" I grunted out loud. I felt my hood slowly being pulled off of my head. I glared at Raphy who was now kneeling in front of me. "Your eyes look beautiful even when you're mad, but why are you mad?"

I gritted my teeth. I looked into his cloudy grey eyes and I gasped when I felt a pang in my chest. I shook away the new feeling and responded, "Stop bothering me... I do everything alone." I kept glaring at him.

He chuckled. "You don't have to anymore," he said offering his hand. I glared at it, now. He chuckled again. He reached for my hand and when he grabbed it, I felt a shock jolt through my body so I flipped him over crashing him to the ground. He grunted and winced in pain, but tried smiling anyway. "I deserved that." He got up and wiped his jeans off. His brown hair was all disheveled. It made me slightly giggle, but I immediately stopped. I won't have a weakness. I'm better off alone.

He offered his hand again. This time I took it. The shock made me almost pull away, but Raphy quickly pulled me into a hug. His body heat warmed me and I felt.. safe? What is this weird feeling? It's so warm... so... addicting.

I instinctively breathed in his scent. He smelled like barbecue smoke and dirt. It smelled delicious. I noticed what I was doing so I pushed Raphy away. "No! I-I can't!" I yelled in protest. The only thing I will cause him is pain and suffering. Thats what happens to everyone I hold too close. I can't lose him. I mean... I can't let any one get hurt. I put my hood back on and ran away. I ran away from Raphy and away from my inner pain.