The Potentials

Training begins

Chapter 10

After the magnificent sunset, Ben and I went back down to the cave to sleep. He slept close but not to close. He was about a foot away. As I woke up, he woke too.

"Morning beautiful." He said as he have me a tired smile. I smiled back at him. Today is training day. I will discover how to use some of my power. We are starting training. Autumn sees that I am awake. I am the last one up.

"Ok everyone. Today we are training. I have read a lot of books about training methods and techniques. Therefore, I think it would be best if I led the training. I am also the oldest and have the most knowledge about this stuff. Is everyone okay with me leading training?" "Yeah I'm good with it." I reply. Everyone agrees. "Ok. Everyone eat a light breakfast. Mostly fruit. Something light because this will be intense training, and you might get sick if you eat too much. Get ready quickly."

I go out of the cave to a near by bush to grab some berries. They look like blue berries, so I try some. Sour fills my mouth and then turns sweet. It's delicious and filling. I grab handfuls off the bush and carry them back to the cave for later. The boys are out of the cave, and Autumn is by the river, so I get changed for the first time in days.

When I first woke up with these powers, my hair was perfect, my skin was flawless, and I felt clean. So staying clean is another perk. Not TOTALLY clean, but almost all clean. My clothes on the other hand are filthy. I reach into my bag, seeing the picture of my sister, mom, and dad. Tears come to my eyes. I put it in my designated section of the cave before going back into my bag for clothes. I grab under garments, a light blue shirt, and dark blue jeans. I then take off my clothes, plopping them to the ground. They hit the ground in a heap of wet muddy rags. I quickly get dressed because the breeze coming into the cave is chilling. I get goosebumps, even though I don't feel cold, and I feel like people might come into the cave at any second. After I am dressed I go to the river and splash water on my face. It is very refreshing. It is almost time for training. Autumn will teach us techniques individually, because our powers are so very different. That means individual training sessions. I think I'm going first but I'm not sure. Maybe she will work on her own first.

I was right. Autumn tells us to watch, so we have more knowledge about eachother. She puts her palm forward and a flame grows. She spins, creating a ring of fire. Then it turns to smoke. She flicks flames at trees lighting them on fire, and with a touch, the flames die in her hands. Her red hair is blowing behind her in the wind as she creates a ball of fire. Her eyes seem to glow. I can almost feel her power. Ashes surround her feet. She throws the ball of fire at the ground, near her feet. She is engulfed in flames. When the flames die down, she is unscathed the tips of her hair are on fire and seem to be flouting a bit. They aren't burning her hair though. They are just on fire. They seem to be floating up a bit. Then she closes her eyes and the flames are gone. I am in awe. This is amazing!!!!! I wonder what I can do!!! "Each one of you has special abilities. You just need to find what they are. Now Corinthea, you are new. You need the most work. I would like to see you first." I am so excited!!!! I wonder what new powers I will discover! I can't even imagine. But I will find out soon.

She brings me over to a nearby pond.

"Go in." She says.

"Um okay?" I replay. I step into the water. I feel pretty dry. I go up to my stomach.

"Okay, now go under. And stay under. Until I poke the water."

"How am I supposed to feel you TAP the water? And for how long?"

"About 10 minutes. Maybe 20." I feel faint. She wants me to drown. This is torture. But I obey fearfully. I walk until I am about a foot under water. I sink like a stone. My hair flows with currents. I open my eyes and see little fish swimming around me. I laugh because they tickle against my skin. When I breathe in, I find that I can breathe. I can breath under water!!!! I create little bubbles and send them floating around me. The sand squishes beneath my toes and then I start flowing in the water. I propel myself using the water around me. I focus and turn a small area of the pond to ice, about the size of me. And move it with my mind. It travels to the top of the water and floats like a boat. The fish surround me, all different colors. Hey are sky blue, lime green, Sunset red and purple. They are so diverse and beautiful. Then I hear a small poke. And I feel a ripple in the water. It is Autumn. I almost want to stay down here. Almost. I shoot up to the surface and land, carried by a spiral of water. Ice spread from my toes when I touch the ground. I feel impowered.

"So how was it?"

"Amazing! It was unlike anything I have ever seen! I want to show it to you!"

"You can later. Now rest. You will have more fun tomorrow. Go back to the cave." I obey. Sleep seems to be dragging me down with every step. I guess training took a lot out of me. I see Ben on the way back.

"How did it go?"

"It was great. You would love it. I have to show you. I am so tired though."

"I would hate to keep sleeping beauty awake" he winks at me. "Get your sleep. We have all tomorrow together, and I can't wait." He smiles at me.

"Me either." I turn and hug him tighter than I have hugged anyone. We hold each other for a few minutes, then we let go and he walks me to the cave.

"I love you." He whispers as I lie down.

"I love you too." I say. The last thing I see before being taken by sleep is Ben.