The Elementals

Chapter 1: The Chosen Ones

The evening bell rang from the top of the King's house. The stone path was full of rushing residents as they all headed to the Academy. It was announced that morning that He would be spending the day at the school to examine students on the second floor as they went on with the lessons, to then make an appearance on the roof at the end of the day for an assembly. No one knew His reasons, but they were eager for what was planned.

As the people made their way up, the roof of the large school was quickly being filled. All of the students stood in neat rows with others of the same element and kept their distance from the rest equal. The town's citizens bunched up on the east and west ends of the building while silver dragons landed on the ledges where there was space and held their heads up high.

The King smiled softly and waited patiently for the group to settle down once the last of the town's people arrived. His grey eyes wandered over all of the young faces that made up the school and nodded. Rasing his hand, a hush fell over everyone.

"I, William Lynch Hudson, am proud to have you all here as I make an important announcement," He said, his voice loud and clear. "I have taken it into my own hands to watch the talented young adults we have here in greater detail. They are all very fine students that only get better as the days pass and they practice hard, but there are always those that will exceed the others." He paused for a moment and closed his eyes, opening them as he stuck out his right hand with the palm up. "Today, you all are here to witness the calling of the six that show profound skill with their element! One of many that stands out from the rest will be called, and they will stand proudly beside me!"

A roar of cheers and bellows came from the people and creatures at the reveal. The parents of the students standing before the King jumped up and clapped, yelling the names of their children and giving words of encouragement. Again, He raised his hand and silence rolled over the building. He slowly moved the fingers of his right hand as if caressing something they could not see, the air warping into a small ball that slowly became more visible as it grew in density.

"Of the Air Division, Alexis Willow!" He announced. The whole District erupted into cheers at the name. The many teens parted with large smiles to reveal a small girl with creamy brown skin. Her brown eyes were wide with excitement as she pushed her dark brown hair behind her ears and walked to her place beside the King. He pushed the orb he had towards her and she stopped it with her own gust, adding to its size. After the cheering ceased, He cupped the same hand and tightly pressed his fingers together, water running down from the tips and settling in his palm.

"From the Water Division, Noah Rivers!" Another uproar of cheering followed the name and the District split in two. A handsome boy with blonde hair went to his place beside Alexis, his deep blue eyes examining the short girl. The King flung the water at Noah and he calmly raised his hand, the liquid splashing against his palm. Balling that hand into a fist around the droplets, he opened his fingers to reveal it whole again. The King chuckled and pointed two fingers at the ground, a faint light glowing in the spot.

"Of the Light Division, Candice Smith!" The two other students in the District patted the back of a pale girl with happy bright eyes. She ran a hand through her short, blonde-ish white hair and her face reddened at the sound of so many people cheering for her. Taking her place by Noah, she looked at the light the King created and it made its way towards her, stopping at her feet. Putting down his right hand, he raised his left over his head and clenched it into a fist. Lifting slowly, He brought a large boulder over his head and held it in front of him.

"From the Earth Division, Brandon Tucker!" Loud whoops and hollers came from the people and other students in the District as a tall boy with broad shoulders stepped from the front row. He was a nice tan shade and his green eyes showed how proud he was under his calm expression. Flicking his wrist, the rock made its way to him quickly as he walked to the other side of the King. Looking over to the next elemental group, He waved his hand casually in front of him and the air lit with flames.