Fire and Ice [C]

Chapter One

Ricky stared up at the large building. It was very intimidating to him. Inside were a little over a hundred of the strongest Elementals anywhere. He bit his lip, shifting his back on his shoulder as he walked to the entrance. He pushed the door open, blushing as several people looked at him. He heard people murmur as he walked down the hall, looking for a teacher or someone similar.

"New kid!" Ricky froze, slowly turning to be faced with a taller teenager. He had blue eyes, stretched ears, and snake bites. "Hi! My name is Joshua Balz and I'm an Ice Elemental." Ricky smiled at him.

"I'm Ice too." Ricky whispered.

"You'll be in my dorm then!" Ricky let out a small giggle. "What's your level?"

"Level?" Ricky asked, frowning.

"Yeah level. You get sent a test and then you send it back. You gotta be at least a level three to enter." Josh explained. "You got in without a test didn't you?!" Josh gasped, lowering his voice.

"I-I guess so." Ricky shrugged. Josh gripped his arm, dragging Ricky down the hallway. "Where are we going?"

"You need to see the Dean. He'll want to see you first thing." Josh shrugged. Ricky quickly lost how many turns and how many sets of stairs they took. They finally stopped in front of black door with the world Dean on it in gold letters. Josh quickly knocked, smirking as the door slowly opened. "He loves dramatics."

"Josh, you brought the new student." Ricky looked at the ground, biting his lip. "Hello Ricky. I'm sure Josh has found out that you haven't taken the test, and I hope it stays between us three." Josh nodded, putting his hands in his pockets. "Do you have any questions?" Ricky shrugged looking up at the man. He was extremely buff with both arms covered in tattoos. He sat behind a large desk, staring at Ricky.

"Why didn't I take it?" Ricky whispered.

"You have no reason to. The test is simply for those that the school board and I can't determine what they are right off the bat. Josh, we couldn't tell what level he was just by watching his powers, while you it was simple. You can already create living ice, you don't let your emotions control your powers, and so many other achievements. You are incredible Richard Olson." Ricky blushed at the compliments, crossing his arms. "You'll be having the same classes as the level six students. There are a full ten levels. Complete them all and you pass. Josh, he'll be sharing with you, Angelo, and Devin."

"Yes sir." Josh said, fake saluting the Dean. "Follow me Richard!" Ricky let out a small sigh, waving bye to the Dean and following Josh out the office.

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"Living Ice?!" Ricky nodded, as Devin let out a squeal. "I heard that you can only make like a certain thing. Like animals or something."

"Some make people and some people make other things." Ricky shrugged. "I make birds."

"Make me one." Devin demanded, holding out a manicured hand. Ricky clasped his hands together. He slowly pulled them apart, a small, clear bird in his palm. Devin let out a small giggle, lifting the bird in his hands. "Angelo! Angelo! Look at this masterpiece!" Devin gushed, turning the bunks in the room.

"Cute." Angelo stated, not turning to look. "I have to study Devin. I have to pass this math test."

"How did you do that?" Devin asked.

"I've always done it." Ricky shrugged. "You just gotta focus on what you want and it's there. This is a blue bird. My sister named him chirp."