Enchantment

Spirit

I smile kindly at Laufeia and at both armies, great in their own way. Then I rise my hands high and close my eyes, fighting off the weak low blows Laufeia had the nerve to send my way.

A breathless sigh escaped my lips as the very difference of Laufeia and I filled me. My heart beats soundly and I hear the soft whispers in the wind.

Suddenly I am lighter than air. I am being lifted by a force that is not my own, but I know this force, it is my greatest asset. It's friendly, open and oh so welcoming.

I breathe deeply as my favorite scents enter my nose. Reasons smell of constant yet gentle burning firewood. The ocean breeze. Rootbeer. Dark chocolate. Esters shampoo. Puppy breath. The fresh pages of a new book. My mom's floral perfume. Coffee.

As I rise higher and higher in the air I become more happy and at peace with myself, with the world. Both world's at that. Earth and Enchantment are equaling stunning in their own rights.

I envision my simple life on earth and remember how clueless I was. So carefree and couldn't be bothered with any issue beyond not finding a place to swim. I loved my life nonetheless, it was fickle but it made me happy.

Yet Enchantment is my true and only home; my rightful domain. I didn't know the actual extent if happiness, love and life. I find happiness in Jordan's smile, in the beautiful jewel carvings of the dwarves, how connected I feel to my kingdom and Enchantains. There is love when I see my other Elementals, the way my people pledge themselves to me, and what I see reflected in the eyes of those around me. Lastly I see life in the wild and exciting new way I live, such as riding dragons, fighting in the name of Light, seeing all these crazy creatures I rule over.

The gasps from below bring me back and I remember I was in the middle of an epic fight in the middle of a bloody war for my kingdom. Oops.

I look down and see I've floated high enough to see the entire ugly war. But that's not the scene that holds my attention. It's the beautiful land that I adore. The clear, sparkling Ocean, the flourishing forest, my amazing castle.

But my eyes drift over to the armies, and I see their gazes trained on me. I tilt my head, wondering why they're staring. Then I realize a bright purple glow is eminating from me. I look at my hands and see the purple pulsing with silver flecks and gold hues. I peak in the minds of my Elementals and see I'm covered head to toe with the purple glow.

"Hello, Spirit," I murmur.

It hums against my skin.

"You're here but I didn't summon you. Why is that?" The humming continued, "My element is water, yet you and the other elements seem to respond well to me and what I ask." The humming got stronger. "Curious," I say.

Do I have control, however mild, over all the elements? Spirit is manifesting in my body, showing it's phyiscal form. Water I obviously have power with as that is my lineage. But with spirit, how it's been elusive all this time, and for whatever reason likes and allows me control. Yet how much control? Is spirit a permanent power or just a temporary asset? Is this power mine or is being lent to me?

We will have to find the answers to those questions later. For now, I have my body lowered back to Laufeia.

I stay hovered in the air with spirit glowing through me.

Laufeia sneers, "You think glowing and distractions is going to help you win?"

"Laufeia, I ask this again of you, please surrender. I promise your punishment will be suiting but also show mercy. You are still an Enchantain. You belong to me. I can help you escape this Darkness and learn to accept Light in your heart."