The Fight Within

Chapter Four

*Gabbie's POV*

I have freaking powers! Fire and... and ice,  I now understand what all those drawings were about because the school nurse didn't seem to shocked when I suddenly crouched in pain before ice and fire surrounded me. But what did surprise her was Rick barging in... And then me being able to control my powers.

After I broke the ice Rick looked at me in shock that soon turned into a look of love. He looked me in the eye and I started to feel the same things and that scared me. I haven't let myself love anyone since... It happened and because of that I put my guards back up. My powers seemed to notice what I was doing and did the same. An ice dome was created around me while black flames swirled on the surface of the ice caressing my face and removing my tear. It sounds crazy but I don't feel so alone anymore but I can't let anyone in, they could get taken away from me again. They could be hurt and no way am I going back down that path again.

But I have powers now... I.. I could protect him! Maybe he has powers too. What about Troy and Miles? I frowned in thought but the flames were whispering to me, I have no idea what they were saying but I guess that I did because I closed my eyes and focused my thoughts on Troy.

His smile, the way he looked so happy that I spoke, and the fact that he's my friend.

"Gabbie?"" I could sense his shock and I just chuckled lightly. Talking to him seemed so natural it was unreal!

"Hey Troy, I was wondering if you could come down to the nurses office I need to talk to you.!

"Yeah sure I will be there in a few" I sighed in defeat as the connection was lost. It left me feeling drained. So much so that the ice melted and the flames died down. When I looked up I saw Rick swallow before looking down and leaving the room, the sound of the door slamming echoed around the room left me feeling confused and slightly rejected but I have no idea why. It's not like we knew each other but when ever I think of him now, my heart burns in a pleasant way. But the thought of him leaving pulls on my heart with a painful pang. What was wrong with me? The sooner Troy gets here the better.

The nurse was no longer in the room so I was just sat there on the cold floor staring at the door. It was only a matter of minuets until Troy turned up. He looked out of breath so he decided to sit on the floor next to me.

"What happened Gabbie?" I still wasn't talking much so I tried to use the mind link again but instead of saying things I just showed him what happened. From the pain to the ice dome to the feelings towards Rick. After that Troy looked at me in surprise.

"How the hell did you do that?" I shrugged in reply, he shook his head, "That doesn't matter but what does is the fact that Rick is your Power Pair. Kinda like a soul mate. Also you start your training tomorrow so if you want you can practise your powers a bit today with me but don't tire yourself out okay?" His eyes help concern so I just nodded meekly.

I thought of something that I could do with my powers and I had the best idea ever! If I could create a dome again of ice... The project memories on to it, the images would be shown in fire. This idea is awesome I just need to find a memory worthy of showing.

"Tro...y...I want...To...Show you....Something"  My voice is still croaky and I don't have the energy to use the mind link.

"Okay lets go to the training room"

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The training room just looked like a massive sports hall, that is literally it. It just has a tap, a few plants, a fire place, a music system and a circle drawn on the centre of the floor. Troy explained to me that all of these things prove useful depending on your element but seeing as I can create both fire and ice from myself I don't really need any of these things.

As he was explaining this to me I had a slight burning sensation on my back, it wasn't too bad so I just ignored it. Troy lead me towards the circle, "Whoever is showing their powers has to stand in this circle, that way everyone else is safe." The reason behind this was that the circle has a spell cast on it that prevented your powers from going outside the circle and harming everyone watching.

I stepped over the line and prepared myself. I closed my eyes and focused on the cold feeling within myself, I thought of a wall of ice curved slightly towards me. I raised my hand in front of me and allowed the chill to escape from my finger tips. Opening my eyes I saw the wall being created, ever to slowly the ice jutted upwards until it formed the shape that I wanted. I nodded in satisfaction before decided on the next stage.

The memory that I chose was from when I was five years old. Sat in my back garden on a sunny day with a pencil in my hand. I was focusing on the tree in front of me, allowing the pencil to move freely on my piece of paper. Closing my eyes I allowed myself to be embraced by the pulsing flames and let the memory flow on to the wall of ice like paint from a paintbrush. 

I guess it must have been working because after a few minuets I heard several surprised gasps behind me. That just broke my concentration and soon I was engulfed in flames. They didn't burn me but they did burn my clothes. I instantly noticed this and instructed the flames to wrap around my important bits before encasing them in ice. It looked like I was wearing a crop top and a pair of short shorts.... 

"Erm Gabby..." I turned around and saw who was talking to me. It was Rick!

"You have your destiny tattoo" Destiny tattoo? What?

Troy sighed and walked towards me. He pressed his hand to my back and it felt like I was being stung by several wasps. I let a little scream escape my mouth before jumping towards Rick. Troy just nodded to himself before explaining what a destiny tattoo was.

"That tattoo plays a little part in your destiny, well maybe not your destiny but who you are in this case." I cocked my head to the side just as Miles came into view.

"Your tattoo says this okay Gabbie," I just nodded at Miles to tell him to carry on.

"A Soul of Fire, With Walls of Ice, Everything You Desire, When Only True Love Will Suffice." It sounded creepy even to me but the fact that it hurt when Troy touched it still confused me but what the tattoo said made a bit of sense I guess. I put up walls during what happened to me and my brother but underneath that I have actual feelings. Like I feel angry that I couldn't stop it, I actually feel love towards this Rick guy even though I don't really know him. But I am also starting to trust Troy and Miles a lot, which scares me.

Next to me I hear Rick sigh, "The reason why it hurt when Troy touched your tattoo is because he isn't you Power Pair." His voice broke on the last word and I guess that he still feels hurt about before. I turn around and hug him. His arms soon wrap around my waist before he gives a contented sigh.

"Rick, could I have your T-Shirt please? I'm only wearing my powers..."

He just chuckled at how I worded my sentence before taking off his shirt and handing it to me. And boy was I happy... He had a freaking six pack! It didn't help that my flames change colour... And apparently whatever I was feeling now is the colour... Bright Red... Just great.

I felt my face flush as I looked down in embarrassment. Rick put his hand underneath my chin and made me look him in the eyes, "Hey no need to be embarrassed it happens to all the fire users."

I nodded before pulling his top over my short frame. I was only about 5ft so his top kinda buried me.

Miles cleared his throat ruining the moment, "About that, well um whenever fire users find their pair they tend to go into heat like werewolves. Seeing as both of your powers are strong and are kind of opposite you shouldn't go into heat for at least a week." He looked so uncomfortable saying that but I just felt plain scared....Heat? We all know what that means...

I look up at Rick and he leans down to whisper in my ear, "Not until you're ready" I nodded suddenly feeling exhausted. The last thing I noticed before I nodded off was the spark in Ricks blue eyes that used to be so dull....