Fire and Ice

Chapter 1- Welcome to the World of Myth

Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Myth

  Hey, my name’s Ashley Barker. But I prefer to be called Ash.

  I am seventeen years old and I have a lot to tell you about me.

  First off I should probably tell you that I live alone and the reason being because of the world of myth we live in. Well really to me none of it is myth, it’s only myth to those who don’t see.

  In this world we live in their actually is magical and mythical creatures. I know you don’t believe me but that is only because you can’t see.

  First of all we have the fey. The fey are faeries and pixies and the like. They are drop dead gorgeous, but only because of their glamours. They use these glamours to lure any human being to a place of no release. Don’t drink or eat anything fey and don’t dance with them because that is what they want. The fey lure you somewhere where they will either 1) make you dance until your feet bleed, 2) make you a piece of their court so you can stay and entertain their sick minds, 3) cause you immense pain and make you suffer for their own thrill, or 4) Use your mortality and youth to make them more powerful by draining you. As you can see the fey are dangerous and you must avoid them at all risks, but your petty little minds cannot see that they are indeed faeries.

  Next we have the classic vampire. This species also uses a glamour to lure you to a place where they can drain you. Underneath their mask they are a walking corpse and are uglier than the ugly duckling. Either way they too are dangerous and want nothing but blood and maybe a thrill. Sick bastards.

  Then we have the werewolf. This species is more peaceful than the rest. They do not pose much of a threat, unless of course you piss them off, but then again they cannot turn into a wolf unless it is the full moon. So they are usually peaceful creatures and only turn when it is a full moon. Most of them lock themselves up with chains where others drag themselves out to the middle of nowhere to turn. So whatever you do, do NOT go out on a full moon to a deserted place or even near one.

  Then there are the two similar species that are complete opposites. Angels and Demons or devils. Angels are kind and everything an angel should be, they want nothing but peace, happiness and pure love. Demons on the other hand prefer chaos, anger or sadness and lust. Demons cause havoc where Angels prevent it. You can see why they don’t like each other very much. Anyway stay away from Demons and unless you like clingy Angels wanting peace stay away from them to.

  Then we have the Elements. Elements are of course people or better yet paranormals who have the ability to control an element. There are four classic elements. There is water, fire, earth and air. Each element has a different threat to watch out for. Fire elements are similar to demons with their lust for chaos and havoc. Water elements can be calm like a gentle stream or as angry as a raging river. Earth elements on the other hand are always there being strong, kind and harsh all at the same time. Air elements are the calmest out of the four because air is usually calm but like water it can become much worse instantly. So pretty much don’t annoy any element but usually they are fine.

  There are probably many, many more but I cannot bring them to mind right now.

  You’re probably wondering how I know all this. Well the answer is simple: I am one of them. I am actually a mix of two of them, known as a hybrid. I am half angel and half water element.

  Well there can be more than one paranormal creature to one person. A person with half one thing and half another are known as hybrids. Somebody with more than two paranormals spirits, as we call them, of the same proportion are known as mix breeds. Then if you have more than one paranormal spirit in you that are all of different proportions then you are known as a mutt. Yes we compare ourselves to dogs a little bit, but then again some actually are dogs in a way. It’s simple and easy to remember really.

  Anyway tonight is a full moon. The werewolves will be getting themselves ready for the change and the fey will be out getting a little ‘treat.’ The fey only get what they seek on full moons to stop themselves from running into trouble with other paranormals because most of them lock themselves inside just in case of a lone werewolf.

  So on full moons I lock myself in my lone house for the entire night. I live by myself so I am fine.

  The minute I get home I lock the many locks on my front door. I put lots there to protect myself. I then continue to lock all of the locks I secured on my windows and doors. Then to complete my ritual I pull down the stainless steel shutters on all of my windows and glass sliding door.

  Once I am all finished I say “There, all done,” and get to work lighting candles around my living room. My living room is small and snug. My couch is a faded red colour but is comfy none the less. I have a small round coffee table in the middle of the room and a small outdated television on one side, where on the other side the battered old couch sits.

  When the room is alit with a faint but warming glow from the candles, I take my soft red velvet blanket and curl up on the couch. I rarely use my TV, instead I have a bowl of water always on my coffee table, right in the middle. I use my element power to manipulate the water until my eyelids droop after what seems like hours. Water always calms me, and it’s always a great way to get to sleep.

 This is dedicated to one of my best friends. The reason being because I wasn't sure whether I should post this and she told me I should! :D