Elements

Chapter 11

Ira landed with a THUD! near an apple tree, and some nearby fairies screamed in surprise and flew away. However, Jane landed on her feet, landing swiftly and lightly onto the ground. When she touched the ground, little sprouts started to grow around her.

"Oh, sure. She gets the power to control her fall." Ira mumbled to herself. She puts her stone into her pocket, and Jane does the same. She had transformed into her Earthalina dress, just like Sammy had.

Suddenly, Ira hears a yell from behind her. She turned around and gasped. Sitting right under the apple tree was...

Jackson.

Oh no! Ira thought, her heart pounding. I'm going to get into so much trouble! He must've held onto my shoulder right before we teleported!

Jane followed Ira's gaze and stared at Jackson. But, to Ira's confusion, she rolled her eyes.

"Way to play it cool, Jackson." Jane mocked.

Jackson sat up and brushed his knees. "How was I supposed to know that you guys were teleporting to the kingdom? I saw Ira, and I thought she was hiding or something. I didn't see you behind the tree. I thought the Destroyer had found her."

Ira's jaw dropped, and her gaze returned to Jane. "He...he-"

Jane sighed. "Yes. He knows. He knows Nick, remember? He did the same thing; he touched Nick's shoulder, and he teleported here. Then, we had to explain everything so he wouldn't tell anyone about this place. We even had to explain everything about "the lost child". When he found out YOU were the lost child, he was shocked. But he was determined to protect you. He was SUPPOSED to tell you all of this. Right, loverboy? What about that day at lunch?"

"I was nervous!" Jackson shuffled his feet. "I didn't know what she'd think. When one of the boys came over to tease me, I figured it was the best time to go away. I wasn't embarrassed to talk to you," He looked at Ira. "I was just nervous to tell you the truth. To tell you that I cared for you a lot."

Jane shrugged. "Well, at least she knows now."

Ira walked up to Jackson and put her hand on his shoulder. "Jackson, I would never judge you. You've been my best friend for a long time."

"I'll leave you guys to talk for a few minutes," Jane grinned. "But come back to the castle in a bit. Jackson, you know what to do."

Jackson pulled out a stone from his pocket. It was engraved with a human symbol, the ones that they put on the sign for the bathroom. It was glowing purple.

"Good," Jane was engulfed with magical sprouts growing from her hands, and she disappeared.

Jackson turned to Ira. "So, umm...you want to continue that kiss from a few days ago?"

"Yes, please." Ira stepped closer to Jackson, and he brought her closer. They kissed, and Ira had the same feeling as before. She wished to stay like that forever, to stay with him. She loved him dearly, and she knew he loved her even more. Even when they met, they always stayed together. They had a true bond, and Ira was sure that he was the one.

They broke apart, and Ira hugged him. Jackson took out the stone from his pocket, and in a matter of seconds, they were gone,

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Jackson and Ira landed inside the castle, and, surprisingly, on their feet. They both nodded at each other, and walked towards the others.

Mother Nature, Nick, Jane, Samantha, and Blake were all there, standing in a row. They all waved at Ira, except for Mother Nature, who had her back to her. Ira walked up to stand beside Nick.

Nick whispered, "So...you and Jack, huh? I saw you kissing him in the fields."

Ira blushed, "Shut up."

Mother Nature coughed to get their attention, and all of them stared at her. Jackson stood beside her.

"Thank you, Jackson, for your work." She turned around and faced them, her eyes glowing. "Fortunately, you do not have to look after her anymore. We will start training today. That goes for all of you." Mother Nature looked over at her eldest children, and Ira shifted uncomfortably. "Ira will stay here for a while."

"But wait!" Ira took a step forward. "I only told my mom that I was staying away from home for only a day. She'll start to worry."

Mother Nature nodded. "Don't worry, Ira. We got that covered. Jackson? One more favor?"

Jackson sighed. "OK."

He took the stone from his pocket and disappeared.

"Now," Mother Nature continued. "Nick, even if you have mastered your abilities, I still want you to practice your abilities and teach Blake. Samantha and Jane, you will be taught by the same instructors, Willow and Greta. And I," Mother Nature looked at Ira. "I will teach Ira myself."

The siblings gasped. "But you said only the best are taught by you!" Samantha argued.

"I have a feeling that she will be our most powerful warrior in this war," Mother Nature closed her eyes, and when she opened them, they glowed many colors, beautiful sights, the prettiest objects in the galaxy. "Now, let's start training."