A Pyro And A Psycho

Colton Dynasty

I stare ahead as we walk on a black carpet. I look at it as memories flood my mind.
"I guess for normal humans the carpet is red, but when it comes to our world, its black" Logan shrugs as we walk inside the mansion. I looked down at it.
"Do you know why?" He asked me. I look at him and shake my head.
"Its to honor our Royal leaders, The Coltons, they're the only family to posses the shadow power, also known as the most destructive" his eyes narrow for a moment.
"Its more powerful than any other element alive, even the spiritual beings are no match, some say the only one who had ever matched them was, Isabelle, she had the one and only godly power of Thunder," I freeze at the mention of the Thunder Demon.
"Don't be so tense, she died years ago, her whole family was killed in a fire" he stated. I blink in confusion.
"That's mainly why our families don't get along," Jayce stated from beside us. He had on a red and black suit resembling Logan's.
"Not only that though, they also hate us for being in lead of power since the heir to the throne was killed with there best assets" Logan sighed.
"Who?" I asked. But what I heard next had me rethinking about today.
"Riley Colton, she was born with both thunder and shadow abilities, this was something no one expected" Jayce explained.
"She was said to be the next Queen with power equal to her mother's, she had complete control over herself physically and mentally, she made sure to know every elemental ability power and hereditary power, she was both feared and loved" Ivan came in. Qiara was by his side latched to him as she glared off the other women trying to seduce her husband who didn't even spare them a glance. He had on a red and black, like Jayce's, suit with a red velvet coat swaying behind him a black diamond on his tie. Qiara smiled to us. She and on a white slightly stained with red petals dress and a red cap held by a silver diamond. Both had on gloves for reasons I couldn't understand.
"If that child had grown today she would be the most powerful alive," I chuckle.
"She doesn't seem so special," I unconsciously say.
"Oh you have no idea, she one killed someone with the sway of her shadow tail," Jayce chuckled.
"She did things and understood things people her age couldn't, she was taught to be mature at a time girls her age were taught to not go playing with sand," Qiara frowned.
"But, was she happy" he muttered. I turn to Qiara with a warning gaze. She gave me a shake of her head. She hadn't told him anything
"What?" Ivan asked.
"She was such a kid, she was only 5 when her life was cut short, she might have been strong but she was a child, born in the womb of power" Logan stated. I eyed him carefully as his words sunk in. A smile graced my lips and my heart quickened while butterflies fluttered in me.
"I'm sure she's glad though someone understood even a tiny second what she felt though" I said. They nodded to me.
Thank you Logan
As we entered the household j started noticing people from different countries with different cloths just the color of there element.
"There are elemental creatures all over the world, today they all made the effort of showing up for this festival," Logan smiled while looking ahead. Ivan and Qiara then halted.
"I want all of you to go and greet as much people as you can, Logan don't let go of Mara she can't be walking around alone" They nod before we are separated.
Suddenly a man with brownish blonde hair and a mustache wearing a military dark green outfit walks to us.
"Guten tag mein freud! How have ya been Logan Milles!" Logan smiles at him.
"Albert Van Hanz, its a pleasure to see you again" he says as they shake hands. The man suddenly notices me and smiles.
"Oh! Und wer ist diese schöne Frau?," I chuckle at his comment. Logan turns to me about to explain what he said but I cut him.
"Guten Abend mein Freund, mein Name ist Mara, Miss Mara Donovan," the man seems taken aback but recovers by laughing loudly.
"Was für ein entzückendes Kind!, you've made a good choice mein freund!" He pats Logan's shoulder before leaving.
"I didn't know you spoke German," I shrug.
"I speak a lot of languages," he raises a brow at me.
"Like?" I wink at him.
"You see-"
"Oh mon dieu! Serai-ce ceut que je crois? Logan Milles mon petit!" We turn around to see a woman with dark brown hair wearing a white dress and holding a stick which a forest owl is on. She embraces Logan in a tight hug the owl keeping its gaze on her.
"Mistress Rachel, its been a long time, how have you been?" The lady chuckles.
"Fatigue comme jamai tres chere, oh and who might this cute one be? Your girlfriend I suppose" Logan smiles over at me.
"Un plaisir de faire votre connaissance, mon nom est Mara Donovan" the Lady squeals and hugs me.
"You are sooo cute!" The owl suddenly howls at me.
"Eh? Juliana, qu'y ya t-il?" She asks perplexed. The owl turns to her and motions to me. I raise a brow.
"Is she?" Rachel frowns at me.
"What's wrong?" Logan asks.
"Juliana usually doesn't react when seeing strangers until it puts me in danger," I look to Juliana with an emotionless look. The one I gave the inspectors back at the office. She howls hysterically at me and puffs herself in warning. Logan and Rachel are shocked but even more when I don't react.
"Juliana!" The woman turns to me.
"This isn't her, I'm sorry, she usually is polite and calm," the woman halts.
"Last time she did this was with Miss Riley Colton..." She trails off and shakes her head.
"Anyway, sorry again for the disturbances" she says then walks off. Juliana keeps glaring at me while I just stomp a foot to make her cower back. Logan turns to me.
"Well its surprising for sure, an owl goes for you and you don't even flinch" I role my eyes.
"I've been attacked by an owl before, this isn't new to me," he frowns. He's about to reply when a booming goes off along with cheers.
"Citizens of the Elemental Unknown Kingdom, welcome there Majesty,
Duchess Dian Vanessa Colton," a woman wearing a black hat a silver bracelet and a black dress walked in. Her lips were an equal black and she smiled down at us.
"Emperor, Vicar Alexander Colton," a man wearing a black suit followed waving at the crowd. A crow flew around them. It suddenly landed beside the man before changing into a little boy wearing a black polo and a pair of black shorts.
"Prince Johann Yuri Colton" the boy walked after them behind him a girl about my age wearing a sparkly dress.
"Princess Hannah Garcia Colton," and finally behind them was an old man wearing a black hat as he stood tall holding a silver and black can in hand accompanying his suit all in black.
He stepped up to the edge of the terrace and leaned over near the microphone.
"Welcome my loyal subjects, today again we are here in name of remembering my son and his family. Its been already ten years since there murder and not a day has gone by since we've been searching for a clue as to why or who would've done such a thing. Today again is a day among others where I have hope to see my granddaughter, the only said alive among them, but my people fear not for I have news" I frown for a moment. A man in a black coat and a black turtle neck wearing a silver pendant like mine steps up. He smiles at the crowd. Everyone seems frozen in shock. I could only feel dread overcome me.
"My son, the legitimate Ruler of this world, Daniel Verdi Colton, has been returned to us" my heart beat picks up and my eyes grow wide. I grip Logan's arm. I can't register the clapping and joyful or relieved looks of the people as they see there King alive and unharmed. I take a step back when Daniel's eyes meet mine. He seems perplexed then shocked before finally joy overcomes his face. He doesn't have time to step up as I shake Logan.
"Let's go home" he looks at me with a frown.
"What? But we have a meeting and don't you want to greet the King?" I shake my head seeing him get closer.
"N-No, I don't, I don't feel good let's leave" I stutter. He frowns and bends down to me.
"Mara? Are you okay?" I shake my head and start hyperventilating when I see The King only a few feet away. I brain goes blank and all thought leaves when I run off the opposite way feeling a churn in my stomach. I bump into a few people muttering an apology before I reach the bathroom.
I lean over a toilet and hurl up my latest meal. I groan holding onto the wall and lid for support as I take in what's happening. Suddenly I hear someone knock and I flinch.
"Mara?" I sigh in relief when I hear Logan's voice. He sounds worried and scared when I don't reply.
"I-I'm okay, just wait a bit" I take a fee breaths and sighs before looking down at my pendant. The same as the one the king had on.
"Mara, we can go if you really don't wanna stay, you don't have to force yourself" he says. I sigh again then walk out.
"Its," I fidget. I needed to tell him now or never.
"Logan, remember when you said you didn't care if I turned into a monster?" He frowns.
"Again with this, I told you I love you Mara" I bit my lip and grip the pendant.
"Y-You see the thing is I-" a rumble goes off followed by a loud booming and screams. His eyes widen and he turns to the door.
"What's going on" he mutters. He clutches his head a for a moment and I suddenly hear a voice.
"They're in danger," he states. I catch his arm when he's about to go.
"Wait! I need to tell y-"
"Later, right now someone's attacking!" I bit my lip and nod.
As we walk out blackish creatures are attacking people of all kinds. Some guards lay dead stabbings in there flesh noticeable while the rest attempt to protect the citizens who can't defend themselves. I see most of the royals trying to evacuate citizens in a room that seems safe. I look around for our friends only to see Ty holding an injured Mac while Meg and Sofia fight off the creatures. A man in brown clothes steps up a white fox mask covering his face as he's commanding the beasts. Logan spread his arms releasing a wave of fire upon the creatures leaving them to yell I agony as he helped more civilians.
"Mara!" I turned to him and he passed me my bat. I gave him a nod. This was on time to panic. People's lives were on the line. My vision went blurry as I took down as many creatures as possible.
We were down through most of them and has started closing in on the culprit.
"Who are you?" Dian asked. The person didn't reply. Vicar raised brow at that.
"I'm not waiting for this fool to answer when he wants!" The princess yelled as she flicked her wrist and a dark shadow spear was sent the man's way. He didn't budge until the last moment. He muttered a few things. My eyes widened at the Latin text he had mouthed.
"Everyone! Get down!" Qiara yelled. But they didn't have enough time as a bunch of greyish white tentacles sprouted and launched at us all. I dodged a few then ran to hide behind a pillar. I stared as the royals my friends soldiers and Logan and his family tried to undo themselves. Its not til Ivan tried to used his fire that I froze.
"Its...not working?" He mumbled but we'd heard. The small Prince attempted to turn into a crow but only resulting in the tentacles tightening. The old man tried and so did the soldiers. None of them. There power was gone. Logan must've noticed I wasn't there as he was looking around. He spotted me and mouthed something.
"Run, don't look back, run!" A set of daggers appeared above there head pointing at each of them.
"This is the end of an era, the Elementals shall face there faith!" He said. My eyes widen.
"No!" I yelled launching at the man. He threw a spear at me stabbing me deep. It felt so deep I was actually feeling the pain. I groaned as I looked at the man.
"You are no match child, just accept your death" he said looking at the captives he held ten feet above ground. I looked at them. I caught Logan's gaze while he smiled. Even though the tentacle was tightening around his throat he smiled.
"I guess it's over," he mouthed before coughing. My heart beat quickened.
"....no"
The daggers lunged at them. Next thing I knew there was a blinding light.