The Elementalist

Chapter Eight: Surprise! Your Dead!

The next two weeks went by quickly. Each day we spent six hours training and then spent the rest of the day relaxing. A few times we snuck off to the hidden cove and spent hours just relaxing in the water or on the sand.

Everyone's magic seemed to improve quickly, we've all started using them whenever. Like Tiana uses her fire to give her some extra hot water during her showers, Killian has used his air powers to cheat whenever the boys are playing football or any sport really.
Mom doesn't mind, as long as there aren't any humans around.
"The more you use it the easier it gets."

Milo, has gotten really good at using his air, but is still struggling with his fire.
Mom has been spending extra time every night to try to help. But as far as I knew w they haven't had any success.

Every night when I would wake up from my nightmares I would to wake up Milo and we would go fly for a few hours or go to the cove and I would help show Milo how to swim.
Oddly even though he knows the basics he still doesn't like to go in the water.
Like Ty, Toby and Tiana. I personally think it has something to do with the fire running through their veins.

I've gotten quite good at fighting, Milo, Penny, Keanu, Copper and Bellamy too. We are definitely the top of the class.
Keni, Oliver, Belle, Faye and Tiana are the best with their weapons.
Overall we are making great progress in such little time.

Speaking of time. "Kailani! Hurry up! We're gonna be late!" Penny yelled by my ear.

I flinched. "Late? For what?" I asked blinking my eyes dumbly at the red head in front of me.

"Training? Damn girl, where is your head today?" Penny said exasperated.

"Training?" I repeated dumbly looking around.
I'm in my training clothes, standing in the front yard with Penny, but I don't remember getting here it even changing my clothes.
Must have went into auto pilot mode.

"Yeah. We're supposed to meet the others in the clearing by the old shed." Penny explained dragging me along with her.

"Oh okay." I said following the smaller girl.

We arrived at the shed late, everyone else already there.

"Finally!" Ruby sighed. "We've been waiting for you guys. Let's get to work." She said shaking her head.

"What are we doing?" Tiana asked.

"Splitting into groups of three." Ruby said. "We're practicing unfair fights. Two on one. Pair together height wise. Short, medium, and tall so you can learn to fight against all body types." Ruby explained.

Milo, Penny and I teamed up and practiced for a few minutes until Penny just froze, hand just inches from my chest.

"Something is wrong." She gasped loudly.

"What? Penny are you okay?" Milo asked stepping closer.

"No I'm not okay." Penny snapped. "Something is wrong!" She yelled, causing everyone to stop and turn towards us.

"Penny?" Ruby asked stepping away from Keni and Oliver.

"No. Just stop. Something is wrong." Penny repeated turning in circles.

"What's wrong?" Ruby asked hesitantly.

"I- I don't know. I just - give me a minute." Penny muttered closing her eyes and kneeling, putting her hands flat on the ground.
"Pen, why do you think something is wrong?" I asked squatting in front of her.

"The trees.. their talking to me. Telling me.. something. I just can't hear them." Penny cried a large frown on her face.

"The.. trees? Are talking to her?" Ty asked skeptical.