2 Abilities unseen (2/2)

”It is rare for a person to have more than one affinity, but we test each crystal anyways.

As Elias continued the test they discovered that he had an affinity to each of the elements, witch makes him one of ten people how have ever had such a skill. His attacks destroyed the tree line and earned him very angry looks from the Drako who was watching him. As he got to the last gem, a green one, it seemed that Jahrico has turned serious again. During Elias's test he simply sat with a dumb grin on his face.

Elias pointed the stone and closed his eyes.

”Will!”

As Elias waited for the explosion all he heard was silence.

”Interesting, it seems you don't have the Nature affinity. Wait.”

As he looked upon the wreckage of the test he was disappointed at himself for causing so much damage, it reminded him of the lectures about the war. As he grew depressed and mad at himself he heard Jahrico's chair fall to the ground.

As Elias looked up he saw the scorch makers and other damages he caused on the trees disappear and in their place newer, healthier trees stood. They were glowing and looked like they were in the peak of spring. Jahrico was now standing, not surprised or happy, but showed a face of a man lost in memory.

”Elias, that is the second time I have seen this power.”

Elias saw tears start dripping off the mans grey beard.

”I-I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you cry I-”

”No, no, I'm not sad, in fact I thank you. I thought I would never see this again. Cherish this Elias, Cherish it.”

More tears streamed down Jahrico's face as he twisted a ring on his left ring finger. Elias got up and hugged him. The old man sobbed into his shoulder. Elias felt closer to Jahrico, not as a teacher but as his Grandfather. He was the closest thing to a family he has had.

After a couple of minutes Jahrico patted him on the shoulder.

”Thank you, Elias, for letting me see that. Now enough of this crying business, let's have dinner. Tomorrow we begin magic lessons, because of your affinities you have a great deal of things to learn.”

As Elias watched the old man enter the hut he simply smiled and looked at the trees one of which had turned into an apple tree. He walked over and snagged two off the branch and headed for the hut to have dinner with his grandfather. As he walked he heard the old man humming a tune.