77 Ryder Manual (2/2)

Will inserted his aura into the stone once more. He formed the wisp of energy into a small hand which rummaged through the small stone. With a mental tug, he pulled out all the contents within the stone.

The items which came out flew above his head as he held the connection. He held them there as he inspected them.

What floated above his head were ten items. One was bike sized. He recognized the design of handlebars on the front. The image that popped in his mind reminded him of a jet ski. It was just large enough to fit two people on the seat. He lowered it to get a better look.

The vehicle was of a black metal that he recognized as the same material as the black doors he hand entered and exited Crystallia through. ”This is celestial steel!” He drew a deep breath. It was gilded with gold along the sides of it as well as around the ruby seat. In the center of the handlebar there rested a small gem much like the one he held in his palm.

The other items consisted seven crystals, a large bloated sack and a small book.

Will took a look at the crystals. They all looked the same, dull and lifeless except one. Keeping the rest above him, he moved the different one into his hand. Looking at it carefully, he noticed a small twister within the center. ”This is...” He drew a shallow breath. ”Wind element!”

”Maybe you should read the instructions he left you.” Maya grabbed the book from above Will's head and lightly tapped it on his forehead.

”Good advice.” He said with a smile.

Maya rolled her eyes at him. 'It's like he's opening a birthday present.'

Will turned the cover over and looked at the front.

'Ryder Manual.'

'If you are reading this, before continuing be sure to thank Maya for making you look at the manual. If you were to try to operate without first reading, you might blow up my baby.'

Will rolled his eyes and smiled at the open page. 'That's classic Leo.' He thought as he continued to the second page.

'The Ryder operates off of the elements the weilder can utilize. If you use the Wind aura, the celestial steel will morph into a suitable air craft.

If the weilder utilizes the Earth Aura, the celestial steel will morph into a suitable ground moving vehicle.

All other auras can be used to morph the Ryder to a suitable style craft. As long as you have the aura, it will be able to function.'

The book described the many uses of each aura and what uses it would have.

Will was still intrigued by the small crystals, so he flipped through the different auras until he came across the power source.

'Elemental Crystals.'

'If you still haven't guessed the origin of my little crystals, I suppose I'll let you in on the secret. Do you remember Crystal Cove?'

Will wouldn't be able to forget Crystal cove if he tried. He and Maya had gone on a mass kill and recruit before he had broken her bonds.

The Cove was not populated by many people, but he did remember the small population that set up their dwellings a mile out of the formations.

He remembered that the crystals were impossible to cut off even by using his aura. They seemed to be impervious even to his lineage blade.

'The crystals can be harvested by using the Earth Aura. Your dad is able to chip off small bits of the large crystal formations.

When he chipped off a few pieces, I had originally intended to make a supply of jewelry for the population, but he happened across another use by chance.

The crystals can absorb the elemental affinity of any wielder if they channel their energy through them. The storage space is near limitless which makes them an outstanding power source.

The crystals can also store items to a near limitless amount. Moving belongings has now become effortless. All one has to do is imagine all items in front of them being moved to the stone and their aura will do the rest.

Upon digging even further, Jonathan noticed a mineral deposit under Crystal Cove. While inspecting the metal, we were able to discover that it has the same qualities as the lineage weapons we use and is able to morph depending on the elemental affinity that is transferred.'

Will chuckled at the last part. He was probably the only one who knew the real potential of the metal.

'Other uses of the Crystals.'

Will was drawn to the next page. As he skimmed it over, his eyes went wide.

'Upon testing the storage uses of the Crystals, I had filled one with the wind aura and gave it to a non-aura user. He was able to utilize the crystal to its fullest extent. He was able to unleash a lineage weapon so long as he was in possession of the Crystal.

This is both a unique tool that can be used by farmers or traders as defense or to operate the Ryder.

You can test whether you can take the element from the stone or not for yourself. Since you are the only one who can give the aura to others, maybe you are the only one who can negate the effects.'

”Of course he would allow such a weapon out into the public without testing the kill switch.” Will could already smell the disaster such a battery could unleash if he couldn't control it.

He focused on the swirling energy within the stone. He formed his aura into a hand once again and plunged within it. His brow twitched as he hit slight resistance. The more he pushed, the more he was forced back.

”Dammit Leo!” He could tell after only moments of trying to purge the aura that it was no use.