78 Affinity Crystals (2/2)
'I can go further than this.' He thought as he added a small current of flame to cycle through the gale of wind. The atmosphere turned humid as he sat within his own heat storm.
Lightning flashed around him as he sat within his storm. The winds played with his hair as he sat with his eyes closed.
As the twister became more dense, the lightning cracked above him. He poured more and more of his flame into the storm, he allowed the wind to grow strong enough to lift him off of his seat on the Crystal ground.
Sweat poured from his face as the energy coming from his body became visible. If the elements were considered a rainless hurricane, he would be the eye of the storm.
Within a countless time, the energy from both his fire and wind aura began to slowly subside. As the last remaining wisps of energy left him, he released his grip on the inside of the stone and returned to his body.
”Are you okay?” Will opened his eyes expecting to see Maya, yet instead he saw a young woman of around his age standing over him. He was somewhat stunned by her beauty as he stared at her golden locks of long blonde curly hair and her royal red robe.
”I'm fine.” Will got to his feet and stretched his sore muscles. His clothes were completely drenched with sweat from the effort of filling the crystal. He held an upturned palm and summoned his flame.
With all the effort he could muster, he was only able to produce a flame large enough to light a candle. After a moment, he then extinguished the flame and gasped in a cold breath of air.
”You are Prince Ragnos?” The young woman asked as she saw the gold flame mixed with the crimson before it went out in his hand.
”That'd be me.” He smiled at the woman as he allowed a small gust of wind replace the flame. It was just as much effort to keep the small breeze around him as the small flame.
”It's true then,” her eyes widened slightly as she witnessed the wind surrounding him. ”You can control more than just one.”
”Not easily it looks like.” Will let out a sigh of annoyance. He thought he was more capable by now. 'If I try to face myself with this kind of power, I'll be annihilated.' He thought to himself as he brushed his jeans off. ”Is there something you need?”
Will had originally thought that the woman had just been waiting to ensure he was okay, yet when he looked at her, he could tell that she had been patiently waiting for him to steady himself.
”Yes, young lord.” She gave a formal bow and allowed her thick curls to fall over her shoulder. ”I was hoping to take a little of your time and to ask you for a chance.” She smiled seductively at him.
Will could tell that this woman never needed to worry about someone turning her down. ”You may have three minutes.” He held up three fingers to her. ”So I ask again,” he looked indifferently at her. ”Is there something you need?”
The woman was slightly shocked at the indifference he had within his tone. She had never had a man talk to her with any other tone than delight. ”Yes, young prince. My name is Jeselle, I was hoping for an opportunity to gain the element of fire.”
”Why do you wish for power?” Will asked indifferently. ”What use would you have for it?”
”I just want the power to show the citizens of this kingdom that I too can lead, that I can be a shining example for them. I wish to be a role model for those who want the ability to manipulate the elements.” Her eyes lit brightly as if she could see everyone's faces after she obtained an element.
”I see.” Will said as he turned away from Jeselle. ”I'm sorry Miss, but that is not a good enough reason to obtain the flame.”
Will had thought that once he spoke the matter would be done, but instead she continued.
”I still have a minute and a half, my lord.” She said in a soft voice as she put her hand seductively on his shoulder. ”Imagine your kingdom seeing the two of us together. I'm sure you could tell that we would fit nicely.”
Will felt out her hand within his mind. Even with as little power as he had, he was still able to make that spot unbearably hot.
Jeselle yelped and took her hand away from his shoulder. The area where it had just been was smoking slightly.
”Miss, I am not interested. I already have someone in my life.” His indifferent tone held slight annoyance as he turned back to her. ”Even in the world I lived in before, women like you are unsightly.”
Jeselle's lip quivered a moment before she collected herself. ”But, my lord-” she was about to complain when a black and gold edged blade had snuck up to her neck.
”He said he's not interested.” A cold voice sounded from behind her. ”If I were you, I'd take my selfish intentions elsewhere.”
Jeselle lowered her eyes to the blade and reacted in a way Will was not expecting. ”Take your blade from my throat.” Her voice didn't quiver at all. Instead it was filled with righteous indignation. ”Do you know who I am?”
”No, Jeselle.” It wasn't Maya who responded, but Will. ”Who exactly are you?” Jeselle glared at Will while he spoke. ”Who do you think you are, to come up to me and demand something that I gift to others?”
”I am daughter of the Duke of Bloomstar. You may not have been around here for long, but we are major trade partners with Ebonhart.” She held Will's glare until she felt the blade release from her neck.
”Then I'll be sure to pay your father a visit.” Will gave her a condescending smile and a mock bow. ”Good day, Jeselle.”