84 Storm Aura (2/2)

Will stood as still as a statue as he thought of the practicality of such a discovery. He reached upward in front of him. His black gauntlet sparked madly with the red lightning. He then condensed all of the lightning into a ball and shot a long beam upward.

Will stood with a four foot long saber of pure energy. Red lightning sizzled around the blade as he inspected it. ”This could be useful.” He said to himself as he inspected his handiwork.

The young man stared openmouthed as he watched Will familiarize himself with his new ability. ”Did you just learn that?” He asked as he too was investigating the blade.

”Thanks to you, yes. I have been trying to merge auras for a better part of a year. Even had a god try to teach me.” Will said as if he were talking about a nice dinner he had not long ago. ”I could never merge them though. I think I had to see it in action for me to be able to do it myself.”

”A god?” The young man had already lost his wits the moment Will absorbed the power of the attack. It only made him more aware of his lack of strength.

”If you concede this match, I may be able to do something for you.” Will was still mesmerized by the new ability. ”I want to test whether or not if I can transfer this storm aura to someone else.”

”I can't just give up.” The young man said. Will saw the pain in his eyes as he spoke. He knew something was wrong the moment the kid wanted to keep fighting even though he found out that Will was the prince. Will had seen the look of determination in the young man's eyes. The strength that couldn't be shook.

”Why not?” Will asked, his voice went slightly lower. ”I can see the look on your face. I know you want to concede, yet something seems to be holding you back. What is it?”

”I can't.” The young man started. Will could obviously see that he was holding back. ”I need the money.”

”Fine then.” Will released the storm blade and took out his storage crystal. Taking the large pouch of gold from within it, he poured twenty pieces of gold from the pouch into his hand, walked over to the young man and gave it to him. ”Will this be enough?” As he withdrew his hand, a red spark jumped from it onto the young man.

The young man's hand shook under the weight of the gold. He looked from the small round coins back to will. Silently shaking his head, he went to the end of the platform. ”I concede!” He shouted.

The gate unlocked and he stepped out. Turning back to the Crimson Prince he mouthed 'thank you.'

'You're welcome.' Will sent a transmission to the young man. He looked at Will with wide eyes. 'Why don't you tell me what you need that gold for?'

”I'm not sure what happened folks, but it looks like the winner is The Crimson Prince!” The announcer shouted. The whole crowd cheered as Will left the arena to stand next to the young man.

'They have my sister.' The young man said to Will through his thoughts. 'You gave me enough to buy ourselves out of service.'

Will registered the last few words and his face dropped. 'You are slaves?'

The young man nodded. 'The announcer bought us after our parents died when they couldn't pay the taxes. He kept adding to the total, telling us when we paid off what we owe, he would let us go.'

'What's your name?' Will asked the young man, his voice was deep with anger, even in his mind.

'Alex.' He replied. Looking at the prince, he could tell the fury that was brewing within his eyes. 'My sister's name is Lucy.'

Will nodded. 'I want you to continue to do what they say. I will be watching from the background, so don't worry.' He said as he shook Alex's hand. 'You show more promise than most of my recruits, so I'll help you out.' He patted Alex on the back. 'So just wait for me.'

Will grabbed Maya's bags from where he left them and jumped off the platform. ”Ready to go?” He asked his companion as he continued to walk away.

”Did you have fun?” Maya asked playfully.

”Trust me.” Will said with confidence. ”The fun has just begun.”