forum Elementals Chapter 4: Celestial Tides (OPEN)

Started July 16, 2020 by Deleted user

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Ignis jumped up in surprise, he began chanting as he started to absorb the flames. The intensity began to overwhelm him. He then heard cursing followed by a yelp. While continuing to absorb the flames, he tried to remain hidden from the stranger that followed.

Marlin was surprised to see the flames dying away and to hear chanting coming from behind a tree. Amazing, wildfires in an enchanted forest. "Hello?"

After the flames had past, Ignis remained behind the tree. He was afraid of who remained on the other side. "I-I…my name is…" Ignis couldn't say. His mind raced and fear rose. He couldn't know who the strange man was or why he lingered into the forest. The enchanted forest had always protected the Elementals.

Marlin poked his head around the tree to find a slightly terrified looking man staring back at him.
"Uh- Hi there."

Without second thought, Ignis instantly punched the man in the gut. "I'm so sorry! I just…I didn't mean to!"

"Oof." That was the very last thing he was expecting. Marlin stumbled backwards, feeling a little bit scared that he was about to get mugged.
"What the heck is wrong with you?!" he yelled. "You can't just punch people!"

"Usually I know them!" Ignis observed the man closely, "You must be part of the patrol."

Ignis gains his posture. "I apologize for the attack."

Marlin turned his back to Ignis and began examining the scorch marks on the ground, poking bits of ash with his foot.
"So if you know somebody you punch them? Bet you're real popular."

Ignis realized his words, and began to panic inside, "No! I-I mean I usually don't have to because I know everyone! Seeing a stranger show up in the woods, call it fighter's instinct" Ignis began walking back to the village before stopping. "What did you see?"

"Um, a big fire, and then it very conveniently stopped existing." Marlin shrugged. "And I heard you chanting what's up with that?"

Name: Sage
Age: 17
Element: Nature
Gender: Female
Short Backstory: Grew up with her two parents, who ran a flower shop. She helps around the shop, and the plants she cares for are often the fullest.
Personality: Sweet, a bit awkward, bubbly, kind, excitable, still ready to fight a bitch.

"It, uh…" Ignis felt nervous and still panicking, "It was prayer! I was praying for safety."

Sage picked her way through the woods, bare feet sinking in the soft soil, shoes held loosely in her hand. It was quiet in this part, as usual, except for her singing. She smiled, letting out a soft laugh when a bird perched on her shoulder. She kept walking, bird departing and smile dropping when she heard voices. Who else is even here?

Ignis began to walk again when the stone circle in the open area began to grow again. His eyes locked onto the sigils engraved in the stone. "For each who walk among the spirits of another, fate shall be woven…"

Sage hid behind a tree, brushing honey blonde waves from her face, green eyes going wide at the sight of the glowing circle. Her mind was a box of NOPE. Half of her wanted to see what would happen. The other half screamed to run. She found herself dropping her shoes, daring to peek out from behind the charred tree a tiny bit more to see better. "Whoa…" She whispered, pretty sure her voice was soft enough to not be heard. She was probably wrong.

Ignis felt a soft breeze and remained still. His instinct kicked in, allowing the words to leave his mouth. he spoke softly but loud enough, "I am Ignis, descendant of Ignatias and son of the eternal flame. I know you are there…"

Name Aria
Age: 18
Element: Sound
Gender: Female
Short Backstory: Aria was raised by her older sister, who always recognized her talent for singing. They grew up poor, and Aria often sang for money. As she grew older, she discovered that she could do more with her voice than sing. She began to charm-speak people into giving her family money, but never took too much
Personality: Aria's very shy, and loves to sing. She has a sense of adventure and loves seeing new places, but people? Not so much. She still has a close bond with those she trusts, however.

Sage held onto the tree a bit tighter, confused and mildly frightened. What's he talking about…? Those old stories? She shook her head slightly, eyes still trained on the figure, sure she was well hidden. Until a bird took perch on her shoulder again and chirped loudly. "Shhhh!" She hissed, jumping slightly. The bird just chirped again.

Ignis turned to the direction of the chirping. He took a deep breath and started to perform a dance. With each move brought a flare of fire. His flames did not burn but rather changed in color as he went. When he stopped, and the flames died out, he smiled, "Reveal yourself"

Sage took two nervous steps out, the bird nestling in the crook of her neck as her hands gripped the sides of her long skirt and the cuffs of the sleeves of her blouse. "H-hello…?" WASHEJUSTCONTROLINGFIRE-

(Store run isn't until later lol)
Aria walked through the woods, her footsteps making little sound, even with the dry leaves on the ground. She stopped in her tracks as she heard voices nearby. The girl scrambled up a tree, watching the exchange. As the man seemed to control fire, Aria fell out of the tree in surprise, landing on her back with a thud. She didn't make a sound, although her back hurt and the wind was knocked out of her, hoping that nobody would notice her.

The stone remained glowing as Ignis approached the voice. When he was close enough, he just sat down and smiled. "Fear is an illusion. Our minds tell us fear is a safety mechanism, but all fear is is a demon. it tells us to steer clear of who we are or who we are destined to become. Reveal yourself by defying the demon that is fear."

Sage took a shaky breath, taking another step forward. "I am here." AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-?