Fire by Terra Harmony

Author:Terra Harmony
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Terra Harmony
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 37

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The battle on Easter Island with Shawn had been a draw, at best. As far as I could tell, there was no clear victor. And that was Shawn against multiple groups that could wield Akasha. They had generations of practice. My newest army had a long way to go, and fast, if we could hope to surpass that. God knew what else Shawn would bring to the next fight.

I jumped off my makeshift stage and walked toward Clay's group. "Let's start here. Everyone else pay attention."

Despite the large mass of people and the soft grass below our feet, you could hear a pin drop.

"Now – face each other and join hands." I instructed.

Clay was the first to oblige. I was counting on his cooperation. He joined hands with Uri, then reached for the Water – a female, who reached for the Air, another female.

I lowered my voice, forcing it to become less commanding. I was a coach now, not the general. "Call your elements. Just barely. Let's start slow."

I stepped back and let them do their thing. The women went first. I felt small threads of energy weaving around us, stopping momentum just as the air felt heavy enough to produce moisture. As the wind picked up, tousling our hair, moisture droplets began to form. The Water and the Air were increasing their power, each trying to outdo the other. They played tug of war with the available energy.

"Work together – join your forces; don't try to top one another."

They looked at each other. I suppose I could've been more specific, but they needed to figure out how to do it on their own. Finally, a spin of air allowed the moisture in, and the two powers merged. That was all it took – for one to relent.

A series of quiet gasps behind me almost broke their concentration. Their flows wavered.

"Shh," I said, focused on the group of four. "Now – add the fire. Not too much," I warned. "It'll dry everything up. Just a bit."

Uri nodded, swallowed hard, then closed his eyes. Sweat beaded his temple. Contrary to his demeanor and appearance, his flows were controlled, masterful almost. The fire came in easily, warming up the small pocket of elements in the middle of their circle.

I glanced at Clay. "Now earth."

This would be the most volatile element. Usually, it was dependable, steady, and stable, but I had already messed with it. As Clay worked, the ground below us rumbled in protest.

"Steady, steady…"

He decreased his power, but kept the element going and directed it toward the middle of the circle. Specks of dirt and dust entered the fray. Chaos ensued. The circle broke hands and backed away from the maelstrom in the center.

"Hold your ground!" I yelled over the havoc. "Control your element!"

They stopped, one at a time, each taking their cue from the other. Then they began to lean in, taking control instead of cowering in fear.

"Good, good. That's it! More earth. Less air. Condense the fire.

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