Marked Chaos by Niki Livingston

Author:Niki Livingston
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: dystopian fantasy, dystopia world, dystopia, dystopia books, fantasy, sci-fi fantasy
Publisher: Unbound Wonders Press
Published: 2020-08-10T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

The Object

ZOE DAWN

The protective shield glimmered just slightly from inside the barrier. They had reassured me it would appear as an empty space of trees, rocks, and flowers to anyone who came near on the other side.

I had woken early, wanting to spend my morning creating fire and finding out what I could do with it, which was the ironic part. I really couldn’t do anything but ignite fire, either by my hands or fingertips, or engulf my entire body. There were no fun tricks—no breathing fire, shooting fireballs, or nifty little dancing fire ruses that would ensure my safety if those pesky enemies invaded these lands.

As Malcolm and Aly had explained to me several times yesterday, I was simply the element of fire, with no fancy fighting powers to accompany it. Disappointment had settled heavily over my high expectations. I was determined to prove them wrong.

The sun was high in the sky, meaning it was nearing meal-time and I was already starving.

Something caught my eye so I twisted just as a strange winged creature flew past me, followed by two others. I stared in amazement at their beauty. Their blue wings were adorned with swirls of white and black, making them appear like little fairies.

I took a quick step back and glanced around at the otherwise empty space. Were fairies real as well?

“No way!” I exclaimed, chasing after the winged little people.

They fluttered around a patch of various flowers, some I had never seen before. I squinted over at one of the fairies who had landed on a blossom.

I leaned in close. “Can you understand me, little friend?” I asked, my smile so wide I thought I would burst with happiness.

It flapped its wings a few times, then flew to a blossom a few feet away. Her friends joined her, and they danced around in a circle as if listening to music only they could hear. I clapped my hands and sank to my knees.

“Elementals and fairies,” I gushed, holding my hands against my lips. “Who would have imagined this would ever happen? Not me.” I pointed at myself and laughed. “We are both magical, which means we must be friends.”

“Zoe Dawn,” I heard Aly call. “Who are you talking to?”

I twisted around, my smile still plastered on my face. “The fairies! Aly, I cannot believe you didn’t tell me about these lovely creatures. What other magical beings are out in the world?”

Aly hovered above me and squinted at the fairies. Then she burst with laughter and doubled over as if she were in pain.

My smile melted from my face. I glanced back at the fairies, but her laughter had scared them away. I bounded up from the ground and shoved her.

“Why did you do that?” I cried, stomping my foot like a child.

Aly looked at me with tears in her eyes and sputtered out more laughter before covering her mouth with her hands. “I’m sor-r-ry,” she said, stammering her words out, then laughed more. Now her tears were rolling down her cheeks, and she laughed even harder.

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