Guys, I have edited my chapters slightly. Not the Elizabeth one's only the Lorelei one's. I hope you enjoy the story more.

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Saskia xxx

Lorelei

I sung at the top of my voice and danced around my room, enjoying my, very rare, time alone.

"Lorelei, I'm home" Mum shouted up the stairs, I pulled my iPod out of the dock and ran down the stairs, tripping over the last step and landing straight at my mother's feet.

"Calm down" she chuckled as she stepped over me and made her way to the kitchen.

"Did you get it?" I said grabbing a shopping bag and unpacking it.

"Sure did," she said chucking a full package at me. I squealed with excitement, "hey calm down" she said putting a gentle hand on my shoulder.

"I'm sorry" I smiled sheepishly and turned around. "You're done now. Thankyou." I felt them leave one by one and sat on the sofa. Slowly I opened my package and cleared my throat

"Dear Lorelei Marshall, we are happy to offer you a place at herrings high! I got in! I actually got in!"

I read the acceptance letter over and over again making sure it was all true, taking it all in. I sat back on the sofa and the wind outside calmed as I did. "I'm finally going to learn how to control it all!" I sighed and smiled at my mum who was staring with slightly watery eyes.


"Lorelei! Get up!" My mum's voice drifted around me as she shook me gently.

I opened my eyes and yawned. I looked out of the window and saw the sun was shining, and got out of bed.

"Mum?" I shouted running down the stairs "have you seen my curlers?" I said stepping into the kitchen rearranging my top for the 6th time.

"Under the sink in the bathroom." I sprinted upstairs and started trying to make my hair look at least half decent.

"Right. Done." I said looking at myself in my full-length mirror, tugging at my top before picking up my suitcases.

" Ready?" Mum said as she stood behind me.

"Sure am," I said making my way out of the house.


We drove up to a posh looking building with tall, grand wrought iron gates. We pulled into the car park and I looked out of my window looking at the all the students with their cases being reunited with their friends. A certain group of people stood out to me, they looked normal, not fitting in with any certain stereotype, they were an average size group, all varying in different shapes and sizes but also looking the same, fitting together like a puzzle. One girl stood out, she was tall, slim and pale, with long blonde hair, and a kind face, she looked familiar but maybe it was just the distance I was from her. I envied her. I got out of the car and walked to the front office, "Mum you can go now, I'll be fine" I said turning to her.

"Okay" she said tears building in her eyes, mirroring mine. I hugged her tight; but had to pullaway after a moment. "Goodbye" she said quietly and with that she was gone.

I watched the car drive out of sight, a tear falling down my cheek, when a girl tapped my shoulder. I wiped my eyes and turned around.

"Hi I'm Elizabeth, Elizabeth Rose," she said sticking out her hand. I shook it.

"Hi I'm Lorelei Marshall" she smiled at me.

"I'm guessing you're new here?"

I nodded shyly, my long brown hair falling in my face.

"Here" she said taking my timetable "wow your in all my classes" she said looking up at me "and..." she glanced at the paper again, "You're my new roommate as well!" she squealed nearly dancing with excitement. I smiled at her enthusiasm.

"At least I'll know someone" I said in relief as she lead me into the office.

"Excuse me." she said to the old lady sitting behind the desk, "my friend here is new and I was wondering if I could be her mentor and be excused from first period?" the woman typed something into her computer and nodded. Elizabeth took my hand and led me to a large spiral staircase.


"This is our room" she said opening a red door to a brightly lit room. I stepped through the door way and looked around, taking in everything. It had a sweet familiar smell that I couldn't put my finger on, "this is your bed" Elizabeth said sitting down on a four poster, princess style bed, I sat down next to her.

"Wow I really like what you've done with the room Elizabeth" I marveled looking round, she laughed.

Thanks but please call me Beth or Effy" she shrugged and smiled at me. We sat there for about twenty minutes talking and learning all about each other.

"So Lorelei" she started taking a sip of her drink, "what can you do?" I looked down at my hands suddenly very nervous and embarrassed.

"Well.. It.. I guess.. Um.." I huffed, blowing a piece of hair out of my face,

"Come with me I'll have to show you." I said standing up and walking to the door.

"Wait what do you mean you'll have to show me?" she said cautiously walking over to me, A large smile spread across my face. I took her hand and we walked out of the large doors leading to a field,

"Here this is what you were looking for," Beth said winking at me.

"Thank you" I looked at her with a smile, not really thinking, i looked over the field, hesitating.

"Go on!" She said with a laugh, ushering me forward.

"Alright then" I said shyly and took in a deep breathe and walked to the middle of the field, "Air, Fire, Earth and Water. I will be needing you. All of you." I said loudly turning to each point of the compass.

I gasped as each element washed through me. Cooling and heating my skin. Leaving a comforting smell that lingered on me. I'd felt the tingling as they left but never like this. This..this was different, new, strange. I liked it.

"Ready?" I glanced and she nodded. Well here goes nothing.

"Air" I said, I looked down at my hands and saw them glowing bright silver. I smiled and regained my focus ; I put my hands in front of my chest, palms facing out, and pushed. Air swirled all around the field, making our hair whip widely around our faces and the trees shake violently. Everything seemed alive. "That's enough!" I shouted above the roaring wind, feeling mildly better than I did before, watching as the wind ceased immediately.

"Right. Come on Fire. It's your turn." I looked down and saw the strange glow appear. I closed my hands into fists at my side, knowing instantly just what action to take with each element. I opened my fists fast and, keeping my arms firmly by my side, flicked my fingers. Heat swirled all around us. I saw her relax as the heat contrasted nicely with the cold chill from before. The orange glow heated me through, and I watched as it charged around the field like a wild bull. I paused for a moment before closing my eyes and concentrated, slowly closing my hand into a fist. The orange glow intensified and became a flame. I smiled. "That'll be all for now. Thank you." I reigned it in before it could do serious damage and watched as the orange glow turned into mist and disappeared back into my body.

"Earth, It's your time to shine!" I giggled as my hands began to glow a warm green. I placed my hands in front of my chest and opened them slowly. The green mist danced around the field gracefully, filling me with a sweet earthy smell. I guessed it was the same for Beth as I saw her take a deep breath and smile. I went back to watching Earth dance through the red and pink roses. Bringing all the dead plants to life. Everything, even the living things, seemed revitalized and fresh. "Thank you Earth" I said quietly, loving the smell it left lingering in the air.

"Water, Please." I called, excitement coursing through me as a deep sea Blue appeared on my hands. I twirled my hands gracefully in front of my chest, like a dancer. The blue burst from my hands like a wave. Swirling, spiraling around everywhere. I felt the cool mist against my skin, cold but welcomed. I watched as it left its mark on the plants. Making them glisten with water. Feeding the plants and trees. Helping then grow after earth had repaired them. I let it swirl longer. Watching it made me happy. It was calming everything and me. "Thank you Water." I said pulling it back to me. The blue mist Disappeared into me, as if attracted by a magnet. I could feel all of them on my skin, buzzing excitedly, ready to leave.

"Thank you, Air, Fire, Earth and Water. You may depart." I watched the different colour mists leave and disappear one by one, leaving the familiar tingle on my skin.

I sighed, Feeling drained. I turned slowly toward to Beth who was standing with her mouth wide open, mentally cringing, waiting for some kind of insult. One by one the students that had gathered around to watch my display started clapping. My cheeks turned red as some of the teachers joined in as well. Beth ran and hugged me.

"That was amazing" she squealed. "How did you do all that?" she said, her grey eyes sparkling.

I shrugged. "I've been able to since I was born. It was a right nightmare when I had a temper tantrum. There would be a storm and everything. Trees blowing all over, winds 50 mile per hour, Pouring rain. Oh and the amount of times I set my cot on Fire" We looked at each other and started laughing.

"Come on," she said taking my hand "Were late for 2nd period."

We walked to class laughing with each other. Yeah, I thought with a smile on my face, this is definitely going to be a great day.