Chapter 1: Red Sky
People who possess mystical energy beyond comprehension are known as Elementi. These powers were given to us as a blessing by Arceus, the beast who created our planet. In this world, there are several nations, and depending on your lineage, the energies you possess vary.
Macabre Cauldron, a nation where Fire masters and blacksmiths are born.
The Thunderhead Kingdom, where Steel and Electric users live alongside their incredible technology.
The Brambles Region, the most dangerous of the nations. It's a swamp filled of poisonous plants and rivers, a place meant to test your survival. What better place for Grass and Poison masters to live, right?
Arcadia, an island floating majestically in the sky, full of freedom and wonder. From above the clouds you are offered an incredible view of all the nations and is the location of Air and Swarm masters.
The Lunar Kingdom, the most peaceful nation. It's a land of natural wonders, and the place where Psychic, Water, and Ice masters live.
The Luxeros Island, the most mysterious of them all. Not much is known about this nation, it disappeared hundreds of years ago. It's only known that there, powerful and mystical Elementi exist.
The Blackshroud Empire, a place so miserable, that it's perfectly normal for everyone to live poor and starving. No one knows why Blackshroud has remained so barren and no one has ever dared to investigate more, it's the land of Shadow masters.
The Badlands Empire, the largest nation of the world. This where most precious stones come from and where the Earth and Rock masters live.
Last but not least, the Dreadnought Region, the smallest nation in the world. The nation may be small, but the citizens strength makes up for it. The masters there are skilled with Fighting prowess.
Of course there are many people who aren't born with powerful energies. They're known as the Nitae. The Nitae live scattered throughout the regions, but most seem to prefer living in Dreadnought alongside the sea.
The world has always lived in peaceful bliss between nations. With no justification to go to war, everyone assumed it would remain that way. But peace can never last.
There soon began a brutal war between the nations. Alliances were made, plans were created to destroy opposing kingdoms, everything was all chaos.
The insanity all began with one single act. A young princess from the Brambles Region was visiting Badlands on royal business. While at a dinner party, she withdrew a knife and brutally murdered the King's counselor. The Badlands King quickly took things too far, avenging his counselor by pulling out an axe and slaughtering everyone in the room who wasn't of his kingdom.
Quickly alliances were made throughout the land and forces began to mobilize.
The Brambles Region, Thunderhead Kingdom, Macabre Cauldron, and Dreadnought formed an alliance: The Order of the Radiant Sun.
Meanwhile Badlands Empire, Lunar Kingdom, and Arcadia, joined forces to create their own alliance: The Brigade of a New World.
The only nations who wouldn't get involved in the conflict were Blackshroud Empire, and the Luxeros Empire. This being that Luxeros was only a legend and Blackshroud didn't care to be involved in what they viewed as a petty dispute.
It was a dark day for the entire world. But mostly for seven year old Roy.
Why is the sky red instead of blue?, he wondered.
Roy was in the Palace of the Macabre Cauldron, visiting a very good friend of his dad's, the King of Macabre. Even though the king and Roy's family were dining together, it was deathly quiet in the room. Loud rumbles could be heard from the lower levels of the palace and the earth shuddered.
Roy picked at his food in silence. I wonder what those loud noises are? Roy's father broke the silence.
"Drake, what's happening, I thought we were safe here!"
King Drake responded. "We're safe here Jack, but our last guest decided to make a convincing entrance."
"Last Guest? Convincing entrance? Are you sayi-"Jack said, suddenly interrupted by the explosion of the door.
Roy jumped up in fright and ran behind his father. The doorway glittered with ice spikes, mist flowing snakelike around the man walking toward them.
"Took you long enough to come here. We don't have much time, we need to settle this quickly Lord Roelf!" said King Drake.
"Lord? Ice Spikes? This can only mean one thing!" said Jack, hugging his wife and Roy close.
"Well, I need to make this convincing don't I Jack? After all, the nations are in war." said Lord Roelf.
"You're the king from the Lunar Kingdom right?!" exclaimed Roy.
Jack stared at Roy in surprise.
"Of course I am! And you don't need to worry about me, this is just a peace talk Drake and I planned. Please, just call me Greg." said the King of the Lunar Kingdom. He smiled pleasantly and took a seat at the table.
"What is it that we'll be discussing Drake?" Jack asked.
"As you know our nations are in war Jack. Even little Roy knows this. We need to stop this madness!" responded Drake.
"Me and Drake have come to an agreement that we'll help each other in secret. If anyone from our respective alliances find out about this, they'd destroy us both. Luckily we have a plan." said Greg.
"So, umm…what is the plan, sir?" said Roy nervously.
"This plan is… rather risky and will take several years. And much to our disgrace, it includes you Roy." said King Drake with a lowered voice.
Roy's eyes widened. He couldn't believe what he just heard. None of his family could either. A sudden wave of terror and apprehension washed over him.
"W-why me? I'm just a scaredy cat. B-but I don't even know if I have powers like daddy..."
Jack stood up from his seat quickly and violently.
"What do you mean that my little boy is in your plans?!" he said, clenching his teeth. Jack looked to his wife. "Linda, cover Roy's ears. This may be a long discussion."
Roy felt his mother cover his ears with her hands. The two kings and his father continued talking, his father's face an angry red. What do I have to do with this war? Why am I included in their plan? Roy couldn't tell how much time had passed until they finally stopped talking, but it felt like hours. They finally fell silent, and Roy's mother took her hands off his ears. Roy noticed that his father no longer angry, merely exhausted.
Roy got up and ran to his father. "Daddy is everything okay?"
Jack smiled. He bent over and gently gripped Roy's shoulders. "Everything will be fine. I agreed with their plan."
Roy gasped. He didn't knew what to say or how to react.
"We also agreed that you will need to accept helping us Roy." said Lord Roelf. "It's your decision whether or not you want to help us. But if you do, you may be able to stop the war."
Roy's eyes widened. He could be the one to stop the war. He could be the hero he always wanted to be.
"My son, you'll be able to make the sky look blue again." said Jack with a smile.
Roy felt a sudden burst of happiness and hope. The innocent joy of being able to stop the sky being red, and the hope of stopping the war.
Roy smiled widely. "I accept! I'll help with your plan and make the sky blue again!"
King Drake smiled back gently. "Well then! Now that you have agreed to help us, you'll have to train hard. Your training will begin immediately tomorrow morning.
Roy nodded happily. He knew training was going to be hard, but it was all worth it.
"Umm, not to ruin the moment or anything, but doesn't Greg need to go back to his kingdom?" said Jack.
"Oh Arceus, you're right! I need to go ASAP! Drake, I trust you to make this kid what we hope for. Goodbye!" said Lord Roelf. He sprinted through the door, waving a cheerful farewell.
"Haha, he's quick as always. Anyway, you should go and take some rest, all of you. Tomorrow your training will begin Roy!" said King Drake. He strode out of the room leaving them alone.
Jack and Linda hugged Roy to them and they all stood together silently, gazing through the window at the blood red sky.
10 years later
In an arena, 3 armored men surrounded a young boy. Taller than the guards, he had honey blonde hair and emerald green eyes.
His shirt was a strawberry red and his jeans a dark blue. Over the shirt he wore a leather jacket rolled up, barely below the elbows and his hands fitted half fingered black gloves. He bounced from foot to foot eagerly in red and white tennis shoes. But the most impressive part of his outfit was his collar. It glinted the shine only gold could give in the pattern of a star surrounded by a rhombus.
"You say you're elite guards? Ha! You are not strong enough to even be called servants!" said the boy. He grinned slyly, ready for them to take the bait.
The 1st guard snarled and charged the boy, fist cocked. The guard's hand began to glow a bright yellow. It grew brighter and brighter until it was glowing like a sparkler. He then tried to punch the boy with his attack, but the boy just slid to the left. "Humph, pathetic." The boy quickly kicked the guard twice and sent him flying.
"You'll pay for that!" yelled the 2nd guard. He stretched his arms out at the boy and flames burst from guard's hand. The fiery streams flew towards the boy but he easily evaded. He ran forward and punched the guard with incredible speed, a mach punch. The 2nd guard quickly joined his other companion in a heap on the ground.
The final guard stood trembling with horror on his face."W-why are you so strong?!"
The boy approached the 3rd guard at full speed. The trembling guard unleashed a vine from his gauntlet, shooting forward like a missile. It backfired however when the teen simply grabbed the vine out of the air.
He pulled the guard towards him, giving him a punch right to his face. The guard was sent flying and fell unconscious.
The boy launched himself into the air and onto the top of the arena's pillar.
"I am Roy Alduin! I am an Elementi! And I'll be the one who makes the skies blue again!