The sun shined on a warm summer day. After the Great Escape, the first generation of children born in Elgaia roamed freely around the newly built towns, mostly spending their time at playgrounds. Two such children were Rouche and Limera, whose parents led the heroic journey.
On days like these, Limera, the youngest, wore a blue skirt that nearly reached her knees, ankle brown boots, and a orange sleeveless shirt that had a black collar. With short blonde hair, and sapphire blue eyes, she was the striking image of her father.
The young girl was busy performing a magic act in front of a small audience; which was comprised of kids, short and tall. "And now, prepare to be amazed!" she announced, as a small flame sprouted from her open palm. Most of the kids were easily entertained, none of them ever seeing magic before. "Do more, do more!" they pleaded. Loving that she was the center of attention, the would-be sorceress twirled around, causing a dazzling array of sparks to create a small vortex around her.
All the children clapped at her little stunt. They were left in awe at the amazing spectacle. Giggling from excitement, the young girl looked over at her brother, eagerly hoping for him to be proud of her. But the display she put on made the boy worried.
Her brother, Rouche, sported a green tunic with gold lining, black pants, and ankle boots. His amber eyes and sandy blonde hair inherited from his mother.
Pouting, the girl turned back to her audience. They were all eagerly awaiting an encore. For such a young girl, she was incredibly talented in magic. Wanting to kick things up a notch, the young girl conjured up a flame the size of her small hand.
Instead of continuing with her performance, it was brought to an end, as her brother pressed on the water fountain's button. The stream traveled passed her, then splashed on the flame, quickly extinguishing it.
Spinning around to face him, she noticed how conveniently placed the fountain was. "So that's why you told me to do it here…" she mumbled. Groans could be heard from the crowd as they soon dispersed. "It's so boring waiting for her to do something." a boy said. "If I had to wait any longer, then I'd be a grandma." a girl jeered, earning a few laughs.
Hearing the remarks made by the children, the young girl frowned. Did she really take that much time? She thought that they'd be impressed with what she did. All that work she put into it, just to be mocked and ridiculed. "Meanies…"
Walking up to her, Rouche ruffled her hair in an attempt to cheer her up. Looking up at him with saddened, blue eyes, the small girl let out a few whimpers.
Frantically scanning the area for something to distract her with, the boy spotted a tall slide. Kneeling down beside her, the elder sibling motioned towards his back. "Well? Are you going to keep me waiting...or do you want to have fun?" he asked.
She couldn't resist his offer. Climbing on to his back in a hurry, the young girl giggled as her brother began to carry her over to the slide. Going up the various steps and platforms, the siblings arrived at their destination. Carefully coming down, the young girl looked through the entrance of the enclosed slide. It was dark, but some light peered through some cracks and the end of the recreational device.
Sitting down, the boy awaited for his sister to come join him, but was surprised to see her still behind him. "I-I want to go all by myself!"
With that being said, she pushed him down. Not wanting to resist or deny her of this small objective, Rouche willingly went down. It was indeed fun, even he let out a few laughs on the way down. Once he reached the end, the young boy stood a few feet away from the entrance; waiting for his sister.
Gripping the handle at the top of the slide, Limera jumped in it with an extra boost. Her squeals made him happy that she was enjoying this. Although, he grew puzzled as moments passed, and she didn't come out. The time it took from start to finish was only a matter of seconds, yet she stayed in for an entire minute. Curious as to what had happened, the elder sibling peered through the opening, and saw the girl tugging at something.
"BROTHER! HELP ME" she cried. Wasting no time, Rouche swiftly made his way up, and figured out what the problem was. Her shirt had snagged itself on one of the screws. Though she could move, the girl didn't want to tear or cause any holes to form on her shirt.
Finally making his way to her, the tight space around them limited his movements. His fingers fidgeted around with the cloth. Limera seemed to be more in a state of panic than anything. She didn't want this shirt to be ruined!
Then out of nowhere, a kid suddenly rammed into them. Whether he knew they were in there or not, did not matter to him. The two siblings tumbled to the bottom. Knocking his head against the material of the slide, Rouche let out a whimper, while Limera clinged to him for dear life as they poured out of the slide. Landing on his back with a thud, Limera and the kid soon followed, but Rouche cushioned their fall; albeit, knocking the air out of him.
Springing back up on her feet, the girl pointed accusingly at the culprit. "You dummy! Is this funny or something? Because it's not!" she yelled. Her intense glare sent daggers their way.
But that didn't faze the kid none.. "A stupid girl like you shouldn't be waiting for her dumb boyfriend." the child countered. Pounding her fists against the taller child's stomach, she was given a rough shove. Disliking the older child's brutish action, the girl growled at him. "I'LL BURN YOU TO A CRISP!" She threatened, as a putrid smell, like the ozone, wafted in the air around them; causing it to become difficult to breathe.
Feeling someone yank on her ear, the girl let out a yelp. "You should really stop being so hotheaded…" her brother sighed, dragging her away from the scene, and park altogether.
Luckily for them, there was a meadow nearby that he could use to his to wall her off from that nasty kid. Arriving, they were greeted by a brilliant display of flowers. Ranging from yellow, to hues of purple. Gasping at the sight, Limera ran off on her own. Frolicing without a care in the world.
Crouching down, Rouche picked up what appeared to be a blue orchid. The child marveled at it. He had never seen anything so...vabriant. "Even if she goes running straight into trouble, even if she ignores what others say, and even if she is the most disobedient little girl I know," he stopped midway, glancing up to see Limera rushing over to him with a bouquet of freshly picked daisies. "That doesn't stop me from loving and caring for her any less."
Being careful of not dropping any of the flowers, the girl was practically jumping with joy. "Brother! There's so many pretty things here! I even got all of these!" she nearly shouted as she held them out to his face. Smiling, the elder sibling nodded. "Yes, but I think this would suit you better."
Fitting the orchid into her hair, the shade of blue matched her eyes perfectly. Casting a small reflection like mirage, the boy urged his sister to look. Once she caught a glimpse, the brightest, biggest smile ever, formed on her face.
Tackling him onto a bed of flowers, she nuzzled his chest happily. Giving him a kiss on the cheek, Limera beamed down at him. "Thank you so much!"