Chapter Three
Hey guys! Sorry this chapter took so long. I had the most horrible writer's block, but now I'm back. Expect more chapters to come soon. Sorry, but this is the chapter where I describe a lot of things so if you get bored with descriptions, just skip that paragraph.
Cheers.
~R.M.A
Chapter Three
"The Wake"
Sorrow engulfed the boy's thoughts, though he didn't know why. He held a flat stone in his right palm and looked at the ocean, which was flatter than a sheet of glass. He flicked his wrist, flinging the rock across the water, trying to make it skip across the water.
It hit the water and disappeared, as if the water swallowed it like a human. No ripples marred the ocean's surface.
The sun was barely above the water and the moon was still hung in the deep blue sky. Stars danced throughout, some flickering out as the sun slowly made its way over the horizon.
A noise behind the boy made him whip around. His friend, Xelamian, had followed him to this spot.
"You okay?" Xelamian asked.
"Yeah," the boy said, slapping a fake smile on his face. "Why do you ask?"
"Because I'm concerned," Xelamian replied as he moved closer. "And you're a horrible liar." The boy grew slightly gloomier than before.
"I'm fine."
"Whatever, Demetsys," Xelamian said as he looked at the still water.
"Don't you feel like something's wrong?" Demetsys asked. He looked into the water to see his reflection. He wore a black beanie on his head stitched with red letters that said "FLYLEAF" in big letters. His blonde hair peeked out from under the hat and swept across his face to the right, just above his eye, which was a colorful swirl of green and blue. His lean figure showed a moderate amount of muscle in his arms. His legs were covered up with baggy blue jeans and he wore a black short-sleeve shirt. Black wristbands climbed up his arms. He slouched, which was his worst habit ever.
"What do you mean?" Xelamian asked.
"You know, like things don't add up?"
"It's called life, dude," Xelamian laughed as he sat down beside Demetsys to stare at his own reflection.
Xelamian was tall; about five foot ten, which was less than an inch shorter than Demetsys. He was a little stocky, but muscular. He had short, brown hair that was straight and chocolate brown eyes as well. He was wearing a white graphic hoodie that was plastered with skulls and said "AVENGED SEVENFOLD" in huge black letters, concealing the muscles in his arms. He wore blue jeans; not tight, but not baggy either. He also had on white DC shoes with black laces.
Demetsys dipped his hand in the water. It was freezing cold. He took his hand out of the water and shook it off to get the water off.
"There's just some feeling of anxiety that I can't shake off," Demetsys said.
Xelamian paused for a moment, then replied, "It's probably because of school. Did you study for the test in Math?"
"Did you?"
"Tch. No! I know all the answers because I'm awesome."
Demetsys felt a grin curl into his mouth. The tension was gone, and he appreciated it.
"I wonder what time it is," he thought aloud. Xelamian looked at his watch.
"Almost six. Why are you up this early?"
"My hand was burning at about three this morning. Woke up and couldn't go back to sleep."
Xelamian looked to his friend. "Really?" he asked. "Mine did, too!"
Demetsys looked puzzled. "Weird…"
"Yeah… I guess…"
"Still, I don't understand why I'm so nervous all of the sudden—"
"Maybe Salichta's the reason you're so upset!" Xelamian laughed. Demetsys' cheeks flushed a bright red.
"No way!" he protested. "Besides, I know how much you like her." It was Xelamian's turn to turn red. Demetsys smiled smugly.
"You're right," Xelamian admitted. "But if you tell anyone, you're a dead man."
Demetsys' smile grew bigger. "Yes'ir," he said and performed a mock salute. The two sat down to look at the sun's reflection on the glassy water.
Demetsys broke the tranquility. "Hey," he said to Xelamian. "Watch this. I found out I could do it this morning."
He spotted a gecko sunbathing on a tree. He stretched out his hand and whispered one word.
"Fire."
A small ball of fire flew from his palm. It hit the gecko and burned the tree around it. The gecko fell dead.
Xelamian's jaw dropped. "How did you do that?"
"I don't know," Demetsys answered. "I just say the word, think of fire and it happens."
"Poor gecko…"
"Never had a chance," Demetsys laughed. "I was in my room, and the word just came to me. Next thing I know, I'm about to burn my house down."
Xelamian looked puzzled. "Did you put it out?"
"Yeah, watch this." Demetsys put out his hand towards the tree that had been hit by the fire ball.
"Blizzard."
This time, an icicle flew from his hand. It hit the tree, lodging itself inside the trunk. Demetsys closed his hand into a fist and the icicle shattered. Xelamian was again awestruck.
"The ice put it out. I'm telling you, this is so awesome! Wait until I tell Salichta!"
Xelamian's expression weakened. Demetsys felt immediate remorse.
"Sorry. I didn't mean it that way."
"I know," Xelamian replied, but Demetsys wasn't convinced.
* * *
The school bell rang to signal fifteen minutes before homeroom classes. There was plenty of time to talk. Demetsys and Xelamian met with Salichta in the hallway.
She had red hair that reached the middle section of her back. Her skin was a translucent shade of ivory white. Her green eyes sparkled when the sun shone in them. She had a nice developed figure and she was about four inches shorter than Xelamian. She was wearing a pink graphic t-shirt with the word "PARAMORE" in multiple fonts on her shirt, a denim miniskirt and light blue tennis shoes.
"Hey guys," she called down the hallway as Xelamian and Demetsys made their way down the hall.
"Hey," the two boys said in unison. Xelamian was very comfortable around Salichta, despite the crush he had on her.
"Did you hear about the assembly in the gym? Some god awful kid tried to set fire to the science lab. Now we have to have this stupid assembly on 'fire safety.'"
"Hehe. Sucks for you guys," Demetsys replied. "I plan on skipping that stupid meeting.
"Demetsys tried to set fire to his bedroom this morning," Xelamian blurted out. Demetsys elbowed him in the ribs.
Salichta laughed. "Maybe we need this assembly after all." She pinched Demetsys' cheek softly. "And what did my little pyro do that for? Were you bowing down to worship it?"
Demetsys smiled and pushed Salichta's hand away. "Shut up, Salichta."
The doors opened again for another boy. He had shoulder length black hair with blue and red tips and bright blue eyes. He was about as tall as Xelamian was. He had a muscular build, but was as skinny as Demetsys. He had on a light green, short sleeve shirt with the words "PANIC! AT THE DISCO" printed on the front, regular blue jeans, and slip-on checkered Vans shoes.
"What's up, Ultaxade?" Demetsys said.
"Not much," Ultaxade said as he nodded his hellos to Xelamian and Salichta.
Ultaxade had a bit of a crush on Salichta as well, but he would only tell one person, Demetsys.
"So," Ultaxade said. "You hear about me almost burning down the science lab?"
"That was you?!" Salichta shouted. She smiled and pushed Ultaxade against the wall. "You're the reason for the stupid assembly! You suck!"
"Get over it, Salichta!" Demetsys laughed.
"Shut up, you little pyro!" Salichta grinned again. Demetsys stuck his tongue out at her as the school doors slammed open again, ushering in three boys. They were Demetsys' brothers, Baem, Dantear, and Rasentry.
Baem was the youngest at twelve years old. He was short and had auburn colored hair and brown eyes. Dantear, only a year older, looked exactly the same except he was taller and his hair was longer.
Rasentry was two years older than Dantear, one younger than Xelamian. He looked nothing like the younger boys. He had light blonde hair that looked almost white. He also had hazel eyes that fixed into the coldest glare when he became angry. He was about three inches shorter than Xelamian. His body was made for athletics, as he had strong arms and legs. He wore a white Volcom hoodie, skinny black jeans and black slip-on Vans.
Rasentry was the first to speak. "Hey, guys."
"Hey," the crowd said in unison.
Guess who's dead when they get home for almost burning down his room?" Baem piped up.
"Wild guess," Demetsys said. "Me."
Salichta gasped and turned to Demetsys. "I thought you were kidding! You actually tried to burn your house down?!"
Xelamian stepped in. "Calm down, Salichta. It's not like it actually burned to the ground."
"Yeah, I put it out."
Ultaxade laughed. "Dude, how was I not a part of that?"
"So, you pretty much know that you're grounded for life," Dantear said.
"Life will go on."
Suddenly, a blaring voice came on the intercom.
"Would everyone please make their way to the gym for the assembly?"
Demetsys sighed. "Let's get this day over with."
* * *
The man in the cloak looked as the boy walked down a cement walkway and into a large building where a mass amount of children were going. More people meant more hearts.
'The Heartless can have the weak ones,' he thought to himself. 'They can find the Keyhole and kill this stupid world for all I care. I just want that boy.'
He slowly floated to the ground. 'I hope he lives up to his lineage. I'm dreadfully bored.'
As he hit the ground, he opened a red portal with his hand and stepped through, eager to get a great view of the destruction.
TO BE CONTINUED…