CHAPTER 4: Ordinary?

Outside the rain was hammering down, running in violent streams down the turrets of the Blue Lagoon Mansion, the water finding it's way into the lagoon. The sky was grey, and storm cloud were brewing above the mansion, clearly a tremendous storm was on it's way.

From the outside, the mansion looked normal, very normal indeed, beautiful gardens and an enchanting lagoon, a paved driveway and the impressive mansion it's self, with ivy growing on the four walls. The owner of this fine establishment is none other than Blue Serenity, a rather wealthy character, but no-one knows how he got the money to become so rich. You'd think that Blue Serenity is like any other rich person, he has servants to open the front door, and maintain his mansion, expensive cars and various items. Serenity was even married once, and has a son, but Blue Serenity has a secret. A dark secret, which very few people know. Very dark indeed.

Forked lightning struck outside, and illuminated the towers. Blaze stood, pressed to the glass window of the tower, resting her hot forehead against the cool glass. Whilst doing so, deep thoughts churned around her mind, occupying her waking moments. Her main concern was whether she had done the right thing. Made the right choice in accepting help from Lord Vorex. Had she? After all, she didn't know much about her master, all she knew was that he was an evil lord that went by the name of Vorex, and he was feared by many. But no-one could ever actually capture him, for he want by as an ordinary person. Under an ordinary name. As Blue Serenity.

Blaze left her position by the window, and flopped down on the bed, in the centre of the room. She stared at the room around her, and what you'd expect to find in any girl's bedroom stared back at her. A tall wardrobe, filled with gorgeous clothes, far more exquisite then she'd ever imagined, a desk, complete with a computer and hi-tech gadgets, such as tracking equipment and various software for her needs, and many ancient texts and books of which she'd never heard of.

A soft knock at the door disrupted her thoughts. "Come in," the girl said into the darkness, awaiting the eerie creak of the door as it swung open, and Vorex stood in the doorway. Although he wasn't really Vorex now, Blaze thought to her self, he is Blue Serenity, the millionaire with a hidden identity! At this remark, Blaze smiled to her self, stifling a giggle. Her master was now dressed in a casual shirt and jeans, his blue eyes shining and his hair combed neatly back. From the outside you would never have known that he was secretly a dark lord.

"Is it to your liking?" her dark lord addressed her, indicating to the room.

"yes, its, perfect, "Blaze replied, smiling at him.

"Good," he smiled at her, "dinner will be served soon" He looked at the scruffy clothes which she was wearing, "and you might want to, get cleaned up"

Blaze looked at her jeans and t-shirt, which were torn and stained with dirt. "Yes, I think I will"

"very well, I'll see you soon then my dear," Vorex said as he left her alone to her own devices.

She walked over to the wardrobe, and swung the heavy doors open. There she exchanged her scruffy jeans for a clean pair, and reluctantly took off her beloved orange combat boots. She put them to one side, and pulled out a pair of long black stiletto boots. Together with the jeans she passed off as fairly casual. She looked at her reflection, and sadly decided that the orange vest top had to go too. She slipped it off, and put it to one side, before returning to the wardrobe and selecting a deep red long sleeved t-shirt with lacing up the sleeves and down the front. She was about to put it on when to her horror the door began to open.

In a moment of panic, Blaze shot a stream of red energy at the door, causing it to slam, while she pulled the shirt on over her head. She released the door and whoever was opening it, walked in. A boy about her age, with dark brown hair, and red sparkling eyes stood in the door way, wearing a t-shirt and jeans. He looked at her glaring at him, "Father said that we had a guest, "he said, staring into her eyes. "so, it's the mysterious Blaze"

"yes." Blaze answered flatly, annoyed that he hadn't knocked. "next time why don't you knock?"

"Whoa! Watch out, ice queen alert" he joked, "Geez, lighten up. Dinner's ready by the way," he said, indicating for her to follow him. "I'm Sparky, by the way"

Blaze raised one eyebrow at him, and flounced past him, and down the corridor, with Sparky trailing behind her.

Blaze arrived in the great dining room, where Vorex was already sat, with a mammoth feast spread out on the table. Servants and waiter were bringing in plates of salad and vegetables, platters of fish and meat and jugs of water and fruit juices. Blaze stood and stared in awe, for never had she seen as much food, and she was about to eat it! "sit down then" Sparky said sarcastically from behind her, as he shoved her forward.

"I see you've met my son, Sparky then, "Vorex commented. "You look very nice my dear," indicating her clothes.

"Thank you, "Blaze replied, nodding at him, and taking a seat furthest away from Sparky.

Soon the three of them were happily tucking into the feast, Blaze was delighted as it had been a long time since she had had a decent meal, for constantly travelling meant not having time to eat a good meal. Blue Serenity watched his new apprentice with eager eyes; he couldn't wait to start her training. He smiled to him self, and then at Blaze who gratefully returned the smile, before tucking back into the plate of food in front of her.