Chapter Four
~Following Rythian~
Rythian said goodbye to Zoey and her parents and made his way, with Sienna, towards the ballroom of the tower. Inside, about ten others were milling around and chatting while some people with clipboards on the stage organized things. Rythian strode over to a young fire mage trying to ingite fire with a click of his fingers sat in the corner, while Sienna hurried over to her old friends. He was trying to do the trick Rythian had performed in the town square when he got his fire patch. He could see the kid had his fire patch already, but he was trying to do the elite tricks.
"Hey kid, having trouble?" He asked.
"Oh my god! Rythian Enderborn! I had no idea you were performing!" He shouted, jumping to his feet and shaking Rythian's hand. He had an...odd accent.
"Okay, so you've heard of me?" Rythian asked, confused. He knew he had fan-girls, he didn't think other guys would be interested.
"Are you kidding?! Everyone has heard of you! You're like, the most famous mage ever to live!" He cried, beaming from ear to ear.
"Okay, Okay! Don't get so worked up, calm down. Now, do you need some help mastering those tricks...?" He asked again, trailing off when he realised he didn't know the kid's name.
"Zylus, my name is Zylus. And, yes, I would love some help, if you're offering," He said, letting go of Rythian's hand and looking down.
"Well, first off..."
I shall not record the entire events of the rest of Rythian's ecounter with Zylus, as that would take too long. But I will tell you that with Rythian's help, Zylus mastered the tricks, and that a friendship soon blossomed. By then, a man on the stage had approached a microphone and made an annoucment;
We have decided on a schedule. Rythian Enderborn, your flying solo has been approved to be your own coreography, as you requested and will be the finishing act. Please could all mages take their seats so we can begin to familiarize you with who will be performing when. You should already know your routines.
~Following Zoey~
As Rythian rushed into the tower with his long-lost friend, they all began to make our way over to the arena. When they reached the doors, a young guard recognised them, and bowed, offering them exclusive seats to watch the show.
"Your majesties," He began, and bowed. "Please, let me take you to the best seats in the house," He offered, and they graciously accepted.
"That would be splendid, thank you..." Queen Lomadia answered, giving a small curtsy herself.
"Teutron," He finished.
"A pleasure to meet you, Teutron," King Xephos said, holding out his hand that the guard shook.
"Well, if you'd all like to follow me, I'll lead you to the best seats in the house!" He proclaimed, and began to walk. They all followed behind, and soon they were comfortable, ready for the show to begin.
Ten minutes later, an annoucment came over the intercom system;
Please could all spectators take thier seats, the tournament is about to begin...
With that, there was a sudden eruption of mummering and shuffling as everybody took their places. Shortly after, the gates at each the bottom of the stadium opened and a fire mage stepped out of each one. They began bending fire from small candles behind them, and the lights dimmed for dramtic affect.
The battles went on late into the night, and eventually, Rythian's turn for his flying solo came.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I present to you, Rythian Enderborn and his flying solo!
A/N: Teutron and Zylus! They're never featured. And if you're wondering where Teep and Ravs and the likes are, if you read 'The shadow and the flame' they are different characters, so I'm just trying to keep it linked in. Please R and R, it makes my day!