(Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters... I'm not Tui, so if I mess something up, apologies.) I was furious. Burn sitting right there. I thought about breaking out of the chains and turning her to ash. Apparently, my friends could tell what I was thinking because Clay poked me and shook his head. I regained my composure. I bowed, wishing to get out of these chains. While we waited for Tsunami I presumed, I quietly summoned another storm to see if I could get Striker's attention. Shortly after the storm started I saw the lightning strike break through a window, and strike next to a nearby cage. I looked over and recognized two people in a cage. Striker and Sunny.
I wondered why they were in a cage. Tsunami was finally dragged in. The Queen finally addressed us. I didn't hear a word of it. I was too focused on how I should get out of these chains. Burn had earned my spite. She must of hurried here after hearing about me. I thought. I couldn't stand it for much longer. Tsunami and Clay were arguing over who should go into the arena. "Stop arguing. I'll fight again." I said, doubting Scarlet would let me in the arena. Scarlet pondered it for a minute.
"You'll fight again. But you're going to fight my champion. Peril!" Scarlet called. Peril walked out. She looked worried. I didn't know what to think. I was about to be put in the arena with her, who can barely hurt me. "But first, the trial. Ah yes, it will be quite thrilling!" Queen Scarlet said. She sure likes the word thrilling. We were dragged out by the guards, and put back on our platforms. Except me. "Where are you taking me?" I said, mildly annoyed.
"You're moving in platforms. You're lucky." The guard said. I kept silent. They chained me on a higher platform. I was alone. I put my head down, and fell asleep, even though it was the middle of the day.
Tomorrow was the trial. I wondered who was being accused of a crime. I realized something. "Oh my god... Kestrel's on trial." I said to myself. I saw Peril flying over to my platform. She landed. "What do you want?" I said. I remained laying down.
"What's up with Clay? He's acting odd now, ever since my last visit. Did you say to act that way?" Peril asked, with an annoyed glare.
"No. How would I know anyway!? YOU had me moved to a different a platform!" I practically yelled. I felt eyes watching me. My lightning began to rise, involuntarily. I pushed it down. Peril looked very mad now. She took off with a huff, and flew away. I was relieved, for even if my respite was brief, I enjoyed it.
The next day I was ready. I was going to break through these chains and free my friends. At any cost. I quickly reviewed in my head what I should do. First, I'll break out of these chains and free Clay. Then I will free Tsunami and Starflight. We should be able to free Sunny and Striker next. Glory is a different story. I'll have to fight the guards to free her. Maybe it will work. I was cut from my train of thought as I heard a commotion beneath me. I looked down, and saw Peril freeing Clay.
I instantly melted my chains off and flew down to them. Clay was thanking Peril. The prisoners all started shouting to let them go too. "Thank you. I'm sorry about what I said to you yesterday. You should come with us." I said, with a sudden spirit to escape.
"It's ok, go. Go!" Peril said, turning to the large amount of guards flying up to us. I focused my lightning, and shot a huge beam that disintegrated them all. Clay looked shocked. "I've always wanted to see those guys fry." Peril said, not shocked. I grinned.
"That's something we can agree on. We should go free the others." I said, snapping Clay out of his little coma.
"R-right. When did you learn how to do that?" Clay asked. He was expecting an answer, and Peril looked like she wanted to know too.
"I've always known how to do that. It was just there, like a memory in the back of my head. I've always wanted to try it." I said, casually. He shook his head, and flew towards Tsunami. I was about to follow him, when Peril stopped me.
She asked, "What's the deal with Clay and that SeaWing? They seem pretty tight."
"It's nothing to worry about. He loves her, as a sister. Also, her name's Tsunami. She can be... Bossy. And ferocious. Tsunami doesn't love Clay, so you have nothing to worry about. Your secret is safe with me."
Peril looked at me with a serious face and said, "Don't tell anyone, or I will feed your heart to the fish."
"Dang. You are intense, you need to loosen up. I recommend getting a hobby besides killing." I said, half expecting her to attack me. Peril sighed, and we flew to the others.
"This may shock a little..." I said, as I put my talon on Tsunami's wiring. It melted with a little zap, and Tsunami yelped as it zapped her a little. "Sorry..." I trailed off, as Tsunami tried to attack me. She failed, but gave a little challenge to block.
"What's our next move?" Tsunami said, as I melted Starflight's chain. He looked a little nervous.
"Our next plan is to break into the palace, and free Sunny, Glory, and Striker." I said as my lightning swirled around me. We flew to the palace, and Tsunami insisted we take a stealthy approach. I busted down the door with a lightning shot. It started raining. I loved the rain.
Author's note: I'm BACK! I took so long to write this. I had the nastiest case of writer's block, and now I'm back. Now, I have a question for YOU guys. When we reach the threshold of Tsunami going to her home, do you want Maelstrom and Striker learn more about Maelstrom's past, or will Maelstrom and Striker head to the SeaWing Kingdom? Thank you for reading, and as always, let me know of mistakes, and review if you liked it! Have a marvelous New Year!