Chapter 12: Work To Do
The Elementals arrived at their beach house after a long and somewhat dull train and taxi ride. The familiars left right after the train and seeing how they didn't have to make as many stops they got their first.
"Hey, guys," Chelsea said as the Elementals greeted the familiars at the deck.
"How did the train ride back go?" Skye asked.
"It was alright, kind of boring though," Samantha replied. "We didn't talk much."
"So what are you guys going to do now?" Gollum asked.
"I want to get changed and do some training," Bethany replied.
"Me too," Samantha said.
"Ditto," Jimmy chimed in.
"Already?" Amelia asked.
"We just got back," Chelsea added.
"So, we want to train," Bethany said before she, Samantha, Jimmy walked their rooms to get changed.
"She's going to get totally into it too, isn't she?" Chelsea asked Amelia.
"I have a feeling she is," Amelia replied.
Chelsea just sighed.
"Come on," she said. "We have work to do."
She and Amelia went to their rooms to change into their battle outfits as well.
Once the Elementals were all changed, they went down to the deck to talk with the familiars.
"Will you guys still be the referees for our battle later?" Jimmy asked.
"Yeah, why wouldn't we?" Gollum replied.
"Yes, why wouldn't they?" A familiar and unexpected voice asked.
The Elementals turned to see Merlin standing right behind them.
"Grandpa!" The Elementals said in unison.
The girls went to hug him. Bethany saw Jimmy was just standing there, so she decided to pull him into it.
"What brings you here Grandpa?" Chelsea asked.
"I have something to tell you, children," Merlin stated. "Also, I have something to give you Samantha."
"But Grandpa, you already gave me a new broom," Samantha confirmed. "Thank you by the way."
"You're welcome," Merlin replied. "Anyway, I wanted to talk to you all about your powers."
"What about our powers?" Bethany asked.
"Your powers are getting stronger every day," Merlin declared. "With the rate that they are growing at, you will all so gain special abilities that go with your powers."
"What kind of abilities Grandpa?" Samantha asked.
"Well Samantha," Merlin began. "With your powers, you will soon develop super speed. You will be able to move faster than anyone else, and not just by running."
Then he looked at Jimmy.
"Jimmy, with your powers you will soon develop super strength."
"Cool," Jimmy replied.
Next Merlin looked at Amelia.
"Amelia, you will soon have super senses. Your sight, hearing, sense of smell, touch, and taste, will be greater than any human's."
Bethany was the next person he looked at.
"Bethany, you know how your element requires you to have good aim and accuracy?"
Bethany nodded.
"Well, if you keep up the practice, you will soon have perfect marksmanship."
Finally, he looked at Chelsea.
"Chelsea, have you ever heard the expression 'blood is thicker than water'?"
"Yes," Chelsea replied.
"Well, if you soon will be able to sense when others move before they even do so, by feeling the flow of the blood," Merlin stated.
"Wow!" Chelsea said.
"Alright, now I have a surprise for you Samantha," Merlin said handing her a small box.
"Tarot cards, wow thanks, Grandpa!" Samantha said.
"I think you should put your gift to use in this world," Merlin declared.
"You should have her to one for all of you," Chelsea said looking at the others. "She's scarily accurate."
"I must be going now," Merlin declared. "Goodbye children. I will see you again soon."
Then he disappeared.
"Well, I guess we should get training," Samantha stated.
"What about you tarot cards?" Chelsea asked.
"I'll do one later" Samantha replied.
She set the box on the edge of the deck.
"Are you two coming?" She asked Amelia and Chelsea.
"You guys go on," Chelsea replied. "I think we need a little rest."
"Yeah, we'll catch up with you guys in a few minutes," Amelia added.
With that Samantha, Bethany, and Jimmy went to train, and Chelsea and Amelia went back into the house.
Well, my faithful readers, this ends of the third story. So this is the shortest story I've written so far (not counting my one-shots of course). Please write reviews. In exchange, I'll give you a small spoiler: The next two stories are going to have a very dark element to them. Disclaimer: I only own the OCs. See you in the next story!