A/N: Sorry... I uploaded the wrong chapter ^_^ Sorry if that was confusing!!!!!!!!!!! This is the real chapter... *hides* I DIDN'T DO IT!!!!!
Hurricane
chapter 2
Something Corporate - Hurricane
Shake down, you make me break,
For goodness sake,
I think I'm on the edge,
Of something new with you.
Shout out, don't drown the sound,
I'll drown you out,
You'll never scream so loud,
As I want to scream with you.
Standing there with your smile blinding,
Your eyes from seeing,
My face as I'm dying,
To figure out a girl.
But she drifts so far away...
But she drifts so far away,
I'm on her coast,
So maybe I should stay,
And map around your world.
So don't say,
These currents are still killing me
And you can't explain,
But the wind went and pulled me,
Into the hurricane...
Into the hurricane...
Stand up, don't make a sound,
Your ears might bleed,
There're sweet flourescent enemies,
That live inside of me.
And the world moves faster than I knew,
Not fast enough to not creep up on you,
And the space we put between...
So...
Pull me under your weather patterns,
Your cold fronts and the rain don't matter,
Because the sun burns what I needed...
So don't say,
These currents are still killing me
And you can't explain,
But the wind went and pulled me,
Into the hurricane...
Into the hurricane...
You don't do it on purpose,
But you make me shake,
Now I count the hours til you wake,
With your babies breath.
Breathe symphonies,
Come on sweet catastrophe.
Maybe this time I can follow through,
I can feel complete,
Stop paying dues.
Stop the rain from falling,
Keep my oceans calm,
This time I know nothings wrong...
So don't say,
These currents are still killing me
And you can't explain,
But the wind went and pulled me,
In and no you,
Don't... say...
These currents are still killing me
And you can't explain,
But the wind went and pulled me,
Into the hurricane...
Into the hurricane...
Into the hurricane...
~*~
Hey Amber, a voice said from her doorway, causing the girl to look up.
Oh... hi Kira, she replied softly, turning back around, Mika nudging her hand. Amber sat crosslegged on her bed, her back to her elvish friend, staring blankly ahead, rubbing her thumbs over a cold, untouched mug of cocoa. Kira, slightly disturbed by her friend's unusual appearence, climbed up next to her and sat down. Mika jumped up as if startled by her before jumping down and lying on the floor.
Kira was only a bit older than Amber, and because she had been so young when everyone had found out, she knew nothing of the Dark Elves or the Dark One. None of the younger elves did. And because she didn't know of Perrin's heroic deeds and true soft side hidden behind that mask of arrogance, she hated him. The same was true for Hunter, as he acted very much like his father. Amber pretended to hate Hunter and Perrin as well, but she had learned to enjoy their company. No one knew that, though. Even at school, they stayed distant from each other, which is why it was very easy for Amber to pretend she wasn't friends with Hunter at all.
Kira was a pretty girl with short, golden locks of hair held underneath a silver crown, strings of pearls mingling with the curls in the back, two locks bordering her hazel eyes and a few freckles dotting her nose. She was usually clothed in a sleeveless, velvet, purple dress that went down to her mid-thighs, pearly white longsleeves and a skirt down to her ankles extending out from underneath the purple dress, giving her a glowing look. She was rather pretty, as most of the he-elves would agree.
Is something wrong? she asked, and to her surprise, Amber nodded. Amber... the optimist? This wasn't good... Do you wanna talk about it? Amber shrugged, still staring blankly ahead. Kira sighed. Do you talk? That produced a small smile and she raised her eyes to meet Kira's gaze, her smile slowly fading.
It's... well... she sighed heavily and hung her head, returning it back around to stare straight ahead, It's my parents.
What's going on? Kira asked, daring to put an arm around her friend's shoulder. This was actually half to comfort her and half a test. Her fears were confirmed when Amber didn't shrug it off like she normally did, but instead leaned the golden-haired girl. Amber only did that when she was really upset, which was only... well... the only other time she'd seen her unhappy before was one day when Bernard had drawn her aside and told her something. Suddenly, she collapsed, and Bernard caught her quickly, holding her close. Amber had cried into his shoulder, shoulder's shaking violently in uncontrollable sobs. They had left the next day and when they returned three days later, Amber looked like she hadn't slept the entire time. She seemed thin and pale, her eyes red from crying, no happiness in her eyes. It took at least three months for her to return to her normal self.
What is it? Kira asked her again, and Amber hung her head. Then, she slowly pulled away and slid off the bed.
she walked over to where Mika lay and sat down, petting the dog and setting her cocoa down in front of her.
Great, she finds her dog more comforting than me... Kira thought humorously to herself before getting up and sitting down next to her friend.
You thirsty? Amber asked suddenly, looking up.
Well... sorta, I guess... Kira shrugged.
You want my cocoa? Amber asked before giggling. I haven't drank any yet, don't worry.
Isn't it a bit... cold? she asked, looking down.
Oh, here, Amber held her hands open on either side of the cup, each about an inch from it. Kira, rather fascinated, leaned forward to watch. Amber smiled at her friend's interest before closing her eyes and focusing.
And suddenly, from the palms of her hands, small, lightning bolts shot against the cup, reminding Kira very much of those little globes with the red energy lightning bolts in them... the ones where you'd press a finger to the glass and all the energy would be attracted to it.
To her utter amazement, steam began to rise from the cocoa mug, and Amber lowered her hands.
Kira's jaw dropped and Amber laughed lightly.
How'd you...
I've been able to do it ever since I was little, her friend replied quickly, smiling softly.
That's amazing... I don't thing any other elves can do that! Kira was clearly very fascinated by this, which made Amber laugh again.
Well, you're the only one who knows... she winked at her, and Kira grinned back.
Well don't I feel special, she said sarcastically before they both laughed.
Too bad she, Perrin and Hunter are bitter rivals... they'd get along nicely! Amber mused to herself, completely forgetting about her earlier troubles.
~*~
Gotta' twist it that way a bit... no, other way! Yeah, that's about right... hmm... Charlie was babbling incoherently, laying on the little dolly under a toy car.
Mornin' Charlie! Bernard chirped, making the young man attempt to sit straight up, which resulted in a dull thunk' and a loud The elves began giggling as Charlie scooted out. Trying to be like your dad?
How'd you guess? Charlie replied sarcastically, standing up and rubbing his head. God, I'm gonna look like you now! He eyed the bruise on Bernard's forehead where Neil had whacked him with the frying pan.
You say that like it's a bad thing! Bernard said in mock-hurt before punching Charlie on the shoulder, then ducked the returning punch.
he spun around to face Curtis, who was completely out of breath, holding himself up with his hands on his knees. You... needed... Santa's office... urgent...
Thanks squirt! Bernard said quickly, patting Curtis's head as he dashed by, and recieved a glare from Curtis.
Don't worry... he STILL calls me sport, and I'm twenty-six! Charlie laughed and Curtis growled.
I'm gonna have to learn how that whole Dark Elf Magic thing works... see how he treats me when I'm thirty! that recieved a hardy laugh from Charlie.
~*~
Bernard, I presume? Bernard walked into Santa's office to find a young woman, looking a bit older than he, sitting next to Santa. She was rather pretty, with shining, green eyes and long, black hair done in two braids down to her waist.
Yes, I am, Bernard replied curtly, a bit tentative about the woman. She laughed, and he got the uneasy feeling she could tell what he was thinking.
You need not fear me... in fact, you will have to get used to me... all of you will, Bernard was startled to find that there were others in the room. He looked around to see Perrin and Kira. He didn't even want to know what had been broken yet.
All... of us...? Bernard slowly shrunk back to where the other two were standing.
Is this some kind of joke? Perrin asked, throwing an annoyed glance towards Kira, who looked the other way and stuck her nose up in the air.
Yes, and you will have to get used to each other! Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to procede with this meeting... or would you like to continue your little quarrel over there? she glared at Perrin and Kira, who both hung their heads. That's what I thought. Now, to start this off... she turned to Santa. You may leave. I will brief you on things later, but I must speak with the Warders in private first.
Bernard asked, a bit surprised, but was ignored. Santa opened his mouth to protest, but under the woman's icy glare, he quickly shut it again before leaving the room. She turned back to the three elves with a smile. I will be known as Lady Laurrine to all others and to you while we are not in training. However, when it is just us, you will call me Aegis.
Alrightly, question Eggy-
Aegis, Perrin! she corrected him with a glare cold enough to make even Perrin shrink back and gulp before continuing.
Aegis... right... well, I have a question, she nodded for him to go on. Allright... WHY THE HELL ARE WE HERE?!
Quite the elf, aren't we? Aegis laughed. Well, you are here to defend the North Pole and band together to become the Warders. And yes, Perrin, I am speaking English. He shut his mouth. Warders are the legendary group of elves that will defend the North Pole. They are elves that pass down generations, always the same group reborn. In times of need, to prevent wars against the North Pole, the warders are called upon. You, my friends, are the new Warders, she smiled at them, and three jaws dropped simultaneously.
You-you're telling me that... that us three... have to save the North Pole...? Kira had turned several shades paler.
Not just you three. As I said, it is reborn in each of you... and we are missing two elves. Bernard, Perrin... I believe you both have children... she smiled at them again.
YOU MEAN YOU'RE GOING TO MAKE MY DAUGHTER FIGHT?!?! Bernard shouted, springing to his feet and glaring at her, fists clenched.
Yes, I do, she replied simply. And there are three others than them.
Perrin asked, no longer as ignorantly confident as he had been moments before.
They are Kae, Curtis, and Jacey, Bernard was on his feet again... he strode across the room and slammed his hands down on Santa's desk.
NO! I will NOT have my daughter AND my wife thrown into this! he shouted, anger flickering in his chocolate eyes.
Sit down, Bernard. She will not fight in this war. You see, if we were to gather all the Warders together... her eyes narrowed, the North Pole might not be able to take it, and instead of defending it, we might even destroy it.
You see, the first Warders banded together on their own to defend their holiday 14,000 years ago. Warders are always passed down to holidays that have innocence within them, and for the past 2000 years, it has been Christmas. However, Christmas is not as stable a holiday as the others. All eight Warders cannot defend at one time. The only other two we need are Amber and Hunter for this war, Aegis spoke with extreme calm in her voice.
I have to fight with Perrin AND Hunter?! Kira was on her feet in anger, fists clenched, and Perrin was silently mimicking him, tossing his head back and forth.
M-my daughter... fighting... war? Bernard, on the other hand, seemed on the point of break down.
Bernard, you sacrificed your whole life for the North Pole when you became a Grey Elf. She is your daughter and itches to do the same... you and Kae were the strongest Grey Elves at heart, and it passed to her. She has already awoken her power because she strives, though she doesn't know it, to be like you. Jacey, on the other hand, was not a stable Grey Elf. Hunter is completely unaware of his power... she smiled softly.
You mean... Amber is going to be like me? Bernard suddenly felt a stong sense of pride, and the small smile on his lips made Aegis's smile grow.
Except this time, as has been done in no other battle, father and daughter will stand together, fighting the Dark Elves, Bernard's smile suddenly grew.
We're fighting the Dark Elves?! he cried, barely unable to contain himself.
You did not think they were destroyed with the Dark One? They have been regrouping and replotting, though weakened as they are leaderless. Still, they have regained much of their former strength, which is why the Dark Elves within you have awoken again, Aegis replied with a nod. Except for you, Kira.
Kira began, a bit afraid, clearing her throat.
Aegis, dear, she was corrected.
Aegis, sorry... well, I've seen Amber's power. She used lightning to heat up a glass of cocoa the other day... Aegis's sudden smile cut her off.
Ah, so she is farther along than I thought! If she has already figured out how to channel it... at the three, confused looks, she quickly explained, You see, if she did not have her power under control, heating up a cup of cocoa would end up with heated cocoa, sure, but spraying in twenty different dirrections. She laughed lightly, and the confusion didn't leave anyone's expression. In the beginning, you will find it hard to control your power... it will all come out in a rush for you, but she has gained control and is able to use just the amount she wants... it is a very hard skill to master.
Also, Aegis... the woman turned her attention back to Kira, a small smile urging her to go on, What are Dark Elves? And what is the Dark One?
That will be explained as soon as the others are here, she replied. Kira nodded. I would like you to go get them... well, never mind, seeing as without my supervision, Perrin and Kira will probably try to strangle eachother... Kira, you and Bernard may go retrieve Hunter and Amber.
Yes ma'am, Kira accepted as they both nodded.
Aegis, dear, she corrected the young elf again. There's no need to be so formal! Kira turned slightly red before the two dissappeared.
~*~
... for the mineral identity tests, I will partner you all up, Mrs. Mason announced to the class. Hunter, almost without realizing it, looked over to where Amber was sitting. The sun was shining in just right on her so that her hair, gilttering in the sun, shone in streaks of gold and auburn, her eyes glittering as she laughed at some whispered joke between her and Holly.
There was no denying it. He loved her... he had finally realized it the year before. He always found himself praying that she would return the feeling, but he knew she saw him only as a friend.
Jordan will be with... hmm, let's see... he saw Amber look longingly at the boy. He looked a lot like Hunter, except that his black hair was much shaggier, and his eyes green. They were both tall, lanky boys, but the only difference was that Jordan was one of the most popular guys in the grade. He could make anyone laugh and played in a band with some of the other guys, him being the lead singer and guitar player. She had been to a few of his concerts and even dragged Hunter along once... he knew just how much the girl liked him, and it pained him. It was said the hardest thing was to watch someone you love love someone else... he knew it to be true.
Jordan will be with Zack, Jordan rolled his eyes at his friends before pairing off with the other boy, both of them going over to a lab table, Zack looking a bit sheepish. Hunter could see Amber's shoulder's fall in dissapointment.
And Hunter will be with... Amber, they both stood up, Amber smiling weakly when she reached him.
What, am I that bad? Hunter laughed quietly.
Shut up, Amber growled back jokingly as they chose their lab table (the one if the very back with their backs facing everyone else), pulling the directions out. Amber sighed heavily and used her finger to scan down the paper.
Something bothering you? Hunter asked, noting that she wasn't in her usual, happy mood. She shrugged, but he saw how her eyes darkened a bit. Come on, I've known your for a bit too long not to not be able to tell when something's wrong! He nudged her shoulder and she laughed a little.
Alright alright... I'll tell you, she gave in, but her smile quickly faded. It's... well... it's Mom and Dad.
What about them? Hunter persisted.
Well... they're hiding something from me. I've known it since I was four... they talk about it whenever they think I'm not around. I don't know why they'd hide something though... I mean, we're a family! And to keep something from me so important that they have to talk about it all the time... Hunter could see the anger in Amber's eyes, and he hung his own head.
Mom and Dad are hiding something from me, too. They talk about it a lot... like you said, whenever I'm not around... Amber whirled her head around to face him with a curious gaze. For a moment, she just stared at him in silence, but when her voice finally came out, it was a choked whisper.
What are they hiding from us? she whispered softly, but Hunter just shook his head. I-I've heard them talking about themselves... Dad refers to himself as 712 and Mom refers to herself as 4041.
Dad's 971, and Mom's 4039, Hunter replied almost machanically. I guess they're in on this thing together...
Ms. Almsberry, Mr. Alwney... everything going alright? Mrs. Mason asked from behind them. Hunter jumped, but Amber was very cool about it.
Yes Mrs. Mason... we're just checking for hardness, she said, holding up their mineral.
Alright... well, keep going, she turned and walked away.
Hunter said quickly and Amber laughed.
I'm a girl... we talk a LOT more in class than you guys do... quick responses became a nesesity two years ago, she laughed lightly.
Two years ago? Hunter gave her a quizzical look.
Fifth grade... first year of middle school, blockhead! In the lower school, no one cared... she shrugged and scratched her fingernail across the mineral, and part of it came off. Alrighty, this is talc.
You sure? Hunter stared in awe. You know color... and streak... and...
Yup... you can go over it, but I'm pretty sure... she grinned at him. Hunter's jaw dropped. Glad to have me as a partner, then?
they both laughed softly before turning. Suddenly, so quickly and abrupty that they all jumped, the door flung open. Amber and Hunter's jaws dropped when Bernard and Kira came running in.
AMBER! HUNTER! Bernard looked relieved to have found them and Kira looked rather annoyed.
Excuse me, sir, but you cannot come... barging... in here... Mrs. Mason had suddenly caught sight of Bernard's clothes... he was still wearing the velvet, elf clothes. All the students were gaping at Kira, also in her elf clothes.
What're you doing here? Amber asked and Bernard hurried over to her.
I need you... we're going home! Amber grinned at him.
Sir, you can't take her out of class... Mrs. Mason was stopped by Bernard's hand.
She's my daughter. Fu-Bug off, Bernard quickly corrected himself before spinning back around. Hunter, you're coming too!
Hunter cheered, grinning broadly.
Now Sir, I am sure he is NOT your son... Mrs. Mason tried to stop them as the four hurried out of the room, everyone gaping at two of their's clothes and the four identical ears. Of course, everyone chased them outside. SIR, YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE MR. ALWNEY! she shouted.
SUE ME THEN! Bernard shouted over his shoulder before they dissapeared around a corner. Growling, the young teacher sprinted after them, only to find that they weren't there and that there was silver glitter on the ground, each of them slowly dissapearing.
~*~
Is this a joke? Hunter asked when he realized that he was alone with Amber, his dad, Bernard, and Kira.
Exactly what your father said, Aegis mused.
She's a warder?! Hunter pointed at Kira, who glared at his finger.
Yes, now would each of you please take a seat! exchanging unsure glances, each of them sat down. They were in a strange, underground room of the North Pole. The roof was extremely high and there was a window all the way around the top where wall met ceiling. From there, light streamed into the room, which had pillars all around the edges of it holding up a balcony around the edges. In the middle of the room was another platform and there were chairs around that.
Now, I will explain to you all what your powers are, that caught their attention. Aegis stood before them all, smiling at them. First off, Perrin... you control the element ice. Once you learn to channel and control your power, you will be able to create walls of ice, send out ice knives... the possibilities are endless, and there's no knowing what you'll come up with. Perrin grinned, looking first at Bernard and then at his hands. Next, Aegis turned to Hunter.
Hunter... as the son of Perrin, it isn't hard to tell that you have the power of water. Like the rest, you can channel it to create anything from water blasts to tidal waves... and this will also come in handy for water gun fights, she winked at him and he highfived Perrin.
Kira, you my dear have one of the harder elements... wind. You can channel the air around you to blast against your opponent... and once your become skilled enough, you can use it to levetate, Kira's eyes lit up at this and Amber congradulated her friend.
Amber, you have already awoken your power... do you know what it is? she smiled at Amber's sudden realization, the understanding dawning on her face.
she cried, making Aegis laugh.
Close... not just lightning, my dear, but storms in general. You have already gained control of the lightning, as I learned from your friend Kira. If you tried heating up a mug of cocoa in the beginning... Amber cut her off, hanging her head in embarrasment.
I've blown up a few in the past... she grinned. Aegis, with a smile and wink, then turned to Bernard.
You, too, have awoken your power Bernard, she smiled at him. You, my child, have the power of light.
Bernard chewed thoughtfully on his thumbnail before suddenly sitting up. WHEN I DESTROYED HIM!
Yes, when you destroyed him, Aegis nodded and Amber and Hunter exchanged glances. Mr. Rollow, as I was told, said that light can only be awoken in the purest of hearts... that is not entirely true. The real truth is that the bearer of light can only be reborn in the purest of hearts. She smiled at him, and he smiled back.
Amber cut in, drawing everyone's attention. What do the other three have?
Good question, my dear! Bernard, Curtis's power is much like yours... yet at the same time, very different, her eyes narrowed. Curtis has the power of shadow... shadows of death, to be exact. He controls darkness... it is very hard to learn how to do it, but eventually, his powers can even kill. For now, though, he can channel dark energy.
Jacey controls the element earth. She can open the ground, create monsters of rocks and mud, bring trees to life... an extrodinary power, really. And Kae controls the element of fire... fireballs, walls of flame... she can even create a phoenix, which is the hardest thing to my knowledge that she can acomplish, that only she can ride upon without being burned and can control with her mind, she smiled at the other three, who all looked dumbfounded. There truly are amazing things you can do with your powers. You three will learn to do things just as amazing as that of which I've listed. But I must agree that this is an overwhelming amount to take in, which is why I will not start your training until the next time we meet. However, I would like to inform you all of something... you are forbidden to speak of this to anyone. You may not even tell the other three Warders, for it can break the balance... a group of Warders defending Alensday long ago spilt the secret of who they were and were destroyed as well as Alensday... so you see, you may not tell ANYONE! It can kill you or the one you tell, for the forces are not those to be tested. She smiled at them, everyone's mouth hanging open.
Easy enough... Perrin was the first to break the silence.
Let's hope so, Child of Ice, Aegis smiled at him. The Darkness has taken something from each of you. As Warders, you can train to avenge what you've lost. Train hard, Children of the Forces. I will see you all again soon. And with that, she dissappeared in a flash of lightning.
Amber broke the silence, smiling sheepishly, I guess she has my element...
Hey, do you guys know what she's talking about The Darkness has taken something from us'? Kira asked. Bernard and Perrin exchanged glances before shrinking into the darkness. Hunter thought a minute before realization dawned on him and he hung his head. Amber turned, her gaze just as puzzled, toward's Kira before her eyes also lit up and she, too, shrunk away, a tear crawling down her face. Bernard pulled her close and Perrin lay a hand on his son's shoulder. Kira raised an eyebrow before shrugging.
~*~
Bernard sat down next to Amber on her bed.
Yes daddy? she asked softly.
Do you want to talk about it? Bernard spoke gently, pushing a few strands of hair from her face. She shook her head and rolled onto her side.
Alright... I know how much she meant to you. If there's anything I can do for you, tell me, alright? Amber was tempted to ask him what he was hiding, but instead, she shook her head softly.
she replied, he voice a whisper. Bernard sighed and nodded, caressing her shoulder gently before kissing her on the forehead and then leaving her room. As soon as he did, Amber burried her face into her pillow and cried... she had closed the healing wound after a year, but in the short time it took that day to remind her, it bled freely again... bled with the tears that ran down her face as she cried for what she had lost.
~*~
Shake down, you make me break,
For goodness sake,
I think I'm on the edge,
Of something new with you.
Shout out, don't drown the sound,
I'll drown you out,
You'll never scream so loud,
As I want to scream with you.
Standing there with your smile blinding,
Your eyes from seeing,
My face as I'm dying,
To figure out a girl.
But she drifts so far away...
But she drifts so far away,
I'm on her coast,
So maybe I should stay,
And map around your world.
So don't say,
These currents are still killing me
And you can't explain,
But the wind went and pulled me,
Into the hurricane...
Into the hurricane...
Stand up, don't make a sound,
Your ears might bleed,
There're sweet flourescent enemies,
That live inside of me.
And the world moves faster than I knew,
Not fast enough to not creep up on you,
And the space we put between...
So...
Pull me under your weather patterns,
Your cold fronts and the rain don't matter,
Because the sun burns what I needed...
So don't say,
These currents are still killing me
And you can't explain,
But the wind went and pulled me,
Into the hurricane...
Into the hurricane...
You don't do it on purpose,
But you make me shake,
Now I count the hours til you wake,
With your babies breath.
Breathe symphonies,
Come on sweet catastrophe.
Maybe this time I can follow through,
I can feel complete,
Stop paying dues.
Stop the rain from falling,
Keep my oceans calm,
This time I know nothings wrong...
So don't say,
These currents are still killing me
And you can't explain,
But the wind went and pulled me,
In and no you,
Don't... say...
These currents are still killing me
And you can't explain,
But the wind went and pulled me,
Into the hurricane...
Into the hurricane...
Into the hurricane...
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A/N: That chap took longer than I intended... sry bout that!! ^_^; Anyhoodlydoodle (don't ask), this time, the song is Hunter's opinion about Amber... very simple: He can't figure her out. Yup, that pretty much sums it up!! Wow... they're the Warders... also, I considered giving fire to Amber cuz of her name, but I used to dream I could use lightning when I was little, and since Amber is me... well, I just HAD to give her the lightning!!! ^_^
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