Inside the dojo was everyone who was expected to be there. The first one to take notice she was there was Mickey, her best friend. She ran up and hugged her very tightly. Peachie sighed. They had been best friends since forever; this cosmic force that wasn't explainable had linked them. Ever since grade school even those these two had been so different, almost yin and yang, the exact opposites.
Peachie twirled Mickey around, her long brown hair flowed beautifully just like everything about her. Mickey was always the one asked out on dates and always the one who had a good time. Peachie just trained a lot and when a guy flirted with her, she'd act as if it was anyone else, just another friend.
The next person who came up was Xela, who was more gorgeous then anyone Peachie had ever met. She held herself up more than most people. She was the brightest of anyone at there school, even though most people judge her because of her green hair.
The three girls talked awhile before the main sensei came in and everyone came to a silence. Everyone knew that he was a mighty power; he was the one who talked to the gods. Some people often became brown nosed around him hoping they would praise them with good luck and power. Peachie on the other hand, respected the sensei, but also feared him.
In a deep voice he called out, "Peachie Depression, your time has come. Step up and your destiny waits."
Peachie took a deep breath and slowly walked toward the sensei. She made a slight bow and he did the same. "You," he began, "Will take the first test. The skill of combat without powers."
Peachie released her breath, Fighting test? I'm so going to pass this. She started to get pumped up. Everyone passed the fighting exam because they got someone who had just started learning how to fight. Mickey passed by fighting a twelve year old and Xela won by fighting a show off who never studied
"Usually," the sensei cut Peachie off in her deep thought, "There's another one who thinks there ready to fight. There is no one to go up against Ms. Depression."
Peachie's eyes went huge. She didn't want to wait for someone to get ready when this was suppose to be her day, her day to finally get her powers. Her hands clenched together, she wasn't going to wait any longer.
The sensei turned to Peachie, "Calm down young one, you will be fighting today, but against someone more experienced."
When he said that a boy around Peachie's age walked out. Underneath was medium long hair, just past his ears. It was a light brown, just like his eyes. He had a narrow face, but his expression seemed innocent and nice. He wore normal clothing, but even then, Peachie knew exactly who her opponent was.
"You will go up against my son," said the sensei, "Taidan you can not use your powers, only you fist. Now let's keep this clean shall we?"
Peachie took a deep breath. Against the sensei's son? Why me? She took her mind off the fact that he's more experienced, already has his powers, and the fact that he's the sensei's son. She just kept her eyes on the prize.
They circle, Peachie brought her fist up and Taidan took the first approach. He aimed for her face, but Peachie grabbed his hands, and tripped him making him land on the ground.
What is his deal? I know he's better than this. She slowly walked up to him and knelt down and poked him.
"Could you please be a bit more challenging?" Peachie asked tilting her head.
Taidan's face turned a deep read. Peachie couldn't tell whether it was from anger or embarrassment. He jumped up and looked her in the eye.
"Didn't think you'd be much to take," he said smiling. Then he did a back flip and got in a ready position.
Peachie sighed and did the same. He came at her with all his might and Peachie blocked every move. Finally she found an opening and hit him in the gut. He fell back and Peachie just shook her head. Right when she was about to turn on her heel he grabbed her leg and made her fall down.
"Dude, I really just want to get this over with ok?" She said, turning to him. "I'm not in the mood to go through all this bullshit till one of us gets really tired. So can you just give up?"
Taidan thought about this a moment, "Only if you'll be my friend."
Peachie raised an eyebrow, wondering if this could be a trick, but by the expression in his innocent face, she could tell he wasn't. She nodded and she got up and Taidan stayed down and declared he gives up.
Peachie turned to the sensei wondering what he was thinking. Disgrace because his son had lost? Peachie wasn't one to ask though; she didn't want to loose her chance of getting her powers.
"Now that we can see Ms. Depression can fight without her powers, lets see how which element she'll be getting."
As everyone walked into another room, Mickey and Xela walked up to Peachie with bright faces.
"This is it," Xela stated, "You're finally going to get your powers." As she said that a little lightning bolt came out of her right index finger.
"Yep I wonder what you'll get!" She said, and as she got more excited, wind started to blow around her. This happened when she got her emotions really high. Mickey tries to control it, but she's an emotional person. One time, this one guy online had told her something that shall not be repeated, and there was a storm in her room. Peachie has now banded her from any strangers online.
Peachie let out a sigh, "Which one do you think I'll get?"
"Well," Mickey began, "I think darkness! Your all into that stuff and I think it would be great!"
"Nope," Xela argued, "Fire! She has the passion for the fight and we need fire in our teams."
Peachie, personally, didn't care as long as it wasn't light. She wouldn't be able to stand it. She wasn't the one for pureness and perfection. She got lost in deep thought of the one she really wanted, when suddenly, she hit someone in front of her. She rubbed her head then looked up. It was Taidan; he looked at her and smiled.
"Are you excited, are you?" he said in a fast voice. She tilted her head, he seemed more excited then her. She shrugged it off and then walked over the sensei.
He knelt down and looked at the nine stones. All a different color, a red one for fire, a dark blue for water, and light blue for ice, and yellow for lightning, and dark purple for darkness, a white for light, a green for earth, a clear for wind, and a black for soul.
Peachie had always wondered why there was a black stone for soul. Did it mean that all souls are black or that having that power was black magic? She wanted to ask someone, but was afraid of looking like a fool asking such a ridiculous question.
Coming out of thought, Peachie directed her attention to the sensei that was singing a chant. "Humba Humba, miercoles." Peachie hummed along. She loved this chant ever since she was a little girl. Even though they're weren't many elementers in Japan, a lot of people came to see someone get there powers. It was always a room full and Peachie always tried to get the front. Getting your powers is like being born, a new life, a new beginning, and a new future.
When the chant was done the stone of darkness started to lift and land in front of Peachie.
"I knew it!" Screamed Mickey, she then realized her outburst and blushed hiding herself. Just then, the fire started to lift towards Peachie. Everyone's eyes lit. No one has ever had to control two elements, not at such a young age and at once.
"What's going on?" whispered Xela to Jeni. Jeni shrugged, just as confused as anyone else.
Then one by one all the elements came towards Peachie. Her face turned a bright red. Did she do something wrong? Is it a mistake? Whatever could this mean?
She looked around at everyone's bewildered expression. She then looked over to the sensei that remained emotionless. Once the whispers and mummers of the crowd settled down he lifted up his hands, "We now have a new elementer, even though this is unique, it only means she has to train nine times as hard. Ms. Depression's future is uncertain with the gods apparently."
Oh, that's great. Thanks gods, I really needed this right now, too. Peachie thought to herself.
Everyone got up and went outside. They wanted to see what this unique elementer could do with her new powers, but that's what Peachie was afraid of. Could she do anything?