As promised, here's the second chapter this week. It's pretty long, but there's a lot of info that needs showing. Also, I still don't own Pokémon. Without further ado:
Yellow's POVIt's been two days since Kanto Castle, my home, was invaded, and my four friends and I had to flee for our lives. Well, some of them are my friends. Blue, I've known forever, and it seems that way with Red too. Green and Silver are really distant though, and it seems like they are only taking this journey begrudgingly. Out of the two of them, Silver is the more distant one. It seems like he hates us, and Green's snide comments haven't helped. From my position high in a tree with Chu, I can see that the argument still hasn't ended.
"Here, Blue, I got it," Silver says, gently taking the pile of logs from her arms. "Can you grab some water from the creek?"
"Sure, I'll have Blasty bring some up," Blue says, walking away.
"Is water too heavy for you, emo boy?" Green mutters once Blue is out of earshot. Silver, hearing this remark, lunges forward, fist raised. Unfortunately for Silver, Blue comes back with Blasty at this point, and before she can see him, Silver begrudgingly turns and storms away. Yet again, Green has made him feel idiotic without even trying.
"This is just stupid. How are we going to work as a team and defeat Giovanni if we can't get along?" Red's voice behind me makes me jump. Of course he would find me here. As usual, Pika is on his shoulder.
"I think part of the problem is that we're bored. Silver feels powerless because he has no tools to help him, and, although we might not be able to give him a Dex, there is something we can do to help. Um, you can help. Teach us what you learnt at the ruins with Green and anything else to teach us to protect ourselves. That way, at least we're learning something." That may just be the most I've ever said to Red without blushing or running away. He seems taken aback, and that's when my face turns red. Luckily, Red seems to be nodding now.
"You're right. If we're going to be reclaiming the kingdom, all of us are going to be able to defend ourselves and our own in a fight. GREEN! BLUE! SILVER! GET OVER HERE!" As he says the last words, Red jumps from the tree and shouts the word that he used to summon Aero again, svartur, but this time, a large two-handed sword appeared in his hands. He swings it experimentally, making a slight swishing sound as it cuts through the air. The rest of our group runs around the corner. As usual, Silver and Green are arguing, but are managing to keep Blue from noticing.
"I don't know about you, but I'm bored. So, Green and I are going to teach you all self-defense, both with weapons like this one," Red swings his sword in a large arc, "and with elements. Green's better with magic and the theory behind it, so come up here, Green, and explain."
"There are six main elements. Most people are only gifted with the ability to control three, and even then, hardly anyone learns how to use this ability. The four main elements are water, fire, stone, and wind. The other two, which are somewhat separated, are light and dark. Most people can only use one of these elements and two of the main ones, bringing the total up to three. Usually, one can use both air and water, or neither, and the same goes for fire and earth. One could say that these are opposing elements. Light and dark are also opposing elements. Each element can be summoned with a word. For fire, this word is "eldur". I'd like each of you to hold out your hand and focus really hard on warmth and fire, and say eldur with as much force as you can." Green finishes, gesturing to Silver, Green, and me. Three voices in unison shout, "ELDUR!" and…nothing happens.
"That's alright, we expected that. Unless you're especially gifted in a specific element, it's rare to be able to use them immediately. Also, some of you might be better with another element, like water or air. Let's try something else. Come over here by the river," Red says, and, a few minutes later, we're standing next to the river.
"Green is better with water than I am, so he'll also try to teach this part." Red says, and Green continues the instruction,
"Take off your shoes and put your feet in the water. Feel the coolness wash over your feet, the raw power of the waves. Now, say "vatn" for water, and try to control that force." Just like before, the three of us repeat what Green says. Suddenly, Blue gasps as a wobbly sphere of water the size of floats out of the river and floats into her hands.
"I did it! I did it!" Blue shouts, laughing, and the sphere bursts and plunges back into the river.
"Impressive." Green's short compliment seems to make the world to Blue.
"Great job Blue!" Red says, smiling too. I notice the much smaller ball hovering in front of Silver, which, after he sees everyone's reaction, drops back into the river.
I manage to summon up the enthusiasm to compliment Blue, and even say "Good job," To Silver, but deep inside, I'm disappointed that I'm the only one who hasn't had anything happen.
"There are three elements left. Next, pick up a pebble from the riverbank. Feel the power of the stone, the strength and sturdiness of earth, and say 'joro!'" This time, Red is the one to tell us, but, even after we do what he says, nothing happens for any of us.
"Alright, that was expected. The main elements are split into two groups, fluidity and sheer power. Air and water fall under fluidity, while earth and fire fall under sheer power. Since none of you had the slightest thing happen in fire, an earth user was improbable. The next thing is air. Charizard, if you would." Green's Charizard comes closer, and starts to flap its wings at us, creating a gust that makes me stumble, though no one else seems very affected.
"Alright, feel the wind pushing over you. When it meets an obstacle, it works its way into every nook and cranny to find weakness and break down barriers. Over time, air can wear down even the strongest walls. Imagine yourself in that place, and say 'rudniv!' to try to push back Chariz-whoa!
Silver's face looks angry as he shouts, and Charizard is hurled backward before Green finishes speaking. Blue tries as well, and a smaller gust ruffles Silver's hair from the opposite direction, but just like before, nothing happens when I shout "rudniv".
"The last element we're going to use today is dark. This is an element that doesn't exist in nature very much, but can be used to teleport people besides yourself among other things. Most people can at least use this to a limited degree. Think of the shadows that follow all light, the all-existing darkness within. Channel this darkness, and say, "svartur".
Both Blue and Silver manage to create a tiny black portal in front of themselves that vaguely resembles the ones that Red and Green had made earlier, but just like before, nothing happens for me. It feels like a great weight has settled over my shoulders; my kingdom is in danger, and I'm the only one in our group who has no power to save it.
"Red, isn't there…six elements?" Blue suddenly asks. Even though I try to subdue the feeling, hope wells inside of me. However slim the chance, I might have at least some ability to help my kingdom.
"You're right, Blue. The last element is light. However, this is extraordinarily rare in most people, and the few who can use it are not able to us it to its fullest. I think I might be one of the only people in all of Kanto who can use light magic. However, it is very useful, able to make unbreakable shields, all-piercing weapons, and flying platforms. At least, that's what the Sinjoh texts said." Red says, "I suppose we might test you guys. The word is 'gulur', and the feeling…Well, it's hard to describe. Think of the sun on a warm summer day, how it gives life to everything. Try to summon the purity of life, and say 'gulur'" This time, nothing happens as Blue and Silver shout the word, but, just like before, nothing has happened for me either. It's over. There's no last-ditch element left to pin my hopes on. I am alone in the group, the only one with no power.
"No! This can't happen! I need to be able to protect Kanto! I…I can't stand it. Why won't this work? GULUR!" I shout. My hopelessness feels like its crushing me, but suddenly, from inside of me, a warm feeling starts to spread, almost like it's been summoned by the word. A blast of light burst from my raised hands, and crushes a row of trees in a huge blast.
*GASP* Cliffhanger? Yellow isn't useless?! See you next week!