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Post by trinn on Jun 29, 2008 20:41:55 GMT -5
Within the earth house was a large courtyard, filled with trees, plants, stones, anything and everything earth. In the center of the courtyard stands a young girl. Her eyes are closed, hands folded in front of her, and her breathing is deep and even. Every day the girl comes here to practice her earth control, as well as keep her weapon skills honed.
Gianna could feel everything in the courtyard. Each time a blossom or a leaf fluttered free of its vine and touched earth, she felt it as a vibration. Such was her connection with earth. Bands, wrapped around her lower arms, kept the arm scythes in place. Taking one more deep breath, Gianna finally snapped her eyes open and moved a step forward. That step forward began a series of intricate twirls and flourishes involving the arm scythes. At certain moments a vine or a root would be thrust skyward, impaling an invisible enemy. Chunks of earth and all sizes of stones were thrown into the air and tossed forwards, backwards, left and right, or above. As her ground moves began to wear out, Gianna unfurled her evenescant wings and launched herself into the sky. From her ariael position, she controled the vines and plant life in new ways. Her eyes, usualy a dark green flecked with brown, were now completely brown, a sign that she was deep within her earth trance. Once off the ground, she could no longer feel the vibrations through the earth, and so was unaware of the person who now approached.
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Post by akia on Jun 29, 2008 21:07:20 GMT -5
Akia slowly approached the girl who she knew to be in the older grades practice with her element and now was in the air. Akia was always fascinated at older student's ability to be able to control their element as well as these students. Akia found a good place away from the practice field so that she wasn't actually in the way but was there to watch the older student practice.
Akia's friend and panther but wasn't really a panther but looked like one with its fur but its fur was different colors. Akia knelt down and scratched his head and wrapped her arm around him for comfort as they watched the women in th air practice.
"You know what I wish we could be that graceful even though we got here I still don't know how to control mine as well as she does it. I wish I could do it like she does." said Akia to her friend.
"Well you are much younger but you just need the practice in order to be that good. don't worry you will be good you just need time and the patients to do the same. I have faith in you." said Akla who shook his cobalt blue fur.
"yeah i also need to control my anger as well you always say that as well Akla." said Akia.
"Well I would be honest wouldn't I and by the way i wouldn't want to lie to you." akla said and turned his purple eyes on her. Akia rolled her eyes.
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Post by trinn on Jun 29, 2008 21:34:32 GMT -5
With onle last flourish, Gianna concluded her private practice session. Closing her eyes once more and evening out her breath, she began to slow her heart beat and close the rush of adrenaline. Moving her wings softly, she began her decent. Once her feet touched the earth, her luminous wings folded upon her back, and she was also institantly aware of another person, and another creature.
Opening her eyes, she stared directly at the half nymph and the odd panther, which was a deep blue rather than black. "Oh, I didn't know anyone was watching." She could see that the woman was younger, yet Gianna was always polite regardless of age. Some students in the school took advantage of such things and enjoyed bossing their younger peers around. With an amiable smile, Gianna asked, "So, was I ok?" As she awaited a reply, Gianna went about removing her arm scythes.
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Post by akia on Jun 29, 2008 21:41:25 GMT -5
"Yeah it was Awsome I wish I could do what you could do but I just lose controle of my element. So how long have you been practicing what you were doing?" asked Akia who finally stood up from where she was.
"My name is Akia. whats your name?" akia asked again and akla came and stood by her.
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Post by trinn on Jun 29, 2008 22:49:43 GMT -5
Finished with the arm scythes, Gianna set them on the ground before her. "Oh, I've been doing it my whole life." Holding out her hand, she opened her fist slowly. On her palm lay a rose head, fresh and healthy. "I grew up with a tribe in the Mist Forest. Most of them were earth elementals. They helped me hone my skills." With a smile, she let the rose fall from her palm and flutter to the ground. With a flick of her wrist, the rose grew a stem into the ground. It now stood straight and proud. "I'm Gianna. It's nice to meet you, Akia."
Gianna frowned as she thought of something Akia had said. "If you don't mind my asking, what exactly do you mean by losing control of your element?" Her eyes flicked to the panther. They way it watched her was eerie, as if it were intelligent enough to know what she was saying. Looking away from the creature, she focused on Akia.
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Post by akia on Jun 30, 2008 9:04:11 GMT -5
"When I get to angry, sad, my element begins to get out of control and I can't get control over it because of my strong emotion. I used to live in the mist forest as well but a home that was actually a tree but it was large enough to hold me and Akla. The tree was hollowed out. Akla say hello." said Akia and when she said the last part to akla she whispered it to him.
"Why People think I'm creepy enough as it let alone me speak through the telepathic bond but if you insist I will. Soon enough." said akla.
"you confuse me most times. just say it and you won't have to say anything else the rest of the time." said Akia.
"Hello Gianna. I am Akla one of the many animals in the mist forest bound to Akia for all time." said Akla telepathically to Gianna.
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Post by trinn on Jun 30, 2008 22:11:21 GMT -5
Gianna listened with interest to Akia's story. She found her predicament strange, as she had never before heard of anyone's emotions getting in the way. Yet what was stranger was when Akia told the panther to say hello. Gianna smiled at the animal and was about to say something random to it, probably along the lines of what a beautiful panther you are, but she was stopped short by a sudden voice in her mind. Astounded, she realized it was the panther who had spoken. Gianna took a step back in shock.
With new understanding, Gianna reassessed the panther. The eyes she had deemed intelligent before, she now knew they acutally were. And the color of its fur, cobalt. That was a definite sign that the creature was not ordinary. Recovering herself, Gianna inclined her head toward the panther. "Pleasure to meet you, Akla. I'm sorry I recoiled from you there a moment before. You simply took me by surprise." She smiled in good nature, hoping the panther wouldn't be offended.
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Post by akia on Jun 30, 2008 22:21:15 GMT -5
"Your not the first to be surprised by who I am many people think the same. That I am just an animal and not something more or less then what you see. But I am not offended by the reaction its what everyone else does as well. Well swiching subjects akia is not what she seems she is not just a nymph either. You may ask her if you wish." said Akla bending his head to show respect.
Akia nodded as well knowing that Akla wasn't one that liked to talk very much to many people as well.
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Post by trinn on Jul 1, 2008 23:02:13 GMT -5
Gianna looked to Akia with interest. She debated for a moment wheter to ask the girl what all she really was. Would it be too private for her to tell? Or would she be offended? However, the panther, Akla, had said she could ask. Finally curiosity won, and Gianna asked, "Akla tells me you are not just a nymph. I'm sorry if this is a rude question, but would you mind telling me what else you are?" Many students in the academy had mixed blood. A common combination was elf and fairy. It didn't matter to Gianna what sort of blood ran in the students veins, as long as they were respectful to her and each other. Yet there were always some who disliked half breeds. Gianna frowned at the thought. Such stupidity that was.
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Post by akia on Jul 1, 2008 23:20:46 GMT -5
"I am glad you asked actually. I am part nymph part Demon which is more dominant then the nymph part of it anyway. hmm, other then that I am nothing other then that." said Akia who found a small leaf that had fallen and took it into her hands. She began to use her magic to make it healthier and then Akia blew slightly and the leaf landed jently on the ground and grew into a small tree.
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Post by trinn on Jul 5, 2008 19:28:15 GMT -5
Gianna was a bit taken aback. Part Demon? Shouldn't the girl by evil or something? However, she did not let her thoughts show, but watched with interest as Akia used her elemental power to re-energize a leaf into a young tree. "I see. Well, I would have never known." She gazed down at the small tree. "That's pretty good. I think eventually you will be able to fully control your power." Smiling, she waved a hand over the tree and a mound of soil rushed to cover the base of the trunk. "To help it grow," Gianna commented.
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Post by akia on Jul 7, 2008 13:53:34 GMT -5
"Thanks. Many people think that being part demon would cause them to be evil but not many people who are part or have demon blood in them are evil. Remember the Five who had to save the world from the distruction of both this world and the mortal world? Well they, even though not many people knew, were demons but they only changed when they had too." said Akia.
"But you seem different your harder to read then most people are but by the shocked look it would seem the same question was going through your mind. See I wouldn't really know because you have blocked it so it is much harder to tell if you are thinking it though." said akia who looked up at Gianna.
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Post by trinn on Jul 7, 2008 14:37:03 GMT -5
Embarrased that Akia had seen through her defenses, Gianna nodded in reluctance. "You caught me. I'm sorry, but I couldn't help but think it. The word demon just brings bad thoughts to mind." She found what Akia said about the heroes interesting. "I never knew the heroes were also part demon. This puts a whole new persepcitve on things." Gianna glanced down at the panther. "Uh, so, is Akla not a panther?" She redirected her question to the panther himself. "Akla, are you a different sort of creature?" It was probably a stupid question, as it was completely obvious the panther was not average.
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Post by akia on Jul 7, 2008 14:51:40 GMT -5
"I am a Neraldin a panther like creature that has the very same qualities as most but has the ability to change forms into what I want. A Neraldin is something that not a full animal but not anything like any species of elf, fairy, and other things such as humans. I can transform into a elf form but will have qualities of a cat such as the eyes teeth and blue hair but I would eventually turn back to a cat when needed to. I can actually stay in the form and be an elf for years if I want to unlike others of the same kind like me or those who have the same power to transform." said Akla slowly.
"See Akla is something out of the ordinary acording to records and most people consider him to be very dangerouse even capable into turning agaisnt its bonded. But so far he hasn't...yet." said Akia.
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Post by trinn on Jul 9, 2008 12:49:42 GMT -5
Gianna listened carefully to Akla's words. Yes, this was a dangerous creature if ever there were any. "I see." She glanced at Akia, slightly startled when the nymph mix said "yet." Did she suspect that someday the Neraldin would turn on her. "Well, if Akla ever decides to do such a thing. You know who to go to for backup." Gianna smiled, then looked to Akla. "No offense, of course." She didn't want the panther thing attacking her! "I'm sure you would never do that." No, no I'm not, Gianna thought with a touch of fear.
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Post by akia on Jul 9, 2008 15:43:12 GMT -5
"Thanks it would be nice if there was ever a time when I needed the help I will make sure that I would come to you for it. I happy for it." said Akia.
"Akia I think it is near lunch time. I think we should head down and see what the other student body is doing." said akla.
"Akla thinks that it is nearly lunch time. Do you want to come with us when we head down? it would be nice to have something to eat too. What is your favorite thing to eat?" asked Akia.
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Post by trinn on Jul 9, 2008 20:06:44 GMT -5
Gianna smiled. "Sure, I'd love to. I'm starving." Bending down, Gianna scooped up her arm scythes. Inclining her head towards the door, she started off towards the school. Gianna hadn't had anything to eat all day, so she walked a little briskly to the caffeteria. "My favorite thing to eat. Hmm." There were many things Gianna loved, some sweet, some cheesy, some salty. But if she had to pick a favorite. "I think I would have to say chocolate." She smiled wryly. "Its probably not the best thing for me, but who can resist it!?" she laughed and looked over at Akia. "So, what about you? Any favorites?" They were inside the school now, heading down a hallway. People passed by, some not even glancing at them, others staring unabashed. Gianna hated people who stared, so she narrowed her eyes at them threatningly. The starers quickly looked away as they passed.
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Post by akia on Jul 9, 2008 20:38:38 GMT -5
"I would have to go with chocolate too its addictiong and its one of the best kind of food they ever made. To tell you the truth I think chocolate is one of the peoples best invetions ever made. But I like apples as well." said Akia who watched other people walk past them in the hallway not bothered by the ones staring for she was far used to it by now to even object.
"I don't mind people staring but its just a really bad habbit that they get themselves into" said Akia.
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Post by trinn on Jul 13, 2008 0:02:45 GMT -5
"Yes, a very bad habit," Gianna agreed firmly. At that time the caffeteria was in sight, and she pushed open the doors and walked into the large mess hall. The sound of chatting people rushed over her, along with the scents of the various food constantly being prepared. It made Gianna's stomach growl. As she made her way to the food line, Gianna caught glimpses of people practicing their elemental control. One girl juggled fireballs, while another encircled herself with rings of water. A young boy was throwing gusts of wind at another, just to annoy him. Usually, Gianna ate in her own rooms, but she felt a bit social today. Plus, she was with Akia, and wanted to get to the know the nymph-demon more.
Thankfully, the line for food was short, and so Gianna and Akia didn't have to wait long. Grabbing a wood tray, Gianna walked down the line and grabbed whatever looked good. She ended up with a fruit mix, a cup of water, some hot vegetable soup, and, of course, a slice of chocolate cake. She waited for Akia to finish in the line.
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Post by akia on Jul 14, 2008 19:23:55 GMT -5
Akia fallowed and got in line for the food. She grabbed a plate and found some vegitable soup and some light french bread fruit and good yougert, the yougert was the sweeter kind with no color. She then grabbed a glass of water and fallowed Gianna.
"So what do you think of the school? I just came here a month or so ago when school started. Do you know of the legendary five?" asked Akia.
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