Elements of Air

It was a peaceful day in the town of hillcrest. The sky was blue and clear, the sun was out and the weather was warm. People walked and drove their cars all around town going on with their daily lives. Zephyr was walking down one of the many side streets of the town, just passing through. She wore a black shirt, a leather chest piece with dagger holders in the back, black pants, brown boots, black leather glover that only cover the hand and go up to the wrist, and an elegant gray cloak with gold lining. Zephyr was an air element that sided with the dark elements. Despite her dark disposition, she didn’t look like a mean person. She had light skin, very light blonde hair and gray eyes. She looked youthful and somewhat approachable. Though wearing a cloak did make people think she was weird.

Annoyed and frustrated with having to use legs, Zephyr trotted along, traveling to her other dark element companions for some kind of meeting. She could easily just fly or teleport but her other half Aeolius the light Air element insisted she should walk more. He hoped that if she walked among the people she might see what he saw and learn to appreciate life for what it was. Elementals didn’t get tired, they didn’t need to sleep or eat so Zephyr could walk for eternity. She didn’t like how slow it was though. Also since she didn’t understand humans or their laws, she also didn’t pay attention to traffic signals, signs or people yelling for her to get out of the road. As she walked down a particular side street she was met with a crowd of people. It must have been a popular time of day or traveling route because suddenly fleshy creatures were everywhere. “I will kill Aeolius for making me do this” Zephyr seethed under her breath. Then as she was trying to calm herself some urchin pushed past her and snagged the gold ring she wore on her finger. It was pure gold and sparkled like the sun, so to a pick pocket it was worth going out of their way for.

 Zephyr noticed it immediately and before the thief could take two steps the air began to sizzle with electricity, not the sky just the air around Zephyr and the male thief. Then before the thief could blink the electricity in the air surged through his body. within a matter of seconds the man bumped into Zephyr, grabbed her ring and then was instantly electrocuted and turned into ash. The crowd was startled and looked around at what had happened. “Shit, I’ve killed one of the meat creatures. Now the rest are scared.” She muttered then quickly tried to escape. She was trying to make a quick get away when she walked right into a police officer. Before he could say anything he too was instantly zapped into dust. Zephyr could feel her anger growing. “Damn slow, stupid, fleshy creatures and your solid forms. Nothing graceful or pleasant about the lot of you! Why does anyone as beautiful as Aeolius care if you live or die!” Zephyr screamed. Everyone heard this and was a little worried. The clouds started to darken and the winds grew stronger. Zephyr stood and seethed rage and wind began pushing people around. Thunder and lighting cracked the sky and rain began to pour down. “I will abolish every last one of you vile beasts! Say hello to oblivion!” She screamed over the storm. Then let out an insane laugh.

Then before things got worse a second figure appeared out of nowhere. It was Aeolius (A-Lee-Us) the air element. He wore blue robes with a light yellow lining. He had dark skin, black hair that was so dark it was almost blue and bright blue eyes. He seemed to be a young man, even though he was just as old as the other elementals. Aeolius also wore a golden ring on his left hand ring finger. Unlike the other elementals, the air elements were very close and recognized that though they did not always agree they didn’t want to be apart from each other. So Aeolius convinced Zephyr to wear the ring, like a wedding ring, to show that they were always bound together. Though they never went through an actual human wedding of any kind.

The harsh weather was calmed and held back by Aeolius. The sky still looked gray and ominous though. Aeolius looked at Zephyr with his normal loving gaze and calm peaceful smile. “I am sorry for putting you through this. I didn’t think this would happen. It is my fault for asking you to walk. Please just calm yourself” Aeolius said. Zephyr released her control of the weather and the sky returned to normal, bright blue with a gentle breeze. “I lost my temper again. I can’t control it” Zephyr said, seeming a little disappointed in herself. “No, you are doing your best. If the light elementals ask me about this, I will cover for you. It will be fine” Aeolius said then smiled. His smile warmed her heart. The two looked at each other lovingly, then kissed.

Meanwhile the humans had retreated back into their homes. They had no idea what was happening. Even though it would be tough to blame two individuals for the change in weather, Zephyr and Aeolius decided it was probably best to leave. However before they could leave, Deus the earth elemental appeared. He wore a white buttoned up shirt with the top few buttons unbuttoned, the sleeves were rolled up to his elbows and his shirt wasn’t tucked in. he also wore black jeans, black boots, a green earth pendant given to him by Terra and this time he also wore a long green jacket. The jacket came down to his ankles and looked kind of like a trench coat or something worn for wind and rainy situations. “Zephyr. I always liked you best. THIS is my kind of fun. I don’t understand why you burden yourself with worrying about what a lesser air element thinks” Deus said gesturing toward Aeolius. Zephyrs head snapped forward and her teeth were barred. “I may wish to return to the old ways of chaos and freedom, but that doesn’t mean I need to fight my counter part. Also know that you and I only share one set of ideals. So don’t ever compare my other half to anything lesser than he is or I will tear the earth from your flesh and see how much power you truly have!” Said Zephyr her teeth gritted. Deus began to laugh. “Truly, truly my favorite. None of the other dark elements would have the nerve to threaten me” Deus replied still laughing. Aeolius still remained calm, but looked a little less peaceful and carefree as normal. “what business do you have here?” asked Aeolius.

“None with you!” Barked Deus, his jar almost unhinged as he yelled. The next second his face looked normal and he was smiling again. “The chaotic elements need to have a discussion” Deus said politely to Zephyr. “Yes, of course, the meeting” Zephyr replied. She looked at Aeolius “I will see you later. Thank you again my love. We will talk soon” She told him with a smile. The only time she ever smiled was when she spoke to or looked at Aeolius and though Aeolius always seemed happy, they only time he ever felt truly happy and whole was when Zephyr was around. Then with her final goodbye she disappeared in a gust of wind. Deus let out a tired yawn and melted into the ground. Aeolius stood around for a minute then he too vanished into the air. The three elements had gone and the humans poked their heads outside trying to see if it was safe again.

Calm is the night

Hello! I had a sudden urge to try a different writing style. not sure how good it is, but at the very least it is a nice change of pace. enjoy!

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Calm is the night. The room I stay in is lit with only but a candle. I stare off into the endless darkness and it haunts me. Still it haunts me to this day that I be subject to such horrors. With the passing of my family and fiancé the night grows longer and ever more dark. While others might turn to drink I try to resist and hold my own. I would be a fool to dull my senses, as it might seem like a sweet escape for now, I believe it would only further my own agony. When the light of dawn arises I would feel a sickness in my head and stomach, and still the nightmares would not be vanquished.

            The days are no more comfort, I toil away and labor for my simple pay. I wish to busy my mind with other things. To distract from the sorrow that is my life, but alas to no hope. I would be glad to be rid of the pain, if only someone else would take it from me. But no manner of kindly word, daily distractions or nightly gallivanting can sooth my savaged heart.

            When the world turns pale and I feel there is nothing else, I ponder my own demise. I wish for it, I wish to be rid of this world and its infinite sorrows. But no matter how I wish and hope, my heart still beats and my lungs still take in air. My misery fills my head with death, but I cannot bring it upon myself. I know not what I have to live for, but still I cannot do the deed. Perhaps I am a coward, too fearful of what lies on the other side, too healthy for death to take me, but too craven of a man to go seek him myself.

The hour grows late and I grow tired. I feel as though in the entire world, I am the last one to sleep. It is only at such ungodly of an hour that I become wearier than I am broken hearted. So with that I will end this. To my bed I shall go as I hope that I will one day rest and dream a peaceful dream.  

Elements of Fire

            Delia walked the lonely deserted streets. Rain poured down over the entire city. thunder rumbled in the distance. Each raindrop that hit Delia burned up and turned to steam. She had natural red hair, green eyes and light skin. She wore a mild orange jacket, a red shirt, brownish tan pants, orange scarf and brown shoes. She looked like she was dressed for an autumn day, as she dressed warmly and wore colors that might remind someone of autumn or fire.

            Delia stopped and looked up at the sky. Rain continued to fall, but her face remained dry. “It’s funny. We burn so brightly and we claim so much power, but we anything special?” Delia said out loud. A tall slender figure stepped out of the shadows. “How did you know I was there” Asked Kaji the fire element. He wore all black, jeans, boots and hoodie with the hood up and it was zipped up in the front. Underneath he wore a white t-shirt. He had bright red hair that stuck up and looked crazy and red eyes. “I can always tell when your near” Delia replied. “well to answer your question. We are special. We made this world, we let the humans and other animals live on our backs. So yes, we are” Kaji replied. Not sure how this wasn’t obvious. “Spoken like a true follower of Deus. “Oh how sad for us to be chained and burdened by the humans. We used to be so powerful. Remember how great chaos is?” Delia said doing a mock impression of Deus.

            “Your pitiful” Delia told Kaji. Kaji was smiling, but now his face turned into a sneer. “watch your tongue. At least we still remember who we are!” He yelled. Little sparks of fire jumped off Kaji as he grew angry. “who you used to be. All of the elementals are powerful, but we don’t do anything. Its been millions of years of the same argument, yet you call the humans petty. I wonder if we are special. All we had to do was just stay still long enough and the world formed by itself. We didn’t create life, we just have to not get in its way. We are giants among mice, but who is stronger, the giants who do as they please or the mice who hold on for dear life and build something out of nothing” Delia said. Kaji just stood and listened to her. “Your not going to sway me. I don’t care if the humans are determined. We should be the rulers, we should do as we please!” Kaji replied.

            Delia just smiled and turned away. “I am tired of this” She muttered. Kaji walked back into the alley. He was tired of the rain and the cold. “I was enjoying a nice hot beach and I went to hang out at a sauna. It was nice. Then I get ordered to keep an eye on you. I’m pretty tired of YOU” Kaji grumble. Delia stood in the rain started to laugh. “Yes, do as your told. For Elements that love chaos you sure take a lot of orders from Deus. Meanwhile the ‘uptight’ and ‘peace loving’ elements pretty much do as we please. Delia smirked. She loved messing with Kaji. He thought he was such a ladies man and despite other elementals being drawn to each other, Kaji and Delia were the exception. Their personalities clashed and they hated each other. Morana the water element acted like she hated Seigh, but secretly was just as much drawn to him as anyone else. Kaji and Delia legitimately wanted to kill each other.

            Kaji’s hands clenched into fists and fire burned all around his body. “You watch your tongue witch, or I’ll-“ Kaji began to say, but Delia cut him off. “You will attack me? Our battles end up being a duel, every time. I would love to take you apart, Dear Kaji, but I can’t” Delia explained. Kaji was very prideful and Delia was always digging into his ego, this created even more tension. “Just you wait, I will find a way to end you once and for all” Kaji threatened. Not able to stand Delia’s presence, Kaji vanished in a burst of flames. All that remained was a scorch mark where he stood.

            Delia disappeared too, shortly after Kaji left. In a serene forest setting, Terra sat on a stump, leaning forward to pet a chipmunk. Delia appeared in a whirl of flames and the chipmunk ran off. “Sorry” Delia said as Terra gave an annoyed look. “I must talk with you, I do not know who else to turn to” Delia said. “Sit down, whats the matter” Terra responded. “I think the chaotic elements are planning something. Kaji was spying on me and even threatened me like he knew something big was going to happen. This was not his normal kind of threats either” Delia explain Terra listened and nodded. “Yes, I see. I talked to Seigh earlier and he seemed concerned by Morana’s behavior as well. I tried talking to Aeolius to see if he heard anything from Zypher about what the chaotic elements are doing, but he wasn’t sure. Since Aeolius and Zypher are so close the both seem out of the loop. No one trusts either of them with sensitive information” Terra explained. Delia sighed. “those two love birds, its like their heads are always in the clouds” After saying this Delia and Terra were silent for a moment. Then Delia forced a cough and said “No pun intended”

            “I will watch for signs and will alert you and the others if I suspect anything further. The best we can do is wait and see. I just hope nothing happens. I don’t want anyone to get hurt. Humans, light elements or even the dark elements. I wish we could live in peace” Terra said, then let out a sigh. Delia nodded then vanished in a puff of smoke. Terra’s mind was burdened with what might be but still she smiled and then resumed her attempt at befriending that chipmunk.

Elements of Water

            Morana (More-Anna) was sitting at the edge of an old pirate ship. She stared off into the gray bleakness of the sky and let her feet dangle in the icy waters below. The ship was just a relic of days of old, half sunken and forgotten in some arctic wasteland that humans dared not to go. She loved it. Morana wore black jeans, thick black boots, a gray pirate shirt from the seventeen hundreds, a dark blue pirate captains coat that hung down to her shins and a matching captains hat. Elementals could wear anything they wanted because they could change their appearance, clothes, skin color, shape, gender, as they pleased. All elementals stuck to one form though, they all decided on a preferred appearance long ago. Morana had black hair, gray eyes and pale blueish skin. She looked like a young twenty something girl, who was also a pirate captain, that freshly drowned. It suited her fine.

            Elementals were immortal and they didn’t need to eat or sleep, so they had a lot of time on their hands. Most of the chaotic elements would keep to themselves in quiet solitude, staring off at their favorite scenery. Most do. Kaji the chaotic fire element did things a little differently, as for the peaceful light elements, they were another breed altogether. Morana let out an annoyed sigh and crinkled up her face like she smelled something foul. Just thinking about the light elements made her sick. She couldn’t believe that they were all once from the same element. One element kept popping into her head though, Seigh the water element of peace and light and all that sickening nonsense. Morana couldn’t stop thinking about him, she couldn’t decide if she loved him or hated him more than anything she had ever hated before. “erraaah!” She screamed throwing her hand out in frustration. An iceberg was lifted out of the water and thrown off into the distance by this one gesture.

            While Morana sat and fumed, Seigh was probably out having the time of his ‘life’. Interloping with the humans, eating their disgusting food, laughing and acting like one of the lesser beings. Morana couldn’t sit still any longer. She jumped into the water and vanished from sight.

            All elementals could detect other elements, so Morana knew exactly where Seigh was. She appeared on the beach. It was annoying bright and sunny. People dotted the beach with their towels and sun umbrellas, they were a blight on the landscape and Morana wished she was allowed to do something about it. How easy it would be to wipe this beach off the face of the map. Morana scanned the area looking for Seigh, then she saw him. He wore a light blue tanktop with a dark blue wave pattern, tan shorts with a little turtle keychain attacked to his belt loop and was barefoot. He usually had an even skin tone but was tanned from all the time in the sun. Well, elements didn’t tan, but Seigh wanted to fit in, so he gave himself tan lines. Seigh had light brown hair and piercing crystal blue eyes. He was at a beachfront pizza shop eating all sorts of horrible human food.

            “Wow, dude, this is good!” Seigh said as he leaned back in his chair. At his little table was two beach bunnies wearing hardly anything and a familiar fourth person. The fourth member of the group was wearing almost all black, black jeans, boots and hoodie, with a white t-shirt underneath. He had bright red wild hair, the kind you would only see coming out of a bottle of “Insanity red” hair dye and bright red eyes. His whole eye wasn’t red, just his the iris was red. He was almost passable as a human. “Kaji! Seigh!” Morana yelled. Her anger swelled up and an icy cold breeze swept over the beach. Kaji the fire element of chaos and Seigh the water element of peace were not only hanging out together, but also were in the company of human females. Kaji and Seigh both turned in alarm. The two girls slinked away. Morana looked crazy and violent and anyone in the immediate area decided to back away.

            “J-just in time for the party!”Seigh said with a goofy smile. Kaji kicked Seigh from under the table. “Shhhh!” He said. “What the hell are you doing?” Morana yelled. The beach cooled down immediately and the waves began growing unstable. “we were hanging out. No sense in being bored for eternity like you and Deus!” Kaji snapped standing up. Before Morana could say anything, Kaji vanished. The only trace of him was the smell of smoke. Just had the same stupid smile on his face. “Who who, relaaax. We don’t have to be enemies. Like Kaji said, we were just letting off some steam” Seigh explained then began to laugh. Kaji was letting off steam. It was funnier in Seigh’s head.

            “I can’t believe we used to be the same element” Morana said angrily. “Why do you even care what I do?” Seigh replied. “I don’t!” She said quickly then kicked the table. Morana wished she didn’t care, it would make things so much easier. She was so distant and cold about everything else, but Seigh was her weakness. He was the only thing that could bring her temper up like a raging storm. It was probably because they were now separate elements. “All of the elementals must be this way about their counterparts” Morana assured herself. “Dude, not Kaji. He doesn’t even like Delia. I don’t think she likes him either” Seigh replied. Morana realized she was talking out loud and not thinking these things to herself. “Arrrg!” She yelled. A spike of ice jetted out of the ground and destroyed the table in front of Seigh.

            “One day I will be rid of you! You and all the annoying humans that you love so much” Morana threatened. Then melted into the ground like ice on a hot day. Only a puddle was left where she was standing. Seigh looked a little worried. “Dude, that sounded bad” He said to himself. It wasn’t clear if Morana was just threatening out of anger or if the chaotic elements had a plan. Seigh also vanished from the scene in a splash of water. He had to talk to Terra, see if something big was going to happen.

Elements of Earth

This is a new series of short stories i am writing. I don't know how often i will post these stories but it will probably be something like four or five parts over the next two months with random stories mixed in. something like that. depends on where my inspiration takes me.---

            When the universe was still new the elements of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water, raged out of control. The elements had consciousness, but weren’t bound to any form and existed without the hindrances of ‘reality’. The elements were both one mass of swirling energy and individuals all at once. To some of the elementals this chaotic movement and unlimited use of power was wonderful and was freedom to do as they pleased. Others saw this chaos as a bad thing, with the universe in a constant motion and as the elements thrashed about in freedom, it prevented life from growing. So the line was drawn, some elementals wanted more to spring forth, they wanted to grow life and help it prosper, the others just wanted to be free and lash out with their unlimited powers as they saw fit.

            So for the first time ever, the elements broke apart. The mind of the elements varied in opinion and personality, to say it plainly. But never did their views conflict so harshly. The ‘light’ elementals favored life and saw how it could bloom if only the power of the elements could be limited and tamed. The ‘dark’ elementals saw this as insane and couldn’t understand why they should cradle a weaker species such as life. The freedoms of the higher beings were to be bent for the needs of the weak and struggling.

            The two elements began to fight over who was right. The battle took place before time was created, but if time was such a thing, the battle would have lasted for centuries. After much struggling the side favoring life had won. The dark elementals surrendered their power and did as they were told. The very moment the elements restrained their power, life began to grow in the universe. The Earth elements worked together to create a cradle for life to begin. The wind and water nourished life and the fire kept the earth spinning and warmed the life. Pretty soon the elementals had created planets and stars and even agreed on a set of rules for a proper reality. Life thrived off these offerings and grew and was beautiful. Content on what was accomplished the elementals broke off into individual forms and went off across the universe.

            Trees swayed in the wind and the afternoon sun warmed the grass. A man named Deus (Day-us) sat under a tree and stared up at the sky. His eyes were dark and menacing and he looked at the beautiful landscape and the lovely weather with a mix of annoyance and boredom. Deus was a thin man, pale with brown hair and piercing green eyes. His hair was shaggy and he had a little facial hair. He wore a white buttoned up shirt with rolled up sleeves and black pants and a small green pendant that was attached to a thin chain that he wore around his neck. He seemed ordinary enough and people usually left him alone, which is what he preferred.

            As Deus was staring up at the sky a small shadow was caste over him. He looked to see that a girl had walked up and was now staring at him. She gave a cute little smile when Deus noticed her. “Terra, why do you insist on coming here?” Asked Deus. Terra was a cheery girl with tanned skin, dark brown hair and brown eyes. She wore a light green sundress and also wore a green pendant around her neck. “I know how bored you get. So I came here to cheer you up!” Terra replied. Deus groaned in annoyance. “you come here every day and every day you insist that I cheer up. Isn’t it enough that you and the others got your way, must I also be happy about it?” Deus replied.

                        Terra sighed “You don’t need to be happy, but what is the point of being miserable all the time? Besides you know you love spending time with me” Terra said. “Ha, you must have become delusional over the last million years” Deus scoffed. Terra pretended to pout. “Fine, be that way. But if you didn’t like me or want me around, why do you wear that pendant I made for you?” Terra said slyly. Deus was caught off guard and needed a minute to respond. “It is too complicated for you to understand” He said quickly. The truth was, Deus didn’t have an answer but didn’t want to seem soft.

            Terra sat down next to Deus and the two of them were silent for a while. Then Deus finally spoke. “Do you ever miss it?” Deus asked, sounding sincere for once. “Miss what?” Terra asked. Deus just let out another sigh. “Miss being free. Wild and unchained, no longer stuck in these bodies, these personal prisons” Deus replied. Terra thought for a moment. “Sometimes. But those are selfish desires. Nothing ever came out of that kind of chaos. This way is better. I mean, look at all the wonderful and unique things that grew on just this one planet alone” Terra replied. “Parasites. They leech off our power and don’t even realize who they owe their lives. We are mighty elements and yet we suffer so inferior beings can exist” Deus said. He was starting to get riled up and Terra knew where this conversation was going. “You need to live with it, you need to adapt. Dwelling on these thoughts wont do you any good. Besides if you wanted to go back to the old ways you would have to go through me” Terra said. She was beginning to get annoyed now. Deus hesitated before speaking again. He hated humans and all life that lived on earth, but he remembered once being one with the other elements. To turn on them would be like turning on his family. So once again he was at a stand still. “Get out of here. I am tired of your intrusions” Deus finally said. Terra stood up and left in a huff.

            Deus swelled with anger. All of the other elementals were close to him, but Terra was special, before time and before life, Terra and Deus were one powerful being. Earth, was their name, but in order to create a planet and sustain life they needed to split up and break off sections of their power. If they stayed one being their combined power would wipe out life whether Earth wanted to or not. So when they split, Deus felt a piece of his body or soul was missing. Not only did he feel incomplete but his literal other half no longer shared any of his ideals. He was unable to do anything else but brood and plan. He thought about every angle and how he could somehow return things to the way they used to be.