The air felt thick around me, heavy on my chest. That's when I realized it wasn't just thick, I was gasping. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAf963ToRln2
My breaths were ragged as my eyes shot open and I wrap my hands around my throat, trying to use my own powers to push the air back into my lungs.
"I've been practicing!" My little sister is standing over my bed, her face screams excitement.
I on the other hand, did not like the wake up call. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAnMiKlT1PPA
"Haven't you ever heard of knocking? Or, ya know, not waking someone up to the thought of death." I raise my eyebrow and her face falls, making her deep brown hair slide forwards against her cheeks.163Please respect copyright.PENANAn7cxyrlXIB
"But, I have to say I'm impressed." Her eyes lit up like a thousand stars, the smile on her face couldn't be knocked off for anything. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAQOZqYwkYp4
"Really!? You really mean it!?" She squeals happily, then slaps her hand over her mouth. 163Please respect copyright.PENANALXMYxahCRa
"Girls! What are you doing in there!" Our mother shouts, her tone tells me that she probably already knows.163Please respect copyright.PENANAjJxLOCWzob
We glance at each other then at the door. I hop up quickly and push it open for Julie to step out into the living room/kitchen. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAjWTZwMfRiR
"I was just showing Raven what book I've been reading." My mother gave her a pointed look, eye brow raised. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAH7jPQjagTt
"Oh really, where's the book then?" Julie's mouth dropped open, ready for any type of excuse to pour out but none did. Mom won that round.163Please respect copyright.PENANAaTktbSJZIi
“Anyways, I wanted to tell you girls that the royal family is coming to town. The Royal Array is tomorrow and you two need to keep your heads down, understand?" We both nod in sync.163Please respect copyright.PENANAbBRJchAoxM
The Royal Array is an event held every year for The Royal family's entertainment. Commoners such as myself are forced to go and anyone can get picked. If you're unlucky enough to get picked, you go against someone else they choose.163Please respect copyright.PENANAsSP7XQNdRF
A fight to the death. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAf0BWPJ1y5X
Whoever wins goes on to the next round, and if they win against 3 commoners they go against a royal guard. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAOV4QDScwGF
The commoner never comes out alive. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAHWIESSN5cy
"Why do we even have that stupid thing?" Julie spits out, her face coiled up. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAiNejuk5F02
"Hush it right now, you never know who's listening." My mother snapped, her eyes wondering towards the door.163Please respect copyright.PENANAY13um0ZUuT
She sat breakfast down in front of us, the stale pieces of toast looked less and less appealing each day. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAULI0TlZkI6
A knock sounded at the door. 163Please respect copyright.PENANA1PS1Oqyjq8
"Stay here." Mother gives a pointed look and we oblige, taking bites out of our toast. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAMaUAxJquVp
The door creaks open as my mother peaks her head out. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAhfQsEPzCvT
“The Royal family will be in the town square in five minutes, every commoner is to be expected. The punishment for absence is death, see you all soon." The guard's stern voice sent chills down my spine, I hated the fact that they were superior. 163Please respect copyright.PENANArqSULdeV87
My mother shut the door and turned to us, eyes wide. "Well you heard him, up! We only have five minutes to look presentable and be in the town square!" She shoos us into our rooms to get dressed and ready. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAO1qhNqiVhu
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"I'm happy to announce this year's first commoners into The Royal Array." The announcer turns. "Royals, choose your lucky contestants."
I merely roll my eyes, lucky? No one would be lucky enough to get chosen. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAR27Oar6LUc
The Prince and Princess stand tall, backs straight, their look never faltering while their parents choose people to be killed. Their chocolate brown hair identical to the Queens. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAFFdGBqAvG1
The arena was blocked off by guards, the center is just dirt with cement steps going in one big circle around it. Almost like we are suppose to cheer on and be happy about this. 163Please respect copyright.PENANA8wOaD7o8OV
"You." The King points to a skinny man two rows down from me. He continues searching. I don't have time to divert my eyes as his cold, dark ones clash with mine.163Please respect copyright.PENANAxiymjXWiJY
"And you." Before I realize it, his bony finger is pointing at me and I hear my mother jump up screaming.163Please respect copyright.PENANAhcStFXIGhT
"No! Please no!" My heart beats against my chest. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAad6Yhv5KjN
"I suggest you sit down and shut up." The King's threatening voice sent chills down my spine. She did as she was told, silent tears fell on her cheeks. 163Please respect copyright.PENANABV1XtEmtI9
"It's okay, I'll be okay mom." My soothing words were nothing like what was going on in my head. She shook her head and titled it downward, making herself look away from what is possibly going to be my last fight.163Please respect copyright.PENANAhly5q3b82F
I knew I was going to die. 163Please respect copyright.PENANA55ejaASNUy
This was it. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAAzOn31hHRp
The scrawny man stood at the opposite side of me in the arena, his hands were trembling. 163Please respect copyright.PENANA9jL6Bw09Sq
"Fight." The king demanded.163Please respect copyright.PENANAPbTznAivtH
The scrawny man slung his hands out, engulfing his fists with fire. I stood in shock, never judge a book by its cover I suppose. 163Please respect copyright.PENANACMmaM2azpf
He threw his fist out into the air, creating a fireball that curved right towards me. I quickly jumped out of the way. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAvzzwM3l175
"Fight back!" The king yelled. 163Please respect copyright.PENANA6zp2JDqGI0
My hands flung up in fear as another round of flames shot towards me, shooting a blast of water against the red mass. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAfCyalSlSo4
"Oh! A fight of water against fire! This hasn't been seen in years!" The announcer called out. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAtrMFQ6NxOK
The man rushed up to me, tackling me into the ground. He wrapped his hands around my throat, instantly I felt the heat coming from his hands. He was going for the kill. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAe971z2cX9W
I gasp as his hands got hotter and hotter.163Please respect copyright.PENANAjLjXUtbRgS
Flashbacks of this morning ran trough my head. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAWibHzrpqKA
"I've been practicing!" Julie shouted in the back of my mind. 163Please respect copyright.PENANASeR3q9tQYP
I look towards the seats where my family sat, Julie was on her feet screaming for me to get up. My mother sat there with tears streaming down her face. 163Please respect copyright.PENANARFIKD0ouve
Julie was jumping up and down, slinging her hands in the air trying to get me to move. To do something.163Please respect copyright.PENANAm8CEstVeeT
I can't let them down. 163Please respect copyright.PENANASbg4Qzre3q
I focus my mind on the mans chest, ignoring the pain of his hands. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAOEoRkHvJN0
"Come on!" I croaked out, I feel tingles burst inside my mind as I begin to extract the air from his lungs. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAlhRNC9WBV1
He seems to notice the lack of oxygen causing him to let go and stumble back onto the ground, I slowly stand up and walk towards his withering body. 163Please respect copyright.PENANArtLcfNeoBt
"I'm sorry." Is the last thing that leaves my lips as I rip the last bit of air from him. He drops to the ground and I feel the King's eyes on me, for the simple fact that I just used two different elements on command. Everyone is gifted one, only Furies get multiple and are usually utilized for their powers. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAiDetdETZmk
"How did you do that, little one?" He asked over the speaker, I seen him standing with his eyebrows furrowed and I glanced once more at my sister. Her head shook 'no' slightly, careful not to be seen. 163Please respect copyright.PENANA5giIU8nMh4
"I drowned him from the inside out. Water is my element, Your Majesty." I said and he stood there for a second before nodding and waving his hand towards the Princess.163Please respect copyright.PENANAP4TWAZ6Gud
"Choose a person dear." The Princess smiles and bowed her head slightly before stepping forwards. Letting her eyes wonder across the arena for another opponent. My stomach was in knots as I followed her eyes. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAfGn56y8rIE
"Her." She pointed towards the area where my family has been sitting, and following her finger I finally realized exactly who she was pointing at.163Please respect copyright.PENANAJgtv1nOAi6
Brown hair and bright green eyed Julie. 163Please respect copyright.PENANArJX40Rbkfm
My sister. 163Please respect copyright.PENANAcOfTN1SgYk
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