"So you decided not to go?"
"What can I say? I end Feuds. It would be selfish of me to keep that from the World.
Where are the Kids?"
"Off exploring the world.
I'm glad you made the right choice."
"It was hard."
"If you think that choice was hard, it will only get worse from here. Go home and get some rest. I understand if you don't want to go back to training after a frightful day like today."
"You can't run from your Nightmares, Elwin. No matter how far, they will always catch you. Better to run straight through...and come out the other side. Show the world that the Nightmare is a part of you, but it is not what makes you. I have to show Mrs. Claws that before my parents start chewing her up for a mistake I should have dealt with a long time ago."
"Then get back out there, Soldier. You know how Mrs. Claws gets about being late. It's not proper. Shows you don't care. Worse than eye contact. Shall I go on?'
"Not unless you bribe the Host with something. Take care, Elwin. Hopefully the next storm you see is not painted with my tears, but Unicorn tears."
"Go get em, Jack."
"Always a pleasure."
*Phuaaeeemm...…..
BOOM*
"Mrs. Claws, I am not mad at Jacklyn. I am happy that whoever found her, found her. I am just mad at you. Next time you see her, please ask before you do something. I know Adults always feel they know best more than Kids, but…."
"What's going on here? Who are you talking to, Mrs. Claw?"
"Tell her I am happy she is home. Over and out."
"Jacklyn, oooooo....I missed you.
*Ooof*
Come on over here and let me give you the biggest bear hug a father can ever give."
"Thanks, but I am not your Kid."
"I know. You're hot."
"Uhhh.
Theo, I think you have me mistaken for another girl. Please let go."
"Ouch, ouch….ouch. You burned me. I thought wind could only be cool. If it's hot, then it's not wind at all."
"Defensive mechanism. I cannot be as hot as Elwin, but I can steam you."
"I'll say.
It was shockingly effective whatever it was.
Now I gotta suck on this finger to stop the pain."
".....Sorry?"
"Glad you are home, Jacklyn. Don't worry. I am not going to touch you."
"I won't burn you."
"It's not the burn I will feel. Fire is made with bubbling water. You are neither. Water repels all.....even lightning."
"Guess I am going to need new shoes then"
"You guessed right. Just uhhhh….don't float away next time. I don't need you accidentally adding a bit of lightning to the mix. Then all air travel would really be in the fritz."
"Sorry."
"No need to fight what you can't control. That's why you have us.
*Lick…lick….lick.*
All of us."
"Uhh….of course. Of course. Thankfully you didn't burn a hole through my hand, but you did sting."
"So, what do you have for me today?"
"Let's.....ummm...….you stand there and I'll get rid of all…..Conductors. You can still shock us without touching us. Theo, help me move this metal.
Just give us a minute."
"Here, let me use my powers and help. I can…."
"No.....It's....we'll handle it. Thankfully, your parents Match is outside; so no Buildings to fly through."
"Or any accidental zaps."
"Unthankfully....that means we need to work on your landings more."
"Oh."
"So take this time to cool off. We'll call you when ready."
"And don't go around showing off either. We don't have insurance for you."
"Got it."
*Slam*
"..........So, let me see. Let me see. You defeated your Nightmare King, rescued your own princess, and got a reward out of the abyss of death, a treasure arose. What was it?"
"You're not going to say, 'I am happy you are still alive. Or I am happy you conquered your foes? Anything?"
"........Welcome back."
"Now show me the treasure chest of the King. May your rewards be vast, as your heart is tripled."
"Snake, I'd be dead if my heart was tripled."
"Just excited."
"I recently got it yesterday, so it is still too early to tell how to work it properly, but…"
"Enough talk and more walk. I want to see that Fire burn. When Dragons give presents, they don't skimp."
"Okay, okay; but I will warn you. It is not fire I received."
"Then what?"
*Whoooo…whooo…whooo…whooo….whoooo*
"......LIGHTNING!!!!!!!!!!!"
*BEAAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ*
*Tick...…Phuraarrrrrrrrrrr."
"Ooooo. I can deal with that. Oh yeah. I can definitely deal with that."