Zaiden clicked on the option of mental sphere, he grew conscious regarding the crack in his mind. Now the list of factors was in front of him, he didn't want any of them to become a hurdle in near future. Ellen nodded at him with a satisfied expression, she wanted monopoly over Zaiden.
The menu displayed the options which further split presenting the information. Mental sphere manipulation was interconnected to emotional control. Since he recently let loose his anger the mental crack grew bigger.
'I have to find another way to trigger my fire element. Anger is doing a visible damage to my mental ability, I can't risk going insane to gain power.'
Zaiden was aware of the nature of his chaos element, but he didn't want to lose his human side. Mental sphere couldn't be healed and the crack was permanent now. The only way to reverse it was 'blood clover', Curtis found its origin.
Having Ellen in the dorm with him Zaiden was unable to talk to Curtis. Both of them hadn't talked full after the last verbal quarrel. Curtis was on his own to roam around and helping his master as much as he could. He celestial body had limited his actions and help, Curtis began to search the reason for Hestia's disappearing. (Zaiden's mother)
His mother was among the most powerful wielder of 'chaos element' having O negative blood group. Her disappearance was related to Xandaya's weakened core and Zaiden's birth. His life was endangered due to the peculiar blood group and many other factors.
The next day all the recruits assembled in the hall in the west wing of the building. Zaiden was eager to see who will be paired up with him. Ellen sat besides him while the chattering was reigning in the hall. He could hear the voices and words in his head, the observation got interrupted again by the voice of headmaster.
"The pairing of all the recruits will begin now. The disciples will be allowed to spar with their opposite elements."
The headmaster finished his speech, the pattern of the tests was expected. Sparring with opposite elements would expose the students to unlock and understand their potential. Ellen (A positive | wind element) was paired up with Anna (A negative | earth element) and both of the ladies were visibly dissatisfied with the decision.
{Haha! Oh my goodness, the cat fight would be worth seeing. It seems your both options would spar to have you as trophy.}
'Shut up! This is not good. Couldn't they pair any other of their elements?'
Zaiden needed both of the girls to aid him. As much as he hated to accept the fact of relying on them, he couldn't risk being ignorant. Easy informative source was better than going long way to attain knowledge. Now that the girls were paired up, he wanted to make sure none of them would end up killing other in hated.
His turn arrived and Zaiden' partner was unexpected person. He had to establish a partnership with Aaron (AB negative | water element) as Zaiden's opposite (AB positive | fire element)
Aaron was sitting a row ahead of Zaiden, he glared back from the opposite row. Aaron held grudge against him for their last encounter. Zaiden didn't want to invite any more trouble, but the wish seemed unfulfilled. The whole session ended and the students were allotted different training halls.
"Why the fuck I got paired with a trash?"
Aaron strode out of the orientation hall with his pals. It was evident they all hated him for his origin, Zaiden ignored their comments. Ellen walked out replying to him.
"Yeah! The trash who defeated you."
Zaiden didn't expect her to speak against her own boyfriend. But a smug appeared on his slender face, Anna stood besides them silently. The two seemingly clans became heated upon the scuffle. Aaron stepped forward raising his hand to hit Ellen with an insulting gesture.
"You dare talk back at me bitch?"
Sweat beads from all of the people around began to accumulate around Aaron's fist. Zaiden felt a cold sensation over his body when it perspire, the beads left his skin like everyone's. Ellen was taken aback by his sudden behavioural change, and couldn't react to his attack.
"Don't think of repeating the same mistake, Aaron. I presume you don't want to end up with broken ribs and limbs this time."
But before his fist could hit Ellen's face, Zaiden blocked it by taking the attack on his palm. Anna didn't want to get involved for the sake of her father's reputation. Although after yesterday's incident she wanted to witness another fight of Zaiden. It was a great opportunity to see two opposite elements fighting_fire and water!