The world is full of elementals, humans who possess ability's linked to their element. Each element has its own power structure based on three levels of power, most humans are a level one. They live life day to day with minimal use of their powers, most people live in areas that boost their powers and work in jobs that link to them. My florist has the power of the earth, she grows her own flowers for the shop, my favourite restaurants chefs are all fire users.
Typically one person can only have one element but their powers vary from person to person also depending on their levels. A level one element is basic manipulation at best, level two amps up the beef and level three… let's just say you don't want to piss them off.
My name is kore I'm a tad different, I was abandoned as a teen when my powers developed. Typically speaking a child will inherit their element power either from their mother or father, my parents were both earth manipulators however I'm a fire elemental. I started living on the streets which is where I eventually met my best friends Pele and Sedna, they are like my family. As we grew Pele got a job at a restaurant called Remeys, she's head chef there and brings home the best food. She's been teaching me to control my fire, she's a level 3 which is so very rare. A level three element doesn't just manipulate they can create it, they also branch out to other areas. She not only controls and creates fire she can do it with lava and if she's angry enough lightning, being a true level 3 she's immune to being burnt by fire. Unless of course she meets another 3 who's stronger and more skilled than her, her girlfriend is my other best friend Sedna. She's a level 3 water elemental, water is one of the stronger elements. She can create water even in the driest desert and can create huge tsunamis, she also has extra gifts of being able to manipulate and create ice. She immune from freezing unless she meets another 3 stronger and more skilled, water is so powerful because it's so versatile. I've heard that strong level 3 water elementals can even drown people with the very water in their bodies, Sedna refuses to try it. She works as a marine vet. She has a unique gift with marine animals, they seem to listen and understand that she's there to help.
My fire ability is just about a level 2, it was barely level one when I met Pele. Working tirelessly with her I've grown a level, I can control nearly any fire and am starting to control lava. I work at an exotic animal shelter, part of a low level fire power you can use heat. I let off a warm gentle heat through my skin making me more acceptable to the animals. Cerberus a three headed dog and Ra the phoenix are my favourite creatures, they both really enjoy the heat I give off. I would adopt them but our house is so very small, it's a two up two down mid terrace with a small strip garden and a small pond. Not enough for a three headed dog who grows to the size of a double decker bus, phoenixes need a really large cage while training and live inside as they need a warmer climate to be really happy.
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RIIIING RIIING RIIING
Ergh it's supposed to be my day off to lay in! "Hello?" I answered with a dry horse throat "Kore, you still okay to stay out late tonight? Sorry to ask it's just It's been a while since Sedna and I have had alone time. What with our anniversary coming up, I just want it to be special ya know?" Ah yeah it's the surprise meal tonight, hopefully Sedna will be surprised. "Yeah of course, I'm going to pop out today anyway so may treat myself to a meal out" "you're the best thanks!" Beep. I hate being a third wheel, it's been the three of us for at least 25 maybe 30 years. They were together when I met them. After my parents left me I was on my own to so long, it's hard to remember dates and time when you have nothing to document it. I still don't know how old I am, logic would say around 100 but I'm not too sure. Pele is 92 and Sedna is 90, they were in the same orphanage together when they ran away to be together. It's generally frowned on when to opposite elementals date, in heightened senses you could do a lot of damage to your partner if you have s more dominant element. Not everyone are great at controlling their magic, it's not so much a law but It's looked down on.
Well I'm up now, I may as well get dressed.
After a lovely refreshing shower I put my long brown Curley hair in a French plait and put on my fave pair of jeans with a long sleeve green top. On my way to town I popped in to grab myself a hot chocolate from a little cafe, a stream of voices caught my attention "strange" "I agree, she's always here" "I'm not sure where she'd go off to". I looked over at the ladies talking, they were regulars, I see them in town a lot. I walked over to them to ask "excuse me, who are you talking about?" The older lady with pearl coloured hair looked at me "Daphne, from 'daphs flowers' has disappeared. That girl hasn't taken a day off in all the years I've lived here" I looked out the window to see her shop all dark and tilted closed sign still hanging in the window. "You're right, I've not need her for a few days" I looked at the old lady and she seemed real worried, "don't worry I'm sure she'll be back soon" I said with a smile. She looked up and gave a small smile rubbing her hands. I made my way out and walked up to the flower shop and Peered in, it was dark but no signs of struggles. Odd. Maybe she really has gone on holiday. Strange though, I'll have to keep an eye out.
12.30AM. Should be okay to go back home now, I make my way home in the dark using a small ember to light up my path. In the corner of my eye I see something move, I turn around and increase the flame to stretch out the light. I caught a glimpse of Someone but they aren't here now, I feel a strange spike of adrenaline and head home faster. Walking through the door I can see the fun night the girls had, I see a bra, sock and thong making their way up the stairs. Good for them, glad someone's getting laid.
I go in my room and flop on the bed, the sweet bliss of sleep taking me in her embrace.