Li Wei and Li Hao turned to each other, matching grins spreading across their faces as competitive fire sparked in their eyes. Li Hua glanced down to see Li Wei's hands dancing in familiar patterns, drawing moisture from the air until a perfect sphere of water hovered above his palm, its surface rippling with spiritual essence. Not to be outdone, Li Hao conjured his own sphere of flame, the golden-red orb casting flickering shadows across his face.
Li Hua shook her head in fond exasperation as she channeled her wind essence, letting it wrap around her feet like ethereal silk. "Race you to the big oak?" she called over her shoulder, already moving.
