"The phoenix Jewel might actually exists and it is here in our village". Roku a man with gray hair in his 60`s talking to Kyotaro. Kyotaro stood in the field, his hands steady as they worked the soil, The harvest season was upon them, and the villagers had gathered to reap the fruits of their labor." I thought it was just a legend and it didn`t really exist." Kyotaro said putting the axe he held. "let me tell you about it". Roku said as he wiped his brows. "A myth, yes. Or so they say. But there's no denying the truth behind it. The jewel is said to have the power to grant or enhance elemental abilities. Fire, water, earth, air—it can control them, take them, even give them to those who lack it. Some say it could end the war, but others... they say it will bring about an even greater disaster."
Kyotaro listened intently, though his heart remained guarded. A small part of him wished the jewel were just a tale, nothing more. But in his gut, he knew better. The war that raged between the four tribes wasn't a war of mere ideology—it was a war for power, and the Phoenix Jewel was at the center of it all. He was sent out of the fire tribe at a very young age because of his inability to use the element. It was never like this but due to the war, the fire tribe but people with the ability to use the element first. He lived in the forest alone for a long time till he came across this village that took people from all tribes, forming a peaceful community without prejudice for what element you have or not having one. It has become a new home for him.
Roku continued, his voice filled with both awe and fear. "There's a rumor, Kyotaro. A rumor that the Phoenix Jewel has appeared here, in this very village." He went closer to Kyotaro " The jewel would only appear in place where all elements live peacefully together, like our village." Kyotaro frowned" it is not possible and we are not the only village like this." He stood up and was about to leave. " Villages like ours has been under attack everywhere, they are looking for the jewel. We might be attacked soon." Roku was speaking to Kyotaro. Before he could voice his thoughts, a loud explosion shattered the calm. Smoke billowed from the distance, followed by frantic shouts and the sound of clattering footsteps.
Before he could voice his thoughts, a loud explosion shattered the calm. Smoke billowed from the distance, followed by frantic shouts and the sound of clattering footsteps.
"Stay here," Roku commanded, his voice stern as he turned toward the source of the commotion. "I'll see what's going on. You—hide."
Kyotaro's heart raced as Roku moved quickly, gathering his weapons—twin knives connected by chains, their edges gleaming with fire.
"No!" Kyotaro shouted, stepping forward. "I can help!"
Roku turned to him with a hard look. " Do as I say. I order you as the head of army!!".With a heavy heart, Kyotaro nodded. As he turned to leave, a villager sprinted toward them, his face pale with fear. "We're under attack!" he gasped, breathless. "There's... there's someone at the gate. Roku's eyes narrowed. "Someone? Just one?" The villager nodded his head. "Yes, He says he wants the Phoenix Jewel."
When they reached the gate, the figure that awaited them stood with an eerie calm. Tall, with pale blonde hair that shone in the fading light, his black kimono billowing gently in the wind. He was armed with a katana, the blade gleaming ominously in his hand. Roku stepped forward, his voice firm. "You've come for the jewel, have you?" The man stood still, no sound came from the side where he stood. "There's no Phoenix Jewel here," Roku said. The man drew his sword slowly, as the sword came out it was accompanied by a yellow lighting. The lighting spread from the sword without control, shattering the ground he stood on. "A differ!!" one of the warriors said.
Among the elemental tribes, there existed a rare anomaly—individuals born with unique powers beyond the four main elements. They were called Differs, beings of immense strength, If a Differ were to wield the Phoenix Jewel, their power would become insurmountable capable of creating their own tribes
"Run!! Everyone get out of here". Roku screamed running back into the village. The warriors began following Roku, running back into the village. "I am Hasake!!". The man said as he vanished. Before Roku and the other soldiers could reach the gates, Hasake appeared mere steps ahead of Roku. Behind Roku all the soldiers were dead on the floor with marks of katana on their bodies. "How? All 20 twenty men wiped out in a second" Roku said to himself as he held tightly to his weapon. Roku barely had time to react, Hasake struck him with his katana. Luckily, he was able to block it with the chains connecting his knives. "I can't hold on much longer". Roku said, the lightning spraying out of the katana, Roku still holding it. Roku was sent flying in the air by a kick from Hasake. "The jewel is not here, you are too weak". Hasake said to Roku with him katana over him. Kyotaro watched from behind a nearby house, his heart pounding. He wanted to intervene, to fight alongside Roku, but fear rooted him to the spot. His mind raced with doubt. What can I do? I'm powerless... useless...
Hasake put back the Katana, he looked around and he could see the fears of the villagers. He walked away from Roku who was on the floor and suddenly vanished. Roku stood up from the ground, "it is alright". A huge bolt of lightning from the sky struck Roku. The smoke cleared, he skin burnt looking unalive. The villagers ran for their lives as more bolt of lighting rained down the sky.
Some villagers survived and some were badly injured, the village was in ruins, smoke covered the air. Tears and screams of people who has lost their loved ones filled the air. Kyotaro came out from the rumbles of a building, "Roku!!" he screamed with tears in his eyes as he ran to the body. Holding the unrecognizable body , tears rolling down his eyes" I would kill you Hasake!!!!". The silence of the village was broken by sounds of vehicles and soldiers matching. "The fire tribe is here!!" one of the villagers shouted. Confusion filled the air immediately, some villagers looked for places to hide while others went to look for help from the fire tribe. "this cant be good". Kyotaro said leaving behind Roku`s body.