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"Ripples"
It was a clear day with a blazing sun in the blue sky with no clouds in sight. Shiro was enjoying a leisurely flight over a large lake that was near the home he made for himself. He had invited his brother to live with him, but Keith preferred to live closer to the volcanoes and away from the lake. Shiro honestly expected that answer, since Keith was a fire fey. Shiro, on the other hand, was a wind fey and loved flying over the lake and making ripples with the wind. However, he inadvertantly used a bit too much magic and made a wave instead of a ripple.
"I know I'm a water fey, but there's no need to splash me."
Shiro paused, not recognizing the voice. He knew it wasn't his brother, because the voice's owner admitted to being a water fey and because the voice was unfamiliar. Shiro looked down at the bank of the lake and saw a slightly drenched brunette fey with a blue tunic that matched his eyes perfectly. He flew to the bank and landed beside the other fey. "My apologies. I wasn't trying to splash anyone. I only meant to cause some ripples on the surface of the water."
"So, that's what's been happening! I've been using my magic, trying to manipulate the water, but it just started getting slightly harder. It's so much easier with the still water. Once I get older, I will be able to control the more turbulent waters like my mom. She can even control rapids."
Shiro subtly checked out the fey. He had thought he was an adult, but apparently he was just on the cusp like his brother. "I'm sure you'll get it."
"How were you able to make the ripples? Are you a water fey too?"
"No. I am a wind fey. I was merely pushing the wind against the surface of the water like this." Shiro gestured at the surface of the water, flexing the fingers of one hand in a shooing motion, and ripples appeared on the surface.
"That was cool. I'm Lance McClain by the way."
"Takashi Shirogane. I know my name is a mouthful, so call me Shiro."
"Do you live nearby? I'd love to see you more often. I don't often get to see other elemental fey."
"I live on the other side of the lake, but sometimes I visit my brother. He lives near the volcanoes."
Lance wrinkled his nose. "I don't like the volcanoes. They are so dry. There's no moisture in the air, and it's so oppressive."
Shiro grinned and chuckled. "That's my brother for you. It's kind of necessary for him to live close to them, because he is a fire fey and is learning to control different levels of heat." Seeing Lance was slightly confused, he continued. "He started with controlling a mere spark and moved incrementally up until he could control huge bonfires. He just recently started to control the volcanoes, making sure that when they do erupt, the lava doesn't destroy homes or hurt anyone."
"Does that mean you would be able to control tornadoes or hurricanes?"
"Perhaps, but it would be quite dangerous."
Lance winced. "I don't want you to put yourself in danger."
Shiro smiled. "You don't have to worry about that. I have no urge to try."
Fin