The Book of Secrets

Chapter 11

“Alright I will try” she agreed leaving the room.

Adam was next for training and he was intrigued to learn more about his element.

“Electricity” Tray said taking a deep breath,

“I didn't really know that Electricity was an Element” Adam admitted,

“Yes it isn't a very well know element and is over looked much of the time. That is because it is a very quiet element” Tray explained, “The original source of Electricity - before it is used in technology - is Lightning. What do you know about Lightning?” Tray asked and Adam laughed,

“Well it is dangerous and powerful” he said,

“Yes but it is also quick and precise” Tray added. “Volt the old Electric warrior was always quiet, he would seek answers to every question that he asked, and he was never wrong, this is the same with his element. He would never miss a target or loose control. If he did it would have been disastrous because the element is so volatile” Tray explained,

“For you to learn how to control your element you must be patient and smart, you must start small” Tray said “try to turn off the light” he challenged pointing to one of the light bulbs in the control room.

Adam turned and faced the light and took a deep breath. Holding his hand out in front of him Adam started to feel his element flow through him making the hairs on his arms stand up. Not taking his eyes from the light he quickly clenched his hand and the light turned off.

“Very good” Tray said “Now turn it back on” he added, Adam released his hand and the light was shining brightly once again. “Alright now this is a little harder, I want you to take the electricity from the light into your hands and hold it.” Tray said taking two steps away from him.

Adam nodded his head and lifted his hand once again, the light quickly zipped across the room to Adam's hand.

“Ouch!” he cried pulling his hand away, “It shocked me” he explained,

“You are thinking about it too much, don't be fearful of the element, you are grounded to the earth so it will not hurt you. You just need to allow it to flow through you” Tray explained.

Adam tried again taking a deep breath before reaching for the light again, this time the light zipped across the room into his hand and he held it there,

“That's it Adam, hold it …. keep control” Tray incoraged.

The ball of raw electric shined in Adam's hand spinning around trying to escape from his grasp, a bead of sweat fell from his head as he put all his concentration into controlling the small ball of light. Unable to hold it any longer he was forced backwards and fell to the ground. The ball of electric flew across the room bouncing of the walls, Tray quickly held up a shield before he was hit by the bouncing ball and contained it.

“That was very good Adam” he praised allowing the ball of electric to disappear into the ground.

“I feel really tired” Adam explained,

“That's because your element takes it's toll on your body, it is hard to control electricity. The more you practice the longer you will be able to use your element without feeling week” Tray explained.

Jenny was next to train with Tray, she entered the room looking scared. “It's not that bad Jen” Adam encouraged as she passed him,

“He is right your element is the easiest to control, the only difficulty is holding your emotions together.” Tray said,

“What do you mean?”

“Well Water is the element of emotion and wisdom.” Tray explained.

“Wisdom?” Jenny asked “I'm not clever, Adam's the clever one” she cried,