The Aether Stone

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The land of the fire elves was a hot and hellish place, but heaven to its heated inhabitants. All around was the burning black landscape, volcanos and molten magma floating around like simply lakes. These elves could survive in this heat, and even bath in the magma.

A group of the young royalty enjoyed the lakes of magma, laughing and throwing one another into the scolding hot liquid. The youngest, Taiyln only scoffed.

" You're all so immature! I'm only two hundred and I can't believe I'm more mature than you all! " He huffed, shaking his head. The untamed and long fire-red hair on his head bounced as he turned to them, crimson eyes glaring. This prince was well known for the beauty he possessed, Having gorgeously dark skin on his slender body, littered with lovely dark freckles all over. He had a thin face, plump lips, and a thin pointed nose. His pointed ears twitched in annoyance.

" Awww c'mon Tai! Don't be such a grump! Just cause you're the little kid doesn't mean ya need to try and show us how adult ya can be! " The eldest son Idreza snorted, a smug grin on his face.

" I'm not a child Idreza! I was a fully fledged adult fifty years ago! " Tailyn growled with a pout, crossing his arms. He huffed, flaring his nostrils.

" Idreza don't tease him, he just wants to be more like mother is all, " The eldest sister Kadreda sighed, glaring at Idreza. She climbed from the magma pond, stepping over to Tailyn and giving his head a pat.

" Oh shush it Kadreda! You're not helping! " Tailyn huffed up at her. She was a tall woman, almost towering over the 5'0 feet that Tailyn was.

" Yeah Kadreda! Maybe he's tryna be a stuck up ass like you! " A voice giggled, a small girl hopping around in the magma looked over. She was the youngest sister, at 250 years old. Tailyn and Kadreda both glared over at her, arms crossed in unamusement. Idreza snorted, laughing.

" Hey Laressa, maybe you're right! They have that same glare! " Idreza laughed, looking over at his younger sister. Laressa grinned smugly and stepped over to Tailyn, poking him in the side.

Tailyn frowned, the freckles on his body turning a bright orange. His throat area glowed orange, and he opened his mouth to blow a gust of fire into Laressa's face. The girl coughed, stepping back.

" Hey! No fair! I can't do that! " She whined. Pouting a bit. Tailyn rolled his eyes, grinning a little.

" That's because he always does stuff with his mouth! Just ask his boyfriend Regnar!! " Idreza exclaimed, smirking as the grin on Tailyn's face faded and his freckled face turned bright red.

" Idreza! That's not something you say out loud! " Kadressa gasped out, but it was obvious that she was about to laugh.

" Oh shut up Idreza! You use your hands anyway! It's not even good too! Your girlfriend said so! " Tailyn replied with a laugh. Idreza's face fell, but he was definitely proud of his brother's come back. Laressa was laughing too hard to say anything by now.

" Both of you! Stop saying such vulgar things! " Kadressa exclaimed through laughing. Idreza grinned as he easily lifted up Tailyn, carrying the angry man over to the pond.

" Oh don't you dare! Magma will ruin my clothes! " Tailyn exclaimed, wiggling in his brother's grasp. Idreza laughed, dropping his younger sibling into the magma.

" You asshole! " Tailyn growled as the magma spashed around him as he landed in. " Now my clothes have burn stains on them! " He whined out. Kadressa sighed and helped Tailyn out.

" Alright, no more playing around crybabies, we've still got to see the blacksmiths about getting our new swords! " Kadressa stated. Tailyn lit up, literally.

" Oh yeah! I'll be getting my first sword today! " He exclaimed excitedly. His siblings laughed, and started towards the direction of the blacksmiths. Tailyn scurried after them.

" Hey! Wait up! Don't ditch me! " He exclaimed. He whined as they moved faster, only to annoy him.

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After about an hours walk, the four arrived at the cave the blacksmith lived in. It was at the side of the massive mountain that separated the fire lands from the others. Tailyn huffed, squirming past his siblings and walking into the caves entrance.

" Good evening prince Tailyn, I'm guessing you're here for your sword? " A voice spoke. Tailyn turned to see a hardy dwarven man hobble into the main room. The dwarf smiled and bowed to Tailyn.

" Yes Clanken, that would be correct, " Tailyn replied with a smile, looking down at the dwarven blacksmith. Clanken stood, motioning for Tailyn to follow. Tailyn looked around the all too familiar cave, smiling. A huge and burly orc of an elf waved at Tailyn, a grin on his rough face. Tailyn waved back, blushing a little. This man was Regnar, the blacksmith apprentice who Tailyn inevitably fell in love with. They didn't speak, as Clanken hurriedly brought Tailyn into the weaponry.

" A lucky man Regnar is, catching the heart of a beautiful prince, " Clanken chuckled, turning back to Tailyn. Tailyn blushed, laughing a little.

" Well, He's just such a great guy, " He replied, looking around the room. Clanken stepped over to a case, opening it. Tailyn watched in wonder, a little gasp escaping him as the dwarf pulled out a lovely golden sword. It was thin, light, and just as deadly as any other. The handle had carvings of fire, littered with gorgeous red gems.

" It's beautiful.. " He said softly, taking the fine leather sheath handed to him. He put it on.

" I would have made anything less beautiful for a prince Tailyn, It's made specifically to match you, " Clanken replied with a bow. He handed the glistening sword to Tailyn, who took it graciously.
" That sword training from my mother is going to come in very handy... " He said to himself as he slid the sword into its sheath.
" Thank you Clanken, I love it, it's beautiful, "

Clanken grinned, " You're very welcome Tailyn, now, you should really get back to the castle or whatever it is, you have the ceremony to attend, " He replied. Tailyn nodded, and started to leave the cave.