On the same day, Lexington is in a mostly isolated area of Griffin Island with his father and sister.
Simon: "Lightning unlike most elements isn't something you can control, you need to guide it... See that boulder?" He asks as Lexington nods in response. "That is my target and I know where I need to hit." He says pointing his index and middle fingers at the boulder as Lex can see that he's aiming it seems. Simon blasts a bolt of lightning out of his fingers which decimates the boulder into a bunch of pieces.
Lexington (mind): "my gods." He thinks to himself amazed with how much power that had as Simon's fingers are steaming but is blown out.
Simon: "use two fingers to concentrate where the lightning will exit but do not control it otherwise it will blast out all over the place... But let's focus on getting you to generate the lightning first." He says as Lex nods aiming two fingers in the air. "Close your eyes and empty your thoughts, focus your breathing to your heart and when you're ready? Say Fulcláir." He says softly as Lexington begins slowing his breathing to a steady pace as blue electricity flows around his raised arm.
Lexington: "Fulcláir." He says as blue lightning blasts out out his fingers rather wildly but that was the reason why he was aiming at the sky. Lexington shakes his hand from the slight stinging pain.
Simon: "good you can generate lightning on command now but using it effectively will be a whole different story." As he looks around seeing a cliff nearby. "Aim at that cliff and remember what I told you." He says as he and Lexi get behind a protective barrier as Lexington turns his attention to the cliff.
Lexington (mind): "okay Lex... Guide it." He thinks while grabbing his wrist and aims at the cliff getting ready to shoot as he tries composing but the worries overcome him as multiple lightning strikes shoots out wildly as Lexington grunts in pain.
Lexi: "that's not good." She says with worry as Simon agrees as he asks Lex what went wrong.
Lexington: "believe me I'm trying to make sense of this guiding thing but it just doesn't make sense, if I'm not in control then... How can I guarantee my or the safety of others?" He asks looking down falling to his knees as Simon kneels down before him.
Simon: "I understand Lex but trying to control lightning when it doesn't want to be? You could lose your hand or your life at worst." He says as Lex looks up at him understanding the risks. "You still got a month so we'll keep trying but let's move on to your other elements." He says with slight excitement as Lex looks in confusion.
Lexi: "dad actually mastered wind so this will be easier... And funnier." As Lex goes to ask what she means when he's sent flying back across the ground and into a small lake.
Lexington: "what the fuck!?" He asks crawling out of the lake as he sees both his father and sister laughing.
Simon: "wind is by far the easiest and most convenient to use as it's all around us." As Lex scoffs slightly as he copies the hand motion his father did sending out a burst of wind as Simon does the same as they're both sent back as Lex once again plummets into the lake as Lexi snorts seeing this.
Lexington: "damn it!" He says focusing wind to his feet which sends him up in the air though it's very sloppy in execution. "Oh I see, better mobility." He thinks while using wind to propel himself forward but uses it to slow down.
Simon: "there you go... But watch this." As he swings his arm horizontally as Lex sees a bunch of trees get sliced cleanly. "That's a sharp gale of wind for, go ahead." He says encouraging Lex who swings his arm the same way and sees a boulder split down the middle.
Lexington: "holy..." He says chuckling to himself as he does it a few more times to get the hang of the motion. He looks over at Lexi getting an idea. "heads up!" He says sending a wave of water her way but Lexi uses her lightning speed to swerve around the and is in Lexington's face. "Oh fuck." He says as Lexi pushes him into the lake. "Stop it! I'm already wet!" He shouts in annoyance as Lexi smirks with amusement and helps him out.
Lexi: "weren't you complaining that it was too hot today?" She asks rhetorically as Lexington snaps back saying that doesn't he likes being in the water. "Could've fooled me." She says as they hear explosions in the distance. "The Phoenix Hell is that?"
Lexington: "I don't-" as Aiden suddenly crashes into him as they both end up in the lake. "Goddamn it! Aiden you're lucky I actually like you!" He says grabbing him by the collar whilst glaring.
Aiden: "then why are you grabbing me like this?" He asks with a nervous chuckle as Lexington quickly dunks Aiden's head in the lake but they both get out of the lake.
Simon: "I think that'll be enough training for today, get yourselves dried up." He barely says with a straight face while Lexington and Aiden leave.
Lexi: "think Lex can get a grasp on it?" She asks bluntly as Simon takes a moment to think before answering.
Simon: "I honestly don't know, he's talented and his potential is through the roof but... With fear comes a sense of control." He says knowing that better than anyone else. Lexington and Aiden meanwhile are headed on back.
Lexington: "so you were practically flying?" He asks wondering about the explosions.
Aiden: "ah yeah, apparently explosions are good at getting someone in the air." He says as they see an ice wall moved past them as they look seeing Sigurd practicing Ice magic.
Sigurd: "my bad, didn't see you two there." He says stoically as Lex and Aiden approach.
Lexington: "should've known a Newcastlian would use ice magic." He says as Sigurd shakes his head. "What else are you practicing?" He asks curiously as Sigurd's eyes glow a bit and stares right into his while grabbing his arm. "Man I'm kinda curious to see Elyria looks like without clothes." He randomly blurts out as Aiden looks over at Lex with confusion. "Why did I say that out loud? What'd the fuck you do to me!?" He asks frantically with an embarrassed blush on his face.
Sigurd: "confession magic, can get anyone to confess their dirty little secret, your next redhead." He says trying to grab Aiden but Aiden counters by throwing him over his shoulder.
Aiden: "yeahhhh no... I like my privacy thank you." He says with some paranoia as the three arrive at the academy.
Lexington: "I'll see you two later." He says headed to his mother's office. "You got any extra clothes, sis and dad went overboard." As Mary chuckles with amusement finding him some fresh clothes as Lexington is in the middle of changing as Mary isn't watching.
Mary: "you said you saw what happened in a vision?" As Lexington nods saying Alec did that. "Hmm." She says acknowledging this.
Lexington: "so... You were a nun... Did... You believe in Aiglia?" He asks curiously as Mary turns to him fully clothed.
Mary: "I did... Though my beliefs are more complicated these days, after losing you? I couldn't justify believing a goddess that allowed that to happen." She says as Lexington touches her shoulder in a comforting. "I'm okay though, you're safe and sound now." She says giving a smile.
Lexington: "I understand... More than you can imagine." He says giving his mother a hug. "Though... I actually met Ayden down in Riverden... He hasn't changed at all I'm case you were curious." He says as Mary shakes her head as that doesn't surprise her.
Mary: "not at surprising, him being in a shithole like Riverden is the least he deserves." She says rather harshly as Lexington chuckles with amusement.
Lexington: "think I know where my attitude from." He jokes earning a playful hit to his chest.
Mary: "don't be a smsrtass Lightning child." As Lex smiles glad to have that motherly affection he's always wanted.
*Meanwhile in Newcastle.* An early twenties man is sitting in a chair with his feet on the table with his bloodied greatsword called Death's Omen. He crosses his arms as there are six dead ghouls on the floor as a man tries forming words as the huntsman opens his eyes revealing their violet shade that go well with his black hair.
Huntsman: "get me my payment and I'll be gone." He says harshly with a gruffly voice. "Went all this way looking for the first gargoyle yet I get fuckin ghouls... And not even alphas." He says annoyed when he sees a raven fly into the tavern as it lands on his feet. He gently grabs it removing the message from it's leg reading through. "Demons... How wonderful, least I'll actually get a challenge." He says standing up and grabs Death's Omen placing it on his shoulder walking out of the tavern.
Man: "master Crowe your payment." He says tossing the pouch to Crowe who catches it one handed.
Crowe: "thank you, now I'll be on my merry way." He says walking off on the path before him.