Chapter 1 - Tryouts

In this universe, some called themselves 'Mages', performing 'Magecraft'. To a certain degree, like supernatural abilities. They harness the power of Elements. From Water to Fire Elements, Mages were being bred in all corners of the Universe.

The Great Noble War established its name throughout the Universe by taking down a multitude of stars. From the remnants of galaxies that were affected, one particular galaxy called the Milky Way birthed something called the Solar System.

This System was the collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit around a star called the sun, together with smaller bodies in the form of asteroids, meteoroids, and comets. A particular planet stood out from the rest as a haven to all; Earth.

Humanity was not very welcoming to these foreign beings, so the first few Mages developed a system as well as an organization, called the Congregation. This group was further segregated into departments, classified by the number of Elements that a Mage can wield.

Tryouts that were being held annually allowed the recent batches of Mages to enter the Congregation. Ranking them would be the strongest Mages within the departments of the Holders. The leader, Commander Pond, stood around to witness the tryouts every year. In the year 1300, a distinct race called the Valkyries joined the Congregation.

Believed to represent the leader for the Great Noble War, the Valkyries of Valokia knew no bounds when it comes to power and size. They are creatures of pure Light. Stars fall to dust at the mere mention of Valokian spells. Valkyries, in their genuine form, are huge compared to the rest of the beings mentioned.

Valokia enjoyed constant evening purple skies, decorated with luminous rosy clouds. The land looked like a huge dusty orange carpet. Its landscape was mostly barren, except for the Capital; Arcadia. Arcadia was filled with massive buildings, similar to the city center of a metropolis.

The Child of Valokia concealed her identity, hiding her wings and covering her long, flowing hair. Her eyes were fixated on the ground. Her Aura was of the Light Element, but then again, the Valkyries were also masters of veiling their Auras. A young girl wearing a black coat with a hoodie stepped forward when the leading judge yelled 'Next'.

" 'Kay then, kid. Show us what you've got!" announced the host.

The young girl, taking down her hood, revealed long flowing chestnut locks. Her eyes radiated a golden hue as she flung her hands forward. Multiple colors emerged from within the crowd and were drawn onto her fingertips. It subsequently started to light up.

Her thumb had grown a small flower, while her index finger had conjured up a mini-tornado, just floating above the fingertip. A small white orb enveloped by a pale blue flame was hovering above her middle finger, small pearls of both ice and water droplets danced above her ring finger. At last but not least, a bright orange fireball barely touching the skin of her pinky's fingertip.

This applied to her other hand. Eyes bore into the young girl as she continued absorbing Elemental Energy. When she was content, she closed her open palms, crushing the mini items. She smiled as she threw her fists into the air once more.

The older Mages looked at the 'performer' with disdain. Who was this nobody? She exhibits next to no sign of having any amount of Elemental Aura or Energy. So who was this, feeble little clown? She knew of this, but it did not deter her one slight bit.

"Ignis. Aqua. Terra. Ventus. Lumen. Obscurum. Ordinata Ex Elementis! (Fire. Water. Earth. Wind. Light. Dark. Array of Elements)" called out the young girl.

Her Aura exploded into superior ranks as a huge amalgamation of Elements hurled through the arena. The judges at the sides tried their best to contain, but their efforts were futile. A dreadful mess was caused in its wake as a certain Mage with his wife opened the door to the Central Atrium, where the arena was at.

"Negation," boomed a voice at the back of the hall.

The enormous ball of problems disappeared within an instant, stopping shyly from the couple. A towering and burly man stood at where the voice was located at.

"Gillian, what a pleasant surprise," stated the announcer.

"Pay no heed to me, just continue," replied the man with a suffocating atmosphere.

Most of the Mages were already suffering because of his immense power. His Aura was one of a King's; formidable to sum it all up. All but one being was affected by Gillian's Aura. The one who stood guiltily in the middle of the room.

Such a young girl, wielding all Core Elements at the same time, this ought to stir up a fuss within the crowds. Using so much Elemental Energy, still standing tall as if nothing had happened.

"I wish to have a word with this Mage, so don't place her anywhere yet," announced Gillian, smiling.

His wife merely shook her hand and gave a caring smile towards the young girl. The Valkyrie could barely force a mere shadow of a smile as everyone in the room tried to comprehend what had happened.

For the present, Commander Pond could only gaze upon the young girl who caused a huge mess within his domain. No one could believe a Valkyrie was here. Even the Commander harbored his doubts.