Fools Paradise

Class is focused on Steel as he begins his explanation into the mysteries of Elementals. Wittorf was fascinated he had never heard this word before and wondered what it could be.

"Elementals are small creatures that are formed from the world. They are naked to the human eye unless they want to be seen."

Invisibility that was cool. He wondered if perhaps he could learn an invisibility spell one day. That could come in a lot of handy.

"When you find one and make a pact with it you will be allowed to borrow its power when casting your spells."

"How do we find one?" Wittorf shouted with anticipation. He could barely contain his excitement now. He wanted to find one quickly and learn cool new magic!

"There are signs that show when one is near, but only a mage can sense it. Don't worry in time you will each get a chance to make a pact with one."

Organizing his papers on his desk Steel looks back towards the class.

"There will be no class for a week. While this is happening take time to practice your incantations. Your going to need them when you return."

He just returned to class and already he's on his own for another week. Well better spend that time wisely he needed to get stronger so he could show Caiman up.

Loat would be a great friend to practice with some more. Might as well ask him. Turning to Loat who was grabbing his sword and preparing to leave. Wittorf tapped his shoulder lightly.

"Hey Loat, wanna practice today?

"Sure, sounds like fun, but this time I will definitely win"

"Of course you won't, you're challenging me."

They laugh and head out the classroom. It was good to have a friend like that to joke around with. It reminded him of his home and all the kids there.

They started walking back to the training hall to practice their incantations. Loat would not stop talking about fun or cool words to use in his incantations and they also mused about the idea of what elemental they would want.

The day goes by as they train for hours. Little by little they pick up on words that could potentially show some results. Words such as Sharp and Sturdy.

Days go by and the two decide its time to spar with each other. Loat's idea of course. How else were they going to get better if they didn't practice what they were learning?

"How shall we decide who wins?" Loat questioned.

"How about first one to draw blood?"

"Sounds a bit harsh why don't we use staves this time and see who admits defeat first."

"Alright that works."

They take their stances on each end of the training grounds and prepare themselves. They both create a ball of energy and call out an incantation. Confident in his choice of words Wittorf goes first.

"Sturdy Staff!"

Focusing on his energy ball Wittorf takes a deep breath and imagines Stretching as a connection word. Perhaps if he combined the two he could create an interesting combination.

It worked the staff was formed and he could tell by holding it that it had the ability to extend and shrink on command. Loat had no chance against his master plan!

"Chain Staff!"

Loat creates what appears to be a regular staff as well no chains or anything attached to it. Did he fail in his incantation? If so, this meant an easy victory for Wittorf.

They took their stances and slowly advanced towards each other. Circling around Wittorf smiles and raises his staff. For now, he will keep it like a normal staff. He wouldn't want to give away his ace in the hole just yet.

They locked staves and stayed connected. Circling to keep in pace with each other. Loat pushes forward and shouts.

"Disconnect!"

Loats staff seems to split at the top revealing a chain connecting the two parts. It moves towards Wittorf with more speed than he was expecting.

Taking a step back Wittorf keeps his distance. This was going to be interesting it looked like Wittorf wasn't the only one with a trick up his sleeve. But it looks like he drew his too early.

Wittorf takes another step back. He may know the trick now but how was he going to combat it? Loat was smiling now he saw Wittorf contemplating his next step, but he wasn't going to give him a chance to figure it out.

Loat rushes forward and spins the connected piece around like a flail. That was kind of unfair it was like it wasn't a staff anymore. But no time to complain he had to think of something fast. He decided to rush forward as well and block the attack.

The staffs collided and the extra part on Loats staff hit home with Wittorfs back. He lunges forward in pain and his staff slides down to the ground. Loat goes to take a step back and as if it were shouting at him Wittorf knew what to do.

"Extend!"

The staff shoot forward doubling in length as Loat tried to take a step back he quickly found that there was something blocking his foot.

Losing balance Loat falls to the ground. It was time to finish this!

"Shrink!"

The staff returned to normal size and Wittorf swung it around to rest at Loats head. Pausing it just before it landed a blow. Loat was unable to move from his spot on the ground and raised his hands in defeat.

"Very well Wittorf you win this one."

"That was exciting. We should definitely do that more often."

"Your right, practice makes perfect. By the way how did you get your staff to work like that. I don't remember you using an incantation for that."

"That's just my little secret."

"No fair!"

They head back to their dorm rooms for the night and relax. Worn out from the few days of constant training. Wittorf decides perhaps its best to enjoy a day out for once.