I never took anything personally. I was always the stubborn rude kid who’d always wouldn’t care.

-Hey Fierin! Wanna come and join us?

-I don’t care.

-Fierin… if you don’t join us in this activity, I’m afraid I’m gonna have to give you a 0.

-Afraid? Please! Give me a break! I’m pretty sure you'd be JOYFUL, of giving me a bad note like you always do. Besides, do what you want. I don’t care. And just a little fyi, I don’t HAVE parents.

That’s right. I wasn’t afraid of telling anyone that I was an orphan. It didn’t even matter to me anymore. I was known as the « Rough one » in this school. Everyone knew me. And who ever DARED to insult or approach me, would end up with my fist in their mouth. But when I got at least TWO battles broken down, all of my pride came to 0. I became like one of these pathetic students who’d I hear gossip in the hallways. I felt embarrassed. And after that battle with the other newbie, I could hear the gossip going around about it and I stayed in my dorm cause I wasn’t feeling good that day. This time, I DID care.

As i was sleeping, with my eyes still slightly open, I heard some footsteps coming close to my door. They stopped. I assumed that they were probably at my neighbor’s door, but I discovered that I miscalculated because the next thing I knew, they were knocking on my door.

I answered with an annoyed sound:

-I wish to NOT be disturbed. I hope you fully understand.

These doormats didn’t LISTEN. Cause the OTHER next thing I knew, was that no matter what my answer was, they opened wide my door, as they pleased, and I was standing between : Ms. Ruthless (aka the principal), The rich kid and the other newbie.

-Well girls… I suppose I should leave alone now. Have a nice day to ALL three of you.

Leave? Why? I thought she was just gonna stay and scream at me about how much I should be ashamed of my behaviour. Being quite pissed of what was happening, I then wanted to get rid of these pesky skunks and save the rest of my day by saying.

-What’d you want? Rich kid, you already apologized and blondie , what’d you want. Don’t make me waste my time.

-Wanting? Wasting time? Well that’s quite direct, Ms. Coperhague, don’t you think? And plus, were not here to waste your time, Ms. Coperhague. I already feel that spending an entire day here IS a waste of time, if you ask me. Said blondie.

-Anyways, we just wanna talk to you about … something.

-What?

There was a long moment of silence. Their eyes zapped into each others, probably choosing who would answer my question but anyways, when I felt my tensions getting up, I then yelled:

-WHAT?! IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SAY, THEN PLEASE EXIT MY ROOM!

-Hum… you might not believe us but try to stay with us, alright? Rich kid said.

-So basically, blondie continued, remember the legendary 4, right?

-Yeah? And what about the legendary 4? I asked.

-Well we all know that they died or somehow, disappeared, right? Blondie said.

-Well basically, what she means is that were all the descendants of one member of the legendary 4. Rich kid explained. They were the original, and now were the next generation.

What? How come my parents never told me that? Suddenly, I felt like a flashback coming towards me. I now understood the reasons that my parents were so absent…and maybe… the reason why…they died. It was painful to swallow and digest this information, but I needed to understand the reasons why they did all of this: to protect and generate peace in this world. I needed to understand the sacrifices and the ups and downs that this took.

I couldn’t hold my large sadness so I started crying. None of them would understand and both of them looked pretty surprised by what was happening but I just couldn’t help myself. I loved my parents so much! Being uncomfortable, Rich kid than said:

-I’m sorry for your loss but if you allow me to continue…

Like if she even cared. I swiped my tears with my arm and then, prepared myself to listen to their offer.

-Like I said, WE’RE the next generation. That means WE have to protect the citizens of this city, even this entire world!

-Protect them from what? Don’t you see that there’s already enough peace in this world.

- No. Not enough. We predicted that the NightShifters would strike again.

-What?

-The NightShifters. A group of terrorist with only goal to invade the world and impose their own rules. The Rich kid said.

-I see… So basically, you guys are telling me that were the next generation of the legendary 4.

-Uh-huh…

-And that evil has risen again…

-Uh-huh…

-And that because of the legendary 4 death or dissapearance, and cause evil has returned again …

-Uh-uh …

-You proposed to drop out of school to go and fight evil.

-Well not exactly …

- I mean, if you could say…

[…]

We were outside. I was so excited that I wasn’t aware of my surroundings. They didn’t wanna go right away, but I insisted by taking each, one of their arms, and pushing them till the exit of this school.

Outside was a strong wide horse, who’d stand in front of us with all his pride, and an Orgenivor.

-This is Diego. My personal cavalry assistance. Aka my horse.

-But I thought…

-Helicopter can always be an option, you know. But my parents insisted in using a more… traditional way. You see, my family was down with generations of generations. Our industries were always getting bigger and bigger, and we all loved technology. Except that our family has also always wanted to keep traditions…more traditional-like stuff. The Rich Kid explained.

-Aaaah! I see. Same here. What about you Fierin? Does your family love keeping traditions?

- … I don’t … I … I don’t … have a family. I struggled to answer.

- Oh. Sorry for the loss… I mean the losses. This is my fellow companion: « Jet ». If you ask yourself… it’s an Orgenivor. Said Blondie.

-Anyways, I don’t wanna hear or talk of anymore of this so let’s just go. I said.

- Alright. Both answered.

And we went off. For the first time, it made me thrilled to see me getting outside of school grounds. I mean … I guess? Cause the only times I got outside of school grounds was, when I’d sneak in the night, to discover that Ms. Ruthless was waiting for me in my room. But anyways, I was thrilled.

Not knowing where were we going, I also asked:

-The NightShifters…them…what are their location?

-Unfortunately, we are not aware of their location, Ms. Coperhague.

-Stop calling me, Coperhague! Call me Fierin.

-Fine. Fierin…

-But we do know that they normally strike around the Netherlands, since Netherlandians can do nothing about it.

-But its fire vs. Water, right? King Nero CAN do something about …

-No. The Rich kid interrupted. The enemies were facing don’t have only one element. They somehow managed to get multiple elements, and even BEYOND our knowing. 

-Oh? Like What? Give me examples? I sarcastically asked.

-Like electricity, which they normally use when their in the Netherlands cause water is an excellent conductor of electricity.

-That’s one fact…but what’s the other?

-So far, we don’t that much information on what their powers our. We’ve only heard from a villager of this land, that they saw that they had electricity, metal and spiritual powers. But we can’t really confirm if it’s real or not.

-Ugh! This thing makes me so mad! At first, we start off with 0 information! How are we supposed to know how to end their « NightShifters group » anyways?!

-Calm down, Fierin. You should be used to it so far, cause as more as we keep on being heroes, you’ll confront a lot of situations where you won’t be able to do anything but to think of major distress. Having said. This behaviour of yours makes me truly worried. Let’s stop by this lake and do an activity that I call : « The lake of trust ».

[…]

A couple minutes passed and we ended up staying there for the night and putting out stuff away, after that Blondie said:

-Alright. Let’s start the activity by sitting on the grass.

We all sat down.

-Ok. So you need to introduce yourself, stuff that you love, (optional for stuff that you hate) and you gotta promise that you’ll never betray either one of us. Kind of like an oath. Naomi, you start.

-My name is Naomi Hiroshima. I’m fifteen years old and I love knitting, drawing and painting. I promise you on my soul that I will never betray you guys.

An artist. How pathetic.

-Alright. My turn. My name is Presila Princess Warrior of the land of the 8 Grounds. Long title…I know. But simply just call me Presila. I am fourteen years old and I love animals, training and I hate dresses. I take the oath that I will never betray both of you. Your turn, Fierin.

-*sigh* The name’s Fierin, (as you ALL know), and I love fighting. I then said, rolling my eyes, I promise I will never betray you guys. The end.

-ALRIGHT! The session of the lake of trust is over! We’ll stay in this area till tomorrow. Let’s put our camping stuff already, shall we?

While the others started dressing the campment stuff, I was contemplating the beautiful magnificent castle of The Netherlands: Irvonia. This, is where Mar’i and I, met.

[…]

While I was sleeping, I had a flashback of my old memories. I heard a sudden move over there in the bushes, so I went to see what it was. I then arrive at my destination, bent myself towards the back of that bush and then I see that it was Mar’i !

-Mar’i ! What are you doing here?!

-I could ask the same for you.

-True…but…

-I wanna go with you guys! Join your group!

-Wait but…

-Of course you can. Answered Presila, aka blondie, while getting our of her tent.

-We forgot to ask you too, after all, you are the future queen of The Netherlands… Added The Rich Kid aka Naomi.

-Yaaaaaaaaay! Where are we going though? Asked Mar’i.

-We’re going to the Netherlands.

-*gulp* The…Netherlands? I can’t go there. She said.

-Why not? Asked Presila.

-Cause…

-Guys. I’ll go back to sleep. I’m sorry but I’m too tired to stay here any longer. I’ll see you tomorrow. Naomi said.

-Yeah… I guess we should get back to sleep now. See you tomorrow. Said Presila.

- … You can stay with me if you want. I said to Mar'i.

- Really? That’ll be great! Thanks!

[…] 

It was about noon and we finally arrived to the Netherlands. We headed to the castle to get more information on who would be the next remplacement of Kaia: the first ever member of the legendary 4, who mastered water as an element.

-Alt! What is your reason to enter this palace? Said one of the guards.

-Presila…Princess Warrior of the land of the 8 Grounds… I am here for…

-Ms. Presila… sorry for the interruption. But I am well aware of your  meeting with King Nero. Forget my imprudence. You and your friends may enter.

Weird… he then opened the door and pointed with his arm and then the huge fancy opened.

- Aaaaaah. , said king Nero with his relaxed big voice, welcome my friends. Princess Presila of the 8 Grounds …

-Yeah… responded Presila with an embarrassed look.

-Naomi Hiroshima…

-Um…yeah. That’s me! Responded at her turn, Naomi.

-Fierin Jadis Coperhague…

-Call me, Fierin.

-And … Who’s that in the corner I see?

-Um…Hey dad. Said Mar’i hiding behind me, at the same time of shivering.

King Nero started having a shocked looking face.

-Princess Mar’i ?!

-Look! It’s her!

-She’s back!

The court was shocked but at the same time of being joyful that their future queen came back.

To end this turbulence, and the chaos that occurred, with his deep voice,  King Nero ended with a smile.

- M-My daughter. You’re back.

Understanding that everything was safe and that there was nothing to worry about, Mar’i rushed over to her father, then hugged him with everything she could.

They ended the hug and king Nero continued with a speech:

-My friends. Right now, are kingdom is in great danger…

Even though king Nero didn’t even finish and nobody understood anything, the court started muttering about what they thought he meant, theories, explications, etc.

-The return of the NightShifters has came and we must end them, once and for all. We also have to endure the doom, of my beloven wife, Queen Amara, but even if there’s nothing we can do, we must HOPE the best for her. But right now, this isn’t our priority. Our priority is to finish the NightShifters, so that peace, could live again. And that we can ALL rest in peace and harmony.

The crowd started clapping its hands and when everybody thought that king Nero finished his speech, he continued with a:

-My daughter, Mar’i of the land of the Netherlands, and her friends, Presila Princess Warrior of the 8 Grounds, Naomi Hiroshima and Fierin Jadis Coperhague, will travel the world, to try to overcome, the villains that are waiting for them. As that is said, I will arrange a feast, in their honour, to commemorate the day were they will become true heroes and live on their own.

He then turns towards Mar’i and says:

-Mar’i, I proud of you.

And they hugged again. Father and son relationship?…not so really. Father and daughter relationship?… pass the sauce! Cause this…this is about to get spicy!