The Fire of Life

chapter six
A new friend and a fight
The next morning I went to school without talking to my mom. I kept looking at the pantry longingly. How was I supposed to protect myself from the Ultimate if I can't make any potions? On the bus I nearly screamed. Their are three reasons why I almost screamed. First, I wasn't aloud in the pantry. Second, the bus is so freaking loud. Third, I sensed a strong presence. It must be the ultimate, I thought. I really thought the Ultimate's presence wouldn't be detectable.
When I got off the bus I followed the trail the presence left. As I walked I forced more heat to go to my hands and made sure I could control the wind. In a few minutes I was facing a girl. We were in a field that was completely empty. No. It's not just a girl. It's the Ultimate. Attack her. I lifted my hands and shot fire at the girl, then used the wind to force the fire to her.
Suddenly the ground in front of me exploded and when I looked at the girl I realized she had dodged the fire and used magic to explode the ground in front of me. That was a newbie power. Why would the Ultimate use a newbie power against me? I'm obviously not a newbie. This wasn't the Ultimate. It couldn't be.
Just then I saw her about to attack again. I quickly went invisible and ran at her. Then she got me. I turned visible and fell to the ground. I looked at my right shoulder. Her explosion power had gotten it. She was heading toward me when my shoulder healed. I quickly froze her legs. "Who are you?" I said cautiously as I got up.
"You should know me. Why else would you come after me. I know your the Ultimate." she replied. "You think I'm the Ultimate? Your a newbie alright." I said with a slight laugh. "A newbie?" She asked in a confused voice. "Ok. I'm not the Ultimate. So, can you tell me your name? Mines Aphrodite Fire Money." I said. "My name's Brooklyn. Brooklyn Dalley." She replied.
I gasped. "You've been missing for weeks now. No one in magic history can find you." I said. "Well, that was kinda the point. The Ultimate has been after me for weeks. But if you can find me then the Ultimate probably can too," said Brooklyn. "Oh ya. Can you explain to me what a newbie is?" "A newbie is someone who just got their powers and doesn't know how to use them yet. I could teach you, if you like, I mean." " You'd teach me? Really? My parents have powers but when I asked them about it they just kicked me out. Oh, thank you so much!!!!"
"I'm always glad to help. Well first, I need to get you to control your emotions." I said. "My emotions? How will that help me learn magic?" Brooklyn asked. "If you can control your emotions you can control your powers. Which seems to be something you need to know." I replied. "Now, first, sit down. Now close your eyes and focus on my voice. I will say something is happening and you answer how you'd respond."
"Ok." said Brooklyn. "Someone is about to beat you up 'cause they think you did something you didn't. How would you respond and what would happen?" "I'd react immediately. Exposions everywhere." said Brooklyn. "And if you had a nice big breakfast what would happen?" I asked. "I'd react calmly saying: 'I truely didn't do anything. If you beat me up would that be any good to you?' Then I'd walk away." "Good. Now open your eyes, I'm taking you to my house."

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When we were home and in my room found a few things we have in common. We were both fasinated in scorpions, Selena Gomez music, writing books, and we both loved to eat tator-tot casserole. It was the starts of a new friendship.
After a while we decided to start writing a book together. We wanted mortals to think of it as a fantasy, but it could really happen. We worked on the book until my parents got home. "Mom! Dad! I need you to meet somebody!" I yelled. I grabbed Brooklyn's arm and ran downstairs. "Who did you take home Aphrodite?" My mom asked when we got down the stairs.
"Mom, dad. This is my new friend Brooklyn." The stared at her. I looked at Brooklyn and she looked kinda nervous. "It's ok. My parents are good people," I whispered in her ear. Brooklyn managed to put a smile on her face and say, "Hello, its nice to meet you." Wow is she nervous.
"Brooklyn is like me mom, only she's a newbie." I said. Brooklyn looked at me in shock. "They know about people like us Brooklyn," I said to Brooklyn, in my mind.