Elemental

Hi! This is a series- and the first book is Aquadust. I hope you enjoy!!!!

Chapter 1
'''“Hurry, we’re going to be late!” My mother called out as she ran out the door. I had a concert, and I was playing the reed pipe. '''

'''“Coming!” I called. I grabbed my reed pipe and my music and followed my parents out the door. The village I lived in was bustling with people walking to the concert. I shivered with excitement.'''

'''“Oceana! Over here!” I turned at Sky’s voice. '''

'''“Sky! Hi!” I called back. I ran over to her, and we hugged. “Where’s July and Ivy?” I asked.'''

'''“They said they’ll meet us there.” she replied. We continued walking towards the theater. As we walked, I thought about how Sky, Ivy, July and I had all met. There was the ball that we went to when we came of age- 15. Since Ivy and July were both 15, Sky and I hadn’t met them until next year’s ball. All the kings and queens for every element would attend the coming of age balls. I was honored to be called upon by Queen Marina, of the water element. She said she would like to train me in my Emote powers, because she thought I was a special case. She thought I had potential. I treasured her words. '''

'''“Good luck on your concert!” Sky said, bringing me back to the present. We were now in front of the theater, and I walked in the back door. I gave Sky a wave as I dashed inside. '''

'''I walked off the stage carrying my instrument, and to the row of seats waiting for us. The grade above me walked onto stage, and got ready to play. The first song, there was a water nymph at the clam shell drums. My heart leaped, and my face flushed. When the concert ended, I walked outside in a dreamlike state. '''

'''I met my parents and friends who were waiting for me. My friends chattered on excitedly, and I nodded when necessary, but my mind was somewhere else… '''

'''I heard a cry, and I saw him run buy, laughing. I tripped, and told my friends it was a rock. Sky however, looked suspicously at me. I smiled, and shrugged it off. '''

'''I ran up to my mom, and grabbed the bulletin from her hands. “For memories,” I said, when she looked at me. She smiled and continued talking to my father. '''

'''When we got home, I waved goodbye to my friends, and ran up to my room, grabbing last year’s school memory book. I found his name under “Clam shells”,  and found his picture in the memory book. '''

'''His name was Anchor, and he had muddy brown hair. '''

'''And his eyes. '''

'''They were an icy blue that I immediately lost myself in. They seemed to freeze my insides, including my brain. My mom opened my door, and I quickly slammed the memory book shut. She raised an eyebrow. When I didn’t respond, she sighed.'''

'''“Come on, we’re going out for dinner to celebrate your concert.” My mom said. '''

'''I smiled, got up, and walked out the door after her. Before I closed the door, I gazed at my memory book. Then I shut the door. '''

'''I giggled underneath my breath. '''

'''Coincidence of  coincidences, I saw Anchor and his eyes at Seagull Sam’s, where we ate dinner. It took all my will to try not to die. He ate with his parents and a couple of friends. '''

'''When I was back home again, and I had changed into my nightgown, I lay in my bed and stared dreamily off into space. His eyes flashed across my closed eyelids. I fell asleep, gazing at that icy blue. '''

'''In the morning, I got up, got dressed, and ran out down my stairs. I grabbed a quick breakfast, and ran outside. I ran to the river and slipped in. My clothes stayed dry, because I was a water nymph. I used my powers to speed me through the water. I stopped for a minute, and a meadow greeted my eyes. Ivy was waiting by the river. '''

'''“Meet you at the tailors in Air!” I called out. She smiled, and gave me a thumbs up. I dove back under the water, and continued swimming. Today was the Annual Elements festival. It was the biggest event of the year, and everyone who was anyone was coming. My friends and I were getting gowns for the event, and then we would all head there together to celebrate all the elements and the nymphs that work them. The four elements-fire, earth, water, and air were controlled by nymphs. I was a water nymph, Ivy was an earth nymph, Sky was an air nymph, and July was a fire nymph. '''

'''I finally arrived at the tailor in Air, and we all chose our gowns. Mine was a royal blue satin strapless dress, with pearls cascading from the waist down. It swirled whenever I walk. I smiled at myself in the mirror. I was ready for the festival. '''