Elemental Power
Chapter 4


Later that afternoon we find Afton, Sakura, Li and Tai sitting in their next class talking waiting for the bell to sound for that class to start.

Binh comes running in all excited exclaiming, “Did you guys hear The Dark Phantom is going to try to get the Jewel of Arthur tonight? This should be good they have police guarding that jewel around the clock.”

“The Jewel of Arthur, but that jewel is cursed from what legends say about it.” Tai says.

“Yes they say that King Arthur used that jewel to help his men in conquering other lands.” Sakura says.

“Yes he did.” Zesiro replies, they all look toward Zesiro as he continues.

“It was a very powerful jewel and when used correctly the jewel will help you defeat whom ever you use it against. But Merlin seen that the jewel was becoming to powerful, making Arthur corrupt in his thinking, the seal that was used to hold back its powers could no longer seal it, so Merlin sealed it deep within a chamber under his castle, placing a sealing curse on it so it could never be use again.” Zesiro says never looking up from his book.

“Wow I did not know all that!” Sakura says.

“Afton knows all about the jewel don’t you Afton?” Zesiro says looking up at him with a smile.

The look on Afton’s face was of surprise as everyone turned looking at him, “Well I know something’s about it. I knew it was cursed and that Merlin was the one that cursed it. I also know that if the jewel is ever placed with the tamer after the curse is broken that it can be used again, but the curse cannot be broken without having the tamer and the jewel together. They say Merlin found away to seal the jewels power after he sealed it away, but Arthur was so pleased with the way things were going he told Merlin to leave it sealed away. Merlin and Arthur talked deciding they would cast the sealing spell on one of Arthur’s children so it could be passed down in generations to come. That way if there ever was a time the family may need it again the jewel would have a tamer to keep the powers sealed so it could not do the same to its new user. The time came when Merlin knew this spell need to be cast. Therefore, they took one of King Arthur’s four children and cast the spell upon them telling this child the story of the jewel and if the family ever needed it what they would have to do to use its powers. The jewel only resurfaced a few years ago and it has been traveling around the world for everyone to see.” Afton tells them.

“So what if the curse on the jewel was broken and the power could not be sealed?” Li asks him.

“That could not happen Li the jewel and the tamer has to be together for that to happen.” Afton says.

“Wow so you are saying that one of King Arthur’s descendents is the seal for this jewel!” Binh exclaims.

“Yes Binh, but no one knows if it is a girl or a guy that carries this spell for the jewel, they say that there are people that can break the curse, but without the tamer and the jewel being together the spell they have is worthless.” Afton tells him.

“Well that is good because if the legend is true, I would hate to see what kind of destruction that jewel could do now after being sealed away for 100’s of years.” Li says.

“They say the tamer’s eyes and the jewel are the same color and if you get both the jewel and the tamer together the jewel will glow the beautiful radiant blue of the tamers eyes.” Banji says as he walks into the room. Everyone turns looking at Banji.

“But it is all only a legend. So why are you all talking about something that could never happen?” Nakamura says as he walks in behind him.

“How do you know it could never happen Nakamura?” Tai asks him. Nakamura laughs at her.

“Because I am a descendent of King Arthur’s and my Grandfather has told me and my sister this fairy tail thousands of times. I mean he has told it so well that we even know how to use the jewel…If it was true, that is, but it is not.” Nakamura says.

“So Nakamura if you know the story so well…” Zesiro says walking over to him as he rested his arm over Nakamura’s shoulders, “Tell me which child was it Merlin cast the spell upon?”

Nakamura laughs, “Why Zesiro you planning on trying to take over the world? And what does it matter it is only a legend.”

“Then why not tell me?” Zesiro replies.

“Yeah Nakamura this is going to make an awesome story in the school paper tomorrow.” Binh says.

“Fine if you must know it was King Arthur’s oldest daughter and she would pass the spell cast upon her down to her first born daughter when she was born and she was to tell them how to use the jewel if the need ever arises. Thus, the spell followed the family bloodline to all first-born daughters that were ancestors of King Arthur’s oldest daughter. Merlin thought that casting the spell on a girl would confuse the people that were looking for the tamer so they could join the jewel with them.” Nakamura says.

“I do not understand Nakamura, why would casting the spell on a girl confuse the people that were looking for them.” Li asks.

“Because the jewel was used for fighting and battles and everyone knows girls do not like that type of stuff so why would a girl want that type of power.” Nakamura tells her.

“That makes sense.” Tai says, “I know I do not like that kind of stuff.” Tai adds.

“So Nakamura from what child of King Arthur’s do you come from?” Binh asks him. Before Nakamura could answer that question the bell rang, the teacher walked into the classroom and told the kids to take their seats.


After school, the kids walked out to the schoolyard talking about the Jewel of Arthur. “I want to go see that jewel.” Sakura says turning and looking at Afton.

“Well it is on display at the museum right now. My Grandfather told me this morning that they were placing it out today for everyone to come see it.” Afton says.

“I would like to see it as well, but it is only today that it will be on display, tomorrow it goes on to its next location.” Li tells them.

“So we will have to go see it today.” Sakura says.

“Go see what?” Sachi asks as she walks up to them with her friend Jie.

“They want to go see the Jewel of Arthur.” Nakamura tells her.

“Oh I want to go to. How about you Jie you want to go with us?” Sachi asks her.

“Sure that sounds fun.” Jie says.

“Well then what do you say we all meet there say around 5.” Binh says.

“Sure that would be great.” Sakura says. “Afton, are you going to go to?” Sakura asks him turning to look at him.

“Well I am not sure I have to talk to my Mother and see if there is anything I need to do for her first.” Afton says.

“Oh he will be there, just not when we will be there.” Zesiro says.

Everyone looks at Zesiro as Tai chimes in saying, “You are so weird Zesiro.” Tai shakes her head as her, Sakura, and Sachi walks away from them.

Sakura spins around calling back at Afton, “I guess we will see you there if you get to come.” Afton smiles and waves to her as he a Sanyu start the walk to the train station to go home.

Not to far from the school a car pulls up next to Afton and Sanyu as it slowly moves along beside them Afton turns to look at it as the window starts to come down.

“Hey Afton, you and Sanyu want a ride home?” It was Nakamura and his sister. Afton looks over at Sanyu waiting for him to reply.

“Come on.” Nakamura says as the car stops and he opens the door climbing out to let them in, “It is better then ridding the train any old day.” Nakamura says laughing.

“Sure why not.” Afton says, “Come on Sanyu lets take him up on his offer.” Sanyu nods as they climb into the car.

Once they were inside the car started to move again. “So Afton are you going to see the Jewel today?” Nakamura asks him.

“I would like to, but there is no way. It is clear across town and if my mother has anything for me to do I will never make it there in time with taking the train.” Afton says.

“So what if we come by and pick you up, you can ride with me and my sister. We will not be leaving until around 4:30 to go there. That should give you plenty of time to get done what you need to for your Mother and with riding with us it will be a straight shot there and back for you. And Sanyu you’re more then welcome to ride with us as well.” Nakamura tells them. Shiraishi looks up from her book and smiles as Afton looks over at her.

“Yes boys you are more then welcome to ride with us if you like.” Shiraishi says.

“Well thank you Miss Michiyo that is very kind of you.” Afton says.

“Please just call me Shiraishi, Miss sounds so formal among friends.” Shiraishi tells him.

Afton smiles at her saying, “Alright then… Shiraishi.” Shiraishi smiles at him again and goes back to her book.

“So what do you say then guys? We can pick you up at 4:30 so you can go.” Nakamura asks them.

“Sure I am all for it.” Sanyu says.

“Sure why not.” Afton says looking back over at Shiraishi.

“Watch it Bud that’s my girl you are looking at there.” Dark says to Afton.

“Stop it Dark I was only wondering about something.” Afton tells him.

“You to huh, I have been thinking about it since Nakamura walked into class and said they were descendents of King Arthur’s.” Dark says.

“Well do you think it is possible?” Afton asks Dark.

“Anything is possible Afton.” Dark says. “After all she is the first born daughter of that family and you heard Banji about their eyes and the jewel when they get together. So I say we wait and see what happens when we get to the museum.”

Dark sighs, “Let’s cross our fingers Afton.”

“Why do you want her to be the one Dark?!” Afton exclaims.

“NO I do not, but if she is, you know who we will have to keep it hidden from or Shiraishi could get hurt.” Dark says.

“Yeah and Krad will stop at nothing to get his hands on Shiraishi and that jewel.” Afton says.

When the car pulls up in front of Afton’s house Nakamura opens the door and climbs out to let Afton and Sanyu out.

“Ok guy’s I guess we will see you back here at 4:30 then.” Nakamura tells them.

“Great we will be ready when you get here.” Afton tells him. Nakamura climbs back into the car and they drive off.


Meanwhile at Zesiro and Banji’s house, we find Zesiro going to his Fathers office to talk to him. Zesiro knocks softly on his Father’s office door.

“Come in Zesiro.” His father says. Zesiro opens the door and enters the office.

“So what news do you have for me today Zesiro?” His father asks him.

Zesiro smiles, “I think we might have a lead on were we can find the tamer for the Jewel of Arthur Father.”

“Really now and where did you get this information may I ask.” His Father says.

“From a descendent of King Arthur’s himself.” Zesiro tells him smiling an evil smile.

“Well then do tell.” His Father says. Zesiro starts to tell his Father about the conversation him and his classmates were having today.

“So this young man Nakamura did not say which child he was a descendent from?” His Father asks.

“No Father, but I have a good feeling about this and it is telling me we have the right family.” Zesiro tells him.

“Well then I say we let Krad pay Dark a little visit tonight while he is at work. Once Krad gets the jewel from him, we will have to invite the lovely young lady for dinner. Then we can see if she is truly the one we seek.” Zesiro’s Father says.

“Invite her for dinner Father? I think that might look a little odd on our part.” Zesiro says.

“Then what do you suggest Zesiro?” His Father asks him. Just then, Krad appeared in front of Zesiro’s Father.

“Leave the young lady to me. I will get her together with the jewel.” Krad tells him smiling.

“Fine then Krad I will leave it to you and Zesiro, I trust you two fully on this.” His Father says.

“Good… now I have to get to work I have a date, with a lovely young lady named Shiraishi at 5 today.” Krad says.

Krad walks from the office as he hears Zesiro says, “You have a date you mean to tell me you are going in my place?”

“No I am not I am just going to be there with you. If Afton shows today Dark is sure to make an appearance if he sees me and that would not be good not at this point in the game Zesiro.” Krad tells him.

“Good you had me worried there for a minute.” Zesiro says.

“It will be all on you at the museum today I will take care of things tonight.” Krad tells him. They both start to laugh as Krad goes to Zesiro’s room.


At 5 o’clock, we find the friends all standing around in front of the museum as Nakamura and Shiraishi’s car pulls up. The driver gets out opening Shiraishi’s door for her as Nakamura, Afton and Sanyu climb out on the other side.

“Good I am glad to see you made it Afton,” Sakura says to him.

“I would not have made it if it was not for Nakamura and Shiraishi here offering us a ride.” Afton says.

“Well let’s go inside I am so excited about seeing this jewel. They say it is absolutely beautiful.” Sachi says. As they, all start toward the doors Sachi hears Shiraishi talking to her.

“It is mind captivating Sachi.” Shiraishi tells her.

“Really have you seen it before?” Sachi asks her.

“Only in books Sachi that is why I am here now. I want to see the real thing. When my Grandfather showed it to me many years ago in the book of our family history, I was so captured by its beauty I could not get it from my mind. It felt like the jewel was calling to me.” Shiraishi told her.

“Come on you two your falling behind.” Sakura calls to them as they enter into the doors of the museum. Shiraishi and Sachi walk a little faster to catch up to them. Afton stands there holding the door open for them while they enter.

“Thank you Afton.” Shiraishi says.

“Yeah thanks Afton.” Sachi tells him.

“Not a problem.” Afton replies.

They all walked to were the jewel was placed on display as the mass of people started to clear and they drew closer to it Afton hears Dark.

“Well here we go let’s see what happens.” Dark says.

“I got my fingers crossed Dark.” Afton tells him.

“Thanks Bud so do I.” Dark says. Afton could not take his eyes from Shiraishi or the jewel as Shiraishi stood there gazing deep into the jewel.

“Well the jewel is not glowing, but Shiraishi is acting really strange if you ask me.” Afton says.

“You noticed that to huh.” Dark says. “Go say something to her.”

“Like what Dark?” Afton says.

“I do not know think of something.” Dark says. Afton sighs and walks up to Shiraishi.

“It is beautiful isn’t it Shiraishi.” Afton says.

Shiraishi stands there as Afton hears her says softly, “Yes very beautiful, it is so blue as blue as the deepest Ocean.”

“Well she talked to you at least.” Dark said.

“Yeah but she is like in a trance Dark.” Afton says.

“Try to get her to walk away from it.” Dark says. Afton was about to say something to her when he hears.

“Hey Shiraishi your brother was telling us today that you are descendents of King Arthur’s.” Binh says. Shiraishi does not say anything in return to Binh’s question as she stairs deep into the jewel.

“Shiraishi? Are you alright?” Sakura asks her Shiraishi still stands there not saying a word.

“Shiraishi?” Sachi says touching her shoulder. Shiraishi does not notice Sachi at her side.

“Talk to her Afton.” Dark says to him.

“Shiraishi… maybe we should go over here and have a seat.” Afton says to her.

“No I am fine thank you.” Shiraishi says to him.

“What is going on she knows you are talking to her but not the others!” Dark says.

Zesiro is walking around taking everything in as he hears Krad, “The jewel is not glowing like they said it would, but Shiraishi is drawn to it. I am wondering if it is because it is part of her family or if she is truly the one we are seeking.”

“The only way to find out is to get her with the jewel.” Zesiro says.

“Yes and I shall take care of that like I told your Father I would.” Krad tells him.

Just then, Nakamura walks around the corner as he calls out to his sister, “Shira they have a copy of your painting here.” Nakamura tells her.

Shiraishi turns looking over at her brother, “Do they… do they know it is a copy?” Shiraishi says walking away from the jewel toward Nakamura.

“Ok now… Nakamura broke the trance the jewel had on her. She could only hear us and not the others. So what does this mean?” Afton says to Dark.

“I do not know Afton, but to keep Shiraishi safe from danger we need to find out.” Dark says.

“Grandpa?” Afton says.

“Grandpa.” Dark replied.

The two boys knew that with Grandpa’s background in the fine arts he could get close to Shiraishi and Nakamura’s Father and Mother. Thus finding everything out about Shiraishi and her family that they need to know.



Elemental Power Chapter 5