Runaway Elements (full)

Arthur Thomastien

I stirred and woke up in what almost looked like a hunter's bedroom. The second I saw Leo, I knew it was hopeless to use my fire against him. Because he and I control the same element, fire was no stranger to either one of us. The only element I have at my advantage was time, but to use time was to accept rest for perhaps days on end. I couldn't just use time right off the bat. I decided to buy the others some time by stalling Leo. Looking around, I saw several unlit candles and a fireplace. Small things like candles had little consequence, but a fireplace was another matter. I concentrated on the fireplace, flicked my finger, and the fireplace was lit. Snapping my fingers, I lit the candles.
Leo was applauding me, no doubt entertained about what I could do.
I looked at all that I lit. The flames were grey. That meant I haven't fully recovered my strength. Although Leo was still applauding, I said not one word to save my skin.

*OOC: About the sentence of buying the others some time, pardon the pun (heh heh)*

*I think the ability time elementals should only be able to rewind time for a very short interval. Otherwise it's just too easy to reverse time and change everything you don't like.*

Leu de Ardere- Leo:

"Impressive." Leo told him. He plucked the sunglasses from his face and tossed them on the coffee table. The other elemental started when Leo stared at him with dark gold eyes. The similarity between Leo's and his brother's eyes was undeniable. Despite the differing shade of gold, Leo's gaze was no less disconcerting then Wolf's eyes.

*All i got right now, tired, can't think.*

Rain:
Stupid Arthur. Stupid, stupid, stupid. We don't have time for this. If Wolf described his psycho little brother right, we should be running, maybe trying to weaken the mental connection between them. There is not time to rescue someone.
Of course, I'm not emotionless. I know we should rescue him, and that I should be there. I can help with the fire thing. It's just really inconvenient.
Of course, as soon as those thoughts entered my head, I am filled with anger at my insensitivity.
"Let's go," I say quietly. I say most things quietly. No one seems to hear me, so I replay the sound, louder, directed at everyone in the room. People turn to stare at me. "We don't have all day to sit around." This time, I don't even open my mouth, constructing the words in a commanding tone of voice. Yes, this is a waste of my strength, but not too much. Sound is easy to manipulate, and this is something I have a lot of practice doing. Not that it's a big deal, but I can "create" any sound, any voice I've ever heard.
I continue building the words. "We can plan on the way."
People are staring at me now. I know I'm weird, so I'm used to the stares. What I say must make sense, because I can sense people starting to inch toward the door. Only a tiny bit, but it still counts.

Eve:
Rain tells us to plan on the way. Well, she doesn't really tells us, she bends it. It's the weirdest thing I've ever seen.

Storm:
I turn away from the stares and stop my laughter from echoing across the room. It surrounds me in a tiny little bubble of sound. As soon as I hear footsteps walking out the door, I turn and control myself. I end up side by side with Eve.
"Hey," I say.

(OOC: We could meet Misty and Skyler while we're looking for Leo.)

Eve:
"Hey," Storm says.
"Hi," I say, "do you know me?" She looks at me funny.
"I lost my memory about a month ago," I explain. She shakes her head.
"No. I don't know you."
"Oh," I sigh.

(OOC: I remembered this time!)

Arthur Thomastien
Leo's house

Leo said, "Impressive."
I stared at him and saw those golden eyes. They were like Wolf's eyes, but maybe two shades darker. If Auntie was ever alive and seeing Leo, she would've started screaming. Leo looked fierce, like a lion ready to move in for the kill. I remembered that the word "leo" was another name for "lion." I had to be careful with myself. If I were to play Anansi the right way, I have to entertain Leo long enough for the other Elementals to rescue me. I stood up, blew out a couple candles, and clentched my fist to re-light them. The flame was a light violet, but not a full dark violet that gave me the name Ghostfire. I sat down on the floor, stared at the fire, and started to meditate. I knew Leo was watching me, but I paid no heed. I had to prevent myself from using time and just use fire to check my strength.

*OOC: The color of his flame depends on his strength. Dark violet means he's at full strength, light grey means he's weak.*

Eve:
We were nearing the hotel, but we hadn't really talked about a plan at all. Everyone had been pretty quiet, they were all scared and dwelling on their own thoughts. but we had to think of a plan. We couldn't just barge in there and ask Wolf's sycho brother to give us Arthur back. We'd get burned to pieces. Burned. I shutter. I hate fire. It's only natural, I'm a water elemental.

Lidz ¬

The tension is thick in the air as we near the hotel. It's big, and looks expensive.
"How did you brother afford this?" I ask Wolf.
"He ... stole the money,"
"Really? You never ... stole anyhting did you?"
"No, of course not,"
"So," Says Storm, "Are we sure of the plan?"
"Yes," Comes the chorused reply.
"Wolf, your up," Says Rain, and I watch him walk towards the hotel.
He turns around, as if reading my thoughts.
"No one follow me until I give the signal, it'll be too dangerous," And then he's off. But I can't help it. I'm worried about what will happen. I pause time, follow him until I am hidden ahead of the group, play time again, and begin to follow Wolf.

*Can Leo have a strong power that the other elementals don't, otherwise he's going to end up losing pretty quickly because of the sheer difference in numbers?*

Lup Eoliene- Wolf:

Wolf left the others in the plaza outside the hotel, circling around behind the building. When no one was in sight he took off flying straight up until he found what he was looking for. Leo had accurately guessed that Wolf would fly in and had thoughtfully the balcony door open for him.

Shaking his head at his brother's audacity Wolf landed in a light crouch and stalked through the doorway. It was obviously a trap, but it was one he had no choice but to spring. And it was unlikely to be lethal. His little brother was the type to enjoy long drawn out battles. Wolf didn't even bother to hide his prescence his footsteps ringing on the marble floors as he moved through the penthouse, storm winds gathering in his wake.

Leu de Ardere- Leo:

Leo watched the other boy through half lowered lashes as he played with the flames. He felt none of the fascination the other elementals had no doubt felt when meeting others of their kind. Instead he evinsced only a slight, almost clinical, curiosity. The other boy was less than nothing to him, prey. And like the cat he was named for Leo liked to play with his food.

Their little staring contest was interupted as the sound of footsteps drifted down the hallway. Immediatley Leo glanced at the fire place and saw the flames blown out in a sudden gust of wind. Joy sparked inside him and a genuine grin broke across his face as he stood. Waiting for Wolf to enter the room.

*I could use feedback from Arthur or anyone he opted to following Wolf. The penthouse their in is a pretty obvious conclusion. The suite takes up the whole top floor of the hotel. Privacy and luxury all in one. The perfect location for your friendly neighborhood psychopath.*

OOC: Ya want feedback, ya got it.
Arthur Thomastien

The flames of the fire place went out and a grin came across Leo's face. I thought, The others. They're here. I lit the fireplace again. The flame was almost dark violet, but not dark enough to satisfy my anxiety. I slunk silently to a different window, hoping to escape before Leo even knew I was trying. Keeping my silence, I opened a window and looked through it. I thought, Aw, crap. Just my luck. Now how am I getting out of here when I'm maybe fifty feet off the ground? I decided to make my move. I focused my energy on a smoke alarm and set it off. It was hard work, but it could tell the other Elementals I was still alive. Weakened to the point of fainting, I passed out in less than a heartbeat.

Eve:
It felt like Wolf was taking a long time. What if something had went wrong? What if he couldn't make the signal? What if Arthur was... I shuddered at the thought. Then the fire alarm went off.
"Move!" Storm shouted. Now how are we going to get up there? I cursed myself for not thinking of that. Stares or elevator? I opt for the elevator, Storm the stares. And where's Lidz? Nowhere to be seen. I get to the floor first, but Storm's not far behind.

Lup Eoliene- Wolf:

As the fire alarm went off Wolf broke into a run. He burst into the main room his eyes taking in Arthur's crumpled form by the window. Swearing Wolf dashed across the room and crouched beside Arthur, feeling for a pulse. Sighing with relief as he found it. Arthur groaned as he came to. His dazed eyes instinctively moving to Leo, recognizing him as the principle threat.

"Get away from him!" Leo snarled at Wolf. The words ripped from his throat involuntarily.

Wolf matched his twin snarl for snarl as he rose to his feet. "You shouldn't have gone anywhere near them Leo."

Laughing, Leo spread his arms, the temperature in the room spiking along with his anger. "I'm not the one who involved them Wolf. You are. Arthur, Lidz, Rain and Eve. You're the one who pulled them into the Game."

Arthur coughed as he rose to his feet. "How could you know our names?"

Casting a sly glance at Wolf, Leo smirked. "Wolf's mind has all sorts of interesting nooks and crannies, doesn't it, big brother?"

"Leo's always spied on me." Wolf told Arthur as Rain and Eve ran into the room. Out of the corner of his eye he spotted Lidz standing in the doorway he'd come through. "Before I learned to block him. He used to shadow my mind every minute of every day."

Wolf turned to his brother. "You can't keep doing this Leo. You can't keep killing people."

Rolling his eyes Leo retorted, a predatory grin spreading across his face. "Deny it all you want Wolf. But you and I both know that even if I wanted to stop, which I don't, I couldn't. It's my life that's lost or theirs, and I much prefer theirs."

Glancing at the other elementals, Leo continued speaking. "But it was nice of you to bring me dinner."

"You wouldn't dare feed on your own kind." Wolf bit the words out.

Leo smiled and his fangs glinted in the firelight. "Wouldn't I?"

*Okay, where I'm going with this is that the 'human' legends of vampires have come from elementals who have gone wrong, and learned to feed off the energy of others, which tends to give them a power boost. Since elementals use energy to manipulate the elements it means they can prey on their own kind. Although Leo is still way out numbered.

If this doesn't work I can change the post, but I think it's a really interesting twist.*

Lidz ¬ It's a good idea.

My eyes opened wide. Leo's teeth had become enlarged, forming fangs that glinted in the half light. I held my breath, holding in a gasp. Wolf caught my eye.
"Close your eyes," I mouthed at him. He cocked his head slightly, confused. "Close them!"
I glanced at Arthur, who had passed out. Wolf had made us all promise not to kill Leo. I wouldn't, but if I tried, I may be able to temporarily blind him, depending on how strong he was. I nodded at Wolf, who closed his eyes. I squeezed mine shut, and sent out a burst of blinding light. Leo cried out. I opened my eyes again. Leo had dissappeared. Wolf rushed over to Arthur, and I followed cautiously, looking out for Leo. Arthur was breathing, so he wasn't dead. That was good. I smiled at Wolf, he smiled back. His eyes widened. I ducked, but Leo still managed to grab my arm with a vice like grip. This is what I get for trying to be the hero I thought grimly.

(OOC: Leo can do whatever he wants to my character, I don't particularly mind, but don't kill me, obviously.)

Eve:
I stared at Leo, aghast, as the realization of what Wolf and Leo were saying sunk in. I see Lidz mouthing something to Wolf, and she says, "Close them!" I close my eyes, assuming that's what she means and cover Storm's eyes just in time to hear Leo cry out in pain. Lidz and wolf rush over to Arthur. Then Leo comes out of... somewhere and grabs Lidz's arm. Lidz gasps, and I realize that Leo is burning her arm. I bend water out of the sink and splash Leo. He sputters and lets go long enough for Lidz to take a few steps away. There are burn-marks on her arm. And Leo is soaked from head to toe. And mad. Very mad.