Chapter 14

Lesson

“Alright, our first lesson will be about magic. Magic is-“

“You don’t need to explain, I know what it is already.” How disappointing, I was excepting him teach me some kind of martial art move. Not basic stuff I already knew.

“I know that you know this Anna, but I still I have teach your brother this.” I look over to see Aaron was completely focus on James. I guess he’s really serious about this.

“Fine, go on.”

“Magic is an energy source that resides in all living beings. It is the body self-defense mechanism. Since the living beings on this planet vary in size and shapes, magic became a very flexible energy source that can be use in an infinite amount of ways. But even though magic can be use in limitless ways, it has been broken down into four categories.

Command: The ability to make your weapon perform a specific action.

Summon: The ability create something out of nothing.

Enhance: The ability to increase one's own physical abilities

Element: The ability to control elements, obviously.

I will go into more detail about this, but first I will like to know how much mana you two have. Once I know that, then I’ll know how to properly train you two.”

“Well mines is pretty much shit, I can barely shoot one fireball.”

“That’s surprising, from what I saw earlier I thought you have way more than that.”

“Well unlike you guys I have two separated mana pool. The one you saw was the strongest out of the two. And since you forbid me from using it, I’m stuck using the shitter one.”

“Two? Are you serious?” James had a baffle look on his face.

“Would I lie to you? Never mind, don’t answer that.”

“Dad, is it common for people to have two mana pool?” Aaron look at James with curiosity.

“No, in fact it should be impossible. Your sister is the only person in existence that have two.”

“That’s…amazing!”

“Not really, I already told you, one of them is useless.”

“I doubt that, you just don’t know how to use it properly yet. So, what about you Aaron?”

“I…don’t know how use magic.” Aaron looks down at the ground.

“No need to get embarrassed. I didn’t learn how to use magic till I was 15. It isn’t difficult, all you need to do is just simply get in touch with the energy inside you, than using it will be as easy as snapping your finger.”

“How do I do that?”

“The best thing to do is meditate. Relaxing your body should make it easier for you to feel the energy flowing through you. So that’s you will be your first assignment, meditate until you find the energy within you. And don’t forget to breathe through your nose and out your mouth.”

“Yes sir.”

“Alright, I’ll be back to check on your progress.”

Watching James walk back to the house made me realize something. He didn’t give me anything to do!

“Hey what about me, do you have any special training for me to do?”

“I’m sorry Anna, I don’t want you to be ahead of your brother, so your training don’t start until he learns how use magic.”

And how long does it usually take people to learn?”

“It varies from individual. Don’t worry your brother is pretty serious about this, I’m confident he’ll find his inner strength soon.”

So I’m just supposed to sit around and wait?

“Oh and don’t bother your brother while he’s mediating.” With those last words James head back into the house.

Why would I do that? The kid been a pain in my ass since the day he was born. Now that he’s busy I can finally get some alone time and… I guess read? Naw, I’m kind of tried reading books. I guess I’ll just go back to sleep. * Sigh* I have way too much time on my hand.

I look back to see Aaron sitting cross legged near a tree. I guess he really is serious about this. I think everyone was surprise to hear that Aaron wanted to become an adventurer.

I mean he’s pretty much the definition of frail.  The kid doesn’t have an ounce of muscle on him. And every time trouble comes, he’s quick to hide behind me. I guess this training thing will help him grow some muscle. But I still can’t see him becoming an adventurer.

No matter how hard I tried, I just don’t see him being able to kill. The kid is too kind, and unfortunately kindness doesn’t mean that much in this world. He’ll definitely die the moment he leave the city walls.

“Why don’t you just give up and stay here?”

“…” Aaron remain perfectly still.

“You do know you’ll get kill out there right?”

“…”

Is he really going to pretend the he doesn’t hear me?

“Alright if you want to be like that, then you leave me no choice…” I crawl up to him and bring my face as close as I possibly could to his.

“Aaron…” I said as softly as I could. Hearing how seductive my own voice sound made me cringe a little. But it was totally worth it. Aaron cheeks were now bright red. I guess he’s excepting me to do something. Heh, heh this is too much fun.

“If you don’t open your eyes…” At this point his entire body was shaking nervously, yet for some reason he kept his eyes close. He’s really trying his best to make it seem he’s mediating.

“If you don’t open your eyes…. I’m going to flick you.” A smile spread on my face, as I place my finger near his forehead.

“What are you doing?” Suddenly, I felt a huge hand on top of my head. I look to see James looking down at me.

“I was just giving him a pep-talk.”

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“That didn’t seem like a pep-talk to me.”

“It was something we did back in the old day. You flick the person forehead to give them strength and courage.”

“…” The look on his face pretty much told me he doesn’t buy anything I said.

“Anyway, how it’s going Aaron?”

“Not good. I’m sorry dad, I just can’t seem to find it.”

“Calm down, there’s no need for you to rush. It probably going to take you a few days to find.”

“Wait, you said soon. A couple of days isn’t soon.”

“A couple days isn’t that long Anna. Just be patient.”

“Yea, yea patient.” I been patient for fourteen years. The only reason why I’m still here is because I was promise techniques. And it seems I have to wait for that too. Seriously, I’m tired of waiting.

“This will go by much faster if you leave your brother alone and let him concentrate. So no more pep-talks ok?”

“Fine.” After watching James leave again, I turn around to see Aaron back in his mediating pose again.

Is sitting around with your eyes close really a training method? I should be the one teaching him, if they think this is the best way to learn magic…. Wait a minute, why am I not teaching him? I’m far more experience than anyone when it comes to magic.

“Hey Aaron, I think I got some tips for you.”

“…”

“Stop ignoring me asshole, I’m trying to help you!” I grab Aaron by the shoulder and roughly shook him.

“Yea what is it sis?”

“I know a little shortcut that’ll help you learn magic faster.”

“But dad said-“

“Forget what he said, I been this doing longer than he have, so just listen to me.”

“Ok.”

“What James said was right, magic is in energy source hidden within all living beings. But the best way to acquire this power is to not think of it as a foreign substance. Think of it as a tail, or an extra limb. Just watch me.”

Black smoke suddenly appears around my body. Aaron looked shock if not terrified of the black aura surrounding me.

Now that I think about it, this is first time seeing me use my power. I got to find a way to make my power look less terrifying so he can pay attention to my example.

I twisted the aura around me until it form into hands. Now I got two phantom like hands floating around me…. Somehow,

I feel like I made my power look even more terrifying.

I look back at Aaron, who looked more curious than scared now. Stretching his arm out, he reach for one of the hands floating around me. Just as he was about to grab it, the hand suddenly vanish. The look of disappointment appear on his face.

“Trust me Aaron, that’s something you don’t want to touch, ever. Got it?”

“Yea.” Aaron meekly answer.

Great, looks like I just scared him again. Maybe I was better letting James teach him.

“Well anyway, what I was trying to show you is don’t concentrate, just use your imagination. It’s much easier if you just imagine that the energy inside you is just an extra limb. Now you try it, imagine that there’s energy flowing through your hand.”

“Ok.” Aaron open his hand up and intensely look at it.

“Sis… I think…. I think it’s working!” Aaron happily jumps to his feet, while still staring at his hand.

It’s small but I can feel energy gathering around his hand. I honestly didn’t expect him to do it so fast. He might actually have some talent in magic. Although, I am concern about one thing that James fail to mention.

The main thing James forgot to mention is something that effect how everyone use magic. And unfortunately, no one has control of this. It’s called genetics.

Unfortunately, the amount of mana one has is greatly depended on how much their family has. This body of mine obviously doesn’t have that much mana. And James don’t seem to use magic that much in fights, so he probably don’t have that much either. Which means there’s a high chance that Aaron don’t have that much mana.

“So what should I do now?” Aaron look at me with a confuse look.

“Now try imaging that the energy in your hand is on fire.”

“Won’t that burn me?”

“No, remember James said that magic is the body self-defense mechanism. Your power will never harm you. Now stop worrying and create a fireball already!”

“Ok!” I sense the energy around Aaron’s hand getting hotter. Finally, after a minute past, a huge fireball appear in his hand.

“I did it!” Aaron happily jump with the fireball bouncing around in his hand.

“Congrats.” His fireball is way bigger than mines. And he doesn’t look tired after casting it. So I guess he might actually be talent in magic after all.

“I did it! I did-“Suddenly, the fireball in Aaron’s hand vanish. Right after it vanish, Aaron drop to the ground.

“Aaron?” I crawl over to see that he was sleeping. He must’ve exhausted all his mana in that one fireball.

Well I guess this make it official, this family sucks when comes to magic. I look back at Aaron to see that he was now snoring.

Well I at least he can use magic now. So I guess that’s something….right?

A/N: Well i hope you guys enjoy i tried to make a relaxing chapter while explaining stuff. I hope i didn't give you guys any info dump, that's one of the main things i want to avoid.

Also i got a few comments about the mom last chapter. Don't worry, i didn't forget about her, an fact  she got a pretty a big role to play later.

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