I sat at the table of the palace council chambers while different representatives from each kingdom talked in small groups around the room. Two bored-looking guards stood at attention on either side of the doors. I looked longingly at the water clock in the corner of the room, wishing we could get started already. Father stood talking a few paces away to a harsh-looking man with a well-trimmed gray goatee. Next to the man stood a boy who I unfortunately recognized. The boy's name was Zephyr, which meant the man must be his father. I looked at the clock again annoyed at the fact the meeting was supposed to have started fifteen minutes ago. I saw something black floating towards me out of the corner of my eye, which I saw to be a big black spider. Behind it, I say Zephyr with a look of concentration on his face as he forced the spider closer to me on a controlled wind. Zephyr's Father noticed and with a barely perceptible motion sent a gust of wind sending the spider into the burning fireplace. The crack of wood on stone drew my attention to the door as the Guardian and a girl who looked about my age walked in. As the Guardian walked to the head of the table and sat, everyone began to sit down at the table. The Guardian cleared his throat and the rest of the chatter immediately died away. “So, welcome distinguished guests, now, I’m sure you all noticed our my guest. This is Skylar, she will be joining us for the ceremonies today. Children, you may not have been given any information about why you are here. That is on my orders. I do hope you have not been informed, because we want the chance of any information leaking to the general public. But now the time has come for you to know. You are all here because I have received guidance from the elements. Dangerous times are upon us. War looms, and the kingdoms will require protectors. The six of you have been chosen for this role. You will take part in a special ceremony that will imbue you with power like you’ve never known. You will receive the power of the Unions. The first ceremony will take place at high noon which will be in almost an hour but we must prepare early. Prince Blaze will be the first to participate in a ceremony. That is all. This is a moment to be remembered, and this history will be etched upon the great walls of history. So please act like the heroes you are becoming.

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