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It was a sunny afternoon as I walked through the park. All day I had been working my butt off at school. It was nice to relax for once. I was sitting on the rim of the fountain when the earth started trembling and a flash of darkness headed straight towards me. Before I could scream the world went black.

I guess I should start from the beginning. My name is Ember. I was born May 31, 2027 during a solar eclipse. I live in the USA and attend Hicks Junior High. My parents died a year ago leaving me to fend for myself. Ever since I’ve done what I can to get money and pay the bills. My life was hard. Little did I know my life was about to get complicated as well.

When I woke up I found that I was inside what looked like a coffee shop. I sat up slowly, but a gentle hand pushed me back down. I looked at the owner of the hand and found none other than my life long best friend, Tara. “What happened?” was all I managed to croak out. “Rest and all will be explained.” was the only reply. I nodded drowsily and slipped back into a coma.

When I woke for the fifth and final time I was no longer in the shop. I was in a bed. I swung my legs over the edge and stood up. I took one step, and then I stumbled. I caught myself and walked to the door. I opened it. Slowly I walked down the hall and down the steps. At the bottom of the stairs I tripped on something, I think it was my foot. I opened my mouth to scream and closed my eyes prepared for the painful impact of my face on the floor. It never came. I opened my eyes to see to see what happened. I wasn’t caught by someone but rather something. I opened my eyes to see that I had been caught by a net of fire. I screamed and started running. Almost immediately I ran into somebody. I’m not talking you-see-them-and-you-say-hello-ran-into I’m talking head-on-collision-with-falling-on-your-butt-ran-into. Well I fell on my butt. The boy caught himself. He looked about my age, with blonde hair and ice blue eyes. He immediately rushed over and held out his hand for me. But by then I was already up and walking.

The boy ran after me and blocked my path. We stared at each other for a long moment. Finally he spoke, “Sorry about back there. I should have been paying closer attention. I’m Scar by the way.” I brushed a strand of red hair out of my emerald eyes, “I’m Ember.” Scar nodded happily, “I know. Tara told us about you.” I sighed and shouldered my way past him, not really caring how rude I was being. Scar followed me but I was too caught up in my own thoughts to really notice. After what seemed like an eternity of walking we reached the kitchen.

In the kitchen there were three girls rushing in and out. The first one was tall, with blonde hair, and blue/ green eyes. The second was average height, with black hair, and near black eyes. The last one had chocolate colored hair and bright hazel eyes. I looked at the last one, “Tara?!!?” She stopped and looked at me. She put down her tray and rushed over, “You’re finally awake!” I nodded, “Yeah….could you please explain to me what’s going on?” Tara’s face turned solemn she nodded, “The ray of darkness was a DNA mixer,” she paused uncertain of what to say. I nodded, “Ok so I was mixed with the DNA of what?” Tara replied my question calmly, “A monkey. I was mixed with a cat. The others, Sky and Aqua, were mixed with a bird and a fish.” I nodded fighting the urge to scream, “Ok then….. On my way down here I tripped and was caught by a net of fire… why?” Tara shifted from foot to foot, “we all control an element.” I took a calming breath then jabbed my thumb at Scar, “What about him?” Tara smiled, “He gave us our powers.’ My jaw dropped open, “WHAT?!?!?!”

Before I could say anymore the building started shaking. I tried to scream but instead words came out, “Gaia Ember. Curse of the Flying Monkey!” a tail and monkey ears popped out… I also had brown paws instead of hands and feet. I looked over and saw that the others had also acquired animal limbs. The roof was ripped off and in its place was a giant shadow creature that blocked out the night sky. The others attacked without hesitation. Their attempts did nothing though. The monster raised one of its massive hands to swat the girls out of the air. Fear filled me. These people were possible friends I couldn’t let them be hurt. I screamed, “STOP!” The monster and my friends turned to look at me. The monster flinched as a bright light from behind me started glowing. The light got brighter and I realized it was me. I was literally on fire. It didn’t hurt. It felt nice in fact. I ran at the monster and jumped straight at it. As soon as my fiery hands touched it, it vanished. I landed and the flames disappeared. I looked at my hands then back at everyone else, “Ummm… You guys ok?” they all nodded in shock. Well all except Scar who ran up to me and smiled, “Great job Em!” He hugged me and kissed me on the cheek which made me blush fiery red. I smiled, “Thanks.”

So that’s my story. There’s more but it would take to long to tell you. I have to go now, Scar’s waiting. Wish me luck on my first date. Bye!