t to settle before there was a knock at the door. Shiro opened it to find a figure-a tall m

is dark cloak shimmered faint

Shiro," Ralph said, his voice fi

tening at the thought of facing

tting Shiro's shoulder rea

vousness rising in his chest and

h," Korin said. "The

Shiro glanced back at Korin, who gave him a thumbs-u

owed Ralph inside. The space was big, with high ceilings that seemed to stretch forever. Rays of light streamed through th

ancient, like it held stories and

Elements, with Protectors of the council seated around it. Each of the protectors gave off a strong presence

of the chairs in the chambers. He looked

the Council,

small, awkward smile, but the nerv

sharp amber eyes seemed to see right through Shiro. It was Cora, the leader of the council,the Descendant of the f

hat the prophecy was talking

fted, feel

t the first to feel out of place whe

unsure of wha

like a breeze passed through it, though the air in the room was still. His brown eye

task ahead of you, little one" Alaric said, his deep voice steady. "Be

replied quietly, even t

" We know you're scared but fear will help sharpen you

rying to hold onto what

, the member tied to Water, smiled warmly at Shiro. Her p

d kindly. "It takes time to find one's

. Her kind words made h

cted to Earth, sat at the far end of the table. His green robes clung to his large frame, and his skin

the rumble of a landslide. "How can a human save us? Do we actua

der the weight

mmered, though the word

l of doubt. "Try?" he scoffed. "Trying is

s heart

ate, show us your

ora wanted t

grew sweaty as the room went silent, all eyes now on him. Zeri

one he barely understood. He stretched out his hand, willing the ener

round his fingers. But just as quickly,

. "Is that it?" he said with a sneer. "Tsk tsk tsk , we're i

lenched his fists, feeling like he

e but firm. " I think he needs time to learn. We ca

y, control takes time. Let him tr

, but he didn't argue. It was cl

low breath, the te

r fiery gaze softening just enoug

you need is training, and your guardian, Korin will show you where to sta

of the room. Shiro looked at her, surprised by the sudden k

es bother you. Don't see yourself as an outsider. I believe in th

respond, but it stirred someth

doesn't make it so," he muttered under h

silver eyes calm. "You'll find your wa

the meeting was now to a clo

from where he stood by the doo