Vibrant Eyes Hiding Darkening Pain

Vuur lives in a world where people have magical powers, and whether they use it for good or evil is really up to them. They are all split up into elements, and those who have the same are grouped together. There are about six groups: Banyu, Erde, Shèng, Moriti, Kagesi, and Anima. There used to be a seventh, which was the Feuer, but the Feuers have now been extinct for several centuries. That is, until Vuur. Vuur was born with the element of Feuer, which should have been impossible, since he’s the child of a Kagesi and a Moriti. This had amazed, but also worried, his parents when he had been born. What if word got out that an old, lost form of wielding had once again appeared in the world? There could be people that could want to kidnap him and abuse his power, or worse. So, what did they do? They decided to keep his powers hidden, and for him to be presented as a unelime, a person without any form of elemental magic. Although this is usually an undesirable trait in offspring, there would at least be no danger to him or his family. Due to him having to hide his powers and act as an unelime, he often got bullied by other students. Unfortunately, his temper would usually get the best of him and he would retaliate. This would not only leave him badly injured, but it would also get him into trouble. As he got older, it became easier to ignore teasing as he began to learn how to shield his emotions behind a smile. Unfortunately, this made his classmates start to try and push him more. He never ended up snapping, and they eventually got bored and quit. Even though many dislike him, and even make fun of him, for being smart, for his temper, and for his chaotic nature, he does have two friends. Eredus and Jinsei. Eredus is a Banyu, and a rather strong one at that. He’s one of the most respected students in the school. You could say he was in the top few of the hierarchy. He was one of the special cases where a Banyu really doesn't give a crap about following what others say and leads his life, not following others. He also has a Shèng for a friend, who’s name is Jinsei. She’s rather pretty, and contrary to how most Shèng are dressed, she prefers a more casual attire instead of the typical fancy, elegant clothing a Shèng would dress in. She has long black hair, which reminds him of spilled ink, and a smile capable of brightening anybody’s day. She has quite a gorgeous face, with glasses round like the moon to compliment it. Thanks to the pair, Vuur actually made it through high school without snapping like an elastic waistband. Eredus gave him laughs and a buddy to be stupid with, while Jinsei gave him a way to calm down whenever he had an episode or to brighten his day. After highschool, they graduated, and are going to Shura State University, or SSU. This just happens to be where the trio currently are in their junior year. Vuur is currently in his room, playing his guitar, processing some…. things. (They all share a dorm).

*Squeak squeak squeak*

*Test full strum*

*deep breathe in*

*deep breathe out*

*starts to play*

(FULL CREDIT TO CG5 FOR THE SONG)

*Quietly* “I'm not the one to trust

When I've lost everything that I've touched

I built a land in the sky

But I can't remember why”

*Louder* “Scared of the water

Scared of the rain (the rain)

Scared of the memories that

Make me insane (someone help me)

I'm scared of the smile, I

See on the page (oh-oh)

I'll cover this vibrant eyes

And forget the pain”

Jinsei Walks in

“Hey Vuur whatcha doing”

*still in the zone*

*Still at the same volume* “Little voice ruining my consciousness

Nothing left to reminisce

I would rather run away

(Lessons learned from the page)

(Lore is written to the day)

(All this pain will make me suffocate)

All my thoughts ever strange

Free me from the mental cage

How could I forget my name?”

*almost screaming* “Scared of the water (so scared)

Scared of the rain (someone help me)

Scared of the memories that (oh-oh)

Make me insane (someone help me)

I'm scared of the smile, I (hey, hey)

See on the page (oh, I see it on the page)

I'll cover these vibrant eyes

And forget the pain (oh-oh-oh)”

*Eredus walks in*

“Hey what's going on I heard Vuur Scre-” he was stopped by Jinsei so who has tears in her eyes from his song

*getting quieter as he sings*

“Don't tell them what you've done

Tell them what you've done (tell them what you've done)

The war's already won, why do we go on? (Why do we go on?)

Don't tell them what you've done, tell them what you've done

Tell them what you've done, tell them what you've done

(Tell them what you've done)”

Vuur snaps back to reality and stand and hangs back up his guitar, turns around notices Jinsei in tears and Eredus shocked

“Uh… hey guys… how much of that did you hear” Vuur says

“I… I… why… why do you force yourself to deal with all these emotions on your own” Jinsei said

“Dude… why, just why do you do this to yourself” Eredus says

“Because I have to”

“No you don’t, you know we're here for you”

“Jinny, I do”

“Man, no you don't”

“Yes I do”

“No you do-”

he snaps “YES I DO, IT IS MY PAIN, SO I HAVE TO BARE IT. IF I LET ANYONE ELSE, I SHALL BE NOTHING BUT A BURDEN”

They both flinch back and notice his hands starting to ignite with a subtle glow

“Dude… your hands, they’re glowing”

His eyes widen as he realizes that Eredus is right and begins to calm himself down

“S-sorry” he took a deep breathe and his mood shifts entirely, as if his hands didn't just start glowing “So what do you guys want for dinner, take out or home-made”

he starts to walk out and Jinsei grabs his wrist “No were not about to just ignore what just happened”

“She’s right, you know. First, do you wanna talk about it” Eredus comments

“No” Vuur responds

“Okay then let's talk about a less sensitive topic, like for example, why were your hands glowing” Eredus Asks

“Oh, that, um… uh…” he tries to think of an excuse “oh, a medical condition… yeah, that's it”

Eredus and Jinsei look at each other and agree that he’s lying, but decide not to push further, being able to tell that he’s uncomfortable, or at least not going to tell them

Vuur breaks the silence and says “So… take-out or home food”

“Home food is good” Says Jinsei

Eredus nods

Vuur walks to the kitchen and makes some dumplings from scratch and frying them ever so perfectly, serves them and whistles for them to come eat as he puts the plates on the table.

“I present to you my perfectly cooked, delicious, beef dumplings. Enjoy.” After an awkwardly silent dinner, they all go to their rooms. Vuur locks his door and practices his powers in secret, making sure he doesn’t get caught, Eredus closes his door and goes to sleep, Jinsei closes her door and studies.