Re: Tell my story

[The Atomic Punk]

THE FOREST FIRE
Original Characters by Linea24; Story by The Atomic Punk

“Excuse me, but who are you? What are you doing in my forest?”

“My name is Xevina. You summoned me here.”

“I did no such thing! Why would I beckon a creature such as you?”

“Yes, quite the mystery, Merti.”

“Was that sarcasm? How do you know my name?”

“You spoke the incantation: ‘I call for the Purification of these woods. Now is the time for Rebirth and Renewal. I, Merti, command it.’ Being of the Flame, I am here to serve.”

“A grotesque green demon is my servant? Me? Being of the Light, my power drawn from the sky. Gaze upon my beauty. It is natural to be in such awe that you obey. Yet, you disgust me. My only command is that you go away.”

“With respect, lovely Merti, we are both of the Light and the Flame. Your Aura is of Lightning pulled from the clouds. A flash of white light and burst of intense heat. My Aura is of Fire kindled by the trees of this forest. A small ember glow that grows into a raging inferno.”

“We are not equals! I am the key that frees you from your prison. I am the compass that leads you.”

“An errant torch or a castaway match can be a key. If left unattended, I can leap from a campfire as if it were a prison door unlocked. Once free, I follow my own path lest the Winds dictate otherwise. However, my caste is bound to your service, Merti.”

“Good, you understand. I am the whip that keeps you in your place, Xevina! Do my bidding. Purge and cleanse this woodland!”