Elements: Rise of The Destruction (Book 1)

Not The Orphanage (Chapter 23)

Owen gets thrown across the room, his back hitting the wall.

"What a bunch of weaklings. I can't believe you all are the Elemental Masters," the robot standing in the middle shakes their head with a sigh.

Urana runs towards them but they send her flying backwards with a punch to her stomach.

"You know, we villains prove ourselves by having a battle with the Elemental Masters. But this!" They point at them.

Brenton jumps from the ground, a fist in the direction of the robot when they grab Brenton's head and flings him towards another wall.

"This! Is just pathetic!" The robot cries out.

Alex uses his speed but ends up being tripped over by the robot and kicked to the wall.

"Seriously? Honestly, I really did expect better," the robot sighs, putting their hands in their pockets...or whatever passes for pockets on their armor.

Ava draws back her bow, and shoots the arrow. It touches their armor and does nothing. "Ugh! That was another normal one!" Ava growls. She summons her shurikins (throwing stars) and runs toward the robot. The place had given her them for closer range battles. The robot grabs her hand and throws her to a wall.

"No...ugh!" Brenton tries to get up.

How did we end up like this..?

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In the morning...

The doorbell rings at Ku's house after the call with Belle and Ben. Owen dashed to the front door and opens it. "Jamil!" Owen hugs his older brother.

"I've never seen Owen so happy!" Alex eyes widen as he walks over.

"Owen! Oh my god I'm so sorry!" Jamil starts to tear up. James is pretty much the same height as Owen but looks less muscular than his brother. Jamil leans more towards the nerdy side, with his square-ish black frame glasses. Jamil has light brown black hair and brown eyes that turn green randomly, so consider them hazel.

Ku follows right behind Alex. "Sibling love really is something.." Ku's mud brown eyes look sad. Alex notices and gives him a hug.

"Its gonna be okay," Alex smiles up at him.

"Come on in," Owen lets Jamil go and steps in. Jamil comes in, never letting go of Owen's hand.

"That's Alex," Owen points to him. "And that's Sensei," Owen then points to the elderly man. "Guys, this is my older brother, Jamil, or
call him James if you prefer an easier pronunciation."

"I can't thank you enough for taking care and saving Owen," Jamil shakes hands with Ku.

"No need to thank me. I enjoy having Owen here. Besides, it would be ridiculous to have you take care of him while you have college," Ku smiles warmly.

"But seriously, thank you! You have no idea how much I've wanted to be here but I couldn't," Jamil shakes his head. Guilt shines brightly in his eyes.

"You have nothing to be guilty about. Let me get you something. Water?" Ku asks, motioning him to sit on the couch. Jamil shakes his head.

"I really appreciate it but I can't. I have exams laters today," Jamil rubs his temples.

"Jamil! Your college is two and a half hours away from here!" Owen gives him a look saying that he was crazy.

"I know, I know. But I couldn't just sit there," Jamil sighs.

"Jamil. Here is some food for he road. Also, there is one thing I would appreciate if you did," Ku hands him a bag filled with all sorts of food.

"Thank you...what is it?" Jamil asks, curiosity in his eyes.