Chapter 13-2

He glared at me before trying to hit me with a right hook. I blocked and punched his chest. He moved his arm away as he swung his left leg. I slammed the palm of my hand on the side of his leg to block. He fell over from the force. I know that I did not break anything; I just stunned the nerves in his leg, for about five to ten minutes. I should thank Joy, the next time I see her, for showing me the weak parts of a person's body.

"I hope that you have learned your lesson. That it is better to use your brain and your fists together, than to just use your fists." I smiled at him before helping Bram up. "If you are such an ass, does that mean you have an extra cushion when you fall?" He growled at me and I was surprised at him. "Only animals growl at people. Well, it was nice teaching you manners but I need to get to class."

He tried to grab my leg but I moved around him.

"Don't worry; you will still be able to walk, in a bit."

We finished walking out and Bram started laughing.

"Puffball! That was epic! You should do that more often!" He said as he wiped the silver dust off his face.

"I prefer not to fight with fists. Are you okay with going to class?"

"Yeah, it was a good thing that I had an extra bag. We should use the shadows to get there faster."

He grabbed my hand and dropped into his shadow. It still surprises me when he does that, it feels like a blanket of protect, as I could see nothing until we came out of Joy's shadow. Some of the students jumped back as we got into our seats.

"You cut it really close this time," our two teachers ran into class as she finished.

"Students! Time for partners! Everyone that have not learned to control it, please stand in the back with Mr. Sage. Those who are able to control theirs, come to the front with me." Mr. Harker said and everyone followed.

"Excuse me Professor Harker, may I ask a question?" A quiet, red headed, girl asked that I think is Joy's roommate.

"Yes, Ms. Phoenix?"

It was Joy's roommate, and I felt a little bad for her because of Morning Joy is not joyful. She was standing on the same side of the room as me so she knows her magic.

"Why is it that you always have Professor Sage work with the beginners?"

"I am better at taming wild magic than him; he works better with focusing magic." Professor Sage pointed out. "For example, I am better to pull the ability of controlling water out of someone, while Professor Harker can make that ability grow into making shapes in the water."

Professor Sage had us paired up with the other half of the room. I got Remus Charm and I saw Kira with Nova and Bram. There was a girl I did not know working with them but she must have something similar to their magic to be in their group. They had Flo sitting at her desk because they did not want her wild magic around the classroom today because Bruce was busy in the medical ward.

"Nice to meet you Ash. I like your ears. It is like a white teddy bear." He sat as we got to our spot in a corner.

We shook hands as we sat down next to each other. It was amazing the color of his hair and eyes. It reminded me of melted silver and his eyes were as yellow as a full moon in autumn.

"Thank you!" I could not stop the blush. "I never had someone say that about my ears."

"Where I live, we appreciate things that set others apart." He gave a quick smile and wink before continuing. "On that point, we should actually work on our magic. How and when did your find your focus?"

"Well, I was really young, about four or five years old. I was helping my father with the cleaning and we both got tired at the end of the day. Out of nowhere the lights all went out and he thought we fell asleep because he felt like it was a new day."

"So, you control energy? That could be useful."

"In a fight, it has. By changing the flow of energy, a simple swing can change. I can help healers and warriors by giving more energy to them. So, is there anything that you feel comfortable around?"

"Animals, most animals like hanging around me and they have so much to say sometimes even in my human form."

My eyes widen at his comment. I have never heard of a werebeast that can speak to animals in both forms. Most I have ever could do was talk to other bears and my father while both in animal form.

"You just found your focus! Animals!" Then I got an idea. "How about I change to my other form so you can practice!"

"Sounds like the only idea so far." He told me while shrugging his shoulders.

I had to be careful shifting because it can ruin my clothes if I do it too fast. After I finished, I shook my fur before sitting down.

'Damn, I got an itch on my ear.' I said to myself and he started to scratch it.

"Should I ask why there is a polar bear in the classroom?" Mr. Harker asked.

'I wonder if he tastes like chicken if I bite his hand.'

Remus smacked me lightly and Mr. Harker looked at him funny.

"You didn't hear his comment, about wondering if you taste like chicken."

I was smacked again in the head, so I was rubbing my head. I noticed that Bram was hiding a chuckle behind his hand. Sometimes I hate that he has heightened hearing from being a vampire.

'Everyone is picking on me. My poor little head.'

"Your head isn't little."

"Oh! Can you only hear werebeasts or all animals?"

"So far I believe both."

'I wonder if anyone would notice if I scratch my ass right now.'

"Please don't Ash; I don't want to see that."

"That is an interesting gift that you have, but I think that Ash should go change back."

I left to change back and when I came back, everyone was standing around by the walls. Kira, Bram, and Nova were in the center of the room. I snuck into a spot next to Flo and Bruce.

"Ready class?" Mr. Harker asked and everyone nodded their heads. "Okay, Mr. White please show the class to help Bram and Ms. Phoenix."

"Warning! This is going to be bright!" He said right before his wings started to glow.

A few seconds later, I realized that it was not his wings glowing; it was a second pair of wings that was made of pure light. It faded away and he moved to let Bram walk up.

"Think of an image and focus your magic into it." He told him before patting his back.

I watched as all the shadows were pulled towards him. They gathered at his back and two large wings grew from his back, with a small tail as well. I am not going to lie, but I thought it was sexy. My sexy moment was ruined by Nova laughing his ass off.

"You look like a devil from the stories!" He said between laughs.

He started to blush as the shadows returned to normal. He moved to where I was as Kira took his spot. He quickly kicked Nova while Harker's back was towards us. Nova glared at us and I playfully stuck my tongue out at him. Then I side-hugged Bram as he stood next to me.

"You look sexy like that." I whispered to him and he turned even darker.

We turned our attention back to Kira, as there was a bright light. Surrounding her was an aura that looked like a giant red bird made of flames.

"Where do you think I get the name Phoenix from? I was given the name after I found out this." She told us as the wings flicker for a few seconds.

The flames got brighter until they completely covered her from our view. Then, the light disappeared and she stood there perfectly fine.

"Good job roomie!" Joy yelled out and everyone that knew her, including Mr. Harker, looked at her funny.

"That was an excellent way to end the lesson. Remember, those with a tie to one or more element can shape nearly anything with their elements." Professor Sage said as we started grabbing our stuff. "Their only limit is their imagination."