"The Way of the Six Elements: War of the Knights-Angels"

Opening his eyes, Max looked around, there was emptiness around him, a terribly familiar emptiness "and ... I'm here again, it's been 3 years and the dream still doesn't change," the guy thought, standing up and looking around, in front of him suddenly appeared the mercy of a man who looked like he consisted of fire. As Max looked at him, the silhouette handed him a burning jewel in the shape of a heart "I won't take it, you know. The guy answered, but in response, the silhouette was silent, only insistently holding out his outstretched hand with a stone, seeing this, Max's fist clenched in anger - I told you I won't take your damn stone! How much longer are you going to torture me!? The guy started talking aggressively, but in response, the silhouette still held his hand, gritting his teeth, Max looked at the silhouette with anger. - LEAVE ME ALONE! GET AWAY FROM ME, YOU DAMN… . Before Max could finish, the silhouette clenched his fist and stuck his hand with a stone into the guy's chest, when the stone was inside Max, the silhouette disappeared and Max began to see images "What... what is it?" The guy asked, falling to his knees, breathing heavily, a forest appeared in Max's head, after a cave, and at the last moment he saw a cave in which there were six pillars of light inside which there were stones, in one of them the guy saw the very stone that held the silhouette. "this cave... it's the same. At that moment, Max woke up, jumping out of bed, covered in sweat and breathing heavily. - Wow... I'm going to dream about this... phew, damn... it's time to stop reading until one o'clock in the morning. Max said, sitting on the bed, looking sideways, Max looked at the clock that showed 7:30 in the morning. - Max! How long are you going to sleep? - I'm already up. The guy answered by getting out of bed and opening the door went down to the first floor. - Good morning Dad - good morning sun, how did you sleep? A slender man in an apron asked Max while preparing breakfast. - Did you have that dream again? - Yes, Dad, but… - But what? The man asked with interest, turning to his son. - it continued... there was a forest and a cave and... everything, everything stopped at the cave. Max answered, sitting down at the table "did that silhouette pull the stone at you again?" Did you do as I advised? - Yes, then I saw a cave. "a cave, then. Said the man who entered the kitchen with a cup of coffee in his hands - good morning darling - Good morning. The man said, kissing his husband on the cheek. -what's for breakfast today, Henry? - toast and scrambled eggs, Bruce, just like my beloved husband and son. Henry answered with a smile, spreading breakfast on three plates and putting them on the table and taking off his apron sat down at it. - by the way, Max, have you forgotten that today is your first day of high school? How is your mood? Bruce asked after drinking coffee from a mug and looking at his son, hearing this, the guy swallowed a piece of toast and exhaled - No, Father, I have not forgotten... unfortunately - come on, son, be positive, high school is a new opportunity to make friends. Henry said with a smile, looking at his son with a smile. - I don't need friends... you're enough for me. Max replied calmly, continuing to eat his breakfast, looking at each other, Bruce and Henry turned to their son with a heavy sigh. - the sun... I understand that it's hard for you to be in a new environment, we understand that even our move to Amberforest was hard for you, but… -you need to make friends, not for us, but for yourself. Bruce continued, putting his hand on Henry's arm and looking at Max. Closing his eyes and exhaling heavily, Max looked at his fathers -...okay, but I can't promise anything. The guy calmly replied and after finishing his breakfast, washed the plate and put it in the closet. - do you need a ride to school? Bruce asked, looking at his son - No, Father, I'm going for a walk. She's not far from here. Max answered and went up to his room, packed a bag, changed clothes, took a player with headphones and left the house. Putting on headphones and turning on music, Max began to walk down the street, he looked at everything with his eyes: trees, birds, cars, people and ... the forest. Stopping, Max stared intently into the forest, the longer the guy looked deeper, the more and more this strange forest beckoned him, from the pool of Max's thoughts the clock was torn out that vibrated exactly 8:00 in the morning, after looking at them, the guy ran to school. Twenty minutes later, Max stood out of breath in front of the school building, a nasty feeling in his throat spoiling the whole mood. Sighing heavily, Max took off his headphones and turned off the player and went into the building, everything was like in any other school, but not for Max, it always seemed to him that each school was worse than the other in some way, suddenly someone pulled him by the hood of his hoodie and pressed him against the locker. Looking at the one who did it, the thought immediately flashed through the guy's head: "cool, here comes the first hemorrhoid" - look guys, we have fresh meat here. A guy taller than Max by a head and a half spoke impudently and confidently. - Why are you so gloomy? You should be grateful that I didn't pull your underpants over your ugly face. Looking at this grinning and imposing guy, Max did not move an eyebrow, he knew how to deal with such. - listen, dude, I don't know where you were raised, but you weren't taught that it's disgusting to harass someone? - What are you talking about, you freak? The big guy started getting angry. - the most common truth, as for me, you are just nothing more than a typical "king of the school", a dummy who can only amuse her ego by humiliating weaker people, so take your hands off me and let's pretend that nothing happened? - for your words, you're going to get a lullaby! The guy said and swung at Max, but at that moment someone stopped his fist, turning around, the big guy saw that his fist was being held by a blue-eyed brunette in a purple shirt with rolled-up sleeves - leave him alone, Marcus, otherwise… - otherwise what? -otherwise you'll be dealing with me! The brunette said threateningly, swallowing, Marcus released Max and left with a grunt. - Are you okay? - Yes, thank you. Max answered, adjusting his hoodie and glasses. - You're new, right? My name is Jack Helgedts, nice to meet you. Jack said, holding out his hand to Max in greeting, after examining the brunette from head to toe, Max's gaze was riveted by a brooch in the form of a month, after looking closely, the guy thought "this ... this is exactly the same stone that I saw in my dream" -um ... are you okay? Did Marcus hit you? Hearing Jack's voice, Max came out of his trance and looked at the brunette, not understanding why, but Max could not take his eyes off the light blue eyes of his savior. - yes... yes, it's okay... it's just, I've never seen such... such brooches, where did you get one? - Oh, are you talking about this junk? Yes, a simple family ornament, never mind... well, should I escort you to your class? - thanks, that would be nice. Max answered, walking next to Jack to the right office, coming to the door with the number "A6", the guy exhaled, went inside and sat at a desk near the window. Looking out the window, someone approached Max, turning Max saw a guy with blue eyes and a very sad look in front of him -I-i'm sorry, b-but this is my place. The stranger said softly, looking at Max's gaze fell on the guy's hairpin, "a drop ... what a day it is." Max was pulled out of his thoughts by a blow from behind on the chair - Are you deaf, bespectacled? He clearly told you to get up from his seat. Turning back, Max saw that a blond man in a bomber jacket was sitting behind him with a ring on the middle finger of his left hand, there was a sun-shaped stone on the ring itself.- do I have to repeat this for more than what? Got up and walked out of someone else's place - Bill d-don't be so rude... please - Will, stay out of it. Bill said sharply, looking at Will. - and in general, stop being so soft, otherwise people like Marcus and his gang will bully you. - s–sorry.... Will said softly, lowering his head, looking at these two, Max just shrugged and moved to another seat - don't take offense at Bill, he's good. It's just that when it comes to his brother, he gets a little... said the sturdy red-haired guy sitting to Max's left - harsh and rude. The guy to Max's left with light brown hair and brown eyes finished cheerfully - Yes, thanks Sam. - call me Rock. Looking at them, Max's gaze fell back on the accessories, Rock had a bracelet with an orange roundish-triangular stone, and Sam wore a choker with a bright green stone, looking at the jewelry in Max's head there was only one question "is EVERYONE crazy about these stones, or is it just me again?" - so what's your name, buddy? Rock asked, looking at Max with his big green eyes - Max, Max Taylor and you... - My name is Rock Smith - And my name is Sam Road, nice to meet Max - likewise. Max answered, turning to the window, a few minutes later a middle-aged man came into the classroom and introduced himself as “Mr. Lenson” and began to teach a lesson. All this time, Max did not take his eyes off the window, looking into the forest, simultaneously listening and recording everything that the teacher said, at recess the guy left the classroom and just began to walk around the courtyard of the school listening to “Creep - Radiohead" headphones when he was suddenly surrounded by three healthy guys, at the head of the trio stood Marcus. - well, now no one will stop us from putting you in the place of a nit. The big guy said angrily, cracking his knuckles. Realizing the situation, Max rushed to run, climbing over the fence, the guy ran deep into the forest, suddenly a voice “here” appeared in his head, looking back, Max saw the same cave from a dream. Hearing Marcus's angry voice behind him, the guy did not think long and ran into the cave, but before he could take a step further, he fell into the pit. Landing on his back, Max rubbed the back of his head and began to look around, getting up from the ground, the guy began to look around, he did not understand why, but knew where to go and after a few minutes of wandering around the cave, the guy came across a huge room in the center of which there were six crystals. Examining each of them, Max saw that there was a piece missing inside five of the six crystals, looking at them, memories began to arise in Max's head of where he had seen pieces of these huge stones. Approaching the last of them, the guy's head was pierced by memories from a dream "damn ... my head is spinning, but this place ... it ... it's familiar to me." Still seeing snatches of sleep, Max heard footsteps and voices approaching the room, breathing heavily, the guy hid behind a stone and began to watch - Have you seen this new guy? A familiar voice asked - You mean Max? What's wrong with him? A second voice answered - yes, he's just very interesting... especially his aura, it's... like a flame - don't you both talk nonsense, well, the dude has an unusual aura and what? That doesn't mean he's the one. A third unknown voice said Suddenly Max realized that all these voices belonged to Sam, Rock and Bill. Max slipped and fell to the floor and then he was noticed - it seems we have an uninvited guest here. Bill said sarcastically, looking at Max lying on the ground - calm down Bill, he didn't hear anything... probably. Rock answered uncertainly, extending his hand to Max and helping him to stand up. - And if he did, who would believe him? - I don't know, guys. Sam said a little skeptically, "even if they don't believe him completely, someone will come to their senses to check it out." - and that's right.... Rock said thoughtfully, starting to think and mumble something under his breath, walking away, at this time Bill approached Max - Well, how MUCH did you hear? - not so much, why? Are you afraid that I will reveal your secret place? - no, but you shouldn't talk about it anywhere, you know that this is... an unusual place. Bill said, tapping on a yellow crystal that had a hollow in the shape of a stone on his ring. - wait... I mean... that's where you got these strange jewelry. Max said as he slowly approached the red crystal which was completely intact unlike the others - you're right, Max, our jewelry is from here. Jack's voice suddenly rang out from behind. And it looks like he brought you here too. - Who? Max asked in disbelief, looking at Jack -your own crystal, the one you're looking at right now. When Jack said this, Max turned his head and saw that he was standing right in front of a huge red crystal, suddenly a red light filled the room and a silhouette appeared in front of Max -is it really... my dream?… - Yes, he was prophetic. Your common destiny, Max, is to be warriors who must protect this and the other world from an evil and dark creature who wants to use the primordial elemental force for his own selfish purposes. A voice came from far away and a girl in a magnificent snow-white dress appeared in front of everyone. Looking closely, Max saw that the stranger was translucent like a ghost. - don't be scared, Max, I'm not your enemy -then who are you?" Max asked cautiously, stepping back a little. - I am Luneta, the princess of the Thearidi kingdom on the planet Illuminia and I humbly ask for your help. The girl said, kneeling in front of Max.- please accept the elemental power of the primordial fire and become a knight who, together with his comrades, will defeat Prince Mrakovyaz and free Illuminia and Gardomix from a multimillion-dollar imprisonment - wait... can anyone briefly explain to me what I will have to do and why? Max asked after looking at everyone in the room, at that moment Will came inside - to put it briefly: join us in the fight against the Dark Knight who wants to get our crystals and use them to bring his perverted desires to life. Jack answered, walking up to Max and looking into his eyes -...and if I refuse?" - you have no choice, if Mrakovyaz wins, then all our relatives and friends will be dead, with a very terrible and painful death. Jack replied, continuing to look into Max's eyes. - So what about Max? Will you try to protect those who are dear to you, or will you hide and wait for the inevitable end? End of part 1