In this universe, those who can manipulate certain Elements were called 'Mages'. From Water to Fire, and even Time itself, these Mages were bred in all corners of the Universe.

Each planet created are known for their distinct Elements. For instance, the legendary Valkyries from Valokia. They were creatures of pure Light.

The mighty Valkyries knew no bounds when it comes to power and size. Stars fall to dust at the mere mention of Valokian spells. Valkyries, in their genuine form, are huge compared to the rest of the beings mentioned.

Valokia enjoyed constant evening purple skies, decorated with luminous rosy clouds. The land looked like a huge dusty orange carpet. Its landscape was mostly barren, except for the Capital; Arcadia. Arcadia was filled with massive buildings, similar to the city center of a metropolis.

All before a certain war came about and destroyed all in its wake. They were believed to have started and ended the Great Noble War, a war that took down a multitude of stars. For unknown reasons, the sole excuse for that terrible war was gone along with the great planet of Valokia.

But, from the remnants of galaxies that were affected, one particular galaxy called the Milky Way birthed something called the Solar System. This System was the collection of eight planets and their moons.

They orbit around a star called the Sun, together with smaller bodies in the form of asteroids, meteoroids, and comets. A particular planet stood out from the rest as a haven to all; Earth.

Humanity was not very welcoming to these foreign beings, so the first few Mages developed a system as well as an organization, called the Congregation. All in hopes to protect these groups of gifted Mages.

This group was further segregated into departments, classified by the number of Elements that the Mage could wield. The departments were ranked as follows; the more Elements the Mage could hold, the more powerful they are.

Tryouts that were being held annually allowed the recent batches of Mages to enter the Congregation. Ranking them would be the strongest Mages within the departments of the Holders. The leader, Commander Pond, stood around to witness the tryouts every year.

In the year 1300, a distinct race joined the Congregation.

The Child of Valokia concealed her identity, hiding her wings and covering her long, flowing hair. Her eyes were fixated on the ground. Her Aura was of the Light Element, but then again, the Valkyries were masters of veiling their Auras.

A young girl wearing a black coat with a hoodie stepped forward when the host yelled 'Next'.

" 'Kay then, kid. Show us what you've got!" announced the host, in an upbeat manner.

The host gave a warm, encouraging smile. He had half of the face covered by his light brown hair, with eyes that matched. The young girl smiled back nervously.

She took down her hood and revealed long flowing chestnut locks. Her eyes radiated a golden hue as she pointed a slim index finger towards the judges. A small flicker appeared and dissipated in an instant.

The entire rumbled with laughter with the little show that the girl had displayed. Even the judges were having a hard time stifling their laughs. But there was one being who bore no intention to laugh at all. Old Man Pond kept a silent glare on his face.

"Do not underestimate her just yet," was his answer to the host.

The young girl smirked as she retracted her finger. She then opened her hand up and swung it to the back. A small flicker appeared once more, but this time, the tiny flame stayed.

"Helios Lumino Metropolis!" called out the young girl.

Her Aura exploded into superior ranks as a massive ball of Light and Fire hurled through the arena. The judges at the sides tried their best to contain, but their efforts were futile.

The judges could not believe it, that was one of the Ancient Spells of Valokia. Only those who dwelt over that Ancient planet could use that spell masterfully. So that could only mean one thing...

Though the Valkyries were of pure Light, they were also considered masters of fusion Magecraft. It was the ability to combine an Element with another. A dreadful mess was caused in its wake as a certain Mage with his wife opened the door to the Central Atrium, where the arena was at.

"Negation," boomed a voice at the back of the hall.

The enormous ball of problems disappeared in an instant, stopping shyly from the couple. A man with short bluish-black hair, with loose fringe. His eyes were of the bluest hue compared to anything the young girl had seen. It struck her as mighty as well as charming.

He was only adorned with a top hat and black suit stood at where the voice had originated from. He held up his hand to stop the ball, revealing a ring with a gem of matching colors to his eyes. His physique and built reminded the Valkyrie of one being worthy of the title; King.

"Gillian, what a pleasant surprise," stated the host.

"Pay no heed to me, just continue," replied the man with a suffocating atmosphere.

Most of the Mages were already suffering because of his immense power. His Aura was one of a King's; formidable to sum it all up. All but one being was affected by Gillian's Aura. The one who stood guiltily in the middle of the room.

People looked at the young girl with disdain. Though the usage of two Elements was not enough to impress, her Aura was a different story altogether. And the way she had masked her powers. She could kill everyone if she'd wished to.

No, the fact that she could use the Fusion Ability, and not to mention, one of the Ancient Spell was enough to pique the Old Man Pond's interest. For the present, he could only gaze upon the young girl who caused a huge mess within his domain. No one could believe a Valkyrie was here.

"I wish to have a word with this Mage, so don't place her anywhere yet," announced Gillian, cracking a smile enough to make any girl fall for him.

His wife, Ysabeau, merely shook her head and gave a caring smile towards the young girl. She was quite different from her partner, her blue dress outfit was far brighter than her husband's. Her features consisted of long, strawberry blonde hair, unkempt fringe, and pale lips.

The only matching icon between her and her husband was their eyes.

The Valkyrie could barely force a mere shadow of a smile as everyone in the room tried to comprehend what had happened. Perhaps she shouldn't have tried such a strong spell after all. But, Valkys, baby Valkyries, were taught that spell right after they get their wings.

This had clouded her thoughts, she then failed to detect the oncoming attack. As the young girl made her way towards the towering figures, some kid decided to hurl a ball of Poison at her.

"Demonic Wings," called out the gentle wife by Gillian's side.

Her appearance had drastically changed; from an expression as a mother to the aspect of a vicious demon. If the devil had nightmares, she would be the main cast for that. Another terrifying thing was what had sprouted from her back, a pair of demon wings.

The moment the poison ball touched her, the wing had devoured it, growing slightly bigger. She subsequently issued a daunting glare at the person who launched the attack as she kept her wings.

"You! No attacking of other Mages!" yelled the host.

"One more word of insult and I won't hesitate to invert your ribcage, do you understand?" bellowed Gillian.

His voice was enough to strike fear in the most experienced of men-at-arms. Defying his orders was not an option if you planned to keep living. They weren't messing about when the books had mentioned those who hailed from the planet Akhaten are intense.

Akhaten was a radically exotic planet compared to others. Its skies were suffused with lush greenery while the land was brimming with shades of blue. The clouds were on the ground, as opposed to Earth. Bodies of water danced throughout the skies, making sunset and sunrise a major sight to behold.

The beings of Akhaten, called Akis, believed that the whole Universe was created and controlled by a Book. This book wrote and writes events throughout Time and Space. Each death, each birth, each memory, each place. They were all written in that particular book.

Akis used the Element of Code, relying on words to convey and demonstrate their spells. The ability to translate and perceive any form of speech or writing. The Element predominantly affects the target's mind.

Because of this overpowered Element, they are gifted enough to perform high-ranking spells without possessing the particular Element first. If the Mage receives the incantation, he or she can directly implement the given spell.

The young girl was unfazed by the powers of the couple before her. On the contrary, she maintained a sense of belonging with the couple. It moderately prompted her of how parents should be, defensive of their kids when faced with danger.

After a few fires and floods, it was time for Gillian and his wife to individually survey the young girl. As everyone tried to get out of the packed hall, most averted the weary gaze of the young girl.

She merely stood in the corner, her hood back up. She was not a keen fan of being noticed, let alone singled out by a renowned couple of the Congregation.

Gillian then approached her, after all the people had been cleared out. His wife, Ysabeau, bestowed a tender smile towards the young girl. The Valkyrie shyly placed her hood down.

"Show me the most powerful spell you've got in your arsenal," commanded Gillian, looking straight into the trembling girl's eyes.

Ysabeau next provided a divine thwack on her husband's head.

"Be nice! You'll end up scaring her!"

"I can't make her scared if she's already frightened," mumbled Gillian, rubbing the sore spot on the top of his head.

Another smack made the young girl wince in place of Gillian.

"And whose fault was that?!"

"You were the one who unleashed the Demonic Wings."

By the third whack, the young girl was trying to hold back her laughter. Despite how they were being portrayed, they were nothing but newlyweds at heart. As the couple finally focused once more, the young girl was able to unleash the most powerful spell within her arsenal.

One that was strong enough to strain her Elemental Endurance but not enough to completely drain the hapless girl's Elemental Energy. With a deep breath, the young girl gathered up her strength and unleashed a taste of the power she had within her being.

"Coeli Rotam; Die Iudicii. (Heaven's Wheel; On the day of judgment)," she chanted, glowing bright with golden light.

Heaven's Wheel. Also known as Valokia's Divine Justice. A spell that can only be wielded by a Valkyrie born and bred on the lands of Valokia. Though the way it was being used throughout the years remains a mystery, it has been known to kill a single individual to making stars fall.

Two immense circles appeared; above and underneath the whole hall. The circles started spinning rapidly, absorbing streams of Light Elemental Energy within the area.

With arrows coming from both circles, an enormous pillar of light and flash left the couple impressed. Gillian gave a contented smile as he clapped. The young girl's eyes lit up in happiness.

"I had a hunch, but I couldn't know for sure. It has been a long time since I've encountered one of your kind. Years, perhaps. Tell me, young one, what is your name?" asked Gillian.

The young girl smiled and went towards the couple.

"My name's Mavislin Roydon," introduced the cheerful young girl.

Gillian nodded as he laid a hand on the child's head.

"You are worthy of gaining high status and fame within the Congregation. And I am willing to give you some private lessons. After all, a Valkyrie's powers should be used wisely, not recklessly," explained Gillian.

Mavislin tilted her head in confusion. Ysabeau sighed and crouched to the young girl's level.

"Would you like to train with us?"

Mavislin was taken aback, was she hearing things? Two great Mages were proposing her to be their disciple? It wasn't even an order; it was an invitation. The girl showed trepidation as she tried gathering her muddled thoughts.

"Are you guys teachers?" asked Mavislin, seemingly unsure of her own words.

The two shook their heads, further increasing Mavislin's nervousness.

"We've never got the chance. Most of the students aren't able to handle the number of lessons we dish out," explained Gillian.

"Then what makes you think I would be able to?" asked the nervous girl.

"Your Elemental Energy and Aura tells me so."

With a deep breath, the Valkyrie narrowed her eyes and allowed her mouth to execute the agreement.

"Great! I'll be by your side when in training to make sure this demon doesn't steer you to an early grave," said Ysabeau, giving a slap on the back of the unfortunate husband.

"Why are you so violent, woman?!"

"Why are you so terrifying, man?!"

Mavislin found it difficult to stifle her laugh as the two continued to bicker. A shadow captivated the attention of the young girl, but she decided not to pay any heed to it.

The Congregation's dormitory was not exactly comfy when it came to amateur Mages or newcomers. But since the couple adamant about having the young Valkyrie live with them, Mavislin was spared from sleeping in those cramped quarters.

"Is it really alright for me to do this?" murmured Mavislin, as she slowly sat down on the large bed.

"Come on, the bed won't bite you. Just lie on it already," complained Gillian.

Ysabeau thought it was a fun opportunity to launch the poor girl's luggage towards the back of Gillian's head. Be it luck or skill, Gillian was able to catch the weapon without turning.

"And what was that for?" asked Gillian, seemingly irritated.

"Just checking on your reflexes, honey," replied Ysabeau, smiling sweetly.

Gillian sighed and joined the two females on the edge of the bed.

"Listen, Mav. From now on, you'll be part of our little family. Don't be afraid of small matters like these," said Gillian, slowly unpacking the girl's luggage.

The bag's contents were little, a blanket and a rabbit plushie with an eyepatch. He gave the rabbit to Mavislin while Ysabeau wrapped the blanket around Mavislin.

"As time goes by, you'll learn that if you hesitate, you might just end up dying. It's okay to be afraid but do the task nonetheless. Or else, it might be the last thing you ever feel," said Gillian.