Lillian
Living with the elves had given Lillian a life of rich culture and endless knowledge of legendary beings. Though much was unknown about the giants, she hoped she knew enough to keep them all alive. There were many creatures in the world of Watreon that could practice magic. Elves, sorcerers, witch, gnomes, the list went on and on, and each of those creatures drew their magic from one element or another.
The giants however, were made of the earth, and were resistant to most magic. With their naturally armored skin, it was like shooting arrows at rock walls. It did not do any good. Lillian stood just outside the training field and assessed the damage. The outer buildings lay in rubble and bodies strewn about on the ground motionless. Lord Byron called a few orders and fire lit up the night sky.
It seemed like it had been ages since they had gotten all dressed up in their gowns and had a lovely dinner. The sun had just started to set when the attack first began, now the sky was black and filled with smoke from burning giant skin and buildings that had caught fire. She ran her hand down the bodice of her gown. The fabric was dirty and ripped in several places. She wondered what life would be like after that night.
An unexpected crash of someone tossed into a wall beside her snapped her out of her silent contemplation. Joining Evangeline next to Lord Byron, a thought suddenly occurred to her. The giants were from the earth, with Evangeline’s help, she should be able to use her magic against them. Evangeline turned to her quickly as if she knew what she was thinking and took her hand.
They moved forward toward the closest giant and Lillian stepped in front of Evangeline, while she placed her hands on her shoulders. Raising her arms above her head, she concentrated. The giant moved closer and reached down for her but stop mid movement. It stood, frozen in place, fighting against her magic and it was strong.
She was not sure she would have the strength to continue when she felt her energy renewed by Alex and Victoria’s presence. Reaching deep inside the giant she imagined the center of it turning to stone, and then spreading to every organ, and then to every limb until it was nothing but an oversized ugly statue.
When she was finished, the other giant turned just in time to see its comrade crack and turn to dust. It cried out in rage and lumbered toward them, stopping when Lillian took ahold of it just as she had done the other. It looked frightened and she released it, knowing she would not have the energy to do it again. The giant had obviously wised up, because it ran in the opposite direction, climbing over the ridges of the mountain and disappearing into the night.
Her knees buckled and she fell to the ground in exhaustion. It was over. Well at least that part was over. Her powers may not have always worked the way that she wanted, but they had never failed her. She was grateful that she had been trained so well by the elves and able to put that training to use.
“That was amazing Lilly.” Alex said enthusiastically.
She was especially grateful to have the other daughters, who were like sisters to her, as irritating as they could be sometimes.
“Thank you.” Lillian said with a smile, and then added, “Don’t call me Lilly.”