Zafira Kerias

Well my attempt at fanfiction. I decided to travel back to the days leading up to Zafira becoming Grand Mage. How it happened and who elected her. Yup takes place mostly in America.  So my out of country friends...you learning.

Part 1: The Murder

Zafira walked through the shadowy corridors of the Temple. After experiencing the Surge a few years back she was permitted outside the Temple. In the recent months Zafira had taken part in the fight between multiple people. As America was so large there were two of everything. In the East Coast there was a Temple and Sanctuary. The East Coast Sanctuary mostly was known and worked with any other countries. In the West Coast there was a Temple and the West Coast Sanctuary. The two Councils conversed often. They both worked to keep mortals safe. Though in the past few months mages were fighting. An attack was led on the East Coast Sanctuary. Normally Zafira and her fellow Necromancers would not fight. They did as the fighters threatened them. Zafira was chosen to find out happenings outside the Temple in case rumors of attacking the Necromancers would come true. The High Priest would make Zafira a Cleric as it was dangerous for any of them to venture out.

The nightly air was cold. Pennsylvania in the winter was cold. Typical. It was many years later after the beginnings. Nobody knew what to do. Zafira was in town with the few mages in the area. Ari's house was tiny but fit in well in the town. There were five in attendance including Zafira. Ari stood up from her chair. She was tiny with wavy brown hair. An Elemental of course. Nearly all were. She turned to everyone,
"We must be careful. Just over the border in New Jersey there was a fight. The Sanctuary is in New York City. We cannot let this get bad. I know you guys arent too keen but, we should join up with the Sanctuary people." Ari told them. Zafira glared. It took all her strength not to flip out.
"So , Ari, if we team up do you expect them to let me? After all not many like Necromancers." Zafira pointed out non too kind. Ari's brother spoke his voice soft,
"Zafira, you are different. Your brothers and sisters hide in the Temples and are stuck up. You meet none of the standards most would think of when the name 'Necromancer' is mentioned." He told her. Aimer was not one to be nice to others he had a soft spot for Zafira, the others murmered agreement with Aimer. Zafira sighed,
"When should we head out? I can only shadow walk so far." Her eyes shifted to the necklace she wore. Her power was stored there. Ari smirked,
"Tomorrow. Zafira you should probably get that Cleaver scythe you stole." Ari said laughing. Zafira grinned. She got a scythe off a dead Cleaver and used it when necessary. The meeting broke up. Zafira left the house and walked to the end of the street, hiding among the darkness she shadow walked to the cemetery. She silently walked and entered the Temple. Cleric Hill was waiting for her right by her room.
"What?!" Zafira snapped. It was midnight. She was tired and was leaving early. Hill glared,
"Respect authority, Zafira. What are you doing back so late?' Hill demanded. Zafira ignored the Cleric.
"If you like to see the Death Bringer be found I suggest you leave me alone." Zafira responded coldly. She never lied. She killed four people who annoyed her in the Temple. Yet nobody knew the truth. Not even the High Priest. Hill stalked off. Zafira was a demon best of times. Laughing quietly she fell asleep.

It had been months after their arrival. Gai was dead and Ari seriously wounded. The four were together fighting along with every person. Zafira was welcomed easily by the others. Her natural instinct in fighting and strategy was helpful. She had been given permission to arrest the ones instigating the attacks. One of the offcials often watched her. Violette Lee Profit. An Adept. Zafira watched Violette in battle. Shape shifter. The Council of Elders were discussing war tactics. This was safe from the international community. Grand Mage Tylo was in full debate. Violette and Zafira often strategized together with the Elders. The two were watching out today for attack. Elder Kyl was dead.
 That was known. The Grand Mage had not found anyone. Zafira jumped,
"Attack." She breathed. She shadow walked to the two living Elders debating.
"Attack!!!!!!!!!!" she Yelled and it was there that it all happened. Zafira locked on battle with an  Elemental the Elders fighting too. Before the Cleavers or even Violette could shift an attacker killed the Grand Mage. Zafira saw a blur of grey and Cleavers brought down the killer. He'd be in the Gaol. No question. Violette and Zafira fought anyone against them. Finally she saw the last person arrested or driven out. Elder Pio shook his head.
"I cannot be on the Council. Those of us around must...vote a new Council." He declared. Zafira went pale. History. In the making......