27 CHAPTER 26 (1/2)
”The Lambent of vale” Raz began ”popularly known as the Extractor, is a direct process. Our bodies are like a vessel that can store the glow from the sun and this process is known as extracting. The act of using this extracted power within us is known as glowing. Although we have speed as a common power, we differ in some ways. For instance, a full grown Candanian can extract the solar energy and use it to heal the most severe illness or injury. That's why the emergency wards in most hospitals have openings in some part.” He paused for a while as if thinking what next to say
”The Zappers, those from the Red linage like me, can also extract and glow which in turn makes us fast. When I mean fast I mean like the speed of light. That's why we are the fastest in history.” Raz said proudly.
”Blah, Jeff broke that record twelve months ago” Matt said and watched as Raz looked at Jeff and smiled.
”Would you mind to show me how you won that race by racing me after this?” Raz asked.
”Maybe some other time, please continue with the story, my bed calls.” Jeff frowned.
”Okay, as it pleases my lords” Raz said, faking a smile.
”The Amanian which are those from the silver linage, also have speed like other extractors, but they can neither extract nor glow. They can only transform naturally by simply touching this...” Raz pulled off his black glove and embedded gracefully on his left palm, in red color, was the shaped of a bow.
Matt gasped and nearly shouted. He had seen that bow before; it was the bow in that envelope he found on his door step. He hadn't told anyone about it, not even his best friend Jeff.
”What's that?” Matt asked
”Haven't you been paying attention to the history teacher?” Raz asked with a little smile on his lips.
”Well, this mark is a birth mark. There are many stories behind its origin, but I won't dive into that now. One thing is sure; every citizen in Anadan got this mark when lord Tyrust defeated the darkness with the slate of vale. It's unfortunate the grays don't have it.” Raz raked his dark hair with his right hand, trying so hard to force down the amusement on his face.
”It's not a bad thing, I used to beat myself on the matter that I can't glow or extract, but now I know the Grays are more powerful, because a solder would need food after a battle. Isn't that true Matt?” Jeff asked with a mischievous smile.
”Sure.” Matt exclaimed and high fived with Jeff, they were only doing that to anger the older boy who stared at them and continued as though nothing had happened.
”The Amanian's also are rare and less human, especially when they transform, unlike the rest of us, they can't absorb the sun's energy. They could only be controlled by a Gold and rumor also says that they live mutually with the Gold; neither the Gold nor the silver can survive without the other. That's why they are the king's personal guards. History has it that they were created by lord Tyrust himself, when he felt he could trust no one.” Raz leaned on the dusty window sill with part of his weight, he was sure the window would crush if he added all his weight.
”And there is another linage that can't glow or extract, they spend their days in the farm playing with the mud and dirt...” Raz paused and laughed as he got angry glares from the other two boys standing behind him.
”Idiot, you are referring to the Gray.” Matt jokingly cursed as he stood beside Raz. The sun had hidden in the other part of the world, but its radiance was quietly pulsing away and the room was becoming dark.
Jeff smiled ”What about the Gold” he asked.
Raz shook his head ”I don't know much about them, but the little I know is that they are semi mortals. They could get sick and die or live to old age, but apart from that, they can't be killed.