The Secrets of the Elements

Maya walked towards the stone table in the secret underground room. She looked at her reflection in the water of the golden glass bowl.

"The sound isn't coming from the water," said Advika and rubbed the sand off the stone table.

Zarna touched the music syllables engraved on the stone table. Soft music escaped from the engravings.

"What does this music mean?" wondered Ray and looked around the room.

Tej picked up a rather odd-looking book and dusted the dirt off it.

"There's something with you and books I believe," said Maya and walked towards him.

"It's locked," he said as he held the small silver lock attached to the book.

"The key," said Ray as he picked up a small circular shaped object lying on the ground.

Tej took it from Ray and pursed his lips. "No bro, this ain't the key. At least not of this lock."

"Hmmm," said Ray and kept the key in his pocket.

Advika looked into the glass bowl.

"Advika," said Maya. "Are you planning on-"

"Yes," said Advika and closed her eyes, taking a deep breath in.

"Planning what?" asked Tej and took a step towards her.

"Legend has it. This water can answer your questions, almost all questions," revealed Maya. "We got this info from books of course. We've been doing a lot of research lately."

Ray looked up at the sliding door above them. Zarna nudged him. "Nothing, just making sure we're not trapped again," he said.

my favourite headband, can the water tell me where it is?" asked Ray and pouted. Tej smiled and

something serious," said Maya and nodded her

Water, where does

flashlights of their phones flickered. The

Zarna and pulled Ray

her eyes and swivelled.

complete the question," said Maya and spread her arms in the air. "We'll

what is the secret of

the golden bowl moved in a circular motion,

at once. She kept her hand on her chest and took a deep breath. "Relax, relax, everything is fine," she

motion making an invisible ball, gathering air within it and directed it towards the rope. The fire

the rope. Ray

and looked at

cried Ray leaving

Hot things cannot harm him,

a handkerchief from his pocket. He covered his palm with it and grabbed the rope. Both

us," said Zarna as she

sitting on a throne surrounded by four other thrones. On his left, sat Advika, her crown made from pearls and opals. On his right, was Ray, smiling

Zarna, on the other hand, wore a crown made up of fresh

in what looked like

Kings and Queens?"

picture answer my question?" quizzed Advika.

to get out of here asap," she said and started to climb up with the help of

it. "Advika, quick," she said

head and gave a last look to the picture in the bowl,

~~~~~

her tears sitting beside Rishi. His body