Yubi's sneeze

Master has a unique way of weeding out the weak.

The disciples knew to keep quiet when they sat in formation around their Master.

He was elevated four feet above ground, yet his matted hair touched the ground around him. His mantras hummed around the clearing as the flora reacted to his words.

The grass grew longer and longer till it came to every disciple’s chest. This is what they wanted to learn. How to control the elements around them. And this was the best time for them to learn when the plants were anew with life.

Soon, the grass started wrapping itself around them as they kept their eyes focused on their master. It wasn’t the first time their master had used these tactics to scare away the weakest link and it wouldn’t be the last.

Then came the branches with tiny flowers form the trees around them. It got difficult to breathe as it went all the way up to their heads. Yet, they all kept still except one.

Yubi sneezed. Everyone stilled around him at the sound. His eyes widened as the binds around him tightened.

Seeing this, Lok screamed in fear and the branches abandoned Yuri. The disciples watched in horror as every binding around them loosened and went to Lok.

Their master opened his eyes at the commotion. He sighed at the blood marring the spot where Lok had been. He waved his hand and fresh green grass covered with blood grew on the spot.

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