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“You think they’re powerful here, in their realm, their power is beyond frightening. Their power is muted in our realm to the point where some of their magic doesn’t even work here. Their most deadly spells and darkest magic has to be cast in their realm. Which made it a very dangerous place to visit. It was also difficult for some to resist the temptation.
“And of course, we know the stories about what it was like in Faerie. If you eat their food or accept their drinks, you never want to leave. The magic in their very earth that grows their food is far beyond what we can comprehend or control. They can force most other creatures to do anything they want. Though, in our realm, other creatures can match them. On their home turf, none of you would stand a chance. Except formaybeRaven. And only because she could eat their food and probably resist their compulsion. The rest of you would be screwed.”
I’d never heard the classroom so quiet before. The hair on my arms stood on edge. Every part of me felt on edge. I had no idea the fae were that powerful. And now I almost didn’t blame everyone for being so afraid. They closed off that realm for a good reason. Not that it was the right call, but I could see why they made that choice out of fear.
As I replayed Professor Craft’s words in my mind, I started to wonder about the book. Here, it was nothing. But it had come from a fae and was being sought after by a fae.
My hand shot into the air.
“Yes, Ms. Winters?” Professor Craft asked.
“Do they have magical objects the way mages and others do?” I asked. “For spells or whatever.”
“Of course,” she said. “While their magic seems to be more quickly accessed and more inherent, it’s still possible to use spells, charms, and other things similar to how mages work. Though, like mages, some fae are more powerful than others.”
She turned her attention back to the class. “Now, who can tell me the four courts of Faerie?”
“Five,” I said. “You meanfive.”
She smirked. “Good catch. Most often only the four high courts are taught.”
“I know,” one of my classmates said.
“Go ahead,” Professor Craft said.
“They’re named for the seasons,” the girl said. “Summer, Spring, Winter, Autumn.”
“Correct,’ Professor Craft said. “And as Raven mentioned, there are rumors of a fifth though I have never met anyone from that court.”
“Shadow,” I said, unable to keep it in.
“Yes, the Shadow Court,” Professor Craft said.
The whole class seemed to be holding their breath.
“The Shadow Court is a bit of a mystery,” she said. “The Shadow Fae are said to be able to control light in any form. And they’re said to be able to control the flow of magic itself. Closing it off or directing its path. They are said to be experts at using portals.”
I could almost feel the gaze of the class on me.Shit. Why hadn’t I just kept my mouth shut?
Though, there was some good that came from it. I was now almost certain the fae I was dealing with was from the Shadow Court. He had closed off the lights and eliminated our magic. He literally did the two things his court was known for doing. If only I knew how to use that knowledge to my advantage.
Professor Craft hopped off her desk and walked back to the white board. She wrote down the names of the four major courts. “We’ll skip Shadow since it’s not usually an issue. Shadow Fae rarely leave their own court.”
Under each of the courts, she wrote a few words, explaining as she went. “The Summer Court is associated with fire magic. Spring with an ability to speak to animals. Winter with a mastery of both water and air. And finally, Autumn is known for its association with earth-based magic.”
A few hands shot up and students asked questions but I was so deep in thought, I had a difficult time concentrating. All I could think about was that book and why I had it and why the shadow fae wanted it.
By the time the bell rang, I realized there was only one person who could help me. And right now, she was locked in a prison cell.
Good thing I knew a demon who could travel through dreams.
