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Ok, clearly Candi has lost her mind.
“You are joking, right?” I asked, staring at the doors that Ason had gone through.
“I’ve known Ason since we were little kids. We grew up in the same town outside of Savannah, Georgia. He never gets involved in anything, nor does he ever pay attention to anyone else. However, since you arrived, he can’t seem to keep his eyes off of you. Plus, don’t you think it’s odd that he got so upset about us talking about here?” Candi asked.
Her words jumbled in my mind and it took me a moment to clearly comprehend what she was saying.
“Sure, Ason looks at me, but it is with disgust and anger. I have no idea why he hates me so much, but I definitely don’t believe he’s into me. Anyway, he clearly just doesn’t want anyone getting involved in the investigation. Which I hate to admit it, I kind of see his point. It must be dangerous and against the rules.”
“Whatever,” Candi giggled. Her face turned serious and she let out a heavy breath. “Thank you for coming out here to check on me. We can talk more later, but you really were kind to me. I’m sorry for how I treated you,” she said.
“It’s ok. How about we just have a reset. We can start over,” I suggested.
“I would like that,” Candi agreed.
Together, we walked back into the academy; and for the first time since I had arrived, I felt a sense of peace and acceptance.
Chapter 5
"So,what’stheUnveilingCeremony?” I asked. “I mean, I understand that we learn our powers, but is there more to it than that?”
Candi was sitting in front of her dresser, carefully applying her makeup as she glanced at me through her mirror.
Yesterday, Candi and I had a sort of breakthrough. After our conversation in the courtyard and run-in with Ason, we had spent the rest of our evening talking and sharing stories about our lives before arriving at Shadow Legacy Academy. I knew very little about my heritage or about magic at all– which made me feel so inadequate being around students who were far more advanced than I was.
The only good thing that had come out of this was that I didn’t have a nightmare last night. I slept well and woke up well-rested.
“You will find out all about it on Friday,” she said, winking at me as she placed mascara on her long lashes.
“Come on, you can give me more than that?” I whined.
I sat on my bed– Lily’s old bed– and held a soft, plush purple pillow to my chest. Unlike Candi, I had woken up earlier and dressed in our assigned uniform, threw my hair up into a high ponytail, and placed a small amount of makeup on my face. Candi, however, was busy primping like she was preparing for a fashion show instead of a long day of classes. The note I had found is tucked safely away in my desk, and hidden under a pile of notebooks. I’m still conflicted on whether or not to show it to Candi. Maybe later I will muster the courage to show her.
Giving me a Cheshire cat grin Candi puts her mascara down and turns in her seat to face me. “The Unveiling Ceremony always happens at the end of the first week of school. Those that are new to Shadow Legacy Academy will partake in the ceremony to learn what powers they hold. Headmaster Patricia will ask you to hold a crystal ball, and she will place a spell that allows her to draw out your magic. Your true self will be revealed in the crystal ball. Mine was last year and it was nerve-wracking but exciting,” she said, sighing.
My mind drifted back to my meeting with the Headmaster yesterday. The book she had shown me told me the abilities I may have. I couldn’t stop thinking about the idea of being a Seer. In a way, I hoped that was what it was– if not for anything more than to explain why I have these terrible nightmares.
“What was your true power?” I ask, feeling a twinge of guilt at the thought that I barely know my roommate and new friend.
“I am from one of the Elemental Witch Covens. My true power is healing and calling on people’s emotions. After more classes and lessons, I will be able to create spells and potions that can heal others. Healers can work in the human world and end up being doctors and nurses. Some go on to be firemen or policemen, but we always find jobs in careers where our true goal is to help others. We can hide our powers while still performing them.”
I’m envious that Candi already knows what power she holds. Thinking back to yesterday, it makes sense that Candi is a healer. It must be killing her that she can’t heal Lily…
“I’m so jealous,” I admit.
“Don’t be. You will get your answers soon enough,” Candi assures me, though I’m not fully convinced.
Standing, Candi adjusts her skirt and takes one last look in the mirror, before grabbing her bag and heading toward the door. I follow suit and we leave our room and prepare for a long day of classes.
***
After breakfast, Candi and I head toward class. I’m excited about my History of Magic class. There are so many questions I want to ask, but I find myself absorbed in the other conversations that take place around us.
When we step into the room, I spot Ason sitting across the room. A heavy scowl is plastered across his features, and I internally laugh at Candi’s words yesterday about Ason being into me. The look he is giving me now is not one of adoration. This is intense, like he could spark a fire and burn me to ashes if he wanted.
Our professor walks in and we all quickly settle into our seats.
“Good morning, students. Today, we will begin researching our individual heritages and gaining more insight into magic.”
