Chapter 7

The next morning was as busy as all other days. At 8:00am, students were rushing in and out of their rooms trying to gather their materials for class. Some bumped into each other and threw a fit about it. Some couldn't be bothered about school. Some had already entered class.

"Hey" Helen said to Amelia as they walked down the hallway.

"Hi. Good morning" Amelia replied with a smile

Helen looked amused. She had never seen Amelia smile before.

"You seem in a good mood this morning"

"Hi guys" Edward said joining them

"Hi Eddie"

Amelia contemplated on telling them about Jeran since they were the only two people she could talk to. She decided not to since she didn't know them too well.

In a few minutes they were standing in Mrs Schitz's self defense class. Helen and Edward stood next to Amelia on both her sides.

"Good morning class" Mrs Schitz said walking in.

"Good morning ma'am"

There were no chairs in the class due to what she taught. It didn't require sitting down. It was mainly practical.

"Before we move on to our next topic, we will review what we did two days ago. We don't have much time. Everyone get in your crystal balls now"

"This is gonna be so easy" Ingrid said to her friends

Sarah raised up her hand, signalling to Mrs Schitz.

"Yes Sarah?" Mrs Schitz responded

"You might wanna keep a close eye on Walker in case she falls again"

The whole class laughed except for Helen and Edward. Amelia bent her head in shame. The confidence she had before was gone.

"Don't mind them" Helen said to her "You'll do well. Not everyone is stable on their first try"

"Yeah" Edward supported "Don't worry. I'll put a frog in Sarah's food at lunch. Let's see how she'll feel"

Amelia felt a lot better. She giggled at Edward's plan.

"Thanks guys"

"We're here for you" Helen told her

"Start now" Mrs Schitz ordered

They all brought out their wands and got to work. Amelia closed her eyes and took deep breaths. Jeran's words filled her head.

Focus. You can do this

It's all in your mind. You can do anything you want to

Amelia proceeded to chant her spell

"For the protection of my body's all. I therefore conjure a crystal ball"

She started floating and so did the rest of the class. Ingrid looked surprised at the fact that Amelia's ball didn't pop.

"Girls" she called to Sarah and Mian. "Look at Walker"

They all looked at her jealously. Sarah snickered.

"She's probably just lucky" Sarah said

Helen smiled at her friend's success

"You did it" Helen squealed

"Yes" Amelia was so excited

"I would have given you a High five but you know, we're trapped"

Three of them laughed. Mrs Schitz shot fire at everyone's ball and they all popped except Ingrid and Amelia's.

There was tension in the air. Ingrid hates competition.

"Hm impressive" Mrs Schitz said "Let's see"

Since fire couldn't burst their bubbles, Mrs Schitz shot ice at Ingrid's. It froze then shattered into pieces. Ingrid fell with a thud. Sarah and Mian helped her up.

"Don't worry. If you can't do it then Amelia can't either" Mian said

Ingrid stood up and dusted her clothes, waiting for Amelia's downfall.

Mrs Schitz shot ice at Amelia but it was still in tact. She tried severally but still nothing happened.

The whole class was in shock. Edward started clapping. The whole class had no choice but to join in. They all clapped except for Ingrid and her friends

Amelia came down gracefully and popped the bubble herself with her wand.

"Impressive for a year one student" Mrs Schitz commented "Well done"

Amelia was smiling so much her face was starting to hurt

"You hear that Sarah?" Helen said loudly "Impressive for a year one student"

"Oh, shut up" Sarah snapped

"I knew you could do it" Helen said to Amelia

Amelia hugged her and Edward

"Thanks a lot guys"

"We got your back" Edward said