Chapter 3

I beckon my eyes to look away from the jerk already but it's as of my eyes have a got a life of their own.As I finally tear my eyes away from him. I see that the ceremony has proceeded half way already.Suddenly I realize that I will have to go up the stage during the ceremony at some point and fell myself panicking.But i try to calm myself.

Finally after the long speech and i mean long.They finally start calling people up on the stage.

"Abby Wilson"the man with glowy wings calls out.She doesnt look much better than me to be honest.She shakingly goes up the stage.The man however nods at her reassuringly and its as if she suddenly doesnt have a care in the world anymore.

She confidenly walks up to the man who in turn places this glowy halo type thingy.Seriously whats up with this man and glowy things.What does he have like a fetish or something.I tell me brain to concentrate i already missed half the speech cant miss more.

As soon as the man places the halo on her.For a moment nothing happens and then its like someone is ripping her inside and out.The pain on her face makes me look away and in the blink of a eye fur yes u heard that right fur starts sprouting all over her face and instead of a girl.There is a wolf standing there.

The man with the wings quickly calls out for someone named Aaron.In response a burly man comes on the stage and places a collar on the wolf.Abby in return growls in warning but just a heated look from the makes her head bow submissivelly.

What was that. did he just calm a rabid animal who looked like she would bite anyone's fingers off if they even breathed close to her.

Aaron takes her away and the ceremony resumes as if a girl didnt just turn into a goddamn wolf. I take joy in knowing that maybe the ceremony is happening in alphabetical order but the next name has me freezing as i realize its mine.That doesnt even make sense im at the end of the line and my name starts with S.

Blake squeezes my hands reassuringly and that somehow gives me strength.I walk up to the stage with clammy hands and shaking feet.And before i know it i reach the stage.I feel someone's eyes on me but i dont look in the direction as im far too nervous.

I reach the man and he nods at me before placing the halo on my head.For 10 slow agonizing seconds nothing happens.

And then excrutiating pain starts in my shoulder blades.And then my wrist starts throbbing like it has been struck with an ironblade.And as soon as it happens I hear a male voice shouting in agony.And then just as suddenly the pain vanishes.

With wet eyes i look up to see evryone looking at me in shock.I checking my hands to see if i have paws but what i do see is a tatoo if o cant even call it that its as if its glowing and made in pure black ink.

Its beautiful it has two wings in the side dark as night.My thoughts are interuppted because of a gasp.

When i look up i see the centaur looking at me with shock and there is something else in his expression...awe no it cant be.And why in the world are my shoulders burning i look behind me only to doubletake.

There was a light so bright I had to avert my gaze.Only to look back and find that like the angel i too have grown wings.But the difference is that my wings are burning bright with a red fire which looks almost abnormal.Along with the wings i also feel something burning my hands.The weird thing is intead of burning me it gives me a sense of comfort.

It's like the sense of burning doesn't make me uncomfortable but actually feels like a familiar feeling as if it's nothing to be afraid of but instead it's something to be accepted.

The thing that scares me the most that instead of being scared of the occurences.I feel a sense of relief like i have never felt before.Like someone unlocked a part inside me setting something free.

Suddenly the gut wrenching sensation somes back and my back arches with my body rising up the stage.

I once again hear a hoarse voice growling in anger and pain.When i look up this time its as if im no longer in control of my body.I raise my hand to find a glowing sword almost as strong as me.I look up to see the angel coming towards me with a look of caution.And as soon as he touched my hand the pain once again leaves my body.

This time i dont have the energy to stand up.I find a hand supporting me and i find that the angel still has his hand on my shoulder.There is a deafning growl from the same voice as before.And i look up to see the jerk from before looking more like glaring at the hand on my shoulder.

But i still don't know where the voice was coming from.I look up to see him still glaring at my shouder.Weird!

What's his problem. The angel

helps me walk in the direction of the door near the stage.As he's hurrying me towards the door i see my mom looking relieved and sad at the same time.She nods to me and i nod back.And just that action seems to ressure her that i'm okay and dont need any help.

And while im lost in my thoughts i dont realise we have stopped walking until the angel makes me sit down in a chair.

I notice the angel is not the only one besides me there are a few people who were standing on the stage along with the jerk who's name is Liam I by looking at his uniform.

What why is his name like stitched on like that and why is he wearing a uniform. Now that I notice all the people in the room except the angel who is sporting a ceremonial gown are wearing that uniform with their name stitched on it.

Along with their name there are also stars stitched on beside their names.As my eyes take everyones uniform in I see that everyone over here must be important as the have a lot of stars decorating their person.

2 questions arise to my mind at that moment ,the first being Are they all officials here at the academy. And the second question is that did I unknowingly make an enemy out of a person who certainly is important here judging by the bling-blings on his uniform.

Why does he already hate me on my first day. What did I do to him maybe I shouldn't stared back at him during the ceremony.I offer him a weak smile but he looks away.

Dammit why do these things happen to me I just wanted a normal school life.Now that I look around the room I notice that everyone is looking at me.As of I have sprouted 2 heads.I look around the room.

And see that everyone though staring at me Won't look me in the eyes. What's happened to all of them is there something wrong with me.

I look at all of them meticulously but nobody arises to the occasion to give me any answers.When I feel as if I'm gonna burst with curiosity the angel clears his throat.

I look up behind me to find the angel examining my shoulder blades.Thats when I remember about my wings I look behind me to see there are no fiery wings there not even a smoke

The only proof that I did have actual wings come from my body is the the twin large burn marks on my white ceremonial gown that was delivered to me a day before. I am still examining the burn marks on my dress.

When the angel clears his throat again to bring me out of my dream world. "How much do you know about the great war that happened nearly 500 years ago"He asks me in a voice that automatically makes u wanna relax get into bed and got to sleep.

But it also has a sharp edge to it so you know that man is not to be messed with.As I'm still thinking about his voice I hear a voice in my mind,

"Sage pay attention please.As much as is appreciate you thinking about my voice I would much rather prefer you listen to me"

WHAT WAS THAT.He really can read my thoughts has he been in my mind ever since the ceremony did he see me joking in my mind about his gown.

As I think about all of this. He starts to speak again this time out loud,

"Sage please pay attention on me rather than joking about my gown. I know it looks funny but it is very comfortable and frankly I think you should try wearing it too sometime. So I ask u again how much do you know about the great war?"He says with an amused grin on my face.

While everyone in the room let's out a laugh at my expense I go as red as a tomato as I answer his question.

"Sir, What are u talking about,The people under the age of 18 are not allowed to know the details about the war."

As I say this everyone around the room get an expression on their face that I can't quite decipher but as I am gonna look more closely they vanish as fast as they appeared.

"Sage"He resumes in a calm voice "We have never put a restriction on anyone talking about the great war"

"What?No,I don't understand my mother told me no one is allowed to tell us anything about their powers or the great war."I say Shocked not knowing what to think of the sentence he has just said.

"Sage,Some students that are being initiated right at this present moment are skilled at history and the powers that exist.We have always encouraged parents to Inform their child about these things."

"I really don't understand my mother said that whenever she tried to tell me she would get burned she said so herself.That is why no one actually knew about the powers."

"Sage",he resumes in a calm voice"No one was ever restricted from telling their children about their powers."