chapter 9: the magical mirror

[ i apologize if there would be any errors ( grammars, spellings and such more ). ]

JULIET'S POINT OF VIEW

It's already Monday and I am starting to get very nervous because of the happenings last week with both Romeo and Travis. I walked towards the Science room, and find a seat for me. As I sat down, I saw Travis entering the room and I started panicking so I pretend that I am reading a book.

"Well, well, well. Good morning there, Ms. Juliet." Travis greeted me as he put both of his hands on top of my table while looking at me.

"Good morning, Travis." I politely greeted him back as I continued to read my book.

"Look, can we please talk later after Science class?" He sighed as he bend down, facing me.

"S-Sure." I stuttered as I looked at him then he smiled and sat down beside me.

"Oh hi, Romeo!" Travis said as I looked over while panicking.

"Hello Travis." Romeo replied in a sad tone as he sat down infront us.

"A-Are you okay, R-Romeo?" I stuttered in panicked then Travis suddenly looked at me.

"I'm fine, don't worry about it." Romeo sighed as he looked over us then turned back.

As Travis was about to comfort Romeo, the teacher arrived in our room, while the bell started to ring. Everyone in the room went back to their seats, and greeted our teacher.

"Alright settle down everyone." The teacher said.

"Today, I'm gonna discuss a lesson and right after that, I will give you the rest of the time to continue with your Science project along with your partner." The teacher said as we all nodded.

After the 30 minutes discussion, all of us leave the room, as Travis and I walked together. I can feel the awkwardness between us, luckily as we arrived at our spot, he had to break the silence.

"So about the Science project, we haven't started even a single bit, because you were busy last Friday." Travis said as I started getting nervous on what to say.

"Oh I'm sorry about last Friday, besides I already started making our Science project over the weekends, so that I can make it up to you." I said.

"Wait really? You already had a communication with the guardian?" He excitedly asked.

"Not really, but I did started with the first three steps of the procedure on how to make the Magicia." I replied with a smile.

"That's great! I'm so proud of you, Juliet!" He said in excitement as he hugged me.

During that moment, it felt like the world suddenly stopped. I've never feel someone like this especially when they are hugging me. I can feel the genuine hug Travis gave me.

"Oh I'm sorry, I just suddenly felt excited with the project we are making." He said as he chuckled and released me from hugging.

"N-No, it's completely fine." I chuckled then there was another silence in between us.

"Oh by the way, do you want to continue the project in my house later after school?" I asked as he looked up at me.

"Yes, yes, I'm free." He said then we both chuckled.

"Alright so I guess I'll see you later then?" I said as I slowly walked backwards.

"Sure, M'lady." He said then I smiled and left.

I walked for five minutes to my locker for the books of my next classes. Then, I saw Romeo in the next three lockers, looking down, so I decided to approached him.

"Hi Romeo, how are you feeling right now? You know, after what happened last week." I said as we looked at each other.

"Hello Juliet, yes I am-" Romeo said then he cutted off his own sentence as he began staring at me.

As Romeo spoke, I suddenly touched his wrist as I swayed my hand. I don't know what it is, but I started feeling butterflies in my stomach. It was all perfect until Romeo suddenly felt the headache again.

"Oh no, Romeo!" I panickedly said as he bended down while feeling the pain.

"Juliet? What's going o-" Travis said as he ran towards us from the corner then he noticed Romeo in pain.

"Romeo!" Travis panickedly said as he held Romeo then he fainted.

"Nurse! Nurse! Romeo fainted, please help us!" I called the nurse who is 20 meters away from us as she ran towards us.

The nurse immediately asked for help with the wheelchair and placed Romeo immediately onto it. Most likely the whole school saw what happened, and now I somehow feel guilty about it. I didn't know what to do so I slowly walked away as Travis ran towards me.

"Juliet! Juliet! What happened to Romeo?" Travis asked as I turned at him and I sighed.

"I don't know, I was just asking how he is, he suddenly felt a pain." I replied as Travis looked at me.

"Well I hope Romeo gets well soon, I heard he has a special kind of gene." He sighed.

"What kind of gene?" I asked as I frowned.

"I don't know, I heard it when I went to their house one time." He replied as I looked down.

"Oh." I said.

"Can I walk you to class? You seem panicked about what happened." He said, looking concerned.

Well if you knew that I was with him last Friday, you might understand. I thought to myself.

"Sure." I said as we both walked to class.

Timeskip after school, Travis and I decided to go to my house together. As I arrived, I noticed that my Mom isn't home yet. So we went directly to my room and continued the project.

"Alright, can you show me the project you temporarily made?" Travis asked then I nodded and grabbed it from one of the shelves and slowly put it down onto the floor.

"Is that a chest?" He asked as he frowned and looked at it.

"Yes, I remembered when my aunt used to tell me that every Magicia is made inside of a chest, so I decided to make one." I said as I sat down on the floor, together with Travis.

"Not gonna lie, I really love it. It looks very unique, especially when it is made by you." He said then I chuckled.

"Stop with your sillyness, Travis." I chuckled then he chuckled back.

Suddenly, something rang and it felt like it is in the Magicia book my aunt gave to me. I immediately grabbed the book and opened the page that started glowing.

"Am I dreaming or I am seeing magic?" Travis asked as I chuckled.

"You are seeing magic." I said then I grabbed the small golden mirror that was appeared in the glowing page.

"I'm only 18, but that is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen!" He said in excitement.

"Calm down, it's just a golden mirror. I don't even know what is this for." I said as I stared at the mirror.

"Do you have like a key or something?" He asked then I glared at him.

"It's not a lock, silly." I said as I flipped over the mirror.

"There! The instructions!" I said in excitement as something appeared in the mirror.

"Congratulations on receiving this mirror! This mirror is very rare and of course, made for you! Please keep it safe at all times." I read.

"This mirror is also used for communicating with the guardian. In order to do so, say the guardian's name thrice in a row, then your name, and lastly announce the magic spell out loud which is found in your book." Travis continued.

"Do your thing, M'lady." He said as he looked at me then I let out a breathe.

"I, Juliet Fitzroy, wants to communicate with the guardian, Tia Fitzroy. Hayaan akong makipag-usap sa kanya sa pamamagitan ng salamin na ito." I recited then Travis give me a confuse face as the glow in the mirror mirror started to fade away.

"I'm confused, what language did you spoke in the last part?" Travis asked with a frown.

"It's called Filipino and it means 'Let me communicate with the guardian through this mirror', my Mom said that Aunt Tia used to live in the Philippines back when she started making magic." I explained as Travis nodded.

A few seconds later, the magic mirror showed Aunt Tia's image. She's wearing a hat with a plain white shirt and colorful scarf around her neck.

"Good afternoon Juliet! It's been a long time, and look you've finally reached the day that you get to communicate me!" Aunt Tia exclaimed.

"Good afternoon as well, Aunt Tia! I know, it's been forever, I miss you so much!" I said in excitement.

"Perfect timing, we need you for our Science project that we will be doing!" I said then Aunt Tia frowned.

"We? Miss Juliet Fitzroy, what are you saying?" She asked.

"I'm here with Travis! He's my.. partner for the Science project." I said as I moved closer to Travis so that he can be seen as well.

"Good day Ma'am! It's an amazing pleasure to meet you." Travis greeted as Aunt Tia nervously nodded.

"Good day to you too." Aunt Tia greeted him back.

"Uhh.. do you mind if me and Juliet will have a little girl talk?" She asked.

"Oh sure, it's not a problem at all." Travis replied then I moved the mirror back to me.

"Miss Juliet, diba sabi ko sayo dati na sa pamilya lang pwede ang may kaalaman tungkol sa akin at sa ating pinagagawa?!" Aunt Tia scolded me.

Translation: "Miss Juliet, remember that I told you before that only within the family knows about me and our doings?" (self-translation)

"Alam ko yon, Aunt Tia. Pero alam ko na trusted yung lalake na kasama ko, tsaka kailangan namin ito para sa project namin eh at bilang holder, diba dapat may ginawa akong Magicia?" I replied.

Translation: "I know that, Aunt Tia. But I know that the guy I am with is trustworthy, besides we need this for our project, and as the holder, shouldn't I make my own Magicia?" (self-translation)

"Eh, may alam ba ang mama mo tungkol dito? Tsaka alam mo naman na delikado iyon, baka mahanap ako sa ating mga kaaway." Aunt Tia scolded.

Translation: "So, does your mom know about this? Also, you already know that it is dangerous, because our enemies might find me." (self-translation)

"Pasensya kana po, patawarin mo po ako. Pero paki-consider muna ngayon Aunt Tia, kailangan talaga toh namin. Higit sa lahat, wag kanang mag-aalala sa pagpresent sa aming proyekto. May nagawa na akong excuse tungkol nito." I sighed.

Translation: "I'm sorry, please forgive me. But please consider for now Aunt Tia, we really need this. Most of all, you don't need to worry when we present our project. I already made an excuse about it."

~ mj <3