chapter 15: the chosen users

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

JULIET'S POINT OF VIEW

"You're the woman who spoke to us through Romeo's bracelet?" I asked.

After that, there was a moment of silence inside my room. Romeo started getting very confused, so he break the silence.

"Y-Your aunt is a some sort of guardian?" Romeo asked.

"I-I.." I replied.

I wanted to tell him the history that happened especially about the Magicias, until Aunt Tia spoke.

"Juliet, answer my call through your mirror." Aunt Tia said then she ended the communication from Romeo's bracelet.

"I don't understand, Juliet. What's happening?" Romeo asked as I stood up and grabbed my mirror.

"You will soon figure it out." I said then he looked at me with his confused face as I sat down beside him.

"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 the magic spell then Aunt Tia's image appeared in my mirror and Romeo went closer towards it.

"I'm so glad that my crystal ball chose you and your friend right here." Aunt Tia said.

"Oh yes, Aunt Tia, meet my f-friend, Romeo. Romeo, this is my Aunt Tia." I said.

"Good day Madam Tia, you seem familiar I swear I saw you from somewhere." Romeo said then I gave him my confuse face.

After Romeo spoke, Aunt Tia froze from my mirror then Romeo and I looked at each other.

"A-Aunt Tia? Is everything okay?" I asked then Aunt Tia zoned out.

"Yes, yes, I'm good." Aunt Tia nervously said.

"Anyways, back to the crystal ball thing, you two are chosen as the future users of the Magicias. I'm assuming you and Romeo go to the same school together, along with Travis." Aunt Tia continued then Romeo nodded.

"Y-You know Travis?" Romeo asked after he nodded.

"Yes, Juliet said she made the Magicias she presented for your Science project in school. Since Travis is basically Juliet's partner, we had already met." Aunt Tia explained then Romeo slowly nodded.

"Okay back to the topic, what do you mean we are the future users of the Magicias, Travis and I made?" I asked.

"One of the rules for the guardian myself is when a Magicia is made, there must be a user for it, but it appears to be that the crystal ball chooses on who will be the users in the near future." Aunt Tia explained.

"So, are you saying when we solve the puzzle you gave, we would use the Magicias they made?" Romeo asked in confusion.

"Technically no, that is just the first step. There are three missions in order to receive the Magicia which I, the guardian will give." Aunt Tia replied.

"As far as I can remember, there is no rule like this in the book you gave to me, Aunt Tia." I said.

"That's because things had changed after a year I gave to you that book. Well, because this time we have some enemies to face, and with the power of the Magicias, we could use it against them." Aunt Tia explained.

"But the Magicias will be completely developed in the next 20 years, right? And when it is used once in between that 20 years, it can only be used once then it would extend more 30 years or so since it isn't allowed to be used as for the moment?" I asked.

"Absolutely, but so as the enemies' magic as well, and as it's my duty as the guardian to take care of each and one of you." Aunt Tia said.

"So you're saying, you give us 2 days to complete this puzzle or mission and the rest of the missions then we can already use the Magicia in the next 20 years?" Romeo asked.

"Yes, and I don't make the rules in here, especially when we are facing a very difficult unknown enemy. Besides, there are many ways to become one of the users of the Magicias, there will be alot of training and practice." Aunt Tia replied.

"But we are still kids, would this distract and maybe affect our studies?" I asked.

"Most likely." Aunt Tia said.

"Okay, can we like back out?" Romeo asked.

"Everything has a reason, Romeo. You two must be lucky that you are chosen for this, it is a rare activity for each human being." Aunt Tia said.

"Can we like solve all of the missions first, then decide if we actually want to be one of the users for this?" I asked.

"It will all depend on you two, but make sure that this Magicia discussion will only be between the three of us, alright?" Aunt Tia said then we sighed.

"Yes, Aunt Tia." I said.

"Alright, I have something to do. Please do start solving the puzzle I gave to you two, I promise this would be a great opportunity." Aunt Tia said.

"We will, Madam Tia." Romeo said as he nodded.

"Goodbye, Aunt Tia!" I said as Romeo and I waved at Aunt Tia.

"Goodbye, kiddos." Aunt Tia said then we ended the call.

"Do you actually want to do this, Juliet? Like, I know it's your aunt and all, but I find this very hard." Romeo said as he looked at me.

"I have no choice, Romeo. Aside of that she is my aunt and I have to respect her, but she needs us and I've always wanted to become like her." I said as I stood up and returned my mirror in the drawer.

"I respect your decision Juliet, and I hope you respect mine as well. Look, I really want to help you and Madam Tia along with this journey, but I have many things to prioritize now." He said as he stood up and I walked towards him.

"But Romeo, the crystal ball chose us we have to do what is said." I said.

"I know that Juliet, it's just that I can't do it, please understand me." He sighed as we looked at each others' eyes.

"I.." I sighed.

"I'm sorry, Juliet. But I know you can do this, I barely know you, but you are wise and can find a partner for this." He said as he tapped my head then I looked down then he slowly removes his bracelet from his wrist and gave it to me.

"This is meant for you, Juliet. Please keep it your Aunt Tia might need it." He said as he handed out his bracelet.

I slowly reached out my fingers and grabbed his bracelet, then he grabbed my right hand as we looked at each others' eyes. Everything feels perfect especially with him, this is our first moment together with no distractions. But then, I remembered that this is the guy who Lauren loves so much, and I must respect that so I slowly released my hand which it accidentally touched his wrist and his headache started again.

"H-Headache." Romeo said then I started to panicked.

"R-Romeo!" I shouted as he closed his eyes in pain and I tried to carry him.

"Mom! Help! It's Romeo!" I said as I released him and went to open my door to call my mother for help.

"What's wrong, Juliet?" My mother said as she ran upstairs.

"He is having a headache!" I said as we went to my room.

"Watch over him as I will call for help, okay?" My mother said then I nodded and went straight to Romeo.

"It's gonna be okay, Romeo. My mother is gonna call an ambulance." I said as I comforted Romeo.

The bracelet that Romeo gave to me started glowing, then I grabbed and put it back into his wrist. He slowly calmed down as he looked at me.

"R-Romeo? Are you okay?" I asked.

"Did I just had the headache again?" Romeo asked.

"Y-Yes, you did." I said as I touched his forehead and neck to check if he is okay.

"Mother! Romeo's okay!" I shouted then my mother walked into my room.

"Well thank goodness, are you feeling okay, young man?" My mother asked Romeo as I let him sat down onto my bed.

"Yes I am, Mrs. Fitzroy. Thank you." Romeo sighed.

"I think it's best for you to go home to have some rest." My mother said then Romeo slowly nodded.

"Yes I will, Mrs. Fitzroy." Romeo said as he slowly stood up then we went downstairs and let him leave our house.

After he left, my mother and I walked to the kitchen.

"What happened to him, Juliet?" My mother asked.

"I don't know Mom, but he did said to me that his headache happens when I touch his wrist" I sighed.

"Well I'm sorry but you have to stop hanging out with him." She said then I frowned.

"What? Why? We are the chosen users for the Magicias of Aunt Tia, you can't do this." I said as my mother brings a plate from the kitchen.

"Based on what you just told me that his headache happens when you touch his wrist, it's best that you will stop meeting with him. I don't want anything to make things worse, especially to you Juliet." She said.

"I know my actions, Mother. Please consider I promise I won't do anything bad." I said.

"Then you must do what I say, Juliet. It's not that hard." She said as she sat down.

"Mother, did you listen to what I just said? Aunt Tia needs us both for the Magicias." I said.

"I listened to you Juliet, I just don't want you to cause any more trouble anymore especially with that kind of guy." She said then I frowned.

"Romeo is a very nice guy, Mother. I like him!" I said.

"Trust me, you would lose your feelings for him because of Travis, and besides you won't cause any troubles from him." She said.

"Come on, let's end this argument and start eating." She continued then I sighed.

~ mj <3