It's time for Whale!

/Okay, Aether. I'll contact you… once I escape from this hellhole!/

Aqualina's voice echoed sharply in Aether's mind, her frustration clear, though it made him chuckle.

Shaking his head, he shifted his focus and contacted Celestia who told the real truth.

Aether smiled faintly, 'I see...' He knew Aqualina wasn't entirely truthful—she always had a bit too much pride to fully admit defeat.

/Make sure both of you stay safe... Celestia,/ Aether warned as he spoke to her through telepathy.

/Don't worry so much! I'll keep an eye on her. Though... I'm not sure if the Principal will even let me in this time,/ she admitted, her voice trailing off, /Anyway, She entered the Exam room and I will keep an eye on her!/ With that, Celestia cut the connection abruptly.

Aether let out a long, relieved sigh as he leaned against the entrance of the mansion. His shoulders relaxed slightly.... He had almost lost his mind when that Prophetess had told him to choose.