They all chorus together forming a circle with eyes wide open. 'the concept of unity was very strange, bringing different people with different beliefs together; for the soul purpose of achieving a common aim'. Their thoughts weren't very known to one another, still there was a common undertone in their voice when saying the words. After much was said by Araina in order to motivate them into coming together, it was still up to each individual personal aspiration. Since she couldn't force them into believing, but rather let them see the result of having faith in doing the impossible!
With that said, the combined will as well as ambition of all students left in the Hall of Grandeur yielded results. The group felt the air around them condensed with something more evoking than before. The atmosphere caused few of them to peel their eyes widely in awe, from the fluctuation and dense energy in the air present all around them. Many who had given up hope began smiling wide, others became dumbstruck at the feat before their very eyes. Not many of them present had faith in their capabilities anymore or rather a girl who seems to be at sixteen years telling them what to do and not to. Now seeing the results before their very eyes, it was dreamy. They saw the same guide which was unresponsive awhile ago now levitating. Clearly spinning around in all directions waiting for them to issue out the final command. This was Araina's aim all along. There's no way a person won't know where their specialty lies. With proper thinking; she was able to utilize her weakness for strength by monopolizing others who seemingly lacked a little something called 'oneness and faith!
Breaking the silence and dumbfounded looks of the others around the hall she uttered * NOW LOCATE! * With an authoritative voice, causing the others to follow suit after her.
LOCATE ...
LOCATE ....
LOCATE....
LOCATE ....
Seeing what she did, the others did the same which also worked out for them and soon all remaining students were marching out of the Hall of Grandeur in a straight line.
Unbeknownst to the group of freshmen who were now heading towards their dorms, their feat had been observed from the very beginning. How Head Griffin carried out her supposed first class with them and what they did in locating their dorms. The person watching them was the Head mistress of the academy through a digital screen before her. She had a calm look on her face with her eyes taking in the scene before her. * What a resourceful little witch! * She remarked beneath her breath, switching the scene being displayed to another part of the academy.
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A couple more hours later, it was already dusk. A late hour of the day with lots of places in the city closed! To commence the following day. The difference between the country of Sparks and other countries was its abundant presence of light. This light rules not only the day but night as well. The country was recorded to have not experienced a black out from the sun so long as the sovereign was alive.
At The academy. Towards a secluded block with well-structured and magnificent environment with several organized apartments, pretty flowers maintained at each garden and yard of the house. This district enjoys a tranquil atmosphere all over the place in a pleasant calmness. This side of the academy, was strictly meant for staff to reside only. Since it was mandatory for the statutory body to reside within the academy premise for instant situation requiring their aid. At this odd hour of night, a figure was making its way through the shadows. Clothed in a dark red cloak covering the face, walking out of the residing area discreetly, keeping its tracks hidden from being spotted out. The shoes barely made a sound. The figure walked out w av from the residing area towards a narrow passage which was located at the very end of the statutory residence, with very tall walls. The residing area was built very close to the academy's end, with red bricks. The figure stood there before and lifted its hand, pressing at the wall.
Faint scarlet light surged out from the figure's hand pressed in the wall.The scarlet glowing energy rippled much densely from the wall where a passage emerged through the walls. A dark passage was stood amidst the spiralling scarlet light, and the figure walked forward through the passage. Soon the walls reassembled again with the figure already across at the other side. The passage led out of the academy premises. The figure reappeared outside and continued its path for the dark forest. Its feet were hastened, covering a large kilometer of space effectively navigating through the forest and making it towards the border. Arriving at the edge of the capital which marked the barrier between Sparks and the dark forest. The figure pulled out a crystal pendant which opened the barrier severing the dark forest from the city. Stepping out of the barrier, the hood which covered the figure's head was taken off and a woman with dark red flowing hair revealed her appearance, a fair white skin from the glowing moon falling on her face; causing her to look enchanting.
She stood there for a while just at the far entrance of the dark forest. A couple of minutes later a man on a dark green cloak emerged through a green glowing light with shades of darkness mixed with it, at an angle close to the woman. She observed him for minutes. * I'm honoured to have you partake in the process for the coming years hunt! * She said with a firm look in her eyes kept on the man. He nodded his head towards her words and moved to the side soon they both started moving deeper into the dark forest.
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The next day, at the early hours of the day when the sun has not fully gained its intense luster yet. The moon had only exchanged positions with sun not quite long with birds already up and flying in groups searching for food. Human activity had begun all over the city, from how high and upgraded the lives of inhabitants here was.
At the academy, a few numbers of students were already moving around the open field; some were walking into a huge building and others seemed lost in their paths, with a perplexed look on their faces navigating their way towards the academy's auditorium with their respective guides in their hands.
In Ariana's dorm. A one room with average space, a wardrobe and study desk with a well portrait window. One notable thing about the academies was how the students were allowed to be creative with their choice of arranging their dorm. Right now a calm and steady breathing sound of a girl was heard in the bed, covering her head with a quilt from the sun's rays directed from the curtains partly opened. She twisted and turned for a while in bed still in sleep; afterwards she yelled.
* I will be up soon mom! * In between her sleep. It was a daily custom for her to get dragged by her mother from the bed. She spoke from her subconscious state while still sleeping. Minutes passed and she slowly opened her eyes to the realization that her mother was not coming to her, which made her slowly sit up inside the bed and squeeze her eyes.
She took in the view of her current room, slowly registering her surroundings. Realization dawned on her that this was her dorm in the academy! Which made her stand up from the bed; brushing a few strands of hair behind her while heading for the window. Araina pulled the window open and took the morning view of the academy, along with the gentle breeze from her little window. She breathed in the cool morning air which filled her lungs, closing her eyes and staying still.
Soon she heard a gentle music being played which caused her to open her eyes, and what followed was an announcement.
# ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS/ FRESHMEN, WE ARE PLEASED TO TELL YOU ALL THAT SOON WE WOULD BE HAVING AN INDUCTION AT THE AUDITORIUM!!! PLEASE DO WELL TO BE AT ATTENDANCE. # A firm voice spoke through a very audible speaker, placed at various angles of the academy with much precision in its voice.
The announcement came to an end afterwards and the calm music carried on.
Hearing the announcement, she repeated the word * IN-DUCT-ION!!! * Which rang a hard bell in her ear, she was struck by another realization which made her run with haste towards the owl clock she placed at her bedside. The time shows 7:15.
Which made her zoomed into the bathroom in lightening speed while cursing at her luck for waking up late as usual, despite her mother's words. Araina felt like hitting herself right now!
Minutes later she stood before a mirror brushing her hair. She retained her signature hairstyle; a curly hair weaved by the side halfway and held by fancy hairpin. She checked her uniform not to seem out of place, since the academy enforces laws on students to wear uniforms from freshmen year till assignment of covens. The preferable style of recommendation was a formal suit for guys, a black suit and pleated skirt for girls; though any other form of creativity with this recommended style was acceptable.