CHAPTER 9

" I don't get it..." Judy said as they grabbed their lunch plates and headed for their table with Macy." Why is the hike necessary?"

Macy laughed. " You scared!"

" I am ..." Danny said as she joined the rest.

" I heard that this hike takes out most of the students as it is ment to cultivate their power. Some get consumed by the power..." Henry explained as he enjoyed his pasta.

Judy sighed. " I pray to the Lords that make it ..."

" We already lost about fifty students to power overrides..." Luke said. " Today we are paying them respects..."

" Well it's been a tough week but at least I get to say goodbye to Megan's fists..." Macy said.

******

" He'll come around..." Julia said to Malcom as they waited in the council room .

" Just hope it'll be soon ..." Malcom said as the council members started streaming in.

They each took there seats . It was a full house. A rare occasion.

Two representatives for the vampires, Julia and Malcom, leader of the witches, Cara, pure breed werewolf, Gina , leader of the task force, Harley, aided by Cole and the other major member was the fairy, Levi. The rest were escorts brought along to even out the numbers.

" Shall we get to business..." Cara said.

" The barrier...it's failing and that's our biggest issue since it's granting the dark side power..." Cole reported.

" We need to mend it..." Levi suggested.

" It's not that simple..." Harley said.

" Why not?" Gina asked." We are all present..."

" Harley is right." Malcom said. " The barrier was put up by our ancestors. Our presence along won't fix it . Many tried but it didn't work out. There is only one person who knows..."

The room went silent no one willing to mention the individuals name.

" Mariana!" Cara said. " No way forget it. She is my sister and I'm terrified of her . We all remember what happened..."

" Clearly that's out of topic..." Julia said." Then let's set up a temporary barrier to block out the evil spirits ..."

*****

Macy was getting geared up for the combat classes when Danny and Judy surrounded her.

" Spill!" Judy said.

Macy stared in confusion. Her eyes darting between the two who had their arm crossed on their chest.

" You and Hernandez..." Danny said.

" We see how you look at each other. Hell everyone See's it..." Judy said.

" Is it that obvious..." Macy said closing her bag and turning to the two. " We are dating..."

Danny and Judy squealed in excitement.

" Wow girl . A senior...." Danny said.

" Well I could tell you had a connection from the time you met..." Judy said.

Macy laughed as she pushed the girls away and walked past them . She headed to the combat field and was shocked to find the seniors on the field. Every newbie watching.

" What is going on ?" Luke asked.

" Hot ...no. Very hot men are sparing..." Danny said

" Newbies I brought the seniors to show you how it is done ..." Jason yelled as a way was paved for him ." Make sure by the end you learn something cause tomorrow I'll grade you and if you fail you will spend all your free time here with me!"

Macy sighed nowing she was screwed if she was partnered up with Megan.

The girls couldn't help but notice the boys sparing shirtless. Harry managed to land a few blows on Francis and each time he did he winked over at Macy. Making her heart do several backflips.

" Gotta hand it to you ...that is some eye candy there..." Danny said looking over at Harry.

By the end of the lesson Macy picked up some methods she'd use against Megan . They were swift and easy to do.

*****

" Guys , I think something's off with Macy..." Henry said as they met up for the remembrance ceremony by the school field.

" She's dating a senior and I'm not...." Danny said.

" No like I saw her sneaking off last night and come back late..." Henry said. " That wasn't the first Time...."

" Dates?" Judy asked.

" I don't think so . She normally comes with a tonne of books and I know she doesn't like reading she made that clear..."

They all went silent as Macy approached and left for the field .

****

The field was packed with students and the council members stood at the center .

Gina took her stand at the center and after a brief speech she slowly transformed to a wolf which was fascinating. Harley stepped forward and began chanting some spells as fireflies appeared and covered the field.

A few third years hummed a melody as Harley made peach flowers rise into the air and all went silent. Watching as he did this. This was the only rememberance ceremony they would have.

Macy was suddenly transported to the void space from earlier.

" Fuck no!" She yelled.

This time she sensed something was different. She could see light. She walked towards it and saw .... herself in the field. It was as if seeing through another pair of eyes.

She immediately returned to her body and watched as shadow up ahead walked away.

Mark who was keeping a close eye on Macy saw her disturbed but didn't see the shadow.

Macy was sure then that someone was watching her....but who and why. ?