"The Journey to the Unknown"

"Don't be upset, Black," I whispered, my voice thick with emotion. "He's just jealous. I brought you some meat—don't hunt too much, okay? You're still healing." I paused, taking a shaky breath. "I'm leaving for a while. I don't know when I'll be back... or if I'll even find you here. You might return to your family, or... we might never see each other again. We always knew this day would come, but it still hurts. I hope... I hope things go well for you."

Black's eyes softened, his gaze full of understanding, and I couldn't hide the sorrow from my face. I had grown so accustomed to his presence, to his silent support. Parting was harder than I thought. I stood up, my heart aching. "Goodbye, Black," I whispered.

Reluctantly, I turned and walked back to Luke, who was still simmering with anger. He didn't even look up as I approached, but I gently took his hand, resting my head on his shoulder. "Are you really mad at me?" I asked, my voice quiet, almost unsure.

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He exhaled deeply, his anger softening. "I'm just not used to you being close to anyone but me. When that wolf came around, you spent so much time with him. He got too close, and it made me... well, it made me mad."

I smiled softly, trying to lighten the mood. "You know I love you, right? I don't hide anything from you. But there are just some things I can't talk about with you. Black was the one I could be honest with, the one who listened without judgment."

Luke sighed, his expression softening. After a beat, he smiled slightly, a distant memory calming him. "Do you remember when we were twelve?" he asked, his voice light. "At that party—when that boy tried to confess his love to you?"

I laughed, the memory bringing warmth to my chest. "I remember! He came up to me all shy, holding out a rose, and you—" I laughed harder now, remembering how quickly Luke had snatched the rose from my hand and thrown it back in the boy's face. "You practically threw him across the room!"

Luke chuckled too, the memory clearly still fresh. "That boy... turned out to be a vampire prince. We nearly started a war that night."

I giggled at the absurdity of it all. "And when the fight broke out, the King of Wizards had to step in and stop us. The party was a disaster—broken glass, spilled drinks, women's dresses ruined by candy and cake. And you—you were so mad, you couldn't stop laughing at how much chaos we caused."

Luke smirked. "After that, Dad banned us from ever going to a party again. And when he found out we were the ones who started the fight, we had to spend two weeks grounded." He paused, then sighed. "I remember how we went outside after everything went crazy, sat on that tree, and watched it all fall apart."

I smiled at the memory, but the pain of what was coming still lingered. When we finally returned home, our father had been waiting for us at the door, angry and worried.

"Where have you been?" he had asked. "Aren't you supposed to be asleep by now?"

Luke and I had exchanged a glance before running to him and hugging him tightly. At first, he was stiff, surprised by the sudden affection, but then he hugged us back, his arms warm and strong. We had never left him before, and now, here we were, unsure of what would happen next.

"We're going to miss you so much, Dad," Luke and I had said in unison.

"I'll miss you too, my children," our father had replied, his voice thick with sorrow. "I'll miss you more than you know."

Upstairs, I packed my bag, but sleep wouldn't come. I tossed and turned, my mind racing with all the things left unsaid. I finally gave up on sleep and decided to find Luke. Maybe he would be able to give me the comfort I needed.

When I found him, I thought he would be asleep, but like me, he couldn't find rest. I lay beside him on the bed, the silence between us thick with unspoken words. I reached for his hand, the weight of everything pressing down on me. In that moment, it felt as though time had stopped, and all I wanted was for this turmoil in my heart to quiet.

But suddenly, I found myself in another place, the forest I didn't understand how I had arrived in. The trees towered over me, their branches twisting into the darkness, casting long shadows that seemed to stretch on forever. The forest was eerily quiet, yet I couldn't shake the feeling that something—something powerful—was drawing me forward. My feet moved on their own, guiding me through the thick underbrush, until I arrived at the lake I had seen only in my dreams.

I stood there for a moment, unsure of why I was here, but a strong pull deep within me made it clear that this was where I was meant to be. The water shimmered beneath the moonlight, its surface as still as glass. A quiet breeze whispered through the trees, sending ripples across the lake, but the silence between me and the world around me was suffocating.

Then, I heard the faint sound of footsteps approaching from behind. I turned to see a figure standing near a tree, his back resting against its bark as if he had been waiting for me. I didn't recognize him, but there was something in his eyes—something familiar, as though he knew me in ways I couldn't remember.

We stood there in silence, the air heavy with unspoken words. It felt as though something was about to happen, but neither of us moved. I finally broke the stillness, sitting down on the grass, my gaze drawn upward to the star-filled sky. The stars seemed to dance across the horizon, like distant memories flickering in the vast expanse. I began to count them, over and over again, trying to focus on anything other than the strange, uneasy feeling stirring within me.

As time passed, my eyes grew heavy, and sleep began to take hold of me. I closed my eyes, drifting into a dreamlike state, when I suddenly heard my father's voice, soft but insistent: "Come on, we're going to miss the plane." I blinked in confusion, trying to make sense of his words. The plane... Were we already on a flight? The realization hit me like a wave—our departure was imminent.

Panic surged through me as I rushed to my room, grabbed my bag, and hurried downstairs. There, I found my father and Luke already seated at the table, waiting for me. We quickly ate breakfast, each of us aware of the weight of the moment. Then, we made our way to the airport.

The goodbye with my father was like nothing we'd ever experienced before. It was filled with emotion, and as he hugged us tightly, I could feel the tears in his eyes, a reflection of the pain in my own heart. For the first time in our lives, we were parting from him, and in that moment, I realized how much we would all miss each other. His embrace seemed to linger, a silent promise that no matter where we went, we would carry him with us.

We ran to catch the plane, and we were the last ones to board. As the plane began to rise, I held Luke's hand tightly. The air filled my lungs, and I looked out the window, watching the clouds pass around us. That moment was amazing. I felt like I was finally experiencing something different, as if I was freed from the constraints of my past.

The hours passed quickly, until we began to descend, announcing our arrival in London. The city looked beautiful from above, and with every step we took through its streets, my circle of understanding narrowed, as if everything in London reflected something foreign to our world.

We arrived at Levana School, but this was not what we expected. In front of us was an old mansion, unlike the school we had imagined. It had a very beautiful garden, and the surrounding atmosphere held a special mystery. Luke looked at a sign hanging next to the gate, saying quietly: "This is the school, apparently."

Everything seemed unconventional, as if we had entered a completely different world. I didn't know what awaited us here, but something in my heart was telling me that we were about to embark on an adventure that would change everything.

"I'd love to know your opinion! Do you think the characters will succeed in their challenges? Share your thoughts in the comments!"

1. What do you think awaits the characters in this strange world? Will they face big challenges?

2. How do you think this journey will change the characters' lives? Will they discover something unexpected?

3. Do you think the characters will be able to overcome the dangers surrounding them in the mysterious school?

4. What do you think about the glimpses of the past or memories that appear in the story? Will they have an impact on their future?

5. What's the most exciting thing for you in this story so far? Is there a mysterious element that captivates you more?