Chapter Six: Secrets hidden in the library.

They got there almost at once and met the guys lazing around in the library.

" We're here " Ria announced.

" Well it's about time." Estevan said raising his head from the table.

" Sorry we're late " Oleta said.

" You better be sorry" Yellow gold eyes flashed as Andre came out of the shadows.

Kairos was sleeping with his head on Drayce's thighs while Drayce was playing with the pixie that had given them the paper.

" I'll never understand the ways of girls " Drayce said. " You told us not to forget yet you were the ones who forgot "

" Sorry " Mona said taking a seat.

" Well back to why we're here " Andre said clearing his throat and looking at their faces. Convinced that he had their attention, he continued " on the first day of school we all saw some strange writings on the walls about a temple being rebuilt and the dragon being alive but we can't really place a finger on it so we decided to meet here to check if we can find some answers. By checking old dusty history books. Yay " The last part was said unenthusiastically.

" Let's start searching " Ria said.

They all stood up and began searching the library. They searched thoroughly from top to bottom but they didn't find anything useful. Exhausted, they collapsed on the floor. Kairos leaned tiredly on a wall. The wall gave way.

" Hey guys " He called out. " Come take a look at this "

They all stood up and went towards the wall. Drayce sent his pixie in to take a look. The pixie went in an came back immediately. She flew to Drayce's ear and made some noise.

" Hidden library " Drayce said to them. He pushed the door open and went in, hus friends following him behind. The books in this part of the library were extra dusty. The floor too was also dusty. It looked like no one had been there in decades.

The eight of them started looking around. Ezzy picked up a book.

" This book says ' Temple of ancient times ' "

She curiously opened it.

" There are lots of temples here but nothing about a destroyed temple " She said closing the book disappointedly.

" This other book says ' Temple of the Dragon ' " Estevan said opening another book.

" What does it say ? " Oleta asked.

" It talks about an ancient dragon that could be summoned by an enchanted flute. But only someone from the dragon keeper clan can be able to summon it. The dragon could also turn into a human. The flute was in the temple of the dragon but was stolen by the red gremlins and the dragon Shiva, her lover the dragon keeper Zizu and their six friends were killed by the red gremlins and the temple was left in ruins. No one knows where the temple is situated exactly."

" So why are the writings appearing to us " Andre asked. " What is our connection?"

" Maybe we're..." Ezzy began but her voice trailed off.

" We're what?"

" I'm not sure but I read it somewhere that if a person's mission in a past life was not completed another person will be given the task of completing the mission " Ezzy said.

" That's dumb " Oleta scoffed.

Ezzy was about giving a rude retort but Ria cut her short, saying

" No, Ezzy's right Oleta. This book says a powerful fortuneteller once said that eight children shall be born to fulfil a mission. One shall be a water god and he shall be named Kairos, one will be from a wolf clan and will be named Andre, one shall be a dragon keeper descendant and he shall be named Drayce, one shall be a demon he shall be named Estevan, one shall be a dragon Princess she shall be named Esmeralda, one shall be a witch she shall be named Isoleta, one shall be a fairy she shall be named Ramona, one shall be a gifted human she shall be named Riarielle. "

" Woah " Estevan said.

" So our births were all predicted ?"

" I guess so "

" The book said Esme is a dragon princess. But I don't see anything indicating dragon blood " Mona said.

" I have a dragon mark though " Ezzy said. She pulled back the hood of her sweater. Her shiny silver hair dropped down her back. Her friends eyes widened, they were mesmerized by it.

" So pretty" Kairos said.

Before Drayce could stop himself, his hands reached out to touch Ezzy's hair. It glowed in his hands but when he let go it stopped glowing.

" Awesome " Kairos said watching Drayce make Ezzy's hair glow.

Ezzy pulled her hair away exposing her neck. There were three wavy red horizontal lines on her neck. It was a little faded but one could see it if they looked closely.

" So cool " Andre said touching the lines. " Does it hurt?"

" Nope it doesn't even feel like there's anything there " Ezzy replied.

" I'm so upset " Ria said. " We've been friends for so long how have you not told me about this "

" I didn't think it was important " Ezzy said.

" So in a nutshell we're reincarnations ?" Drayce asked.

" Yup " Ria replied.

" Awesome " Estevan said.

" Soooo... Who's up for an adventure?" Andre asked smiling and stretching his hand forward.

" I am " Ria said putting her hand on his quickly. There was a sharp spark but they both ignored it, acting like they hadn't felt anything.

" I guess I'm in " Isoleta said putting her hand on Ria's.

" I sure am " Estevan said putting his hand on Oleta's.

" Count me in" Kairos said.

Slowly Mona put her hand on Kairos'. Sighing dramatically, Ezzy put her hand on Mona's.

" I guess I don't have a choice " Drayce said putting his hand on Ezzy's. She felt a delicious shiver run down her spine.

They withdrew their hands and Estevan said

" I guess we'll be seeing each other a lot "

" Yeah " Mona said smiling.

Ezzy stuffed her hair bach under her hoodie, securing it well.

" Let's get outta here " She said.

They walked out of the library and down the long hallway. As they reached the main building, the bell for third class went off. Lunchtime had ended a while ago but they hadn't heard the bell because sounds from outside couldn't filter into the library.

" Students please report immediately to the school auditorium for an announcement" Principal Lillian's voice came from the speakers in the hallway.

" Ugh... What now ?" Ezzy asked frowning.

The students of Umbravale high moved towards the auditorium wondering what the Principal wanted to announce. Principal Lillian mounted the podium.

" It has reached my ears that the students have been complaining about the fact that we've not been allowing Valentine's day celebration to take place at school " She said.

" I haven't been complaining " Ezzy said, her frown turning into a scowl.

" So I and the school board have reached an agreement. We will allow a valentine's day celebration this year."

The students shouted for joy as they began clapping and hugging each other.

" I could kill this woman right now. " Ezzy gritted out. She hated anything that had to do with love.

Continuing, Principal Lillian said " The organizers will be the two school presidents. Esmeralda Rhazmyra and Drayce Van Draal"

" Hells bells " Ezzy cursed under her breath.

" I want the whole school well decorated " She said to Ezzy and Drayce. " Do a good work." She concluded.

All the students were flowing with excitement. It had been decades since the school had held a Valentine's day celebration. Even dating was low-key not allowed. The students had to hide their relationships.

The students left the auditorium. The eight of them walked back to their general classroom. They didn't have anything to do since their teacher was having a meeting with the principal. All the fourth year students sat in their class chatting, dancing, listening to music and playing games.