CHAPTER V: Friends, Fight and Fury

CHAPTER V: Friends, Fight and Fury

There are so many questions bothering my mind right now. Things were moving so fast and I was unable to register all the information I have learned just a while ago in my brain. Archmaster Leonard’s explanations earlier why I am here and what does the Celestial Twelve mean were too much for me to contain. It was information overload.

 

However, I still can’t believe I’m one of the chosen Celestial Zodiacs- the twelve individuals selected by Archgoddess Lumia to entrust the fragments of her magic and power. The  Archgoddess of Sky chose us to be the guardians of order and peace in the world of magic called Celestia. Celestia, according to Archmaster Leonard, was in a great distress and chaos for almost a century and until now, destruction continues to siege the land. 

In addition to what I’ve known earlier was that I am the Cancer of the Zodiacs. And I am not merely a mage because I am the daughter of divine royalties - a fact that is hard to believe for me. 

Archmaster also told me that we had met ten years ago.

He sealed my power so I wouldn’t be harmed and would not harm people on Earth if ever I couldn’t control it. But, I don't remember that Archmaster and I have met before. And another thing I was wondering, why didn’t he take me to this school to hone my magic? That's way better than sealing my power, isn't it? I wouldn’t have suffered and experienced working all day on Earth if that had happened. 

However, that made me who I am today. I became a strong independent woman because of those experiences— something I can flaunt to others. I learned to live on my own and I’m proud of it.

Well, what matters now is that my power has been restored and I am no longer alone. I guess so. I am an extrovert person. I am dynamic and flexible. I can blend to different situations. So I guess it's easy for me to gain friends here.

I averted my thoughts and turned my gaze to my palm. I could feel the flow of magic inside my body. But still, I can't control it. I immediately underwent a training earlier, with Caya and Suzaine. They taught me basic skills and techniques on how to manifest my magic. They are also one of the Chosen Twelve and they are my companions in the same house here inside the Academy. 

Well, the house is clean and tidy, huh. It is also spacious so there's no problem for the three of us to move freely. 

Among the Chosen Twelve, I only know three of them. It’s Caya, Suzaine, and Raid or also known as Mr. Pervert. 

Caya is bubbly person. She's joyous, cheerful, and extrovert like me. She's the type of companion that will entertain you because of her funny jokes and punch lines. I bet you will not be bored when you are with her. Suzaine, on the other hand, was calm and not talkative. She’s more like an ambivert— both have the qualities of an extrovert and introvert. I have this intuition that we can be good friends. 

The three of us were in the middle of the talking when a fairy crew knocked on the door. Suzaine opened it and then the small creature told us that we should be getting ready now for the upcoming celebration at the Dome Magia. I don’t know what the celebration was for. 

Archmaster just informed us earlier that tonight, there will be a celebration. Then, it's the end of conversation. Maybe, I should just wear a simple dress. Well, our clothes and foods here are all free. The academy will shoulder all the expenses of the students living in and studying here.

"Sam, are you done changing your clothes?" I heard Caya's voice outside my room. 

"Yes, I'm through, Caya," I replied immediately. 

“I'm going in! I will show you something,” she said and then opened the door before I even agreed for her to enter. 

“Tadan!” Caya exclaimed and showed me her very beautiful get up.

She is now wearing a long red ball gown made of silk.

It glows because of the glitters glued to it. It's shining, shimmering and splendid! She is so beautiful tonight. Her dress matched the complexion of her skin. Her beauty was further enhanced by the beautiful braid of her orange hair. She looks stunning. 

I stopped describing Caya when he pinched my nose. Ouch, my beautiful nose, it hurts!

“What was that for?” I snorted. “Am I too cute to be pinched on the nose?” I joked. She just giggled at what she did.

 

“Well, no offense but your outfit tonight seems off to me. It does not fit for a daughter of an empress. You look like an old lady to me while wearing that dress. You must change that and dress like a royalty, your Majesty,” Caya told me in most respective manner she can do.  

Ouch! Why there are many people here that were so judgmental.  First Raid called me ‘stupid’, then Caya told me that I look like an old lady. Ugh! I can’t believe her. I was about to rebut what she had said but suddenly my clothes lit up and it changed. 

My simple attire became a lavender dress. It is close-fitted, revealing the mesmerizing shape of my body. Yes, I am confident with my body. I am sexy… as always. 

I looked in the mirror and squinted my eyes for a several times. Is it really me? Why do I look so much beautiful here? Given that I am already beautiful but upon looking my reflection in the mirror, it feels different. 

“Well, that makes you look better,” Suzaine segued as she calmly leaned against the door. She is also gorgeous tonight. She is wearing a yellow floral cocktail dress now. 

“Why do we have to wear things like this when it's just a simple celebration?” I asked, wondering why. 

“For your information, tonight will be glorious. When an event is held at the Dome Magia, expect it to be grand. And besides, we will be celebrating your arrival and the completion of the Celestial Twelve,” Caya explained in response to my question.

 

“Tonight, we will be introduced to all mages living in the Academy so expect it to be spectacular,” added Suzaine. 

I just rolled my eyes. Until now, I still can't believe that I am the daughter of an Empress. Though, I am really a goddess of beauty. I’ve been telling this thing for the nth time.

Girl, beauty is different from confidence. You are just confident, but, not beautiful. Ooopss, my 'inner me' was disagreeing with me again. She was against me being beautiful when in fact, we are just one. I'm sorry. I'm not crazy okay. I just love talking to myself. I called it self-meeting.

“I’m hungry. What if we go to Elves Café first?” Caya suggested so I momentarily stopped debating with myself. 

“That’s a good idea, Vela. I am a bit hungry, too,” Suzaine agreed, calling Caya on her second name.

Well, I too, was hungry so I decided to join them. And besides, I have no choice. I don't know where Dome Magia is so I really need companions to go there. 

We headed to Elves Café first after arranging things at our house. We just hurried to the said Café because the party is about to start according to Suzaine. As we walked towards the Dome Magia, we encountered the destroyer of my beautiful night. What a pain in the ass.

“Hey, all of you look stunning tonight,” Raid commented. I just rolled my eyes. His presence is annoying as ever.

“Too bad you look like a dog tonight,” I whispered to him and then rolled my eyes again. 

“Oh, am I so cute to the point that I looked like a dog in your eyes?” He pouted. And now, he looks like a duck. Ugh, he's going down to my nerves for Pete's sake.

“Stop pouting. It doesn't fit you. You just worsen your  disgusting appearance,” I told him sarcastically. 

“Aww, you two are cute. You seemed like a couple and it’s just like you have a casual love quarrel,” Caya interjected in the conversation. 

“What? Couple? No way!” Raid and I exclaimed in chorus then we furiously look on each others' eyes, as if there are electric currents flowing in between us. 

“Okay… okay. Fine! I am just stating the possibilities that you two can make a cute couple,” Caya forfeited but her voice still has a hint of teasing us.

I was in awe when suddenly, a large creature landed in front of us and it was carrying two people. I think it was just a boy our age and a boy between eight to ten years old.

They descended on the ground from the back of a large frog with small wings and it had a tail similar to a fish’s. What kind of animal is that?

 

Wait, I feel an ominous strength coming from these two individuals. And I can sense that they possess strong power too comparable to what I have detected from Raid and Archmaster Leonard.

“Yow, Raid, my dude!”

The man, perhaps six feet tall, walked closer to our direction. His polo shirt was slightly open which gave us the opportunity to see his of his rocky chest. His hair was gray and his tight jaws were exceptionally handsome. 

“Hey, Glade, my best friend,” Raid greeted back enthusiastically and his fist met the guy’s.

 

A loud collision loosened their blows and both flew in opposite directions. Sh*t, is this how they greet each other? 

They quickly stood up and again unleashed powerful collisions of blows. Raid gave a punch on the stomach of the man he had called his best friend earlier. But, Glade was able to retaliate and his fist reached Raid’s jaw. They flew into the air together.

Raid had been crashed into one of the buildings and due to the force of the impact, some parts of it were damaged. Glade, on the other hand, hit the big frog he had ridden earlier with a child. The poor creature was thrown into the air and got smashed on the ground. 

“Poly!” the child, who seemed to be the owner of that poor thing, cried and his pet croaked weakly. 

Is it a frog or a mixture of frogs, fish and dogs? What is that creature called? I don't know. 

Suddenly a cold wind blew. I stopped watching Raid and Glade exchanging punches and kicks. What's with this chill? 

“We need to protect ourselves. Everyone run and hide!” Suzaine shouted to all of us in the quadrangle. Why? What's happening? 

“It is bad to make that child angry. He is Marc Ryan Vertuso, the Sagittarius of the 12 Celestial Zodiacs. Hurt everyone, but, not his pet or else you’ll face your instant death. The whole Academy will be destroyed by chance if we will not stop him right now,” Caya explained while in a hurry. It seemed that she's not making up things.

A very strong force shook the earth. Everything  suddenly floats. The buildings begin to loosen up. And a loud tremor on the ground reverberated in my ears. We all rose into the air, even the rocks, plants and trees in the area were already separating from the ground. Gravity and pressure were so strong that everything seemed to be sucked upwards.