Chapter 5

The Oakwood Academy

Charlotte Pov

 I stood, perplexed by everything he said and the whole situation. I was confused, my whole life’s beliefs were being swayed all of a sudden. I didn't know what to believe, what was real and what was true. I just stood, thinking about everything he said. Am I really not human? Funny, because all my life I always thought I was human. Until now I was clueless about the existence of shapeshifters, now I have to stay with them! I've always lived with humans, damn I thought I was human.

 “Mr Daniel, you believe I'm this Dragona creature right?”

“Please, it's Daniel. And yes, judging by your eyes I'll say you're a Dragona, but the power you displayed in there is not of a Dragona.” he said pointing at my house. 

 For some reason I believed him. I've always known I have strange eye color, but I never thought too much about it. I doubt he’s lying to me, something about him makes me trust him. 

  “Okay, so Mr Dani…sorry Daniel, so what you're saying now is I might be a Dragona and in order to master and learn about my abilities and what I'm able to do, I have to go to a school of shapeshifters right?”

“Yes child, it's already established you're not human, so because of that you can't stay in a human society, it's dangerous. Going to this school is safer, and it's the wisest thing you can do now.” He said as he stared at me.

 “Like I said, I think you're a Dragona, but I feel there's something more to you. I'll definitely find out what you truly are, It's just a matter of time. For the meantime it's best you attend this school. Do you understand me?”

 “Ehmm, yes I do. But I don't feel exactly comfortable with going to a school I know nothing about. It's like going to a new world with creatures I just found out exist. The whole idea is a bit overwhelming” I said to him with complicated feelings. On one hand I felt grateful that he’s trying to help me at a time I need help most,and on another side I felt nervous,anxious and disturbed. I mean I've always lived with humans, thinking I was one, but now that It is revealed that I'm not human I have to live with shapeshifters. The thought alone disturbs me.

I looked at Daniel,trying to make a decision. 

 “Listen Charlotte, don't ponder over it too much, I understand exactly how you feel. This whole situation sounds scary I know, but it's just something that must be done to avoid disruptions. I don't know if this will ease your mind, but I'm a Pedagogue(professor) at the Academy. So you won't be alone, I'll be there to guide you.” He said as gave me an assuring smile.

 For some reason he reminded me of my Father, so I decided to trust him. After all, what do I have to lose?

Okay Daniel, I'll go with you. I mean you're the only one who could help me right now and…I trust you.” I said as I smiled at him.

 “That's good, it's nice to know you trust me. But I'll advise you not to trust just anyone, especially when you get to The Oakwood school” He advised me as he patted my shoulder.

 “So I just want to know, where exactly is the place we're going to, I know we're going to a shapeshifters school, but where exactly is the school at?” I asked him.

  “Good question. Well just as there's a human world, there's also a whole different world for magical beings called “Mystical Land”. This world is inhabited by just magical and mystical beings like both of us.”

  “Ooh, so what you're saying is there's a whole different world just for magical beings, just like the human world?”

 “Yes dear”

  “So this school…Oakwood school is in this mystical world?”

  “That is correct”

  “So how do we get to this world? Are we gonna take a plane or…”

  “Haha no child. It's a whole different world, we can't get there by human means. I'll create a portal that will haul us straight to the mystical land.” He explained.

  “Ooh, that makes more sense,” I said, nodding my head in understanding.

   Within the next 15 minutes, I packed all my belongings and everything that I'll be needing in the mystical world. I also said my final goodbye to my parents. I didn't really pack much, cause I had no idea how this portal stuff works and how many things I was allowed to take. So I just packed the little things I could take in the pink suitcase my mom got me.”

 “I'm ready Daniel”

 “Good. Did you pack everything you'll need?”

“Yes, I packed all my s.”

 “Great. Now hold my hand.”

  He closed his eyes and muttered some words, as a blue greenish circle formed in the air. He pulled my hand as we both entered the portal. In the next second, we found ourselves in a school environment. I gazed at the setting of the environment. I'm guessing this is the Oakwood school. It didn't look all that different from a normal school. I was kinda expecting to see students on flying brooms, like in Harry Potter. On the surface they looked like human beings, I would have mistaken them for human beings, if I didn't know they were mythical creatures.

  “So we're here Charlotte. This is the Oakwood Academy of Shapeshifters.” He said with a smile

  “What do you think about it?”

 “Ehm,well I think…” Just when I was about to give him a reply,I was cut short by the sight of an incredibly handsome figure. He was absolutely gorgeous,just like a Demi-god. He was tall with broad shoulders,his hair was a clean cut of honey brown color. I watched as he leaned his back on a motorcycle and chatted with some people,probably his friends. He looked so cool. I’m not a fan of tattoos,but the tattoo on his neck looked so hot. Just by looking at him, I was literally drooling and I couldn’t stop it.

‘How could someone be so good looking?’ I thought. 

For a brief moment,just a brief moment our eyes met, and my eyes made contact with his blue orbs. I felt goosebumps just by looking at his eyes. His eyes showed an emotion, but in the second it was gone. He looked away and zoomed off on his bike.

 ‘Who is that?’ I wondered.