Julianna POVI breathed a sigh of relief as classes for the day ended peacefully and quietly. Scott hadn't bothered me, and I wondered if throwing that chocolate cake at him yesterday had made an impact. Maybe it was the universe's way of intervening.As I walked down the hallway I heard a faint whisper "Psst Hanna!" I turned to see the Thanes twin boys, Cameron and Caleb staring at me "Hey, Hanna" Cameron called out.I wrinkled my forehead confuse" My name is Julianna not Hanna"Caleb chuckled "Oh, bro, you got the name wrong again"Cameron's face turned red "Sorry Julianna, it's hard to keep track but I should remember your name now.I smiled amused by there banter "It's okay, everyone makes mistakes" and I walked away.The two twins blocked my path with there eyes sparkling with mischief."What's up, guys" I asked raising my eyebrows.Caleb's expression turned serious " We were wondering why you have been ignoring us all day"I frowned takes aback. "I have not been ignoring you I
Julianna POVI stood frozen, devastated by the sight of chocolate syrup dripped from his face down to his neck. The sweet aroma filled the a stark contrast from the tension building inside me."What the hell?!" Someone shrieked shattering the silence.Lila rushed down from her seat, Lily followed closely. Caleb and Cameron arrived at the scene, their eyes fixed on us with a mixture of concern and accusation."What happened to you, brother?" Lila asked, concern fill her face.Caleb glared at me. "I told you not to come here, this is exactly what we warned you about"I swallowed hardly filling guilty and responsible for Kaid's predicament. Kaid's voice broke the tension. "Are you okay?" He looked at me with his green piercing eyes.I nodded still in shock.Lila angry shout echoed through out the whole dining hall. "Scott!"Scott appeared almost immediately, his gaze locked onto Lila. A smirk played on his lips "Oh? Someone else was hit. Bad shot." Scott said nonchalantly turning his b
Julianna POVWhat's going on? I muttered, bewildered. The entire dining hall was frozen in time. Flying plates hovered in mid air, Paranormal High students were still as statues and Scott was suspended mere inches away from the sharp objects.I glanced at the clock, it's hands stopped at 3:47. That's odd. It was as if time itself had paused.Curiosity drove me outside were the scene was similar. Leaves were suspended in mid air, birds were motionless and students were trapped in time.I returned to the dining hall and swallowed hard. "Guys?" I called out but silence replied.Lila, Lily and even Lyra were frozen, their expression locked in place..My gaze returned to Scott and a mischievous grin spread across my face.I approach him pressing against his side but he didn't budge. It was as if he was a statue.Giggling, I pinched his nose until it turned red and the slapped him on the cheek. "That what you deserve." Filled with a sense of satisfaction.As I slapped his arm, a sudden cre
Julianna POVl opened my eyes to find Scott's face inches from mine."What is it now?" I muttered.It's good that you're awake," Scott said, his voice laced with sarcasm. "I thought you'd be lying in bed for the rest of your life."He settled into the chair beside my bed, his eyes fixed on me.I sat up, taking in my surroundings."Where am I?" I asked."Paranormal High's clinic," Scott replied."Why are you here?" I asked, curiosity getting the better of me.Scott's smile was mischievous. "To watching you."My eyes widened."Oh, you think I like you? Don't be silly," Scott continued. "I'm watching you because I might get a concession. I won't leave you with my stupid brothers and sisters. They're incompetent."I bristled at his words."What happened?" I asked.Scott's expression turned mocking. "You lost consciousness because you're stupid too."My hands clenched into fists." I can leave now?"I asked "Probably not, the doctor said until you stupidity subsides and you look pretty stup
Julianna POVAfter the crazy conversation with Scott on the rooftop, I headed to my room, grateful for the unexpected break from classes.When I opened the door, I found Lyra floating in mid-air, her eyes serenely closed."Oh, you're here," she said, her voice ethereal, without opening her eyes.Does she see me or sense my presence?"I've been looking for you all over the building," I said, closing the door behind me.Lyra's eyes fluttered open, and she smiled."I came straight to our room after class was disbanded," she explained. I nodded, intrigued."So how are feeling by the way? You didn't look so good in the dining hall" Lyra asked concerned."I'm good, not to worry about." I replied."Are you meditating?" I asked."Yes, it's essential to maintain my youth," Lyra replied, her gaze sparkling."But you're still young, aren't you?" I teased.Lyra's laughter filled the room."I'm 129 years old," she revealed, her expression mischievous.My eyes widened in shock.You'd never guess h
I walked out of the Chairman's office, scratching my head in contemplation. The conversation had left me with more questions than answers. The Chairman's words echoed in my mind: "You'll be joining the Thane's team, Julianna. You're the only human at Paranormal High, and we need someone to strong enough to protect you in case anything happens."I strolled through the big court, taking in the bustling atmosphere. Groups of students clustered around signs bearing mysterious logos. I had no idea what they meant but it must represent their different clans and packs.My thoughts drifted to the Thane's team. Especially Scott. We hadn't exactly gotten off on the right foot, but maybe this was an opportunity to start anew.As I searched for were the Thanes were stationed, a shout caught my attention."You're here!"I looked up to see the Thane's perched on a floating rock, their VIP status evident. Caleb pointed at me, a mischievous grin spreading across his face."Look at her, oh!"I felt a
Julianna POVI stood atop the floating watching from above, as Chairman Johnson's voice boomed through the microphone."Welcome, students of Paranormal High, to the Paranormal Olympics, year 888!"The audience erupted into applause, and I joined in, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. The Thane family, including Kaid, Caleb, Cameron, and Scott stood beside me, their presence commanding attention."Today, we gather to celebrate the unity and diversity of our paranormal community," Chairman Johnson continued. "Before we begin, the board of Chairmen would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Thane family for their unwavering support and generosity throughout the years."The audience's gaze shifted to our group, and I sensed a collective nod of respect. The Thane twins flashed charming smiles, while Kaid nodded graciously. Scott, as usual, remained stoic, his expression unreadable."Thank you, Thane family, for tirelessly reaching out to help Paranormal High thrive and reach new
As we stood before the breathtaking waterfalls, the tranquil atmosphere was a stark contrast to the danger lurking within the Maze."This won't be a easy." Scott said, his gaze flicking to me."Especially since we have to babysit Julianna," he added, a sly grin spreading across his face.I rolled my eyes. "Must you be so annoying?"Scott chuckled. "It's not like I'm lying. You're not exactly equipped for battle, are you? Planning to throw cake at our enemies?"The Thane siblings laughed, and I shot back, "Actually, cake seemed pretty effective against the so-called strongest student in school."Scott's face darkened, his eyes flashing with anger."Enough, you two," Kaid intervened, his voice calm but firm.Scott and I protested in unison, "He started it!"Lila stepped in, pulling Scott away. "Leave her alone, Scott."Kaid's hand enveloped mine, his touch warm and reassuring."Let's head to the East Side," he suggested.I looked up at him, curious. "But isn't the finish line on the Nor
Scott POVStill in Kaid's room, surrounded by my Siblings,as we discussed Julianna's suspicions. Lily's statement had left us all in stunned silence. Lyra finally broke the silence, her voice laced with concern."Why would someone do that?" Lyra asked. "Nobody except for Scott and I knew about Julianna's powers."Lily's expression turned mysterious. "Or that's just what you think," she said, her words dripping with intrigue.I felt a pang of guilt, wondering if I had inadvertently put Julianna in danger. "What have I done?" I thought to myself.Kaid's voice brought me back to reality. "No need to worry about that now. Right now, we need to help Julie.""Lily and Lila, can you open up a teleportation circle?" Kaid asked.Lila shook her head. "We cannot, we can only use the spell to teleport to places we have been before."Lyra spoke up. "I know her address."Caleb groaned. "Great, just what I wanted. A long walk."Kaid shot him a warning glance. "Come on, Caleb. We need to move."With
Scott POV THE PAST.I sat at a wooden table in the library, surrounded by stacks of dusty books and scattered notes. I was researching Chronokeepers, trying to find a way to help Julianna control her powers. The library was quiet, the only sound the soft rustle of pages turning.Suddenly, the door swung open and Julianna walked in, her expression was somber, her eyes filled with sadness."Julianna, what are you doing here so late?" I asked, standing up from my seat.But she ignored me, her eyes blazing with anger. "You lied to me," she accused, her voice trembling with rage.My heart sank. She must have found out about the missing pages. "Lie to you? And why would I do that?" I asked, trying to play dumb.Julianna scoffed, throwing the missing pages at me. "Don't play dumb, Scott. You know exactly what I'm talking about."My expression turned somber as I picked up the pages. "So you found out. We did it to protect you."Julianna's eyes narrowed. "Protect me? From what?"I hesitated.
I woke up to an empty room, wondering where Lyra was. "Where's Lyra?" I thought to myself. "She's probably upset about the things I said yesterday. I should apologize." I considered the possibility that she might be in class and decided to get ready.After the first period, I still hadn't seen Lyra. I scanned the hallway, searching for a familiar face. That's when I spotted Scott from a distance. "Hey Scott!" I shouted, but he ignored me. I headed towards him, but before I could reach him, he vanished into the crowd."He and Lyra must be mad at me," I thought. "No wonder they're avoiding me." I tried to shake off the feeling of unease that settled in my stomach. Maybe Scott and Lyra were just giving me space after our argument yesterday.As the day went on, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off. At lunchtime, I decided to try and find Scott and Lyra again. I scanned the dining hall, but they were nowhere to be found. I asked around, but no one seemed to have seen the
I walked back to the dormitory, lost in thought, Scott's hand still holding mine. We parted ways at the entrance, and I trudged upstairs, my mind reeling.As I opened the door, Lyra greeted me with a warm smile. "Hey, how was dinner?""Eventful," I replied, flopping onto the bed.Days passed since the parent-teacher conference. On a quiet evening, Lyra was doing laundry in our dorm room. As Lyra continued sorting her clothes, I noticed a few papers tangled among her clothes."Hey, what's that?" I asked, pointing to the papers.Lyra's hands paused, her expression fleeting. "Oh, it's nothing. just some old notes."My curiosity was piqued. "She is lying. It's probably a love letter." I thought so I decided to investigate.Soon as she left the room and then I walked over her laundry where the pages where. As I untangle papers my heart skipped a bit. This are the missing pages from the book Scott gave us. Why does she have it? I read through the book to discover the truth chronokeepers a
Julianna POV Another day in school and the whole school is excited to be with there family because of the parent teacher conference. As we strolled down the hallway, Lyra and I discussed the upcoming parent-teacher conference."Will your parents be coming, Julie?" Lyra asked.I shook my head. "Nope. My dad's out of town, and my mom's a nurse; she's really busy."I turned the question around. "What about you?"Lyra smiled. "My parents won't make it this year, but my big sister and little bro will show up."My curiosity piqued, I asked, "You never mentioned a big sister."Lyra teased, "You never asked."Intrigued, I pressed for details. "What's she like?"Lyra's eyes lit up. "She's smart, kind, and puts on a tough exterior, but she's really tenderhearted. She graduated from this school two years ago."I nodded, impressed. "She sounds amazing."Just then, a tiny ball of energy shouted, "Lyra!!" and hurtled towards us.Lyra's little brother, Jason, flung himself into her arms, wrapping h
Julianna POV The day of the exams finally arrived, and tension filled the air. Students poured over notes and textbooks, determined to perform well. I spotted Scott walking by, nose buried in a book."Actually reading, huh?" I teased.Scott looked up, eyes flashing with determination. "I refuse to lose to you."I smirked. "We'll see."Days passed, and the exams came to an end. I dove back into my training, focusing on hand-to-hand combat with Lyra."Why do I need to learn how to fight?" I panted, wiping sweat from my brow.Lyra delivered a swift kick. "Two reasons: self-defense and enhancing your precognitive powers. We know they're triggered when you're in trouble."I nodded, understanding. "I get it, but this is exhausting."Just then, Lyra's phone beeped. "What is it?" I asked."Exam results are out," Lyra said, eyes sparkling. "Let's go check."We navigated through the crowded hallway to the notice board. My heart skipped a beat as I scanned the list."Julie, look up," Lyra whisp
Julianna POV I settled into my favorite studying spot, surrounded by textbooks and notes. Exams were looming, and I was determined to ace them. It had been a week since I started training to control my new power, but academics came first."Julie, can you see into the future to check the exam questions?" Lyra asked, reading upside down on the ceiling.I rolled my eyes. "You know I can't do that, even if I wanted to. That would be cheating."Lyra chuckled. "Exactly the response I'd expect from you."Just then, Scott burst in without knocking."Seriously, haven't you heard of knocking?" I tossed a pillow at him.Lyra echoed my sentiment. "What brings you here, Scott?"Scott shrugged. "I should be asking you the same thing. You're supposed to be training, Julianna. Let's go."I shook my head. "I'm not going anywhere. Exams are next week, and I need to study.""What!" Scott exclaimed."I suggest you should better go study," I said with a grin."Nah, I can ace the exams without studying. N
Julianna POV At first, I thought it was just a dream or a weird side effect of the weird pizza I had for dinner last night. But as I swung my legs over the side of the bed, I saw another flash, this time, of my best friend, Lyra, falling of the stairs.I jumped out of bed and grabbed my phone to text Lyra. "Hey, be careful on the stairs today!"Lyra responded immediately. "What's going on? You okay?"I hesitated, unsure how to explain. "Just...trust me, okay?"Lyra sent back a skeptical emoji, but I knew she'd be careful.Lyra POV "I wonder what she is so worried about." I said to myself. "I'll just fly back just to be safe."I then transformed into a bat flew above the stairs. Just then I heard a crashing sound and turned to see the stairs collapses.I was surprised. "How did Julie know." I thought Lyra's POV I wondered what was troubling her. "I'll just check on her," I thought, transforming into a bat to fly back to my room. Mid-flight, a crashing sound startled me. I turned to
Julianna POV Another day at school and it was the end of first period. The bell rang, meaning it's lunch time. As I walked through the hallway, the usual chatter and laughter were replaced by hushed whispers and nervous glances, couldn't help but over hear some students conversation."Have you heard?" a student asked another."No, what happened?" his friend replied."The principal is back," the student said, eyes wide with concern.Students exchanged nervous glances, their usual chatter replaced by whispered speculation."What's going to happen now?" a student whispered."Do you think he'll..."I entered the dining hall, spotting Lyra waving at me from across the room. We began to discuss what was going on as we ate."Hey, have you heard?" Lyra asked as I joined her."The principal's back," I replied.Lyra nodded. "Seems you're updated.""Why's everyone so uneasy?" I asked.Scott joined us, his expression grim. "Because the Principal is a sadistic maniac hell-bent on making students