Chapter 26: Spark

Another day begins.

But today is a rest day for all students. A day to honor all dead soldiers of the magic war. 

"Hello my friends". As usual, Kayden swam around the Sea Temple to patrol the area. He gave genuine compliments to every sea creature that he saw on the way. 

After swimming a few rounds, he decides to come into the underwater temple. 

"This place is full of memories". As he walked in, he touched on the wall and felt the moisture of every block of stone. 

Kayden still remembers that his mother always allowed him to guard and serve Goddess Amphitrite in the temple when she was alive, when his family was alive …. And his dad would come and call him the future Hierophant of the Sea Temple. 

At first, he thought his dad was only joking, however, he forgot that his family is a mystic family. He forgot that every siren who works for Goddess Amphitrite both have the future seeing eyes. But it's a curse more than a blessing. You can tell what you see if and only if the Goddess allows you to speak. 

Kayden walked toward the Crystal Ball of Knowledge, he asked: "Please higher beings, please give me some guidance, what should I do right now with the prophecy?".

"It resides in your heart and your mind, the string of fate is in your hands". An unknown voice mysteriously uttered. "Only faith and hope could bring people through hardships".

"Rely on your trusted people, you will eventually know how to overcome this godly trial". The voice had stopped. 

"My people?". Kayden wondered. He looked deeply into the Well of Hope below the Crystal Ball of Knowledge. 

From there, the image foggily appeared. He saw his friends, Esserine, Maria, Lucas, Adelphia, and Phoebe. 

"Please give me a sign of the coming of the disaster". Kayden raised his hand, he touched the Crystal Ball of Knowledge.

A flood of pictures was illustrated to him. 

When the time has come, the chain of bad omens will happen. First of all, humankind will behold the first corrupted one. It is the first sign of the Ending of the Golden Age of Earth. 

Chosen ones and brave fighters will stand up and be against the illness of the world once again just like what their ancestors did in the past in 2028 - 2029. 

"AH!". His head was dreadfully throbbed, so he stepped backward from the Crystal Ball. 

"A corrupted one?". Kayden questioned, he stared at the wall, into the abyss of mind. "What is that?".

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"Yay, finally done!". Phoebe put down the pen, she just wrote a letter.

To be certain that there is no mistake made by herself. Phoebe reads the letter circumspectly again.

…. 

Dear Mother,

It has been more than 12 months since I've left our lovely town. I've experienced ups and downs of the lonely life in the big city. You were right, life is not easy. There are many people, and it's just hard to identify who's good or evil. Mother, I miss you, I miss dad, and our home, especially my bed. However, don't worry about me too much, I can take care of myself. I live in a dorm with my classmate, her name is Adelphia, and she is the President of Student Council. She's friendly and pretty! She helps me with a lot of things. 

Mother, please be safe and sound. I promise, I will visit home after my second year at Oglourine Academy ends. Love you mom!

From your dearest daughter,

Phoebe Esme.

…

"Not so bad". Phoebe was smiling while reading the letter. 

Phoebe put the letter in the white envelope and let her magic robot system carry it away. She kept watching it until the image of it completely faded into the cloud of blue sky. 

"Phoebe, can you come and help me?". From somewhere far, a girly voice spoke up. "It's so heavy!".

"Coming!". Phoebe quickly sat up and ran out of her room.

Walking out of the door, the first thing that she sees is Adelphia bringing a big cardboard box. 

In Dormitory, everyone cannot use their ability or magic, only machinery can work well here. There is a seal magic incantation placed under the dorm. It stops people from unleashing the power from within and it also dispels magical stuff. That's why Adelphia can't just use telekinesis and bring it in normally. 

"Wow, what is it?". Phoebe was fascinated by the size of it. 

"Oh, it's the fireworks for the Autumn Festival". Adelphia wiped the sweat on her forehead. "Now please help me".

"Okay" 

"3 2 1 Lift!!". Adelphia and Phoebe both lifted the big box at the same time. Two weak girls versus a fat object. After a while, the box didn't even move an inch. 

"Wait a second". Phoebe just had an idea.

"My system! Mechanic Hand!". Phoebe commanded her technology ball to activate. A mechanical hand rapidly appeared. It took only 5 seconds to complete the task.

"Girl, today I would die helplessly without you". Adelphia sat down. "You're my hero".

"Just a normal thing, we're friends". Phoebe gave Adelphia a water bottle. 

"Mmmmmmm". Adelphia hurriedly drank it.

"It's so good to have you in my life". Adelphia looked at Phoebe sincerely. 

"You're making me embarrassed". Phoebe turned her eyes to the window. 

"By the way, are you still single?". Suddenly, Adelphia asked something like that. 

"No, not yet". Phoebe shyly replied. "Why are you asking me this?".

"People these days must be blind for not seeing such an amazing girl like you". Adelphia answered to her little cutie. She leaned toward Phoebe, pushing her to the wall. "Will I have a chance to be with you?".

"Adelphia, I- I- I- ...". Phoebe babled, her face had turned red like a fruity tomato. 

"I'll wait for your answer". Adelphia landed a kiss on Phoebe's forehead then combed her hair aside gently. 

"You're more than enough". After saying her last words, Adelphia released Phoebe from the heat of innocent love. "I'm going to take a shower". And she stepped out of the room, leaving Phoebe alone. 

"Oh my god" - Phoebe thought. 

Her face is still red even when Adelphia isn't here anymore. Phoebe is still a virgin and she never ever loved anyone before. All she did back in her hometown was studying science and crafting technology. To be honest, Phoebe doesn't know how to solve or react to anything related to intimates.