A Very Special Surprise

As the sun was about to set on the horizon, a team of four teenagers riding on their flying brooms slowly descended from the sky.

In the distance, the outline of Brynhildr Academy could be seen, making them sigh in relief.

“We’re almost there!” a Witch said with excitement. “I can finally take a bath!”

“I can finally sleep on my soft bed,” another Witch commented.

“We’re just in time for dinner… no more eating beef jerky and other food rations!” A third Witch raised her clenched fists, making the other Witches laugh because they shared her sentiments.

Lily, who was acting as the rear guard of her team, smiled faintly. She agreed that it had been indeed a long, exhausting mission.

Just like her friends, she wanted nothing more than to take a bath, eat a proper dinner, and sleep on her soft, comfortable bed.

But just as they neared the academy, they saw another group flying in the distance.