Dreame???

I'm heading to Almerita," Charlene revealed, surprising Mrs. Craig who stepped aside to let her in.

"I don't want to force you into this decision. Is it truly

what you want?" Mrs. Craig asked, standing with her hands on her hips.

"It's my choice, Mom. I'm tired of causing damage and hurting others. I think it's best if I leave and come back when I've learned to control my powers," Charlene replied, holding back tears.

"What is life without family? I lost your father early on, and now you're leaving too," Mrs. Craig cried. She had

encouraged Charlene to go to Almerita to meet others like her and not be isolated, but she never anticipated how painful it would be to let her go.

Pearl watched the emotional scene between mother and daughter, feeling confused and curious. She decided to wait patiently for

answers to reveal themselves.

"You won't be alone, Mom," Charlene said guiltily. "Meet Pearl, your new daughter," she introduced Pearl to her mother.

"Why is there a

younger version of you here? I'm not imagining things, am I?" Mrs. Craig whispered, looking from Charlene to Pearl with a complex expression.

"She's a gift from a higher power,"

Charlene explained, and Mrs. Craig approached Pearl and hugged her. Charlene joined the hug, and the trio found solace in each other's embrace.

Charlene stood in front of a grand and beautiful building, feeling the transformative atmosphere on her skin. She knew

her life was about to change, for better or worse. Only time would tell.

"Dreame College?"

Charlene gasped as she saw the sign above the building.

"Dreame College? I was supposed to be in Almerita, not Dreame College. Wait, the Nickels!"

Charlene screamed dramatically, flinching as she heard a loud chuckle behind her.

"Oh no, who's behind me?" she muttered, feeling panicked.

"Relax, you're in Almerita. Specifically, Dreame College. I'm Aiden," he introduced himself, walking towards her.

"I'm Charlene," she replied nervously, biting her lip.

"She's cute,"

Aiden's subconscious mind exclaimed.

"Shut up,"

he snapped loudly, causing Charlene to shrink back in fear.

"Are you okay?"

she asked, furrowing her eyebrows slightly.

Aiden looked away, his face turning pink with embarrassment. "Uh, I wasn't referring to you. Let's go inside," he said, walking ahead.

"Where are we going?"

she asked, trailing behind him.

"The Masters Chamber,"

he replied, increasing his pace.

****

"The orientation is this evening," the oldest master announced, looking at a magical frame on the wall.

"Finally. But it's going to be tiring, training a new group of beginners," the youngest master complained.

"On the contrary, it'll be fun to have a new set of talented Amazons," the second master said with a grimace, just as the doorbell rang.

"Aiden, come in," the oldest master said, and Aiden entered with Charlene following behind.

"Welcome to Almerita, Charlene,"

the youngest master greeted, surprising Charlene.

"How did he know my name?"

Charlene whispered to Aiden, who chuckled in response.

"You do realize we heard that, right?"

the second master scoffed.

"We're supernatural, Charlene. We're the great masters of Dreame College in Almerita. Did you expect anything less?" the youngest master asked, causing Charlene to bite her lip and refrain from saying anything further.

"Welcome to Almerita, Charlene. Aiden, go get Hazel," the oldest master instructed calmly, finally tearing his eyes away from the magical frame.

***

Hazel was lying on her bed, engrossed in a novel, when she heard a knock on her door. Reluctantly, she got up to answer it.

"Who is it?"

she asked, but there was no response.

"Strange," she muttered, opening the door.

Hazel was taken aback when she saw Aiden standing in front of her.

"U

m..." she stuttered, her heart racing.

"You're needed at the Masters Chamber right now," he stated plainly and walked away.

"That was close,"

Hazel mumbled, closing the door and leaning against it.

"He spoke to me,"

she giggled, holding her chest.

****

"Aiden reported that she's on her way," the oldest master said once Aiden returned to the Masters Chamber.

"You may leave," the oldest master dismissed him.

Aiden bowed briefly and turned to Charlene.

"See you around, Charlene,"

he winked and walked out, accidentally bumping into Hazel on his way.

Hazel walked into the chamber, bowing slightly as a sign of respect.

"H...Hazel," Charlene muttered in surprise, recognizing her former roommate from Vintage College, who didn't seem surprised to see her.

"Why are you here?"

Charlene asked.

"We have a lot to talk about, but for now, Hazel will show you around and take you to the school mistresses to get started. You may leave now,"

the oldest master said, dismissing them.

****

Somewhere in Dreame, a person sat in front of a piano, playing a beautiful melody with closed eyes. At first glance, one could mistake him for a demigod, as he possessed perfect physical features and an ethereal beauty. This person was none other than Blake Killerney, the most attractive and powerful Amazon alive.

Everything about him exuded perfection, but sadly, he didn't socialize much and only had one friend, Louis.

****

"You do realize you have a lot to talk about, right?"

Charlene asked Hazel as they walked away from the Masters Chamber.

"You see, Charlene, it's a long story,"

Hazel mumbled.

"You knew about this from Vintage College, didn't you? That's what you were trying to tell me that day, right?"

Charlene asked calmly, recalling Hazel's words of encouragement.

"I was sent to activate your powers,"

Hazel replied slowly.

"I'm confused," Charlene simply replied.

"The longer you stay here, the more everything will become clear,"

Hazel said, and Charlene nodded slowly.

"I'll show you around, and then we'll go see Miss Lily. By the way, I hope we'll be roommates. The orientation is scheduled for this evening,"

Hazel said in one breath.

"Has anyone ever told you that you talk too much?"

Aiden snickered, joining them.

Hazel felt a rush of nervousness as Aiden walked beside her, causing goosebumps to form on her skin.

"Are you okay?"

Charlene whispered.

"I'm fine,"

Hazel whispered back.

"You don't look fine," Charlene whispered.

"Trust me,"

Hazel winked, walking ahead.

"Wait for me!"

Charlene half-yelled, increasing her pace to catch up with Hazel, completely ignoring Aiden.

"I guess I'm not needed," he mumbled, turning to leave. Unfortunately, he bumped into someone.

"Witch," he mumbled, realizing he had collided with Layla.

"Dumbo,"

Layla scoffed.

"It's pretty obvious that you like me. I mean, who wouldn't? Anyways, keep your feelings to yourself,"

he smirked arrogantly, walking away.

"In your dreams," Layla scoffed loudly, causing him to stop in his tracks.

"You think?"

he chuckled, striding daringly towards her.

"Don't come any closer," she muttered nervously.

"Oh please, there's nothing to be afraid of," he smirked, causing her to back up until her back hit the wall.

"Oh no,"

she cried.

"Do you still want to move back?"

he mocked, standing inches away from her.

"Argh, go away," she whispered, as beads of sweat formed on her forehead.

To Be Continued...