𝓣𝔀𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓦𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓭 || Shattered Glass

《 3 - 5 》

*Gets multiple notifs about this book*
Me: Oh hey my sort-of vent book!
*Looks when i last updated...January 2022*
Me: Ahaha...I'm screwed.

I AM SO SORRY FOR HOW LONG IT TOOK!! I ain't even gonna say excuses at this point, this is probably gonna be a normal thing...

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The next day, Headmaster gave us permission to check on Azul. And so our investigation began...

"This isn't my first time on the 2nd Year's floor but geez...it's scary." I mutter as we read through the signs to find his classroom. "I know we came all this to monitor Azul but...We're skipping class." Jack stated.

"Pfft- I didn't think you would come along." I chuckle. "This was a direct order from the headmaster. I'm sure he'll see cutting class as part of it. That and I am tired of this losing streak." Jack explained. "Ah so you're curious too..." I grin. "It's not like that. I just wanna know the secrets of Azul's strength..." He grumbles.

We quietly enter Class 2-C, sitting at the very back of the lecture hall as to not grab any attention. "La~ La La La~ Lalalala~" Azul's voice echoed throughout the room. "He's got a pretty good singing voice." Jack says in shock. "I didn't know we had a music class..." I stated. Jack turns to me as if saying 'That's all you care about?' "What!?" I exclaimed earning a few shushes from the class. "Sorry..."

By the time second period arrives, we kept our distance and followed Azul to the Animal Language Arts class. It took a lot out of me to not burst laughing out loud when Azul was meowing and Lucius replying back (Luckily I managed to not make a sound). "Hmm...I see." Azul hummed as he nodded before turning to Professor Trein. "According to Lucius, the last treat Professor Trein gave him was three hours ago."

"As expected from you Ashengrotto. That is correct." Professor Trein gave a nod of approval. "He can understand animal language and also speak it himself." Jack muttered out loud.

By third period we had to head into the Alchemy Workshop and I'm honestly surprised Professor Crewel let us in. Azul was called to do a potion demonstration...how convenient for us. He starts adding ingredients into the cauldron while stating it's names, "A beluga's tooth, sturgeon eggs, aurora moth scales and mermaid tears. Add in extract from 120 herbs blended together..."

poof!

A violet-magenta puff of smoke comes out. "It is complete! If you drink this potion, it will be possible to change part of your body into another animal." Azul stated. "Good boy! This level of concoction is something you'll see at the end of your Third Year. You other puppies would do well to watch and learn from Ashengrotto." Professor Crewel stated.

"Third year...level...potion?!?" I quietly say in shock. " It's amazing how he can create high-level potions perfectly." Jack added. We decided to get out of the Alchemy Workshop as quietly as possible so we don't disturb the class.

"I'm surprised Azul hasn't noticed us yet." I said as we head back to our classrooms. "He seems to pay attention to class at all times." Jack added. I pull out my pocket notebook and write down the info we have in bullet points.

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Azul Ashengrotto
- Good at singing
- Good at talking to animals
- Can make 3rd-year level potions perfectly
- Model Student
- ̶S̶u̶s̶ ̶F̶i̶s̶h̶ ̶M̶a̶f̶i̶a̶

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Suddenly, a random idea popped into my head. "Do you think we can sneak into Headmaster's office and just steal Azul's files? You know...like a phantom thief?" I say dramatically in a pose that looks like I am adjusting my non-existent glove. Jack looks at me, dead in the eye and says "No."