Possession over Power

A Shadow Figurine

Within the months they spent together Asher would be amongst the Maron's, while Andrea was still hard at work. Finding an apartment for them to settle in, for it to be ready within the upcoming year. At the end of July they all began to pack up their uniforms, along with their already-bought supplies for the next school year.

The hours in the car to check in at the airport began to feel like days. The line appeared to be longer than last year, with more students settling now in Florida. The waiting area presented the misty forest that this area hid in. The chairs were black with columns supporting the structural interior. Gift shops were presented but only to purchase treats for the hours on the plane.

Good afternoon, we will now begin seating in plane 6714, please line up neatly beside the receptionist where our staff will guide you to your assigned area. Thank you

Majority of the room began to stand up; grabbing their luggages as everyone said their farewell to their parents. Ryker, accompanied by his siblings, all went to say their goodbyes to their mother: Janet. "Are you going to be okay? On the plane?" Andrea questioned Asher. "This time yes; I have gotten accustomed to them by now, or at least I believe so" Andrea scoffed at his misjudgement, "We'll see". The line grew long as everyone's tickets were being scanned. The scanning was being done leisurely, making others upset.

Janet left to return home, while the rest got into the line; with Ryker skipping to accompany Asher and Andrea. "Tickets please" the lady up front asked; scanning them and shoving them back into their hands, "He will be guiding you three to your seats".

"Here you go sir and lady, I also have to mention you are allowed to visit your other friends in the other cabinets once we are in the air" thanking the gentlemen he left to help the next row of students. "Well he was... oddly sweet" Andrea said, "None of the other workers have been".

"Who knows, but what I do know is that we're returning with peace finally in mind" Ryker leaned back onto the chairs, relaxing himself. "Ryker it has always been me that's dead, not you" Andrea raised her eyebrow at him, "Yes but we then have to wait, and-" "I know I know, not knowing if I will survive I get it".

The plane departed, now in the air as they were all on their phones. "What classes do we have this year?" Ryker asked, breaking the silence that fell within the room.

"The usual, then the electives we chose" Andrea said, not looking away from her phone. "Don't forget about the new course, Historics of Wizardry" Asher continued on, she nodded her head faintly. "Now we will be taught by another new teacher, it's only a one year course" Andrea kept an earbud in, however looked up.

Both sat across from her, "What electives did you select Andrea?" Asher asked. "The Art of Defend and Combat and The Battle Between Houses" Andrea said. "That's weird, I didn't notice the second one" Asher said with her replying, "It's because you have to be selected for it, there are 3 representatives for each house; I was voted to be one of them, for which one I have no clue". "I bet ours, makes complete sense. My brother was a part of it for one year and if a disagreement occurred or a fight they would settle it there" Ryker said, meaning Rex.

"I decided on Art Magic and Ranquet Trickter's; you train more with your team and only a few applied for it" Asher said, "I wish I went for that one, it was my backup option, maybe next year". "Though why does it say 'tricker's' on it?" Ryker asked, "Because you learn tricks and moves to confuse the other team". "You're already a great player Asher, I can't wait to see what you conjure up, just don't confuse me" Andrea laughed followed by them.

"Ryker, what did you decide on?" Andrea asked, continuing the conversation forward. He glanced at his phone, she inferred to review the schedule, "I got Secrets Within The Walls along with Magic Creations" Ryker said, "Finch recommended those for me the last time we saw him, perhaps he knew I would enjoy them". "That's kind of him, from what I know we only have our last course together; Wands of Magic" Andrea said.