The Twilight Children//The School for Good and Evil

12 ~ Invisible Igni

. : Sebastian of Havfrue : . 

Sebastian had expected the key to hurt as it sunk into his finger, but instead, it seemed as if his flesh simply turned into a jelly. The key locked into the bone, and twisted, turning his finger in a full rotation, before leaving his hand altogether. His finger glowed in a pale shade of blue for a moment, before dimming. 

He held his freckled hand up to his face, examining both sides. Not a single mark was left, no proof that he now had access to magic. His father had made it sound like a horrific experience, something that had left him traumatized and in pain. Sebastian's grandfather, the king of the seven seas, had said his father was being over dramatic. Sebastian was beginning to believe his grandfather was right. 

"Have you told your parents that you were getting access to magic?"

Sebastian's back straightened as the greasy voice of his pirate companion washed over him. He had crept up behind him in the large group of students. They stood outdoors, waiting for their fingers to be unlocked. "They both went to this school and are aware of the expectations. It is not as if I will need to use magic once I am back fighting for Neverland."

Kendrick snickered. "Are you sure? Looks like Igni's health is better than ever." 

Sebastian followed his gaze, to the end of the student line, where Laura stood. He frowned. He hadn't noticed her return, but Kendrick was regrettably right; she did look healthy. It was a far cry from the last time he had seen her, twitching and distracted in Professor Dovey's office. Her face had a healthy glow, and she seemed to be more alert, her eyes darting around. 

She glanced briefly towards Sebastian, and he inhaled sharply. He could've sworn that her eyes had just flashed orange when she looked at him. He blinked for a second, but they were back to their normal brown shade. 

"Are you good, Sebastian?" Tedros asked, looking over at him. His face dropped into a frown at Kendrick. Clearly, they both thought the pirate was unwelcome.

Sebastian nodded. "I'm fine, just seeing things," He dismissed it with a wave of his hand, but his heart was pounding in his throat. He had no reason to fear her. He had bested her on Neverland by getting her beyond the barrier, but now, something in him was telling him to run. 

He turned his gaze to Kendrick, realizing with an ounce of discomfort that the pirate was both taller and wider than him. Evil was treating him well. He stood with more confidence-- even dressed in the rags that were the evil uniform-- and his face was fierce. 

"Is there something you want?" Sebastian asked. Kendrick couldn't do anything with all the other students and faculty here. 

The pirate let a small smile slide across his face. "I hope you understand that we are still allies, despite the different schools."

Sebastian glanced at Tedros, who was trying to keep a straight face. What was he supposed to say to the persistent pirate? Nothing except his parents wanted them to be allies. He was not benefitting, and he knew, the second he became king, that he would ban pirates from trading. All they ever brought was illegal substances and crime through the kingdom.

"Allies. Sure."

Kendrick's eyes narrowed. "I have an agreement with your parents Sebastian. If I end magic, I ensure a prosperous future for myself and my crewmates. I can do it with or without you, whether or not you agree with my methods"

Sebastian winced. He didn't agree with his methods-- had nearly killed Kendrick himself when he had realized what he had done to those sleeping children. The good did not kill unless necessary, and the violence that had happened that night still caused bile to rise in his throat.