nothing ever lasts forever.

Chapter One

My friends are everything to me. Since Seaford is private, we stay here all year and basically don't ever get to see our parents, meaning that friends get close. Close enough to feel like family. My name is Zephyrus, and let me explain what's up with this weird school for oddities.

Seaford is a massive school, with seemingly endless hallways and unlimited dorms and classrooms. Seaford houses lots of students, ranging from Grade 3 to Grade 12, and the older students, once they reach a certain age, gain magical powers. Usually students gain their magic around Grade 10, but some early bloomers get it in Grade 9. I was one of them. Students are given titles, usually based on their abilities or parents. These titles don't usually mean anything in school, and are kind of just nicknames. 

I've been going to Seaford since Grade 3. I have seen everything. Last year, Grade 9, was by far the best year. The class was fun, but exhausting, and we didn't have to worry at all. None of the rules we have now existed last year, which confuses me. Why make new rules? What happened to make them create these new rules?

I think I should introduce myself a little more. I'm Zephyrus, Lady of Foresight. My powers are related to foresight and dreams. It's not uncommon for me to see snippets of the future, and my dreams often predict what will happen. I'm a quiet kid, so class is stressful for me. Especially new classes I'm not comfortable with. I used to be smart, used to be top of my class. Then something happened to me, and I became what I am now. Quiet. Just a forgotten student. I'm fine with being a forgotten student. I don't want to be noticed, I'd rather just blend in. 

I sighed, looking over to the person on my right. Maryan shifted her gaze to me, sending a comforting smile my way. Maryan, Lady of Animals, a close friend of mine. She has powers related to the earth and animals. Last year was Maryan's first year at Seaford, and she got a taste of what it's like here. Mar is usually the pessimistic and gloomy friend, rarely ever being optimistic. We often talk about our lives at home, and how its so much better here at Seaford. 

I gave her a smile back, now looking to my left. Kiriel made a funny face and stuck her tongue out at me. Kiriel, Lady of Chaos, my Sun. Just seeing her lights up my whole day, hearing her laugh reassures me and tells me that everything is going to be okay. She has powers much like Maryan's, although instead of animal powers, she has nature powers. Last year was also Kiriel's first year at Seaford, and she quickly learned how fun it can be here. Kir is the optimistic and lighthearted friend who likes physical touch. She's also very sensitive. 

Sitting right across from me on the other side of the table sat Illyrie, doing her own thing, reading a thick book. Illyrie, Lady of Honesty, a friend who has earned my trust in a short amount of time. It's hard to not smile around Illy, she's just got a contagious smile. She has what we call, 'influential powers'. Influential powers are a strong force, especially when the magic wielder knows how to use it to their advantage. Influential powers alter the very room around them, and influence the people around them. For example, Illy's powers make people want to tell the truth around her. I'm convinced that later in the year she's going to learn how to force people to tell the truth. This year is Illy's first year at Seaford, and even though she's been here for a few days before the term started, she has already gained my trust. Illy is the kind and generous friend, not hesitating to help anyone who asks. She's also not afraid to speak up for herself or her friends. 

I glanced around the room, taking note of who else was in this class. I locked eyes with a boy. His eyes were brown, and in their depths, someone I used to know. Kasa, Lord of Secrets, we used to be close..used to be best friends. And then he changed. Kasa gave me a weird look, and looked away. He looked at me like I was weird, like I was something inferior. That hurt.  I pushed the feeling away, because now I have better friends, and I'm not gonna let them go now. 

Continuing to look around the room, I recognized many faces, all people from my past. Some good, some not. I saw her. The one person I didn't ever want to be in a classroom with. Her dirty blonde hair shifted as her head turned to look at me. The cruel look her hazel eyes gave me made me want to escape, and hide. Her face contorted into a sneer. Myala, Lady of Plague. Manipulative, controlling, a hypocrite, and one of my exes. She laughed loudly. And I knew, in the pit of my stomach, she was laughing at me. 

Oh no.