LILAC

~ Chapter 6: Awakening ~

Lilac's POV

Mason carried me as we walked through the portal using the vortex to get to the designated place. "Close your eyes and hold on to me tightly!". I obeyed him and clung onto him, shutting my eyes. "You know, your so adorable when you just do as I say. I just want to lock you up for myself!". I blushed burying into his chest. I could hear him laugh.

They always told me to close my eyes when I enter a portal, as it is a space where there are a variety of places that you can reach as long as you have been there before. You just need to envision the location where you want to head out to, however, since I'm new to this place, I do not know many places. If I entered the portal alone, I could get lost or break away from Mason, landing in a far away place.

As soon as we reached the place, Mason put me down. I opened my eyes to see a landscape that I wouldn't have known actually existed in this world. The sunlight shimmered on the lake as fishes leaped, dancing in the water. Tall coniferous trees surrounded us on all sides. The wind blowing through them weaved through my hair, whispering sweet things. It was truly beautiful.

"I can show you more places like these. If you would allow me to!" Smiled Mason at me.

I was probably too engrossed in the scenery painted in front of us to notice him speaking. "I would love to go to those places with you." I spoke putting my head down and playing with my fingers shyly. Although, it is true. I really liked Mason. He was sweet, kind, and funny, although he loves teasing me from time to time.

"Oh ho! I would be honored my lady!" He kissed my forehead as I touched the spot where his lips met, looking at him in disbelief.

"That's the look, I love!" He laughed making me angry. He was just playing around with me. Huffing, I looked away from him.

"Lila!" Rosie waved at me from some distance with Yukio behind her, once again throwing daggers at Mason. I looked at Mason who also seemed to be throwing daggers at him. They really didn't like each other. I sighed.

Lucky for me though! I have a friend. "Rosie, over here!" I smiled waving back at her.

She ran towards me smiling. "Do not run, Rosie. Everyone is going to kill me if you get hurt!" Yukio ran catching up to her.

We connected our hands and talked about different things. I learnt that Rosie could communicate and command beasts to do things for her. Her power was that of a Class One, but she didn't like forcing beasts to do things for her, against their will. I nodded in understanding. I also got to know that she grew up in the capital. After discovering her powers, she was sent here at the academy. She invited me to her house in the capital city too. She said we could go shopping for clothes or even accessories. I think I could get used to this kind of life.

"I wonder what kind of power I have." I smiled sadly looking at the sky which was now painted in bright orange as the last few rays scattered the sunlight.

"Lila..." Rosie looked at me with worried eyes. "I'm sure you will find it out soon." She squeezed my hands in reassurance.

I nodded smiling to not let her worry.

A loud boom was heard, interrupting our conversation. In front of us, beasts ran away towards the Academy.

"Rosie!"

"Lila!"

Yukio and Mason stood next to us in a defensive stance.

I squeezed Rosie's hand. "What is happening?"

"The beasts say that there is a dark energy emanating from over there!" Rosie pointed out just as a tall creature almost 15 feet tall arose from the shadows of a tree. An aura of black colour surrounded it. Every step it took, the earth shook and the plants surrounding it turned into ash. The sun was almost completely gone with only a few rays creating a light blue sky.