A Study On Destiny

4: Something is very wrong here

We travelled through the red cloud as the creatures claws dug more into Ana's shoulders. Almost hard enough to draw blood, yet it didn't. Although Ana was almost certain it would leave a mark. The bird cried out once again, it reminded Ana of howling like a wolf. In fear, both Ana and Gregor closed their eyes as the stymph continued to fly. The cold air hit her skin as the travelled further through, what was believed to be, a magical portal to what they both hoped was the school. Her hair blew into her face every now and again and yet everytime she tried to rid it she failed with her hands.

She moved her head suddenly to rid the hair from over her eyes and when she did she saw the blood red cloud had evaporated. Almost immediately after the sunlight hit the siblings faces in the form of a warm beam. The harsh winds were no longer harsh and had slowed down. It was a comforting feeling that made Ana open her eyes. As she did she was met with the view of perfectly formed mountains, acres of grassland and a river that stretched out from behind the mountains. It was perfect. It looked like it was from a fairytale Ana thought. Well I mean it is from a fairytale because she's in a... fairytale land. Anyway...

"Gregor open your eyes," she said softly as the now cool, refreshing breeze brushed passed by her as the stymph slowed down and glided along the soft winds. Although with those wings unsure how the thing did so yet it happened.

"Not a chance!" He yelled slamming his eyes shut tighter and bracing himself to be dropped as he has his knees almost up to his chest.

"Look at the beautiful-," Ana stopped before she was hit by the breathtaking sights of what she saw. The two separate castles. One warm, golden, pink and blue. The castle was cleaned to perfection. There was no sight of anything dirty. The sun beamed on it like a perfect paradise. The other cold, silver, black and rotten. The castle was covered in rust, mould and moss. Clouds covered the castle as the gloomy towers were pointy and crooked. Whereas the other was more distinguished and defined so much that it was gentle. The towers were all perfectly shaped, tall and bright. The School For Good And Evil stood before both of the siblings and the, just about living, bird as they neared the castles. Gregor opened his eyes and took in the wonderful view. Well... while trying not to be too afraid of the height.

The bird ventured closer to the castles as the siblings took in the magnificent views. Gregor had seen them before but they were so breathtaking that no matter how many times you saw it it would always be just as gorgeous. They got closer and they saw the trees of the Blur forest start to take shape in the distance as did the garden of both good and evil. One alive and green with endless flower beds. The other, held old, dead plants that looked like no one had tended to them for centuries.

The bird flew closer to the good school as it did Ana braced herself for whatever was about to happen. A smile full of excitement and joy spread across her face.

Gregor tapped my shoulder and said to me "You will love the school, just be more like me and you'll live. Professor Dovey appreciates good manners and proper princess behaviour. So tone it down maybe just slightly. If you want to I mean you don't have to,"

"Inspiring Gregor really inspired right now you know," Ana said with a sarcastic tone "giving me faith of how well I'll do here. Really you do,"

"Sorry I just wanted to tell you incase-" he started before Ana cut her brother off

"Look I've met Dovey she seems lovely but if she has a problem with me then she will have to deal with it I'm afraid," Ana said now focused on the conversation between her and her brother.

"We'll be careful because they grade you and if you get a-" Gregor was cut off again but this time not by Ana. Instead the bird had dropped the boy into what looked like the flower garden of the school for good. This was followed by an unnecessary amount of screaming. Screaming of which sounded like a 7 year old girl but was actually from a 17 year old boy almost man. He plummeted down out of sight into the garden yet I didn't see him hit the floor as the bird flew away.

"Wait?! What?!" Ana screamed as she tried to loosen the birds grip on her. The bird screamed an evil scream as it travelled across the lake towards the the other castle. It didn't matter how many times Ana squirmed the birds grip stayed just as tight on her, if not tighter. The smell of mould and sulphur invaded Anastasia's nostrils. "Where are you taking me you dumb fucking bird?"

The bird didn't answer. No squark was squawked as the bird travelled faster towards the evil castle. The bird flew around the castle as Ana took in the scary castle. The moss covered towers and the dead trees scattered across the grounds. Ana didn't get much time to take in anything else as the grip around her shoulders loosened. She fell fast and Ana felt as if she was flying. Her dress weighed a ton and increased her speed as she plummeted downwards. She let out a yell of shock as she fell further downwards and suddenly, splash!

Anastasia was engulfed in the cold, musty, grey water. Yet Ana hoped it was water but the water was more of a thick sludge. It left a weird slimy residue. She came up above the water quickly as she gasped for air as she moved her now wet hair off of her face. She wiped her face of the muck and gasped for more oxygen. She looked around at her surroundings and it was not what she had in mind for her first day.

Villains splashed into the water next to her as she looked around. Ana then turned to look at the stone cave entrance in front of her. The entrance to the School For Evil. Ana slowly, in shock, walked through the goop the villains called water. She walked forward pulling up her now heavier dress out of the water. It dragged behind her like the train of a dress. Her mascara was smudged down her cheeks and her skin had turned pale as the temperature of the water had turned it.

She finally came closer to the edge and saw every villain kids all lined up in order across one of the walls. Ana felt like she was in a trance, this couldn't be happening. Suddenly, a voice boomed immediately sending her back to reality. "Get into line Ever!" A wolf stood before the girl in armour, red padding and a whip. He shoved her into line next to the other villain kids. They all giggled and pointed at her. Her dress was stained, her hair was still wet and most of all she felt as if she wanted to cry.

Ana decided she wasn't going to give in that easily and turned to the wolf that had pushed her "There has been a mistake and I need to get to the other school," she started kindly

"There is no such thing as a mistake in the school! Get back in line Ever!" He yelled again before pushing Ana back in line. She landed more towards the wall then she started. Yet Ana wasn't having it so she pushed herself back up and stepped back out to talk to the wolf. This time not so nicely...

"Listen here fur brain!" She yelled at the wolf. Some villains around her giggled, others gasped as she continued "I need to get to The. Other. School. Do I really need to spell it out for you? So what are you gonna do about it, huh?" She exclaimed in his face as he looked at her absolutely horrified that a princess would even talk to him in that way. "Cat got your tongue now?" She laughed as he was now quiet. "Now your coming with me to talk to someone with clearly more power then you have to get me out of this shit hole," she started walking through the doors "you better be following behind me! I bet your boss wouldn't want you to let a random student wander around the school aimlessly!" She yelled not looking behind her. Ana thought to herself if he didn't follow her she would figure this out herself. How hard could it be anyway??