03 | Alis Volat Propriis

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"Just close your eyes."
"You'll be alright."
–Taylor Swift, Safe and Sound

"–Taylor Swift, Safe and Sound

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A dream holds thousands of meanings, but a prophecy is seldom self-fulfilling.

The priest had been taught by this by those before, for to take this story on your own fingers is bound to be torn.

Foreseen a world ripped by calamity, one without a proper ending.

A chance to flourish, by four most special creations.

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| Arthur Leywin |

Xyrus Academy, an educational institution that bore thousands of geniuses in many fields, all those stem from Xyrus Academy.

And this woman was Director Cynthia Goodsky, the founder and leader of that place. The director of th most prestigious school in the entire Continent, living in my place.

We stared at each other for a while, with mine more to shield a shaking Alden from her sight. I don't know what caused my sister to keep her guard up but it definitely triggered a bad first impression for me, so until she spoke first I refuse to.

"Nice to meet you, Arthur and Alden Leywin."

She extended her hand to us, probably for a handshake or a kiss on the hand? But I was too busy blocking Alden off her vision so I simply bowed shortly, already preparing for the worst.

"Nice to meet you too, Director Goodsky."

She seemed a bit stunned at my blunt greeting but didn't mind it as much, explaining her visit was because Uncle Vincent told her that two possible prodigies were in his house, those being us. Me being confirmed and my sister has shown abilities, but both not shown to our fullest extent.

I forgot that she didn't fight Father that time.

"If I may be bold, I'd like to see a demonstration of what you both are capable of."

She smiled at both of us and Alden tightened her grip at me but still nodded, meant she consented to this demonstration. Vincent, thankfully aware of my sister's growing discomfort, quickly escorted us to a paved courtyard to start. Both Alden and me positioned ourselves and I saw Caecius perching in a nearby tree, eyes directed that looked like he wanted to kill the Director.

Seriously, what the hell happened to the two.

"Let's see if Vincent's praises weren't exaggerations."

I nodded and so did Alden, stomping the ground do fling a boulder with my earth magic as I could hear my sister's flames burn a bright blue. Audible gasps from the audience could be heard but was overrode by the sounds of our "demonstration" and the director's own spells.

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