Descendants of Magic

CHAPTER VI. - ULFERONN

What do you see, Killian? Nothing. Her mind is clouded with a blue light. Something is pushing me back. I hear these words as I slowly regain my consciousness, trying to open my eyes and focus on my surroundings. My eyes meet a familiar face hovering above mine. I could barely register who it was when I get flashbacks of what happened in front of the Professor's office. My breaths get heavier, I sit up, supporting myself with my hands on the couch. In shock I look around, trying to find out where I was. Then I feel someone's hands on my shoulders, slightly shaking me. And his words trying to calm me down. That wasn't helping. I was panicking, kicking my legs around and trying to get out. Eventually, I fell from the couch. When I wanted to stand up, I couldn't so I stayed kneeling down. Then the big hands travel from my shoulders to my face, cupping both of my cheeks into them. "Calm down, Kaitlin. You are safe now." I hear these words and see Professor Hale's face but strangely I didn't see his mouth move. Am I going crazy? I hear him laugh. "No, you are not. Now calm down, the Principal wants to talk to you." I could hear him clearly but his lips didn't move apart. They only curved slightly to the top and formed a warm smile on his face. Still in shock and confused about what happened right now, I watch the Professor stand up, offering me his hand. I take it and he helps me get up. He was still holding my arm firmly, mostly because my knees were weak and my legs still shaking that I almost fell again after I got up. Professor Hale walked close to me and repositioned his hand on my upper arm. This time his grip was weaker, softer, as he stood close to my body and supported me to remain standing. I glanced behind his shoulder to see Principal Idarin who was already in the Professor's office, sitting behind his desk. He cleared his throat and signaled me with his right hand to sit down. I look at Hale and he only nods. That reassured me a little bit, but I knew that I was going to get expelled. The strange thing about it was that I was a little bit sad. Even though I wanted to leave the school seconds ago, now when I will get expelled, I want to stay. I didn't want it to end and me being a failure. I seated myself on one of the couches and waited until they tell me to pack my stuff. Professor Hale went to stand behind the couch. He put his hand on the back of the couch, right next to my left shoulder. I could feel his fingers brushing against my body when he tried to be subtle and calm me down, or at least let me know that he is right there if I needed someone. The Principal was still sitting in the chair quietly, not saying a word. Was he that angry at me? Then I hear people murmur and exclaim in awe. I look to my right and see others, presumably teachers going to the office. That was when I noticed why they were so surprised. Big boulders everywhere, holes in the wall which allowed you to see from the office to the corridor. I turn back to look at the Principal. He welcomes the teachers and then looks at me. His stare was warm as usual and I didn't sense any anger in his eyes. I could tell that he is still waiting for me to calm down and get ready to hear for what they gathered here to discuss. I took a deep breath and then exhaled, which was a sign for the principal to start the conversation.

Principal Idarin: I called you here as you can see for the situation that happened here.

Male teacher: It is unusual to see the whole council this soon at the beginning of the year.

Principal Idarin: Sadly, that is the truth.

Female teacher: What is the situation that needs our immediate attention?

Principal Idarin: Two female students fought in the corridor.

Male teacher: Using their powers for fighting outside the approved zones. That calls for expulsion.

Only two of the three people, who were members of a school council apparently, talked to the principal at first. One of them, an elder woman who seemed around the same age as Principal Idarin, was dressed in long dark brown dress. Plain and decorated only with a golden broach under her neck. Her hair were playing in a different shades of grey and were tied in a casual bun. No braids or anything, just a little twist to maked her long hair look smaller and to be tucked away from just hanging around. She was wearing a round black glasses which made her look even more like a nice grandma that I always imagined having, even though there is still something from that calmness that is making me respect her, to not have the same feeling as I have from Principal Idarin. There was a wisdom, seeping from her aura, but it was still pleasant to look at her. On the other hand, the other teacher that spoke gave me chills. He was young, not like Professor Hale young, but still younger than the rest of the council members present here. His hair were light blond and short, brushed to one side and complimenting the light blue shirt with white pants that he was wearing. His expression was stern and didn't change at all even after he heard that I fought with another student, despite his voice sounding a bit angry. He looked powerful and I knew very well to be careful of what I say to him or how I behave. I leaned a bit more into the couch and I wished I could just get swallowed by it and disappear. Professor Hale still had his hand and I pressed against it, a bit too hard. But he didn't mind or move it at all. It reassured me a little bit and I tuned in to listen to the conversation.