Age of Legends

Chapter Four: Choir

The water was warm to the touch as she was leaning back a little. It paid off getting up earlier than normal to bathe. She has been here a full month now. Jane and Tarna were helping her in every way they could think of to help her get over her block. No success. Alanna and Moiraine were also trying their hardest as well. Alessia couldn't help but feel like a failure at this. Lanfear swore up and down at them about that night. 'I can still sense the Power inside of her. We need to find a way to get it out.' Moiraine would often say. She had several run-ins with Lillen Sedai. Getting bolder on trying to have more conversations with the older woman. She had come to find out more about spiders. Loving the tiny creatures. She heard from Alanna there was an insect weave to repel insects. It was how the Tower was clear of any pests except for the garden. Moiraine was leaving today with Jane. She felt upset her friend was leaving but she was happy Jane was getting more experience. She stood up once she was done cleaning up. Pulling the drain plug to allow the water to drain. Grabbing her towel as she dried herself off. Putting on the Novice dress while tying the apron on. She sighed lightly as she rubbed her hair dry. It was now past her waist. Folding up her dirty clothes with her towel, she made her way out of the washroom. Humming softly as her wet hair was just hanging now. Once inside her bedroom, she grabbed her brush and gently brushed her wet hair out before grabbing her bag. She made her way out of her room. Closing the door as she went down the hallway.
"Alessia!" Alice's voice came. She turned and smiled at the brunette. She had gotten closer to Alice in the month she had been there. She was smiling at the girl as she made her way up.
"Hello Alice. You're up early." Alessia spoke while they were walking down the stairs.
"I could say the same to you." Alice spoke as she was beaming non stop.
"Sleep well?" Alessia asked as they turned down a hallway.
"I couldn't sleep! Today is the day Alanna Sedai is opening the doors for anyone who wants to try out for the choir!" Alice spoke.
"Oh that's today! I totally forgot! I am rooting for you!" Alessia spoke as she entered a room to put her dirty clothes away in the laundry basket. Seeing the Tower servants already up and washing the clothes.
"I am much better at it because of you. I was wondering. Will you try out with me?" Alice asked as Alessia smiled.
"Are you sure? It's your thing." Alessia spoke while leaning against a pillar.
"It's our thing! Alessia, I know you love to sing. I've heard you sing when you think you are alone." Alice crossed her arms. Alessia blushed from embarrassment. Hearing footsteps as they both looked up and bowed. Moiraine had shown up.
"Sleep well, I hope?" Moiraine asked as they both nodded their heads. Moiraine was then weaving air. Alessia felt the air move through her hair and gasped with a smile.
"I really wish I can channel!" Alessia spoke softly.
"And you will. You just need to keep focusing and surrender yourself to the Source." Moiraine spoke with a smile.
"I heard you're going on a mission." Alessia added. Moiraine smiled at her.
"I see you are up to date with your information. I am proud of you." The woman in blue spoke as Alessia smiled and bowed again. She felt a hug from Moiraine. She was starting to get used to hugs from her. Watching Moiraine take her leave.
"May the Light protect you, Moiraine Sedai!" Alessia spoke after the woman. She looked over her shoulder while still smiling.
"Come on! We should get started!" Alice spoke. Alessia smiled as she turned and followed her new friend across the garden as they made their way to their class.

Alessia was now nose deep in the chapter Lanfear had assigned them. Hearing a knock as they looked up.
"Sister Lanfear, I apologize. I am dropping off another student for you." Alanna spoke. Alessia gasped with a smile as Alice waved at her.
"Interesting. She was struggling not long ago." Lanfear spoke as she waved her hand for Alice to come in. Seeing her new friend take a spot next to her near the back. Watching Lanfear walk around while passing out paper. Alessia looked at the one she had gotten. It was a test. She smiled lightly and looked at Alice.
"You got this." Alessia whispered to her. Seeing her friend nod her head.
"You have until the bell to finish. You may begin." Lanfear spoke as there was a lot of scratching of pens against paper. Alessia read over the questions and what not. Smiling as she began. It started easy and then started to get harder. Alessia could feel her friend take a few deep breaths almost every few minutes. She looked at her and gave her an encouraging smile before standing up. Seeing eyes on her as she walked over and handed Lanfear her paper.
"You may go." Lanfear spoke. Alessia smiled and bowed to her before packing her stuff. She headed out of the classroom. She took a seat on the bench out in the garden. Closing her eyes while looking up. Feeling the warmth upon her face. She felt someone watching her. Sure enough, when she looked over her shoulder, she saw her. Alessia smiled softly at Lillen and waved. To her surprise, Lillen smiled at her. It was an actual smile! Alessia felt her cheeks blush fully at this before quickly looking away. She heard the bell ring as she jumped up and ran back to the classroom. Standing by the exit and saw Alice handing hers in before leaving.
"How did you do?" Alessia asked as Alice smiled before taking the lead.
"I think I did alright! I was able to understand most of it! To be honest, I never thought I would be placed in the advanced class." Alice spoke. They had free time until after lunch. Seeing Alanna leave the Novice class and walk right past them before stopping to look.
"Are you both coming or not?" Alanna asked with a smile. Alessia and Alice looked at each other before dashing after Alanna with a smile. They followed the woman in green into another room. There were only a couple other people there as well.
"They are here to help out with the open door tryouts. Providing with the music and singing any chorus parts. You all will be singing together and we shall go from there. We will wait a few more minutes to see if anyone else joins." Alanna spoke. Alessia couldn't help but feel nervous at this. She didn't expect for them all to be going at once. Within a few moments, several more girls came into the room. All chattering with excitement. Alessia nudged her friend Alice who seemed to be afraid.
"We can do this." Alessia spoke with encouragement as Alice nodded her head.
"Alright! Listen up! Everyone gather around." Alanna spoke as she handed out the copy of the song to everyone. Alanna was then putting everyone in a spot. A good few feet from each other. That way she would walk around to hear each of them. "Are we ready?" Alanna asked. Alessia was looking at the music and smiled. Giving her friend a nod. Hearing the music begin.

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