Rise of the Twelve Star Mage

Chapter 3: make do of what you HAVE not DONT

This feeling I have felt this once before.

My previous life.

Again I never wished to feel this way.

Voices from back then are brought up again"You going to pursue what. You'll never make enough money doing that. Stick to what your brother and sister are doing. You should not go into that. Think about the pay. You've got to be better. "

My breathing was heavy.

I am paralyzed standing at the podium.

Have I not met standards once again?

Am I going to be cast out? Singled out once more?

I gaze into the Chalice as I see no tint of color only the reflection of the Stained Glass Artwork above reflecting on the water.

As the light from the day begins to drain twilight is upon us.

Suddenly I feel to warm touch on my back.

I calm back down to reality. I begin to breathe normally.

I turned to see the two bodies on me.

It was Marko and Lila. The two who have cared for me all this time. The two have helped me all this time.

Yes, they were my parents.

"It's all right Val," Marko says patting my head.

"You going to be alright baby just breathe," Lila says in a calm and soothing voice.

I shed tears as I was disappointed, sad, scared, and angry that I didn't get selected but they were there to comfort me.

As my watery eyes began to clear I glanced over at Eriko, Vincent, and Elise who should be overjoyed and happy. Looking sad and disappointed.

"Shouldn't they be happy?" I thought to myself but I realized looking from their perspective their daughter got the blessings as I didn't.

The looks on their faces read "We are ashamed." Vincent said.

Marko stands and heads towards their direction.

I thought to myself "Oh no he's going to school and belittle them."

Marko stops in his tracks.

"Sir Marko I am deeply sorry for this em-"

He kneels down and gives Eriko a hug.

"Congratulations Ms.Eriko"

The Agnello family looks surprised at Markos' gesture.

Lila heads on over as well.

"Congratulations Eriko" Lila says.

Marko stands up "What with the down faces for?" Marko was acting like his usual self.

Marko and Lila celebrate with the Agnello family as I make my well as well.

"Congrats Eri," I say with a smile in my voice.

"Thank you, Val" she responds.

"We all should be celebrating. Let us make our way home." Marko demands.

As we were about the leave a voice calls as it echoes throughout the cathedral.

"Valerus family I will say a Non mage is just as rare as a Dyad Mage." The pastor says.

Am not too sure if that was a compliment or if it was a pity for me.

Marko and Lila rush me out of there.