Dark Moon: The Awakening Vol.1

Chapter 7: Shadows and Secrets

The sun had set over Decelis Academy, casting long shadows across the sprawling campus. Most students had retreated to their dorms, leaving the grounds eerily quiet. Inside the school, a select few had gathered for a secret meeting, far removed from the prying eyes of their peers.

In the dimly lit lounge of an old, seldom-used building on the edge of the campus, Heli, Jakah, Jaan, Shion, Jino, and Noa were seated around a large table, their faces serious and contemplative. Solon, who had called the meeting, stood at the head of the table, his expression tense.

Heli, always the first to speak, broke the silence. "What's this about, Solon? Why the sudden meeting?"

Solon glanced around at his brothers before speaking. "I had a conversation with Sooha today. She's been experiencing some strange things, and it seems her situation is more complicated than we initially thought."

Jakah leaned forward, his eyes narrowing. "Strange things? Like what?"

"She's been having nightmares and unusual dreams," Solon explained. "And this morning, she mentioned feeling unusually strong-stronger than a normal person should be."

The room fell silent as the gravity of Solon's words sank in. The brothers exchanged looks, their concern evident.

"Could this be related to the journal?" Jano asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

"It's possible," Solon replied. "The journal spoke of someone with extraordinary abilities and a connection to shadows. Sooha's experiences might be linked to it."

Shion, who had been silent until now, spoke up. "If Sooha is awakening to some sort of power, we need to be cautious. There's more to her than meets the eye, and we don't want to make any mistakes."

Jino, always the skeptic, crossed his arms. "And how do we handle this? We don't even know the full extent of her abilities or what she might do if she's pushed too far."

Noa, the youngest, looked pensive. "Maybe we should keep a closer watch on her, but also support her. She seems to be struggling with these changes, and it might be better to approach her with care."

Jakah nodded in agreement. "We should keep our distance while remaining available if she needs help. The journal might hold more clues about her situation."

Heli looked at Solon. "Do you think she's in danger?"

Solon's eyes were serious. "Possibly. If Sooha's abilities are as powerful as they seem, she could attract unwanted attention-both from others who might want to exploit her powers and from those who would see her as a threat."

The brothers' expressions were a mix of concern and determination. They knew the stakes were high, and their loyalty to Sooha was unwavering, despite the uncertainties.

"Alright," Heli said, breaking the silence. "We'll keep an eye on her and make sure she's safe. We'll also continue to investigate the journal and see what more we can find."

With the decision made, the brothers concluded their meeting. They dispersed quietly, each lost in their own thoughts about the situation and the best way to protect Sooha while uncovering the truth behind her mysterious powers.

As the night wore on, Sooha remained unaware of the secretive discussions taking place about her. Back in her dorm room, she sat on her bed, the journal open in front of her. Despite her growing fatigue, she continued to read, hoping to find answers that would make sense of her recent experiences.

She turned a page and found a passage that spoke of a "chosen one" with the ability to wield shadows and possess immense strength. The description seemed to match her recent encounters, and she felt a mix of fear and excitement.

Sooha closed the journal and leaned back, feeling the weight of her destiny pressing down on her. She wondered what the future held and what role she was destined to play.

As she drifted off to sleep, the shadows in her room seemed to dance ominously, a reminder of the mysteries she was only beginning to unravel.