Rythian’s POV
I walked into the classroom and saw a little man sat on his chair, playing with a flint and steel. Duncan walked up next to me.
“Is that safe?” I asked, worry lacing my voice. He laughed.
“Nothing Mr Honeydew does is safe. We just have to be ready for anything. He set fire to the whole west side of the school before.” He went and sat on a table with Lewis and Zoey. I joined them hesitantly, they were my only friends. Martyn and Toby had to sit with Sips and Sjin, unfortunately. I had to listen to Mr Honeydew talk about complicated maths, I doubt he even understood, for around fifteen minutes. Then he started to talk about TNT, I heard Lewis and Duncan huff. “Unbelievable.”
“TNT is the best thing to happen to us since sliced bread.” Lewis said something to Duncan, making him laugh. “Duncan, I can’t see the funny side of TNT. Unless you mean it is fun to watch the explosion, then don’t laugh.”
“Sir, I don’t think it’s funny. I think it’s very stupid and you shouldn’t be allowed to have it.” At that point Mr Honeydew started to shake a little, Duncan and Lewis started laughing.
“They do this every lesson.” Zoey said. “It’s annoying but funny to watch. Oh, prepare your ears!”
“WHAT DO YOU MEAN, I CAN’T HAVE TNT!” Duncan almost died of laughter. Lewis couldn’t breathe and Zoey was just sat there annoyed. I looked at Sips and Sjin and saw them messing with Martyn’s bandanna and Toby trying to get it back. I’d had enough.
“STOP IT!” I stood up; a strange purple glow surrounded me. Everyone stared at me, I ran out of the room, trying to stop the glow. Zoey came out after me.
“What was that?”
“I’m magic.” She stared at me. “Alright, no need to stare.”
“That’s... That’s amazing!” She hugged me; I hesitated then wrapped my arms around her. Her warm body pressed up against me felt amazing. I wished I could just stand here with her forever. She was so kind and sweet. “I’m going to be your best friend now!”
“Erm... Ok!” We hugged again and then walked back into the classroom. “Sorry about that sir.”
“It’s ok, just don’t do it again.” I nodded and sat down next to Zoey. Duncan and Lewis were interested in me all of a sudden. Sips and Sjin were sat behind us, whispering about me. They needed to be careful; I know some pretty dangerous spells that they don’t want to be on the other side of. Martyn had got his bandanna back and Toby was doodling on his book. “TNT!” Everyone groaned. The lesson continued on the topic of TNT, it was extremely boring. We all ran out of the classroom to Miss Rutherford’s history class. We walked in.
“Rythian come here.” I walked to the front of the class as everyone else sat down. “You will sit there.” She pointed to an empty seat next to Sjin. Sjin went to protest. “No, Sjin. You two are sitting next to each other.” I sulked over to the seat and sat down. Sjin groaned under his breath and I growled at him.
“You sound just like Duncan.” I glared at him.
“Class, we are learning about the Second World War today. Who can tell me why Hitler hated the Jews?” I put my hand straight up. “Yes Rythian?”
“Because he thought all Jews were out to get him as they took his job, refused his art work and his mother’s doctor was a Jew, and when she died he blamed the Jews.”
“Wow! Rythian, I’ve never met anyone with such a clear knowledge of the Second World War. Well done.” Sjin sniggered. “Sjin that is no way to act.” I smiled, knowing I was right and knowing Sjin was a prat. We got into the lesson and I got everything right.
“Such a show off.” Sjin said to Sips as they left. “He better watch himself, or I’m going to do something about it.” I grabbed him from behind, putting him in a headlock.
“Just you try it.” I threw him to the floor and walked away, letting Sips help him up. Zoey skipped up behind me.
“You are amazing! Really!” She clapped and hopped around. She’s crazy, but she’s my kind of crazy. We walked out of school. “Want to meet up later? At the park?”
“Ok, cool. I can’t wait.” I walked back to the home, I lived in. I only had my dad to take care of me now.
“Rythian, is that you?”
“Yes Dad! I’m meeting a friend tonight.” He walked over to me.
“Be careful with your magic. Please.” I nodded and walked into the magic room. “Rythian, I’m going to teach you some transformation magic.” We spent ages learning magic, until it came to the time when I had to go and meet Zoey.
“Dad, I got to go!” I ran out of the door and to the park. I saw the red hair a mile away. Zoey ran to me as I ran to her. I saw a yellow and white blur as I hit the floor.
“Duncan! Don’t!” I heard Zoey shout. I turned and saw Duncan pinning me to the floor. I could use my magic, but I couldn’t right now. Zoey tried to wrestle Duncan off me, but he punched her.
“Zoey! Duncan, why would you do that?” I tried to get to Zoey, who was lay unconscious on the floor.
“You’re coming with me!” He dragged me out of the park and to his house. He threw me into a small cage in his room. “Stay there!”
“You will pay for this.” I tried to grab him through the bars but he backed away before I could.
