𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘺.

Five.

After discovering the true nature of the academy, Akira's thoughts spun in disbelief. My grandfather is involved in a supernatural school? she wondered, struggling to connect the dots. He'd always been a quiet man, with little hint of the strange world he was tied to. Yet here she was, at Silver Moon Academy, where things were anything but ordinary.

That could only mean one thing: the two girls she had for roommates could easily be supernatural creatures. Akira's mind raced as she recalled their peculiar mannerisms—their strange glances, the way they always seemed to know things before she said them. Suddenly, every detail felt loaded with a new meaning, deepening the mystery of her grandfather's connection to this place.

She needed to know more. The thought of leaving crossed her mind, but the pull of unanswered questions kept her rooted to the academy grounds. Even if it was risky—especially if she was the only human here—she couldn't walk away. There was something hidden within these walls, a truth she was determined to uncover, no matter the dangers that might come with it.

That likely meant she'd have to get close to the two girls in her dorm to learn more about the academy. They seemed to know more than they let on—especially about her grandfather—and if she could earn their trust, maybe they'd reveal everything she needed to know. Once she was close with them, she'd be able to figure out exactly what they were, too.

She took a steadying breath, gathering her courage. Lunch was next period, and they'd be there. Afterward, just one more class for the day. This was her chance to find out what she'd really gotten herself into.

When lunch break was finally here, Akira went to find the girls. They met up with her and took her to the cafeteria outside. It was beautiful like a garden with dark colors. Green and red specifically.

"Okay so there are a few more things you need to know." Nara told Akira.

"Like what?"

"Well for example we have classes going on all through the night..but curfew is 12:00..at midnight so you'd have to be in your dorm by that time. You could go out if you want to there's no strict rules about that..but people do say when you wonder around this place at late hours strange things happen so you should be careful." Nara replied.

"Great."

Amara looked at the girl and could sense that she did not trust them.

Nara gave a quick, knowing smile. "It's not as bad as it sounds, honestly. You'll get used to it. The nights here... they have a life of their own." Her voice softened, almost as if she were speaking from experience.

Akira glanced between the two girls, trying to read their expressions. There was something unspoken between them, something they both seemed to understand but wouldn't fully reveal. It only made her more determined to figure out what was going on.

Amara's gaze lingered on Akira, her eyes narrowing slightly, as if she were trying to see past the surface. Finally, she spoke. "Silver Moon isn't like any school you've ever known. Trust doesn't come easily here, but... if you need help, you can come to us."

Akira nodded, feeling both reassured and unnerved. She knew this was just the beginning, and that these two held secrets she would have to uncover carefully.

Despite the girls' warnings about the risks of wandering the academy at night, Akira couldn't ignore her curiosity. There was something about their words, their careful caution, that only fueled her determination. If strange things truly happened after dark, she needed to see it for herself.

So, late that night, long after curfew, she slipped out of her dorm. The halls were cloaked in shadows, the moonlight spilling through the tall windows, casting eerie patterns on the stone floors. Each step echoed as she moved deeper into the silent corridors, her heartbeat quickening with every turn.

As she made her way through the quiet darkness, she thought she caught whispers—faint and barely there—like voices from an unseen world. She couldn't tell if it was her imagination or something more, but she pressed on, determined to uncover the secrets Silver Moon Academy was hiding.