A Study On Destiny

45: Balance

Ana and Rhian walked up to the first floor of the Evil castle. A new form of confidence surrounded them both. Phase one of their plan, or well Rhian's plan, had been completed. The first floor was quiet, too quiet.

"Where is everyone?" Ana's ears enjoying the silence. She breathed a breath of fresh air before turning to Rhian. "How are we exactly getting them on board?"

"They will realise the balance is no longer. Good will rule over everyone and everything. If that doesn't work they will realise that the only way to survive is to be good," he said not even looking at himself in the mirror. Evers... always the vain types. He shaped his hair in his hands as he spoke "They will understand, my queen,"

Ana hummed in response. Unsure what she was really doing yet the same voice told her she was doing the right thing. Yet it didn't matter what she thought, something had consumed her thoughts and she was no longer thinking for herself. She had never noticed it but now the stakes were so high she realised... she didn't want this.

"This will not do for a queen. We need to make a good first impression," he stated before waving his hand and Ana's school uniform changed into a new outfit. Black leather trousers covered her legs, black boots and a red corset with black lace accents. As she looked at herself in the mirror Rhian had her bustle started to take shape. A half skirt that covered the back on her legs. The black skirt had bits of fabric gathered at the back the make it look rippled. The red seems were bright and could catch the eye of anyone. "It's not very pure good like but I feel dressing like a Never will get them on the same page as us. Make them trust us,"

Ana's hair gathered into a half up half down hairstyle with a few plats scattered in between a few bits of hair. Each plat had a few silver decorations with certain crystals. "It's perfect," her voice finally sounded.

She followed Rhian into the great hall of evil. As the great wooden doors were pushed open Ana realised why the halls were so quiet. All of the Never students were already in there. "How did they all get here?"

"I made an announcement, telling them there was an emergency assembly," Rhian smiled as all eyes turned to him. The students seemed confused as to who the fuck is this guy? "Students!"

The murmur quietened down before Rhian began to speak properly "I realise this may have been such a surprise and may have caused lots of confusion. I am here to set the record straight. All of you will not know me so I will introduce myself. My name is Rhian. Rafal's brother he supposably killed. Well that proves to not be true doesn't it?"

Chatter erupted from every student. Is this to be true? Rafal killed his brother, even Storian said so. Rhian raised his hand and the hall quietened once again.

"I understand this is troubling, knowing you have been lied to. By those you trust. Professors, Deans and even the Storian. I can promise you that will never happen again. It has come to my attention as headmaster that the balance is no longer good and evil living in harmony. It is now good over throwing evil and taking back the harmony that once was," Rhian said as uproar started from the crowd. Yet he still spoke over them using his magic to make his voice echo above them all "You all finally have a chance to be on the right side of a storybook. You can finally be good,"

"What if I don't want to be good?" Hester announced before classmates around her yelled in agreement.

"Then I suppose you are against us and will be wiped out like the rest of them," Rhian said a smirk settling on his face. More people shouted at the two of them. Telling them they are crazy and some even trying to get through to Ana yet she wore the same sickening smirk Rhian did. Ready to kill whoever got in their way from cleansing the school. Rhian had one more idea before resorting to war. He flicked his wrist and in a puff each Never was decorated in the finest Ever clothing. Girls in big ballgowns all different shades of pink and boys dressed in a dinner coats, slim fitted breeches and frilly shirts. "This is the beauty you will have and that's just the start. No more disgusting Never clothes. These are sophisticated, regal and above all beautiful,"

The uproar became louder yelling at them both. It was clear the Nevers did not like their costume change. Most gagged like they had just been thrown up on.

"This is ridiculous," shouted one.

"I will never be an Ever," shouted another. The uproar didn't stop. Some went as far as to throw magic and weapons their way.

"Well if you are all against us then I guess you need to go," Rhian flicked his hand and an army of soldiers appeared. They were all in an armour but the armour was dark, almost black but still reflected due to the silver underneath. Hundreds of them, outnumbering the students 3 to 1. Ana on the inside begged for this to stop but for some reason she didn't move. "Let the blood bath begin,"

Ana could see every single one of the Nevers in the audience as their eyes widened. She could see Chris, Raven, Hazel, Jay and others as they sat in a group. Rhian flicked his hand and the shadow knights came to life. Charging at the students in front row as they tried to escape. A few of the students bodies hit the floor as their wounds spilled blood all over the floor.

"It's time my love," he cooed "go fight for good,"

Ana stepped forward and detached her skirt from her corset before moving to her first targets. She finally summoned her special talent. Fire igniting in her palms as a blood like substance intertwined each flame. Students came at her and each of them she shot with a fire ball sending them flying into pillars and walls.

The hall filled with chaos. Magic flying. Screams echoing through the room. Ana made her way through the crowd effortlessly. She didn't kill anyone, not wanting to stain her new outfit, but giving everyone a run for their money. It was then she came across a certain silver haired girl.

"How do Evers do this?" Chris said lifting her dress to try and move quicker. The light pink fabric looked alien on her. She blew the small dangling bits of curled hair out of her face.

"They don't," Hazel said slaying another of the knights before adjusting her lavender dress "Although I do feel quiet fabulous,"

"H shut up," Chris said driving her dagger through the armour of another. "This skirt is driving me-"

It was then Ana threw a ball of fire directly at Chris' head. Luckily Chris noticed it in time to duck before laying eyes on Ana. "You almost hit me you bitch!"

"That was the plan," Ana spoke so plainly it sent shivers down Chris' back. Yet Chris had no time to think for a response as Ana came running for Chris. Summoning a sword Ana struck Chris in the shoulder before she had a chance to summon her own. Chris let out a scream as Ana removed the weapon. She grabbed her shoulder as it started spraying blood everywhere.

"Ana what the fuck?!" She yelled attempting to recuperate herself but Ana didn't miss a beat. She swiped Chris off her feet. Chris landing on her ass with a loud thud.

"Now I'm going to kill you," Ana gloated moving towards Chris "Don't worry I'll make it quick,"

Ana summoned her magic in her right as she held the sword now with her left. Chris had been looking around for something to help, not wanting to accept her fate. Ana smiled and as she did Chris' stomach turned. Ana rose her hand yet as she did Hester's dragon came crashing to the back of Ana. Knocking her onto her knees. Chris took the opportunity to run out of the hall and towards the woods. Yet she what she didn't know is Ana felt something push her to focus on killing Chris yet she didn't know why.