Crystalia High

CHAPTER 3 - Transition Day

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"Crystalia high was built in 1925 just after the Great Magic War in 1924, Miss Crystal Minerva, the first head witch of the school," Surfer dude explained, going into tour guide mode. "She built Crystalia for all beings to come and learn to control their abilities,"

"Crystalia high has been around for almost a century and every year more and more students are enrolled," The Human Hulk spoke up, he sounded as he were reciting lines from a well-rehearsed play. "Students like you,"

"Wait a sec," one of the girls said. Her long brown hair covered one side of her face, tanned skin accented her features. "Did you say head witch?"

"Yeah, she was the first ever witch," Surfer Dude answered. "There are barely any around anymore."

"I think she meant witch? As in what do you mean witch?" The blonde girl spat. The muscular hulk muttered something along the lines of "ungrateful miscreant"

The driver said something to the human hulk and the car came to a stop.

"The Head Master will explain everything to all of the new comers later, for now we will be your tour guides," Surfer dude said, motioning for us to get out of the car.

Sophie's jaw dropped at the sight.

I have to admit that so did mine.

It was truly breathtaking.

'This isn't a school,' I thought to myself, shutting my ajar mouth. 'It's a flipping castle,'

The academy sat on a giant green hill, trees surrounding the grounds below like a bowl. The walls were high, stones set out in a peculiar pattern, almost making them look like the school was moving. Ivy ran down the sides, hiding some of the windows.

I half expected a girl with long blonde hair to be standing on one of the balconies.

Speaking of which, the three story of the castle-like structure had balconies at every second window. Most were decorated with assorted decorations or plants, some were bare.

"That must be where our rooms are," Sophie thought aloud, gazing at the school in awe.

"Yeah..." I said softly, slightly in a daze from the fact that this may have been our new home. Home? HOME!

"OI!" I yelled, turning to face Surfer Dude and the Human Hulk. "What about our families?!"

"Like I said before," The Human Hulk said gruffly, irritation seeded into his words. "Your families will be notified tomorrow morning,"

My nose twitched.

'Oh no,'

"Fine," I said, knowing if I continue something bad will happen.

"So are we going or not!?" The blonde girl whined loudly, her feet did a quick tap dancing routine of impatience. "Come on!"

"I really don't like her," Sophie whispered to me, we walked side by side following the Human Hulk and occasionally asking Surfer Dude a question or two about himself.

He's worked at this school for about 3 years now, he started as a cleaner and worked his way up to a student pick-up guy, or what he called it a "Student Chauffer" but I personally prefer pick-up guy.

Anyway yeah, he has a little sister that goes here and his parents are human, like him. He only works here to keep an eye on his little sis. Otherwise he would have become a surf shack guy.

We reached the top of the hill, all the other girls huffing and puffing as if they had never gone on a hike before.

Woah, this school is huge. The walls are even taller than I thought they would be and there were smaller buildings surrounding the castle.

IS THAT A STABLE?!

The sound of horses nickering and stamping their hooves was music to my ears. I haven't been on a horse in years!

I held myself back from running towards it. The roof was decorated with straw and there was a beautiful green paddock fenced off with dark brown logs nailed above each other.

Surfer Dude chuckled at my expression and practically read my mind.

"You like horses?" he asked playfully. I nodded frantically and Sophie held my arm, giggling. "So does my sister, you two would be great friends,"

CREAAAKKKK

I flinched from the sudden sound, the doors of the castle were opening. A middle-aged woman stood in the doorway. Her grey hair was pulled into a loose simple bun, two chopsticks holding it into place. She was wearing a long black dress with a silver ribbon tied around the waist. Silver heels that clicked while she walked towards us. She held her head up high, she's obviously from an honourable family.

She looked like a queen. All she needed was a tiara.

I felt I wasn't worthy to be in her presence, she was a queen and I was a servant.

"Good day," Her voice was soft and melodic and rich with age. "You must be the new students,"

Surfer Dude and the Human Hulk bowed respectively and impulsively so did I. Sophie followed my lead and so did the other girls. Except the blonde one, I still don't know her name.

"What are you doing you brat?" The Human Hulk whispered. My eyes widened and I felt panic run through me. What is she doing?!

"I am NOT bowing to an old lady!" the girl whined. "Why should I? It's not like she's the queen or something!"

I glanced up at the lady and waited for her to react. Her warm smile hadn't gone anywhere. Heck I wouldn't be surprised if she were to offer us cookies and warm milk.

"Miss Santali is it?" The lady smiled, so that means the girl's name was Abby. "I respect your choice not to bow, but if I were the queen..." The smile vanished. "You would have been executed."

The air became tense. I froze with fear, who knows what this lady is capable of. Surfer Dude and Human Hulk had become silent and still.

"I-I...I-did-didn't... m-mean t-that," Abby stuttered. She hastily bowed multiple times to the lady.

"Quite alright dear," The smile came back almost instantly. She gestured for us to follow her inside. "Now come in, your new home awaits."

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