The Elucaen Curse

Ch. 3

"Excuse me? I'm a what?" I asked, confusion etched across my face.

"An Elucaen. Elucaens are people that not only have magical properties running through their veins, such as the ability to perform charms and enchantments, but most importantly, they have the ability to yield Elucae, one of the four elemental powers: ignis, aqua, terra, and aer---in simpler terms, fire, water, earth, and air. You will be further informed when the time comes. But in other words, since you're a Mesineux, you have the power to utlize water to your advantage, just like your grandfather; this trait has been traced back through generations and generations.

My eyes narrowed in disbelief. "I...have no idea what you just said, dad."

He sighed. "I figured as much, but I want to ask you something. Have you noticed how ever since we arrived through the portal, the places seemed a bit strange?"

I nodded. I did notice that. "Yeah, it's kind of like we're living in a whole new world."

"That's because...we are. The second we stepped through that portal, we're now in the Elucaen world. Do you remember how you corrected me because you thought I pronounced 'America' wrong?"

"I said that because we're, as of right now, in the nation of Almeria, which is more or less the Elucaen counterpart of America."

"So, you're saying...there's a completely new world that exists right in front of our eyes and we didn't even know about it?"

"Well, only humans with Elucaen blood can access these portals, which is the main gate between this world and the human world," Mom added.

"But what exactly is the purpose of telling me this now? Why not tell me about this sooner?" I inquired. The more I thought about the logic behind this, the more my head wanted to explode.

"That's what we wanted to talk to you about. What we feared, ever since you were born, will soon come to pass, and will pass, if we don't do anything about it," she responded with a grimace.

Mom paused, "...which is precisely why you can no longer continue your last year at Greek Hall."

Under other circumstances, those words would be like music to my ears...just not what I expected in this scenario. "Why?"

"We're sending you to a boarding school called Clarines Elucaen Preparatory School, or just Clarines for short."

"You're sending me away?" I asked, incredulously.

"Yes, I think that would be best for you, considering how we think it's time you know how to use your powers."

"Let me get this straight. So first you dropped a bomb that I have magical elemental powers, then tell me we're living in a new dimension in an alternate universe, and as if that was not enough, now I have to move schools in order to learn how to use my powers?" I asked, incredulously.

My mom wrapped her hands around mine. "I'm sorry, sweetie. I know this is overwhelming, but trust us on this; we just want what's best for you."

"Let me guess: the school is located far away in this world, correct?" I said sarcastically, so to say I was surprised that my answer hit the bulls-eye was definitely an understatement.

"Good guess," my grandfather laughed, "but yes, that school is one of the best Elucaen preparatory schools in the Elucaen world, located in the province of Clarines."

"Which is in..."

"Anglia, the second best Elucaen nation after Gallia, if I do say so myself," he replied proudly.