Everyone has a Destiny

The Ballet class part 2

~4:00 p.m~
Castiella's POV
I was at the dance studio and all of my old friends started arriving for dance practice. They were so excited to see me and I was happy to see them. We chatted for a while until everyone had to get dressed and the class started.

I asked everyone what we were working on in class and they said that it was the Nutcracker. They showed me what they could do while I went around and corrected their mistakes. Everyone had gotten all the moves right for the most part. I showed them how it was done and they copied me. Then, I told them to do it again on their own and they were a lot better than before.

~7:00 p.m~
3 hours had passed and everyone had been working really hard, so I decided to give them free time for the remainder of class. Everyone was happy to hear that and they started chatting amongst themselves.

Dean had come up to me and started talking to me.

"Hey Castiella, you're still the best dancer in this studio." Dean complicated me.

"Aw thanks, but I think everyone in here are good dancers as well." I replied.

"So," Dean started and paused.

"So," I said awkwardly.

We stood there in silence for a few minutes until Dean broke the silence again.

"So, I got my acceptance letter from the college I want to go to, today." He smiled.

"That's awesome! Congratulations, Dean!" I exclaimed and we shared a hug.

"Thanks, I'm really happy about it!" He said as we pulled away.

"The only thing is, when I start school, I might not be able to come back to the dance studio." He said with a sad tone.

"Awe, it's ok. I totally understand how you feel. When I go to Paris in 2 days, I would be back for 4 years and I won't be able to come back here. I'll miss everyone here. This has been my second home and I can't think about not coming back for 4 years. I know it's difficult but life happens and you need to find a way to cope with it." I explained.

"Yeah, I know. It's just going to be hard." He said.

"I know." I replied.

My eyes started to fill with tears which threatened to fall. I wasn't going to be able to come back home for 4 years and that was really tough. I wasn't going to be here to watch my brother and sister grow up. I wasn't going to be able to watch my dance class preform at dance competitions or cheer them on.

I hadn't realized I had been crying until I felt something wet roll down my cheek. I wiped my tears away and looked around the studio. Everyone was talking and laughing with each other. This made me cry even more because this was going to be the last time for 4 years that I would see this again.

Dean gave me a long hug and I whispered in his ear, "Good luck in college. I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you, too. Good luck in Paris." He whispered back.

"Thanks. I'm going to need it." I lightly chuckled and wiped my tears away again.

I stood up from the bench and started saying bye to everyone. I gave them all a hug and wished them luck for their upcoming competition.

"You really were the best dancer in this dance studio and you're also a good substitute." Alexandra chuckled.

"Well, thank you. Just keep trying and you'll be the next best dancer!" I chuckled as well.

~8:00 p.m~
The hour was up and everyone was leaving. After everyone had left and the dance studio was empty, except for me, I just stood there for a couple of minutes and looked around. All the memories of this place came flooding back to me.

I looked down and realized I still had on my pointe shoes. I thought for a minute and smiled as I looked up. I started dancing one last time. I did a lot of turns, some grande jets, and other stuff. I imagined I was at a dance competition and smiling at the crowd. The crowd goes wild and cheers. I finish with a pirouette and stop perfectly. I bow and everyone continues to cheer.

I hear someone clapping and jump. I turn around and it was Gabriel.

"That was amazing!" He smiled.

"Thank you!" I said with a smile.

"You ready to fulfill your destiny in 2 days?" He asked.

"Is anyone ever?" I said with a light smile.

"You'll do great. Don't worry." He reassured me.

"Thanks." I said and decided that it was time to start heading home. It was already 8:30 and I started realizing how tired I was.

"Well, I gotta get home." I said.

"Want me to walk with you? Or zap you home?" He asked.

"I kind of want to walk home." I said.

"Want me to go with you? Just to make sure you don't get kidnapped or anything?" He asked.

"Yeah, sure. Come along." I smirked s I walked out of the studio.

I turned off all the lights and locked the door behind me. After a few minutes of walking, I started getting this pain in my back. I stopped walking for a minute. Gabe asked me what was wrong and I told him that I just had a little back pain. The pain hurt but it was dull and bearable. I continued walking and at 9:00 I had finally reached my house. I thanked Gabe for coming with me and unlocked the door. I went inside and closed the door behind me. I heard him whoosh away and then there was silence. I stood there for a few seconds before locking the door and going upstairs. I went into my room and got changed for bed. I went on my phone for a little bit and played some games before falling asleep.

~11:00 p.m~
I was awoken by sharp shooting pain in my back. It felt like I had broke my back just from falling down. I was in such agonizing pain and I wanted to scream and cry but I couldn't. I didn't want to wake everyone up.

I heard a whoosh and Gabe was in my room.

"It's ok, Castiella. The pain will be over soon. I know it hurts now but you'll get through it. You're strong. You can do it." Gabe said in a comforting voice.

My back aches and burned. It hurt so bad! I wish it was all over already. It had only been half an hour since the pain started and it was still going to last for another half an hour.

I looked at Gabe and cried silently in pain. My dad came in and saw that my wings were growing in and he rushed over to my side and held my hand through it all.

"It hurts so much!" I cried silently.

"I know, honey. But you'll be ok. You'll get through this." He reassured me.

~12:00 a.m~
It was finally over but my back was in agonizing pain and my wings were really heavy. My dad let go of my arm and my wings made me fall forward but Gabe and my dad caught me before I fell.

Everything felt different and I didn't feel like myself. I felt like I was someone else. I looked in the mirror but couldn't recognize who I was or where I was. I looked at my wings and they were pure white. My mouth fell open when I saw just how big they were. They raised higher than the top of my head and ended in the middle of my legs height.

I looked at my dad and he was shocked by my wings. I looked over at Gabe and he was also surprised by what I looked like.

My dad finally let go of me and I was standing on my own. My wings behind me. I stuck out my left arm a little bit and my left wing stretched out as well. I gasped and at Gabe again. I gasped when I looked at him. I could see his wings and they were gold and shiny.