Stormcraft Academy: The Apocalypse

Chapter Six: Wendys Wizarding World

 We walked out of the library with all our books and started making our way down the winding cobblestone path through the village. Soon, we came to a dirt path that led to a wooden archway that had Wendy's Wizarding World written on it. Through the arch were lots of tiny little huts that displayed various items. Ms. Alberts walked down the path a few meters and turned around.

"Okay, Phoenix! You have 45 minutes to get the rest of your supplies! Come over here though! I've provided each of you with your two leather infinity satchels for tracking and potions though you'll need to get the supplies yourself. Your time starts now!" She exclaimed.

As everybody split into groups, Alex Blaine and I walked up to Ms. Alberts who was handing out large leather bags.

"Well hello, girls! Here you go! There is another satchel already inside!" Ms. Alberts said cheerfully, handing each of us one leather satchel. I opened the satchel expecting to see the bottom of the bag but there was only black. I slowly reached my hand in. It felt like it was in the water. Suddenly, I felt something. I pulled hard, revealing another identical satchel inside the bag.

"Wow. I guess that's what they mean by infinity bag." I said, putting the bag back inside and throwing the other one across my shoulder.

We started making our way down the path, passing by lots of people.

"Where should we start?" Asked Alex, looking around.

"Let's start from the beginning. How about wands?" Blaine replied, gesturing to a larger hut that was surrounded by hundreds of boxes. In front of the hut was a sign that read, Wands. I shrugged and we walked over.

"Uh, hello? Is anyone there?" I asked to the seemingly empty stall. Just then, a bright light flashed in front of me. I stumbled back in surprise. The ball of light passed my face and landed of Blaine's shoulder.

"What do you want?" A squeaky voice snapped. The light was starting to fade and was revealing a small lady, inches tall, with clear wings on her back, standing on Blaine's shoulder. Blaine opened her mouth in disbelief.

"Are you a-" Blaine started.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm a fairy. Get over it will you?" The lady said, rolling her eyes.

"Well, erm, we're looking for some wands. We're Stormcraft students." Alex said warily, looking at the fairy as if she were an untamed lion.

"Oh. Well okay then. Do you know what kind of wand you want?" Clarabelle, the fairy, asked.

"What do you mean?" I asked, confused. Clarabelle rolled her eyes.

"First years..." She mumbled, closing her eyes and placing her hand on Blaine. After a few moments, she said, "Oakwood, newt shell, phoenix feather." and she flew off into the crowd of boxes. A few moments later she came back with a cardboard box bigger than herself. She lifted the box's lid off and revealed a wooden wand. She handed it to Blaine who put it in her bag. Then Clarabelle did the same for Alex and gave her a similar wand. Then, she flew over to me and placed her hand on my shoulder.

After what seemed like an eternity, Clarabelle muttered, "Hmm. Very interesting. Phoenix feather, Kraken tip, dragon scale, and Unicorn hair. Kingwood Boule. A very rare kind. Strange. Who are your parents?"

"Leonard Galdur and Amanda Steinwich," I replied, my voice filled with suspicion and uncertainty. What has a wand got to do anything with my parents? Did Clarabelle know my parents? Did she know about their disappearance? I shook my head. This was silly. How could she know? Unless... STOP IT! But it doesn't hurt to ask. While I was busy arguing with myself, Clarabelle had flown to the highest shelf and came back with a golden box. The box itself was just painted gold, except for a small silver tiger shape on the bottom of the box.