The Lost World Of Victa

Chapter 19: Time's Shadow

...Several Months Later, 12017...

It's been a few months, and life has fallen into a routine. I spend every lunch down with the resistance, studying magic, and I spend every evening with Jameson as his maid. The weekends I study magic more, research my ET project and spend time with Kyler. There hasn't been much change, and I've mastered three types of magic. I still haven't figured out my big question, but the Keeper hasn't given me any insight. I know that I'm more than a normal person, but I can't guarantee that I'm a Nyghtski until I've shown a natural affinity for one more type.

Today is Thursday, exactly six months since I first became Jameson's maid. Today is also the day I start practicing metal magic. I've mastered psychic, fire, and water, and I'm eager to see if I can learn this type. After learning fire, water was the next choice, as it is it's opposite, and I've picked metal because it will tell me if I truly am Lilliana Nygtski, long-lost child of Queen Skecelia Nyghtski. George Growndey, her grandfather, was the most famous forge mage and if I can master metal magic, I will have my confirmation.

I roll out of bed and smile. These past months have been very uneventful, with very few visions, and none notable. I wonder if something is coming up. Kyler and Jameson have both been very secretive of late, and Leta seems very nervous around me. I have a bad feeling. I waddle over to my closet and look for a shirt. I pick a galaxy t-shirt and some black ripped jeans. I pull on my violet converses and violet choker. I secure my sugilite necklace and pull my hair into a high ponytail. I grab my black hoodie and perform my hygiene routine. Today seems important. I head out of my room.

Kyler is making breakfast and Mom is having coffee. My backpack is on the kitchen table. I glance down at my watch. It's 7:32, so sadly I will have to skip out on breakfast.

"'Morning Kyler. Don't make some for me, 'kay?"

He glances at me, his silver eyes sparkling. You know, over six months one would think that I could figure out whether I was crushing on Kyler or Jameson, but all I've determined in that time is that I love both of them.

Kyler, Mom, and I sit down at the kitchen table and I smile as they eat.

"So Lily, Kyler, how is your ET project coming?"

"Wonderful. We've finished the filming for the movie, and our elemental showcase is nearly finished. All we have left is to confirm our actors for the play, and practice," Kyler smiles.

She nods, "That's amazing Ky."

I giggle, as there is a piece of bacon hanging from his chin.

Kyler raises his eyebrow, "Lily?"

I reach my hand over and grab the bacon. We all laugh and then clean up.

Kyler and I grab our backpacks and head towards the door.

"Bye Mom! See you later!" I wave.

We walk to school.

"Kyler?" I say, stopping and looking at his face.

He stops too and grabs my chin, "What is it?"

I blush. "I have a bad feeling. Things are happening, and I..." I ramble.

"Lil' everything will work out, 'kay?" Kyler smiles.