“Wow..Lance I didn’t expect--” She looked considerably shocked as she took the flower from him“It’s nothing much…you said they were beautiful” He lied. “So I decided to surprise you with it”Liam turned and saw what was going on. “Well, well, what’s going on here…why don’t I get a flower of my own Lance?”“Oh shut up Liam and keep moving” Glenda shoved him.” You are stalling those at the back.”Some of those who were arriving were dressed in the creamy white the Wiccan normally wore.And Miss. Janis explained them. “These were the staff of Wiccan back in the days, our Fort masters, professors, and lecturers back then”“Where are they now?” Lance asked for the first time since the spell lessons had begun. “Some of them are definitely still around, but most the others that attended went on to chase personal goals in the castle. Mind you, you might come across someone you will recognize, don’t panic or anything. Just explain you are using the time spell and the fellow will grab. The s
"The candidates for the position should now step up to the podium.” The man said. A number of elegantly dressed men who were seated in silver-chairs close to the four golden chairs of the Elders, stood up and strode with regality and glory as they mounted the podium. “Some of them look too skinny” A student mumbled from where she sat, in their own pew. “It’s not by body size, but by strength of character” Glenda rebuffed her. And the girl scoffed, internally disagreeing with Glenda’s remark. Another Elder stood from his golden chair carrying a long object that was robed with a purple silk linen. He climbed the podium in a brief moment then handed it over to the Elder coordinating the coronation, then went back to his seat. “Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the fourteen candidates who have made it to the final round” There was applause and shouting as the people screamed the names of their favoured candidate, and the Elder untied the purple robe. It was a scroll, designed
As Glenda sat in the dark passageway, she couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity. She heard the man who had lost the position of Lordship over Wiccan Empire storm out of the event hall. She positioned herself so she could see better into the room because the place was dimly lit, and the air was musty and stale. The man who’s name was Joel began pacing back and forth, his eyes burning with anger and frustration."I can't believe I lost to that old fool," Joel grumbled, his voice low and menacing. "He has no idea how to run the Empire, and I would have been so much better at it. But no, they chose him instead."The servant stood by, his face pale and worried. He was clearly afraid of Joel, and he didn't want to anger him further."I was shocked me myself My lord, there must be something you can do," the servant said, trying to sound calm and reasonable. "Perhaps you could challenge him for the position again at a later date."Joel stopped pacing and turned to face the servant,
Lance had left his seat when a good period of time had passed and Glenda was still not back. He didn't tell anyone when he left. He didn't want attention drawn unnecessarily to where he was going, as there was a likely chance that he would be stopped. The dark hallway looked like a restricted area, by the look of the place. There were cobwebs plastered around the wall and corners. Back at the event hall, names of the chosen Lords were still being called and applauded, but he was restless as time went by and Glenda wasn't back. Had something happened to her? Was she lost? He hoped to the purple heavens that was not the case. .There was dim light coming from somewhere at the extreme of the passage way and he marched ahead and came upon an empty room. The metal gates was open and plates were scattered on the floor, as if there had been a tussle earlier.Something had happened. His heart beat accelerated as he ran back to the event hall, and to where the rest of the students sa
There was shuffling of feet as Glenda stood and ran up to the front of cell where the iron bars seperated them. Her face shown through the fire that was lit, and there was fear, dread and what looked like relief in her eyes, that he had come for her..But he couldn't hold the fire for long, because he hadn't mastered it, and the Nummix potion wasn't here. There were in the past, which made the whole situation worse. "What happened?" Lance mirrored her fear in his voice. "Who put you here? Are you hurt anywhere?""The man who contended for the Wiccan Empire..he has long hair--""We know him." Said Lance, with apprehension in his voice. "Why did he put you here?..is he a kidnapper?" Mara asked"He caught me eavesdropping..he wants to kill the Lord of the Wiccan Empire and he deals with dark magic..or so I think, but I didn't have the magic he had so I couldn't defend myself."The fire was starting to tingle his hands painfully and he snuffed it out. Mara ignited hers. "Thanks" "D
"Liam the key!"Lance shouted and Liam stretched a hand and tossed the key from where it had fallen. They still held the man in place, taking his hands behind his back, Mara had also gone to help, and it looked like they couldn't hold for much long as the man still thrashed. "Hurry up Lance" Lance quickly shuffled through the huge bunch of keys, his hands shaking and almost dropping it on the floor.gods. How was he supposed to find the right key among the horde of keys?But luckily he found the one with the symbol on the padlock and inserted it, and it clicked, and his heart calmed from it's frenzy. The gate quickly flung open, and Glenda ran out and hugged him tightly. He wrapped his arms protectively around her, feeling her smooth and sleek body against his."We have to go now""How?" She withdrew, fear still on her face. Lance created a portal with a quick dart of his wand. "Go in" "What about you...and the others?" She asked. "We'll come right after you" He said, and she no
......"So you're saying Joel at some point planned to kill Clifton? And he took you as hostage?" The professor said, his chin resting on his entwined fists."Yes, professor" Glenda said. "We..saw you as well, your.. past self though" She smiled shyly Professor Trevor smiled back."That happens a lot of the time when students go on their time travels, but I still don't know why I'm the one they keep seeing.""We think he might be unto something, even now" Miss. Janis continued, trying to get back to the conversation they had at hand, and relaxing a bit in the soft chair she sat on. "I must say after that moment years ago, when he walked out of the hall in anger, there has been something off about him since that day...but why hasn't he done anything yet? Why has there been no news or occurrence?" "Your guess is as good as mine professor" Miss. Janis said. "I'm glad you're safe child." Professor Trevor looked at Glenda, elation on his face. "I dread to think the worse things that c
"Didn't you see that?" Lance asked, still bewildered. "See what? The magic?" Liam shrugged. "That's a form of it..a higher state" "When are we going to learn it?" Liam mused."that will be at the end of Level Two I guess" "Wow" "So we still have quite some way to go" "It'll be a cool skill to have anyway." He moved a hand in the air "like subzero" He was lost in fantasy world. Liam looked at him in confusion. "What are you doing? And who is subzero?" Lance dropped his hand. "Sometimes I almost forget I am in another world that is not earth.... living a life that is not mine" "Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it" Liam smiled."I guess I myself have to come to terms with the fact that I am stuck with you instead of my Lance" "I am more unbearable than him?" Lance asked. "I can't decide for now" Liam chuckled. Jodge came into the Fort, looking a shady kind of pale and tired. He approached them. "Hey guys" "Hey" Liam responded. He sat on the nearest empty bunk belonging t