It was 13:30 when last bell of the day had finally and it was time to home. I through my backpack over my right shoulder. The weight of my bag made me stubble back a bit but luckily I didn't fall. After I got back my footing I left the class as soon as possible. I walked to the main gate of the school where I was to wait for my mom to pick me up. As I stood at the gate, the thought of the message crawled its way back. I took out my phone to see if maybe whoever sent the message sent another, but there was nothing. I felt as if someone was trying to play prank on me. I spoke thought out loud "Who is this anyway?" I was so in thought that I didn't notice that I had pressed record and that the voice clip was sent with the little clock icon next to. It immediately tried to delete it but just as I was about to press delete the sound of two tick's stops me. The kept look at my phone wondering if the person even would reply. Then from a far I hear the sound of a car horn, more specifically my mother's car horn. When I turn around I see my mother approach the gate. As she stopped I didn't waist anytime and open the car door and got into the passenger seat. I turned to my mom gave her a kiss on the cheek and greeted her.
"Hey darling. How was your first day?" She turned to me asked
"It was actually not as bad as I though. I think its actually better here mom."
"See. I told you that this would be better for you Saphi."
"Yes you did mom and you were right, but you also said that you wont say I told you so"
"I did say that and I said it anyway. Lets go get your sisters because I need to run some errands as well"
"Mom would you mind if I go to the schools welcoming dance tonight?"
"What is the dress code for this dance and how much is entry?"
"It's informal and entry is like 5 bucks and I do have the 5 bucks. Please mom. The kids in my class asked if I could go"
"Yes Saphi. You may go as long as I can come pick you up by 9pm"
"Yes mom you can. That's also when the dance would end"
"I know Saphi. The school sent out a message that there would be a dance and all the students are welcome.
"Thank you mam. You are awesome"
I didn't dare tell my mom about the weird message I got but I also could check if they had replied. After what felt like 2 hour we finally got home. I helped my mom unpack everything out of the car and then helped her put away the things she had brought. When I looked at the clock in the kitchen it read 16:00. Which meant it was time for me to get ready. I went to my room and put my bag under my desk and placed my phone on my bed. I didn't really know what to ware so I just took out a pair of black skinny jeans, a simple blue v neck shirt and my blue Converse sneakers, then jumped in the shower.
After getting dressed I felt that I was missing something. I opened the draw of my desk to find the eyeliner I had placed there. Since that was all the makeup I owned. I applied it and put on the black baseball cap that hung over my wardrobe handle. I opened my phone to see that I need to get going but I also saw that there was another message .I left it unread until I got at school. I told my parents that I would walk to the dance because it was about a 5 minute walk to school. When entered the gate of the school I took my phone out of my pocket and I opened the message to see that they had replied.
"That's not what's important right now. There is something you need to know. Meet me behind the cafeteria at 18:20"
I wanted to come to the dance but I don't want to meet up with this person. I didn't want to get killed because I was stupid enough to do what some creep tells me to do over text. I locked my phone and placed it back into my pocket. When I entered the great hall I saw it was decorated with flashing lights and a few black lights. The floor is all cleared for dancing except for the two large tables at the back of the hall that held different little appetisers and beverages to choose from. I also noticed that I was early due to how few students where here at the time.
I scanned the hall to see if anyone of the group might be here. My eyes landed back at to the appetiser table to see Skyler and Allison waving to get my attention. I give them a wave back and start to talk towards them. As I got closer I saw that Jasper was standing with them but he looked like he was more interested in what was in is glass. All he did was stare at his glass. When I reached them, both Skyler and Allison gave me a hug but he just stood there. I started to feel the same feeling as before, it felt like he was calling my name but doesn't speak. I see Allison nudged Jasper and I took it as my que to do something else. I move to the beverage table, took a cub from off the table looked for something to drink. I saw that it was save to return to them. Allison then tries to start up a conversation.
"Sapphire didn't you say that you where in Luminaria High"
"Yes I was. Why do you ask?"
"Well Jasper's step brother also went there. He graduated last year."
"What is his name, maybe I know him?"
"His name is Bradley Oswald." Jasper said
"I think I know who he is. Didn't he used to drive a dirt bike to school and wasn't he friend with detective Sadie's son?" I said trying to keep my composer after hearing him speak.
He then just nods his head yes and takes a sip from his cup. Just as I was about to ask him something Clint and Clyde shows up and starts greeting everyone. They head to Jasper while giving him a signal to go outside with them. As they start to leave I started to get this feeling that I have heard Jasper's voice before. I just couldn't remember where or when. I forced myself to so stop over thinking it and to enjoy the rest of the night. After a few minutes more and more student started to show up. The atmosphere got better, the music got a little louder and the students started dancing.
Skyler, Allison and I where on the dance floor when I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I took out my phone and saw that another message was sent. "Are you here? It's important." I put my phone back into my pocket and told Allison that I needed to go to the bathroom and that I would be right back. She nodded and told me not to be gone for to long or shell come and find me. I hope she does if this goes side ways. I started to walk in the direction of the girl's bathroom but walking into a crowd for me to then go the opposite direction that lead to the outside of the cafeteria. When I got outside I saw a few kids outside smoking. I thought to myself while walking to corner if things go the wrong way I can always scream.
When I reached the corner I froze in my tracks. I tried peering around the corner to see if any one was there but there was no one. All there was a beautiful 7 ft. tall water fountain. Fairy lights that where hung from the centre of the fountain to each corner. There where flowers of every colour that grew in large pots on the grown and up on the wall. There was this stone bench that looked like it was made from smooth river stones. I walked in and examined every little detail that I was seeing. I took out my phone and I saw the time. Somehow I got here and it was exactly 18:20. I opened up the chat of the unknown number and text and texted that I was here.
After sending the text I kept my eyes on the corner waiting to see if anyone would show up. Stood there for 5 minute in silence listening, waiting but no came. I looked at the chat to see if they had said anything but all it showed was that they had opened the text. I placed my phone back in my pocket and looked around me one last time before leaving. I stop by the fountain admiring it one last time. Just as I was about to leave I hear someone charging up from behind me. Just as their arms where around me I used their momentum and weight against them and within a few second they where laying on the ground in front of me gasping for air. I tried to make out who they where in the dim lighting but they where up on their feet charging toward me again. Just as they where going to reach me I tried blocking an attack from them.
When all of a sudden I hear what sounded like water being thrown and then landed on the ground. I looked around and saw my attacker on the ground and soaking wet and gasping for air almost as if they just escaped drowning. I walked to my attacker and placed my foot on their arm with a little pressure. I leaned in for a closer look at my attacker only to find that it was Clyde. I then applied more pressure on his arm until he almost screamed and then spoke.
"What the fuck is your problem Clyde. Why the fuck did you try to attack me and why are you wet."
"He was right about you. He knew you were different." Clyde said in pain.
"Who was right about me and what do you mean different?" I said while adding more pressure.
"I can explain everything if you just stop hurting me. We knew you wouldn't believe us if we just told you. You would think we are crazy." He said gritting his teeth.
"I think you are crazy now for attacking me. Who is we and what do you want with me. You better start talking or you will be drowning." I said balling my hand into fists and pressing down on his arm one more time before removing my foot.
He tried standing up but his legs where to weak to get him off of the ground. I went to sit on the bench until Clyde finally found the strength to get up. He then turned to me and told me to stay here and he'll right be back, and then started to leave. I stood up and went after him and grabbed a hold of his hand.
"You don't really think I trust you, do you? After you just tried to kill me"
"Sapphire I am not really the one who can explain this but I want to get the person who can. Someone who is like you." Clyde said angrily letting out a soft growling sound.
"There is no way in hell that I am going to stay here and wait for you to bring who ever here." I said while still gripping his arm.
"Then let go off me and I can take you to him". Clyde said
"Only on one condition. That we meet inside the great hall and nowhere else." I said while letting go of his arm.
Clyde just nods his head and starts walking and I follow behind him. While walking back I think back to what had just happened. Did I really do that to Clyde, Did I somehow control the water from the fountain, why was I lead to the fountain in the first place. Who is this person I am going to meet that somehow knows more about me then what I know about myself. Has this person been spying on me and if so for how long. It stared to feel like that my whole entire world was falling apart. I wanted to know who I am or what I am at least.
As we enter the great hall, I see students dancing and the music playing harder then before I left. I look toward Clyde to see him scan through the room as if looking for someone. It looked as if he found who ever he was looking for. I looked in the same direction only to see students dancing. He then starts walking in that direction and I follow close behind. After passing a few crowds, Clyde stops and stands in a little clearing in the middle of the dance floor. I scan the clearing around me to see if anyone was entering into the clearing. Then all of a sudden I hear a very familiar voice. I turn around only to see Jasper.
"Sapphire I am glad to see that you did more damage to Clyde then what he did to you."
"Jasper, do you think this is some sick joke you can play on new students. I don't think that the principal would approve of hearing that his students are being assaulted and harassed."
"Oh the principle knows what happened. He approved it. He also knew that you would be able to defend yourself and that you wouldn't have believed us if we just told you who and what you truly are."
"So now that you have my fucking attention, I would please like to know what the hell is going on and why I was able to do what I did back there."
He didnt say another word. He just nodded his head to the left and started walking in that direction. I followed behind him seeing it was only me following him. He stopped in front of the principal's office. He looked around scanning as if there where other people around that might be watching. After scanning he did a strange knock on the door. After he landed the last knock the door opened but it seemed like the door had opened by its self. Jasper then entered the room as I stood outside watching him enter. He gave me a nod as a signal to enter with and follow him. I didn't want to go inside but there was something in there that was drawing me to it. I then entered the office.
As I went inside I saw that there was no one at the desk and no one behind the door. I scanned around the office only to find that it looked like a normal office with only Jasper and I standing in it and the only thing that looked out of place was a book. The book seemed to be bound in red leather with gold details on its spine and a gold crest on the cover. It was different from all the other books in the office. Jasper moved in behind the desk and he lightly moved his hand over the cover of the book. He then looked up at me and signalled me to come closer. I walked closer to him when the door then closed behind me. As I stood beside him as he opened the book and began to speak.
"Sapphire what I am about to tell you is the truth. No lies, no joking around only the truth. The world we live in is filled with things not everyone can fathom. Those who have witnessed these things and have tried to tell others are labelled as crazy or nut jobs. Not everyone is always ready to face the truth but there is a small few that have seen our world and know who and what we are and that what to live in piece with us. Then there are the others, they go by different names but we call them hunters and It seems that their only goal is to eradicate all of us. We think that they mainly hunt us out of fear and by the actions of the corrupted of our world. Yet they see us as a threat, they see us as evil being put here only to destroy and cause pain. Yet that is not our purpose."
"So are you telling me that things like unicorns are real." I said looking at him in disbelieve but he continues to speak.
"Yes that is what I am saying but let me start at the beginning. For as long as long as this world existed, creatures from all around the world have been walking the earth alongside humans. Long ago the humans and our kind lived in harmony. We helped each other, some of us would be protectors, other would be healers and others would help humans understand the world and try to better it. That was what we called harmony, until one day a vampire named Raphael killed a human purely out of anger. He had believed that we were superior to them and that we should not be using our gifts to help them but to rule over them. Our ancestors tried to talk to him and make him understand that we were not put on this earth to rule over others but to live and grow together. Our ancestors knew that he would not listen and that they needed to come up with a plan to stop him before he goes too far. That is when they started The Counsel. The Counsel consisted of one member from each magical race all around the world and their goal was to keep peace between them and the humans. The Counsel had discovered that Raphael went into hiding and was gathering followers to fight with him against The Counsel and against the humans. The Counsel then formed their army to stop Raphael before he could start his rampage. Some humans sided with Raphael and others sided with The Counsel."
"The Counsel had defeated Raphael's army and only left him standing. The Counsel did not want to kill Raphael but rather imprison him for the rest of his live. The Counsel knew that no prison would be able to hold him until a powerful witch form The Counsel named Sarina Nightshade conjured up a spell that would be able to trap Raphael. When Sarina faced Raphael, she was able to trap him inside a locket that only her blood could open. The spell that Sarina had preformed had to seal away Raphael and taken most of her power .With the last of what she had left she cast the locket away and hid her bloodline from anyone who might want to free Raphael again. With Sarina's dying breath she made the order swear to protect her bloodline for Raphael will return and her daughter Sapphire will be the one to end him once and for all."
I take a step back contemplating everything Jasper had just told me. Why me? Is this even true? How is this even possible? I start to feel my heart pounding out of my chest and the room around me is spinning. I sit down in the chair in front of the desk and I look up at Japers and say.
"So you are telling me that I am a descendant from an all powerful witch and that I am going to have to stop this Raphael dude from causing death and destruction and that there are other magical beings out there that are just supposed to be fairy tails"
"Yes Sapphire that is the truth." He said in a gentle voice not trying to scare me
"So if I am a witch. What are you then Jasper?" I said softly
"It's a little complicated. I am what some would call a half breed. I am a combination of 2 different magical beings" jasper said with a sigh
"I know what a Half breed is Jasper." I said softly
"I am a werewolf but I'm a wizard. That's the male version of a witch" he said
"I know that Jasper. I have watched Harry Potter."
"This is nothing like Harry Potter, Sapphire. Some of it might be but not everything." He said with an angry tone.
"So if I am this imported why haven't my parents told me any of this before"
Suddenly the door to the office opens up and there stood the principal, Mr Stilinski. He closed the door behind him and then spoke.
"They were sworn to secrecy by The Counsel not to say anything to you until you reached the age of 17. All they were allowed to do was expose you to the possibility of the magical world. All the stories you have read, all the campfire stories that where told. All those stories bleed with truth."
"I turn 17 in March two months from now. Why tell me now and why is it that you have to tell me." I said looking toward Mr Stilinski
"When you moved here you parents thought it would be best coming from us. They felt that they were not capable of telling you this. When Sarina died all she had left behind was her husband and son, Markus and Nicolas Nightshade. Sarina had known that all of her descendants up until you would be male. You Sapphire are the only living Daughter of Nightshade. Your parents did not want to tell you of the dangers that may come with baring that name." he said placing his hand on my shoulder
"What about Jack Nightshade?" I said
"He is just a human that bares the same name as you and has no relation to you what so ever." Mr Stilinski replied
Just as I was about to speak I heard my phone ring in my jean pocket. I took my phone out to see that it was a message from my mom. I unlocked my phone to read the message. "Hey darling I am going into town now then ill be at the school in 20 min to pick you up." After reading the message I realised what the time was and that I need to go home. I placed my phone back into my pocket and turned to Mr Stilinski
"I am sorry Mr Stilinski but I need to go home now maybe we can continue this tomorrow"
"Yes Sapphire. I think it is best, it is getting late and most of the students have already gone home. I am sending Jasper to walk and wait with you. Sapphire be careful out there."
I gave Mr Stilinski a nod and headed out of the office with Jasper behind me. I walked back towards the great hall to see if maybe Allison and the others where still there and to my surprise they were. I told them that I was going home now and that I would see them all tomorrow. I gave all of them a hug and then left the great hall. As I exited I saw that it was dark outside and the only light that was present was the low glow of the half moon that hung high in the sky. I walked toward the main gate to wait for my mother with Jasper walking quietly beside me. When we got to the main gate I looked up to the moon once more and then turned to Jasper.
"I don't mean to pry Jasper but how does the full moon affect you"
"It still affects me but not in the ways same way it affects the others. I have had many years and many full moons of practice to be able to go about normally on a full moon." He said softly while looking up at the moon.
"Do you think Allison has a problem with you being here with me since you two are together and all?" I asked while looking at him
"She knows who you are Sapphire and what you are capable of and she knows that I am only here for your protection. Nothing more and nothing less." He said still looking up towards the night sky
I then looked out to the road to see lights getting brighter and soon the sound of a car followed. The car slowly came to a stop at the main gate and I could hear music coming from it. Then the light of the car turned on and revealed my mother.
I turn to Jasper waving him good bye before walking to the car. As I got closer my mother mouthed "who's that". I scrunched my eyebrows lower signalling her that ill tell her in the car. I then got in the car and waited until we started driving again before I told her but before I could tell her she asked again.
"So who was that Saphi?
"That was Jasper; he is part of the group of friends that Allison hangs out with."
"Oh ok. How was the dance? Did you enjoy it at least Saphi?"
I think back to what really happened but I didn't want my mom to know that I know who and what I am.
"It was cool mom. I really enjoyed it. I loved dancing with Allison and her friends and there where these little appetisers that also tasted really good."
"Did you and that jasper boy dance"
"No mom we didn't. Jasper and Allison are kind of a thing. So I don't want to mess where I don't belong to be messing with."
"Well I am sure that he is a good kid because he's the only one to have waited with you"
"I think so to mom. But what did you guys while I was out?"
"After supper your father and I watched television and Daphne and Elisa took baths and started making bracelets. I put your supper in the microwave. So you can just heat it up and enjoy."
"It sounds like you guys enjoyed yourselves. Thanks mom I really appreciate it mom."
"No problem Saphi. I think your father might have gone to bed already just go say hi so that he know you are home save."
"No problem mom"
As we entered the drive way I started to feel the after effects of the day's events. I waited till we where parked in the garage before getting out of the car. I felt tired and very sore not sure if I got hurt earlier. I got out of the car and checked my jean pockets to make sure I didn't leave anything in the car. I closed the car door and walked to the door in the garage the lead back into the house.
As I got into the house I went straight to the microwave and put it on for 3 minutes and then made my way to my parent's bedroom. My mom was also in there busy getting ready for bed. I walked to my father's side of the bed where he already laid. I sat down next to him and placed my hand on his shoulder when he lightly waked up. I said good night to him and gave my father a hug and kiss on his cheek. I then walked back to my mom. I told my mother that I was going to say good night and that I am just going to half of my food no because I wasn't really hungry and that I would eat the rest for breakfast in the morning. We exchanged good nights and gave each other a hug and kiss.
I headed back to the kitchen and saw that the microwave was done heating up my food. I took my food out and placed it on the counter and went to the basin to get myself a glass of water and a fork. I take my food again and walk to the dining table to start to eat. I pick at the mac and cheese on my plate not really feeling hungry but I didn't want to upset my mom by leaving the food she had prepared untouched.
I had only eaten half of my food before I moved my plate to the side. I sat at the table a little longer when the event of what had happened at the dance creeped back into my mind. Everything that had happened today felt like it came out of a movie. It didn't feel real. It all felt like this huge prank and that I was being taking for a fool but that wasn't the only feeling. All of this felt all so real. That is when I thought of maybe trying to do something with the water in my glass like I did with the water at the fountain.
I tried focusing on the glass. I tried to focus on maybe trying to lift the water out of the glass. I stared at the glass for about 5 minutes and nothing happened. I let out a sigh of frustration and got up and got the keys of the back door. I walked to the back door and opened it. I went outside and inhaled a deep breath of fresh air. I bent down toward the flower bed next to the door and searched for a box I had hid in the dens overgrown flowers. When I found the box I turned to look inside the house if anyone was near, the coast was clear and I opened the box. This little box contained an almost half pack of cigarettes and a lighter I had bought a month ago. I took out one cigarette and the lighter and gave one last look around me before lighting it. I placed the box back into the flower bed and closed the door behind me
After the cigarette I went back into the house and locked the doors again. After putting the keys back, I walked back to the table. I lead forward with my hands on the table and stared at the glass one more time. This time something happened, bubbles started to appear in the water. The water started the bubble more and more almost until it bubbled out of the glass. When I suddenly heard our dogs bark and lost concentration. The water stopped bubbling and returned to its previous state. That's when I realized that this wasn't a dream and I was wide awake.
I looked at the clock to see that it was 22:25 and that it was time for me to go to bed. I have one hell of a day ahead of me and I need as much rest as possible. I finished of the water and placed the glass back in the basin and head to my room. I changed into more comfortable clothes and got into bed. I tried to clear my head as much as possible while starting at the roof of my room. I felt my eyes become heavier and heavier until they finally closed. As I fell into a deeper sleep I felt a dream surfacing.
I saw myself stand in what seemed like the empty streets of a very old village almost as if it were constructed in medieval times. The dirt streets were muddy and the sound of farm animals came for the distance. I was surrounded by small home and it seemed that the people that lived here were not in there homes. Then I heard a group of people talking and walking towards me. I turned to face them and saw a woman wearing a pastel green dress with black and pastel green long sleeve corset from the late 1700's but her face was hidden by a black hooded cloak. Behind her were four men all dressed in black attire matching her. They were talking about what seemed like a plan of attack against an unnamed target. When suddenly the woman stopped in her tracks and looked towards me. The men around her stop as well but they look around looked around so see if they see what she is seeing. She then removed her hood revealing her face. It was as if I was looking into a mirror but I knew that this was not me. She then started walked closer towards me. She seemed to know exactly who I was. As she stood in front of me, she placed her hand on my cheek. She then smiled and said "my daughter you are beautiful and you are capable of many things. You hold great power, greater then my own. You will be able to end this once and for all. I believe in you." She then turned back around, placed her hood back on and walked back to the men. They looked like they were confused by what had just happened but they still didn't know who she talked to. As she walked away I realized who she was. The woman in my dream was my ancestor Sarina Nightshade.