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Arcanum - Chapter 13




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Chapter 13






Chapter 13

'Merry Christmas, I know we agreed not to get each other something but I couldn't resist . Hope you like it . Love Paul' the message read . My body filled with nausea, did Paul get this got me?

"Hmmmm interesting… . These all seem to be books from the library" Ashley said picking up one of the other books reading them . "Hmm they all seem to be books based on stories . " He added reading the back of the book . "Seems like an odd gift if u ask me . . . " He said looking at me . Flipping through the pages and began reading deeper into the book, "hey look . . . . they are writing about krakens, we have those here!" He added closing the book putting it back on the pile .

I looked at him in disbelief, as if what he said was witchcraft . . . . . "You're telling me Krakens are an actual thing here?!" I replied tossing my book back on the pile .

"Yeah . . . you know . . giant sea monster with multiple arms that annihilates fleets . . . but they are pretty rare, there are far more dangerous and numerous monsters you could come across at sea to be honest . " Ashely added .

"Hmmm do you know what the time is?, I'm feeling a little tired . " I asked Ashley .

"Yeah it's getting late its around 9pm . . . . . I guess we should call it a night . The guards outside will be on watch over night, so you should be safe, also Paul should be on patrol around the school, so nothing to worry about . " He smiled .

"What time would I need to wake up tomorrow? So I'm not late for the trip… . . " I asked .

"Should be around 8am . The guards or a teacher will make sure every freshman is present before they set off . " He smiled .





"That's a relief, I guess this is goodnight then . " I smiled .

"Goodnight Emilia, anything happens tap the small button at the bottom of the badge, it's a panic button, it will let us all know you are in trouble… . . " Ashley said as he began walking out the room, "Ohh and your room number is 509 by the way . " He added as he opened the door to walk out, "Good night" He said one last time waving as he exited closing the door .

The silence felt strange, for the first time today I was left on my own, picking up the book I looked at the message again, 'it's too much of a coincidence this must have been from Paul, maybe he doesn't hate me as much as I thought… . ', I decided to hide the book under the mattress, the last thing I want is people finding out and getting the wrong idea, reading the message one last time before I put it away . I walked to the wardrobe to pick up my change of clothes and a towel, and walked into the bathroom, taking a look at myself in the mirrors, "Urghh" they could have at least brought my makeup with me . " I spoke to myself . Turning on the taps on the bath, it was a relief that there was hot water, at least I can enjoy a nice hot bath . Undressing myself and folding my clothes leaving it in a neat pile, i slowly slid into the hot bath it was extremely relaxing, soaking in the hot water and the calming atmosphere, instantly putting me in a state of relaxation, this is exactly what I needed to end this crazy day .


Feeling thoroughly relaxed I dried myself, the pajamas consisted of a plain large T-shirt and shorts simple but extremely comfortable maybe made from cotton, it felt disgusting using the same underwear for a 2nd day but I had nothing else to wear, I defiantly will need to buy more . Exiting the bathroom, I noticed that there were no windows it felt oddly suffocating, 'maybe I should ask Ashley for a window, see if he can do that for me' . As I laid in the bed staring at the ceiling, I couldn't help but wonder what my family was doing right now, what they must be feeling . The only way for me to get back home is to ask Paul . meaning I'll have to eventually meet him for the first time in years, and ask him for a favor which he I doubt he will be willing to do at the risk of his own life .

Closing my eye trying to sleep, tossing and turning endlessly only exacerbated my restlessness, to the point it was even frustrating to lie down . 'Maybe I need to get some fresh air' as I made my way to the door, upon opening the door the two guards instantly turned around, "is something wrong Miss?" one asked .

"Everything is fine, I just wanted to get some fresh air . " I replied .

"Miss we can't let you do that, its too dangerous . " The same guard said .

"Look I'll be gone for only a little bit . I'll be back soon you wont even know i was gone" I tried to reason which them taking a step out .





Holding his hand out, "Miss I can't let you go . " He insisted .

"Okay Okay" I pretended to agree, "Look all I'm gonna say is, you know I'm friends with a lot of highly ranked students if you scratch my back I will scratch yours . " I offered .


They both looked at each other, gestured to me to stand back and closed the door . A few seconds past when the door opened again, "we will give you 10mins, if you're not back by then, we will drag you back ourselves . " The other spoke out .

"Promise id be back by then . " I replied smiling, rushing out the room down the stairs Ashley took me to earlier . Hastily walking down I made my way to the entrance of the building . Through the doors I could see the starry sky and a bright full moon, bursting through the doors the world welcomed me with a relaxing cool breeze, it was still rather warm despite the time of day . The world tree look even more beautiful, its rainbow hue creating a small beautiful light show within its vicinity . The school felt very different in the night, dark and silent but the moon making just enough light to make it slightly visible . The sounds of crickets could also be heard in the distance, and the hooting of owls . Walking around a bit I picked a bench to sit on, looking into the stars I imagined stories in my head, where I was having grand adventures like those I've read in books .

Losing track of time, it felt like I was out for way longer then the guards allowed me, in the darkness I could see two silhouettes approaching me, when suddenly it seemed they were sucked into the ground disappearing, I stood up to take a better look at what happened, when multiple flying projectiles narrowly missed me, I froze in a panic as a bright blue object flew towards me levitating a meter away in-front of me .

"If you make a move, it will be your last . " I heard a familiar voice in the darkness . A hooded silhouette slowly appeared from the darkness .

In a panic, I quickly tapped the button on the bottom of my badge . "Now why couldn't you just follow as instructed" the voice spoke out, as several vines burst forth from the ground attempting to constricting me, I tried to fight it trying to break free, but the sheer number and strength was overwhelming, constricting me so tightly causing me to fall hard on the ground like a plank of wood . "Shit!" He spoke out as he held a hand to his ear "Ashley where is she?!" He yelled .

Finally recognizing his voice "PAUL?!" I screamed to the dark figure .

"Oh Shit False alarm Ashley . " As he lowered his hands and the vines releasing their grip slowly receding back into the ground .





"Emilia?" He spoke out walking towards me .

"Yeah . . . it's me" I hesitantly replied, I never imagined our first time meeting after so long to play out like this .

"What are you doing outside?! Where are your guards that was meant to be watching over you!" he yelled at me . "There is a curfew for a reason! Especially after an attack!" He yelled with a very serious tone .

"I'm sorry . . . I didn't know, I just wanted to get some fresh air" I replied as I helped myself up .

"Where are your guards?" He asked .

"I dunno they was over there" as I pointed in the direction where I saw the two silhouettes' get sucked into the ground, "they got sucked into the ground over that direction . " I replied dusting myself off rubbing my elbow that was still in pain from the impact .

"OHHH F" Paul reacted,turning to their direction as the 2 silhouettes rose from the ground .

The two silhouettes instantaneously drew their weapons and began firing at Paul . "Stop" I yelled but I was too late, barrages of light came screaming out their weapons directed at Paul . When suddenly a large stone wall rose up in-front shielding him from the oncoming fire . The immense amount of rubble and dust being released from the impacts caused me to back off turning my face and shielding my eyes and mouth with my hands in a panic .

When the sounds of fire eventually stopped and the small bits of rubble settled, I looked to see if Paul was okay . "PAUL?!" I screamed .

"I'm okay" he replied calmly as he walked to the guards .

It was hard to see what happened but it seemed as if they were restrained by vines similar to how I was, completely immobilized and also holding their weaponry out of reach .

The vines began receding into the ground, "stand down, it's Paul the Black Dragon Slayer . " Releasing them allowing them to regain movement .

They both immediately dropped on their knee's taking off their helmets "we are so sorry Paul we didn't know!" begging Paul for forgiveness .

Paul quickly helped them up from their knees "Please I should be thanking you two for doing your roles, you both acted valiantly and courageously . " He replied to them .

"Thank you Sir" They responded saluting .

"I'll take care of your remaining shift, you two go get some rest" he said, passing their weapons back to them .

"Thank you Sir, so sorry for opening up fire on you!" they apologized one last time before walking away disappearing into the darkness .

"Emilia! You okay?" He spoke out walking towards me .

"Yeah I'm . . . . . . " I suddenly began feeling woozy, as I felt a warm trickle of liquid down the side of my head, touching the side of my head to see what is was, red liquid stained my fingertips . . . as I saw myself falling to the ground . With a fading vision of Paul instantaneously appearing in front kneeling down yelling at me but I couldn't hear anything, raising my hand to his face . "Help" I tried to scream .

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