There was something lurking in the darkness, watching, observing, and pacing in the shadows. It was ancient, cold, and malicious, stalking along the edges of some invisible barrier that separated it from the prey it sought.
It knew, it had no chance of reaching it's hunt at moment. It had to wait. Wait until the prey left its nest, its shield. Wait until it was beyond the invisible barrier. Only then, would it accomplish its task, achieve its aim.
So, it lurked in the darkness, watching, observing, and pacing in the shadows as it waited for its prey.
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Princess Qamari followed behind the academy elders into the green-blue crystal palaces of the Sealand Academy. Hundreds of magicians flew on sea creatures, giant sea shells, and giant clams as they rushed towards a giant stadium in front of the largest palace of the academy.
