ACE POV:
I woke up to find Geev at my bedside. I was startled to see him.
"Shit. What the heck are you doing there?".
"Hello, Master Ace. I hope you had a nice rest. I have a message for you".
I rubbed my eyes to clear off the residual drowsiness.
"Master Willis wants you prepared in 30 minutes. He wishes to take you to the Academy".
He snapped his fingers and he disappeared.
"Always giving me the creeps".
I reluctantly dragged myself to the washroom.
FEW MOMENTS LATER
I came out from my room. It then dawned on me; I didn't know anywhere in the house. I tried to figure out how I came yesterday but it wasn't helping matters. Suddenly, Geev appeared from nowhere.
"Heck, why do you do that?".
"I suppose you seek the dinning hall".
"Yes, I do. How did you know?".
"I'm a goblin. Don't forget. This way".
"Why am I the only one who thinks he's creepy?".
We walked down the hallway and cornered into a right. We moved to a magnificent door. It opened on it's own accord.
"Announcing the arrival of the pure-blood". It was Geev.
How did he...? However, it didn't matter now, because six pairs of eyes rested it's gaze awkwardly on me. I watched myself steadily in a manner unlikely of me.
"Trust me had a good rest?". It was Willis.
"Yes I did".
"Come join us at the table".
I walked what seemed like a kilometer to me because of anxiety. Two people who I didn't know still had their gaze rested on me. I guessed that they were our hosts.
I finally had my seat next to Helen.
"Here is Lord Derrick and Lady Quess, Jane's grandparents".
"Nice to meet you both".
Curious eyes rested me like I had made an unforgivable blunder. I drowned my face in a stare to my portion. I felt somewhat ashamed. I wasn't used to all this nobles' character.
"How do you do, my good lad?".
"Cool..., I mean very well thank you".
I was in error again.
Suddenly they all burst out laughing. I felt like burying myself right where I stood.
"Hey chill out man. It's just an illusion spell".
I was shocked beyond measures. I could bet my life that it was real. Then, it all faded before my eyes. It was a damn prank!
"My grandparents are not up yet".
I felt somewhat enraged. I gazed around, and found even Geev releasing a chuckle.
"It was my idea". I looked at Jane in mock horror.
"It was terrible guys. You should have been me right now. It isn't funny".
"Fine, have your breakfast. I'm taking you to the Academy".
AT THE ACADEMY
We got to the Academy gates. As we entered, we got transformed into different dressings. I then remembered my first day at the Council.
We saw Melinda on our way. She came towards us.
"She'll be in charge of you guys from now on". It was Willis.
"Follow me. I'll direct you to your lessons".
We got to a huge space. It was empty.
"Go in" she urged.
"It's empty".
"Or that's what you think".
She walked in and disappeared from our sights.
"Where did she go?".
I moved closer and put my hand into the space. It was like a portal.
"Illusion spell" I said to the others.
We all went in together. The Academy was on another level of grandeur I couldn't explain.
We saw Melinda walk up to us. She was accompanied by a man. He was young and handsome-looking.
"Meet Damian. He'll be your quartermaster from now on".
"Hello, guys. Nice to meet you".
"Nice to meet you too".
"Damian, I leave them in your care".
Melinda walked away until we couldn't see her anymore.
"Alright kids. Let's get you to class".
As we proceeded, I felt some ominous presence behind me. I looked behind but found nothing. I then walked away.
"It was just in my head" I said as I walked away.
THIRD-PERSON POV:
A hooded man came out of the corner. He gazed at Ace walking away.
"He's really sensitive. It's going to take a while to crack him".
"I don't want any mistakes". It was a voice coming from an owl on his hand.
"Are the sleepers in place?"
"Yes they are. Just waiting for orders".
"Watch him for a while. He's still protected. We'll strike much later".
"As you wish".
The hooded man started walking away until he disappeared out of sight.