Elara's POV
I was woken by an overly excited Elaine "Elara!!!" she screamed as she hurled herself on my bed "What?"I grumbled through sleepy eyes,squinting against the invasion of sunlight and Elaine's unrestrained enthusiasm.Her eyes sparkled as she blurted out"Guess what?Ive gotten my powers"
The shock of Elaine's words snapped me awake, and I shot up from the bed "Impossible!!"
"I'll show you" she replied grinning and seating comfortably on my bed
With a deep breath, she fixed her gaze on a nearby book, fingers trembling. Concentrating, she willed the book to some-what float into the air. As it hovered, suspended by an invisible force, Elaine's eyes widened with a mix of astonishment and delight,like she also couldn't believe she was doing that
"Elaine!"i exclaimed the excitement bubbling as I rushed towards her,arms wide and enveloped her in a hug,our laughter echoing through the walls as we heard the book fall to the ground.
"So tell me Miss Elaine Davenport,how does it feel to will this type of power"
She let out a deep sigh "It feels really good Miss Elara Draconis" and we broke into a series of laughter.
"Have you shown Kyra"I asked and she shook her head "Your room was closer,let's go tell her together"
I put on a fairly decent dress,it was too early for guys to come into the dorm but I'm sure there might be some leaving this early.Immediately we stepped out of my room,it was like chaos had ensued.
"How didn't we hear all these?"Elaine asked as we made our way to Kyra's room.Annette, with her cascading auburn hair and keen hazel eyes, was the epitome of grace under normal circumstances.She was obviously given powers associated with water because she was drenched from her head to her toes.I couldn't help but let a laugh slip.Annette's once neatly braided hair now clung to her shoulders, saturated with droplets that sparkled like diamonds in the early morning light and she looked like she was about to cry
I could see Chloe on the other side of the hall way with just few parts of her body evident and she had been screaming and balling her eyes out.The girls from the other years were calming down the ones that were crying and the ones that were screaming.
It seemed Kyra wasn't in her room because we had been banging against her door for a while.
"You haven't gotten yours?"Elissa asked from behind me and I turned to her
I could count how many times I had seen my sister since I got into the school
"No"I shook my head.Her lips went into a tight line and she nodded before walking off.
There was an announcement for an impromptu class.It was said that attendance was mandatory .Pushing the massive door to create a small opening we walked in, only to be greeted by a smiling Kyra gesturing to come sit by her
"You should let us know if you won't be sleeping over in your room...for security reasons"I said as I plopped down on the seat by her left and Elaine sat on my left
"I wanted to but I forgot"
I rolled my eyes"Elaine's gotten her powers though"
She looked over at a beaming Elaine who had started trying to levitate a book before we even said anything.After few trials she finally did it and Kyra was grinning from ear to ear like a proud mother
"You did so good Elaine,how did you figure it out"Kyra asked
Before she could reply,we were interrupted by the unmistakable sound of someone clearing their throat."Alright riders" a small pause "It's been brought to my attention that the powers of some of you manifested today.If you are among those,please stand"
Elaine stood and so did a small group of people "So you are fifty-three in number ,is that correct" the petite woman asked and they all nodded
"Very well,I'm Lady Moore and I'll be taking you classes on how to use your powers...effectively.Now you will tell me your name and what powers you got.Begin"
The small group began and their powers revolved around telekinesis,,invisibility and the elemental control(fire,water,earth,air)
"Sit" she commanded and they did in unison "Who can give a wild guess what my power is"
The class went into murmurs with different answers flying around.With every answer came a small 'No' and after a few minutes of no one guessing correctly she pointed at two people, "You two manifested your powers,am I right" and they nodded "Come to the front of the class please"
Soon after they were both standing at the front of the class "What are your names again"she asked the red haired girl who whispered "Brielle" and the guy said "Marcellus"
"Brielle,Marcellus"she repeated "What are your powers"
I assumed Brielle's was fire and I was right and Marcellus was Telekinesis
"Lightly graze any body part with mine Brielle"Lady Moore said with a smile
As the chatter hummed through the crowded room, she positioned herself at the center of attention. With a confident demeanor, lady Moore closed her eyes, the room hushing in anticipation. A subtle ripple of energy surrounded them, like an invisible current shifting the air. As we leaned in, the transformation unfolded before our eyes.
Lady Moore's features smoothly rearranged, a cascade of subtle changes altering the structure of her face. Hair shifted in color and style, clothes transformed seamlessly, and even her posture adapted to complete the metamorphosis. In mere moments, a replica of Brielle stood in Lady Moore's place
"Shape-shifting" the class screamed "Yes,shape shifting" she chuckled softly in Brielle's voice and the class went into an uproar."I call my powers 'Copy' because I can copy your voice,physical features and..."
She extended her hand, and in an instant, a flicker of flames danced at her fingertips, It's not just about control; it's about a connection," she continued, her eyes locked on the flames. "I can sense the fire's energy, its vibrant life. It obeys me, an extension of my-Brielle's will."
"Now for Marcellus,you know what to do" she said and he grazed his hands against hers.Marcellus was a big guy,he towered effortlessly over anyone who stood close to.Staring back at us was a copy of Marcelle.The same height and the same build.
She extended her hands, fingers hovering just above an ordinary object on the table.
Her gaze intensified, focusing on the item with a silent determination. A palpable energy filled the air, as if an unseen force wrapped around the chosen object.
Without a visible cue, the object began to tremble, lifting off the surface."If we weren't indoors,I could show you how to really use these powers"
"Now"she snapped her fingers and standing was a gorgeous woman.Her hair shoulder length and donning on a light pink pant suit "You may go to your seat"
"And for those questions lingering in the air-Yes this is my true form" she smirked
The class was the first class that I really truly enjoyed in this school.After the short display she put on before the classes really started,we were given pointers on what to do if your powers come and you can't seem to control them
The class was coming to an end when a shriek came from the back of the class.Lady Moore ran up to her but her screams only intensified "Shut up"she yelled "Please tell them to shut up" that was all she kept repeating .Everyone around her had moved away,now only Lady Moore was by her side
"Calm down"she whispered "What's your name.What is her name"
"Mara,her name is Mara"a boy replied standing behind her
"Okay Mara,remember what I just thought you"
But her screams kept intensifying "End it,please" Mara begged with tears brimming by the side of her eyes
And what silenced the room was a crack.There was a long pause before lady Moore said in a low tone
"Her powers was to read minds.....class is over,you may leave"
The group dispersed immediately,but the scene kept replaying in my head.I could still hear her voice begging to be killed
Laying in bed reminiscing over the day was a bitter-sweet experience.I was glad my powers would manifest soon but deathly scared of it being what could kill me
I fell asleep knowing that I was going to have a night terror
***
"She's asleep" I hear a masculine voice whisper "Even if she weren't,it wouldn't be hard to kill her,I'm shocked she made it this long" another voice chuckled at
I could hear my room door creak open and the sound of soft footsteps against my hardwood floors
What's happening?