" but why do they call it the Forgotten Glen? "
" That's a question that I don't have an answer to and most of the time I do have answer but in this case I really don't no, but what I do no is this garden is feeled with mystery a kind that's makes one want to dig dipper but always leads to a dead end in anyway curiosity is what kill the cat it's not every mystery u are ment to discover. Com on let's lay down and enjoy the weather "
Eliana happily ran in to the garden making sure not to forget pulling her friend along.
After playing for a while,when they were finally tired the walked to an empty space and lay down. They laid on their back and watched the clouds.
" Eliana is it okay if we sleep here cause I'm quiet tired "
" Theirs no problem, most students when here forget their selfs and fall asleep so I don't see anything wrong and beside u can't attack someone here the plants and grasses are very much alive so if they sense a threat they'll surely attack "
" O ok, if so I'm really going to sleep "
Seraphinna immediately closed her eyes not long after u could hear her even breathing. Eliana starred at the girl beside her in bewilderment
" How can someone look this beautiful even in their sleep"
She continued to watch her friend not knowing when she her self fell asleep.
Seraphinna woke up to see the once bright sky was already dark.
" u're awake "
She turned to her side and saw a smiling Eliana. She smiled back which stunned Eliana
" gosh being able to wake up to see this face is like a blessing "
Eliana blushed.
" stop fooling around the ceremony will soon start "
" But I was quiet serious "
Seeing how shy Eliana was she finally let her go.
" u said the ceremony was about to start, then why are we still here "
The laying down Seraphinna quickly sat up.
" they are doing the ceremony here so we don't have to live now but latter we'll have to go and collect the lanterns "
" O "
She observed her surroundings, it was then she noticed they were not the only ones in the huge garden but their quiet a lot of student and some strange looking people who she hadn't seen before they didn't look like students so she assume they where the professor.
Some students layed on the grasses some sat down and were laughing with their friends while some just looked quietly and patiently waiting for the ceremony to start.
After observing the surroundings for a while Seraphinna who just woke from sleep felt too energetic to sit still and wait, standing up she looked at Eliana.
" I'm bored let's move around a little immediately when the ceremony starts we will come back "
Eliana thought for a while before she agreed
" Okay, com on let me take u somewhere "
Eliana quickly stood up and ealked in front while Seraphinna followed quietly observing her surroundings
" How big is this garden "
After walking for a while Seraphinna noticed their where still in the Forgotten Glen but it was getting quieter and denser their wasn't a single life around them.
" Well... I don't actually no it's quiet big "
Eliana said after some thought .
" Oh, then where are we going ?"
" Oh i heard something form my brother about a forest he called it Valtoria Xylara...( Bum...Bum ) Oops "
Suddenly strong sounds of thunder was heard which frighten both Seraphinna and Eliana.
" What just happened?"
" My brother warned me not to say that name and I still called it, normally students where strictly warned against saying that word so less and less student no the actual name of the forest everyone just knows it as the forbidden forest. Actual we are really not ment to go there but I'm really curious about that place, My brother told me the entrance of the forest was at the end of the garden. "
For some reason immediately after the thunder Seraphinna became increasingly unease being someone who always followed her heart she didn't want to explore any more
" Eliana I think we should go back since it brother said u shouldn't come here then he should have a valid reason for saying that "
Eliana thought for a while then agreed
" Ok "
They both walked back while talking about other things.
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Immediately after the sound of thunder, a group of people where already gather in an office. The office was decorated to give off an ancient-mystery to represent who ever stayed their the walls where filled with the carving of ancient sign and mystical creatures and with a little touch of modern as the floor was of European style. With a work desk and chair their was also a sofa at the side for resting.
Occupying those sofa where a group of students who turned out to be the Mystic Quintet and United Kai ( as that's what the student no them as ) sitting on the office chair was the headmaster using his right hand to stroke his long white beard their was an obvious frown on his old face.
" It happened after a long time, I thought no one knew of that name again "
His strongly old deep voice said to no one in particular
He turned to look at the students
" Stay at alert. it's time for the ceremony u may live "
They all stood up in union bowed to the head master before leaving.
Outside the office everyone had on an unreadable expression.
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Back at the garden it was almost time for the ceremony to start, so all the students with the professor gather around some small stalls to collect their lanterns.
Seraphinna waited in line untill it finally reached her turn
" Two lantern pls "
The ugly looking troll passed them to her. Taking the lanterns she happily jogged to where Eliana was waiting for her.
" Here " she passed a lantern to her
Eliana smiled brightly and took the lantern
" Do u no every lightening of the lantern 10 special people who make a wish will get it granted and I pray to be among those ten "
" So among everyone here ten people will get their wish "
Seraphinna was quiet surprised to hear that
" How do u no "
" Yes, well my brother got what he wish for twice and he refused to even tell me what it was even after the pleading and begging I even used one of my signature look " she looked straight into those bright green eyes and made a pout widening her eyes to some extent she blinked continuously making her eyes look watering she was a living example of a princess who had fallen out of favor and was begging to be noticed how could a person with such looks be ignored " tell I'm I not pitiful enough who could refuse this face "
Seraphinna was dump struck (that was really a good question who could ignore a face like that) "..."
" Well anyway this face was still rejected by my brother how annoying"
She complained as she returned back to normal.
" U are really one of a kind " Seraphinna couldn't help saying
" I know right that's why everyone loves me and you are one of them " she pratse her self and smiled brightly.
Their was a flick of light which cut everyone attention. Right now everyone was with their own lantern just wait for the event to start..,
Standing in front of the student where five people each wearing a cloak which hide their face.
The one in the middle stood forward and spoke
" Welcome students to another start of a new. To welcome the young and a start of a new life Tonight, we gather to celebrate a tradition that has been at the heart of Arcania Crypta High for centuries. The Lighting of the Lanterns festival is more than just a ceremony; it is a testament to our shared commitment to magic, knowledge, and community.
"As we light the lanterns, we honor the founders of our school, who first discovered the ancient artifacts that would become the cornerstone of our magical heritage. We honor the generations of students and faculty who have kept this tradition alive. And we honor the bonds of friendship and camaraderie that unite us.
"Tonight, let us come together to celebrate the magic that surrounds us, to kindle the light that guides us, and to reaffirm our dedication to the pursuit of knowledge and wonder."
After the cloak guy was done talking their was a thunder of applaud
SWOOSH
And like that they were gone, standing in front of them now was the headmaster who had a lantern in his hand with a flick of his finger the lantern was lit up.
He looked at the everyone " And now the ceremony begins " the lantern in his hand was let go and it floated up into the sky.