Walking jand in hand Seraphinna ans Eliana approach the entrance of the central keep. As they got closer the first thing that came to view was two towering statue winged guardians Addressing you to enter.
The heavy, oak doors, adorned with polished gold handles shaped like serpent's heads inscribed on them in elegant curves:
" Scientia est Potential "(knowledge is power)
" Sapientia et Magia "(Wisdom and knowledge)
As they got closer they noticed a figure waving at them before walking towards them who was Lily
" I thought you might not come "
" There was a little delay :" ElIana answered
" okay let's go in then "
They walked together into the central keep and where mesmerised by what they saw.
The spacious high-ceilinged chamber filled with soft, golden light emanating from the ornate lantern. Shelves lined with organised precision, Neatly labelled section, comfortable reading nooks and inspirational quote engraved on each shelves. The majestic stair case curves upward leading to different floors.
As they walked deeper, they watched as student went in and out, it was like they wher in another world so different from what they saw outside
" where are we going to find the books for the forgotten realm " Seraphinna asked after looking around in confusion
" There are labelles attached to each shelves we just have to find the one for them " Lily answered here question
" but the problem is how are we going to find it " Eliana added
At the same time they looked up together as they felt dissuade from the amount of floors ahead.
" We can do this " LIly encouraged them even though deep down she felt it was likely impossible.
" okay"
" okay "
They went up the stairs and started checking from floor to floor, it was long and torturous walk cause even after a long time they weren't still able to find it
Eliana sat down on the floor and whinned
" I give up at this rate we are never going to find it "
Lily looked at the sulking person on the floor
" with that kind of attitude how do u expect to find it "
Eliana glared at her
" Are u made of stone, why aren't u tried "
" I'm a little bit tired, but, even, the assignment is still important "
" Ump let's see what Seraphinna has to say "
They turned to looked at the place where Seraphinna was, but the person in particular wasn't there. Eliana immediately stood up and walked to where her friend was ment to be.
" where is she? " They looked at each other
" why don't we check around, she couldn't possibly Los... " her remaining words where swallowed back as she looked around
" let's just look around, if we can't find her will wait at the entrance " Lily suggested
Meanwhile the person in question was already passed the restricted part of the Central keep. She not realising anything kept walking forward looking for the book.
" Why does this part of the Central keep, have so many dusty books "
She robbed her hand index finger on a part of the shelve, her finger had a black stain on it, she dusted her hands together and continued walking forward
* Thud *
Hearing a sound, Seraphinna stopped she taught for a while before walking in the direction of where the sound came from. Seeing some faint light she quickened her pase.
Few steps a way, she was suddenly dragged, with her back pressed against the wall and a hand covering her mouth She starred into some black eyes, it felt like she was being sacked into a black holes.
She watched him internly as he made a gesture with his other free hand, putting his index finger on his lips. She nodded in understanding, But after waiting for some time the hands covering her lips never left.
Being so close made her quiet uncomfortable, at the same she didn't feel like living, his earthly scent made it even more harder to resist. His scorching hot breath enveloped her small world making hard to ignore.
Khaos looked at the girl whose bows where already on a straight line showing an obvious displeasure. He frowned
He stood silently as he waited till he heard the sounds of retriting foot steeps. Making sure their wasn't any sound left, he gradually released his hole on her.
Removing the hand which had covered her mouth, the feeling of those soft lips still lingering on it. He clenched his hand into a fist before slowly puthing it in his pocket.
Taking a step back he said
" Do you plan to break a rule just on ur first day "
Being release so soon, she felt a little reluctance. Snapping out of her daze she looked up at him confused by his words
" What do u mean? "
But what answered her question was his brod back as he walked away.
Instinctly, Seraphinna immediately followed him. While walking their was only silence in the empty hall, it was then she realise that she had walk more father than she had known. Looking at the guy at front she thought of something then quickly asked
" Could I ask you something? "
He paused. She continued looking at her feet
" You seem to know this place well could you help me find the books about the Forgotten Realms "
After a while she didn't receive any answers, she looked up, widen her eyes as she watched him disappear into a corner, Not waisting another second she ran after him only to realise he was gone, she looked around at the people walking to and fro, she was now back in theain hall but that person figure was already gone.
" At least you could have just said u didn't want to help me instead of walking away like that "
She grumbled as she walked towards the entrance.
Few meters away from the door, a chubby little man ran up to her shoved some books into her hands and quickly said
" The books have already been approved by the Guardian of the central keep to be carrie out side but must be returned before sun down tommorow"
And like the wind he was gone, looking at his fleeing back and the books in her hand. She was left in a state of confusion. Absentmindedly she reached the outside of the Central keep. Reaching out side two figures immediately pounced on her
Eliana and Lily who had been waiting outside for quiet sometime now, missing both lunch and class. Where very happy when they noticed a familiar figure coming out, not delaying they ran up to her.
" Where have u been?, do you kwon how worried we were when you disappeared like?"
Eliana complained, clearly devastated.
Seraphinna snapped back to reality when she heard her friends voice
" What's this in your hand? " Lily after noticing a pile of books in her hand, it was then Eliana finally noticed the books in her hand
" Did u find it ? "Eliana asked in surprised
" Yes, I did or more like someone gave me but anyway we have to return it before sun down tommorow "
She urge them. They quickly left together