After living the Central keep, the walk back to the house was quiet long, the Central keep was located at the far end of the school not too far from the designated classrooms but very far from the various houses.
Before separating Seraphinna gave the book containing information about the realm Lily wanted to study to her. Bedding her farewell Seraphinna and Eliana walked to their own house, minutes left before the clock stroke dinner time, they had already sorted out their things making sure everything was well kept before they headed to the convivium hall.
Immediately after dinner they rushed back to their rooms to be exact Eliana room to get the assignment done. Now sitting on the bed scrambling on their notes, their was no other sound other then the stroke of pen.
" It's strange " Eliana stopped writing and looked up confused by what her friend said
" What do you mean? "
Seraphinna dropped down her pen and frowned
" For some as powerful as Elvis it's quiet strange for their to be no word about how this great hero died, I feel Thiers something missing "
" I don't think so Elvis was a strong mage , born form a family who's lineage carry strong blood of powerful mages so it's normal to have many enemies who knows what might have killed him but he does seen a little bit pitiful after all such a great man had no one to love.... " She sighed
Thinking for a while Seraphinna responded with a slight 'mm'
" Since we have the book about the Realm of Nyxoria why don't we read it " Seraphinna suggested after realizing she was done writing her report.
" How about you read it out for me to hear " Eliana who was still writing in her notes replied
" Ok "
She stood up and walked towards the reading table and carried the book on top before walking back, and sat on the bed.
She opened the first page and began reading
" In the Realm of Nyxoria, where shadows dance and darkness reigns, whispering secrets to those brave enough to listen.
" A land forged in the hearts of darkness, Nyxoria history is laced with betrayal, bloodshed and forgotten lore. The once majestic spires now piecre the sky like shattered bones, A hunting reminder of the Realm down fall.
" Nyxoria was a realm of breath taking beauty, though inferior to the Realm of Eldrida, it wasn't one to be fiddle with
"Not on till that day, for the realm of Nyxoria it was considered their Darkest Hour
" The day Nyxoria was betrayed is etched in the annals of history as the "Great Deception." It was a day when trust was shattered, alliances were broken, and the very fabric of the realm was torn asunder.
" The Betrayer, Malakar haven Maximum, His tall, imposing figure with piercing blue eyes and jet-black hair. His once-noble face now twisted by ambition and greed.
" Malakar was once a respected member of the Nyxorian Council, sworn to protect the realm. However, his lust for power and control consumed him, corrupting his heart and soul.
" Malakar, fueled by his ambition, forged a pact with the dark forces that lurked beyond Nyxoria's borders. He invited the Shadowborn into the realm, promising them power and dominion in exchange for his own ascension.
" On the fateful day, Malakar stood before the Nyxorian Council, his eyes blazing with malevolent intent. With a wave of his hand, he unleashed the Shadowborn upon the unsuspecting realm. The council chambers erupted into chaos as darkness spread, consuming the land.
" The Nyxorian Council was slaughtered, leaving the realm leaderless, the Shadowborn claimed dominion over Nyxoria, casting a perpetual shroud of darkness, Malakar, now a servant of the Shadowborn, ruled with an iron fist, crushing opposition, the Forgotten Ones, ancient beings of forgotten lore, were imprisoned or forced into hiding.
" Malakar's treachery forever changed Nyxoria's destiny. His name became synonymous with deceit and darkness. The realm remains shrouded in shadow, awaiting redemption.
* DONG *
With the sound of the clock, Seraphinna paused in her reading and looked out of the window for some time before looking back at her friend who seemed to have fallen asleep during the time she was reading the story.
Looking at her friends strange sleeping position, Seraphinna helped her remove the books hanging at the edge of the bed close to her feet, Lifting Eliana body a little Seraphinna tucked her in, she helped her adjust her head to rest on the pillow so she could now sleep comfortably.
Looking at Eliana sleeping face Seraphinna smiled slightly before walking out of the room and entering hers. Starring at the white ceiling Seraphinna slowly found her self drifting off to the land of the unknown.
Seraphinna flutter her long lashes slowly opening her eyes, it took some time for her clouded mind to come back to place, And the dazed look on her face where replaced with confusion.
" where I'm I? "
Seraphinna founded her self on a boat floating in the middle of the sea, the luminous light from the moon only allowed her see the endless sea. Not a single soultimate or island could be seen.
The moon light beamed on the vast sea. Helpless and alone, Seraphinna sat up from the boat. In her hurried state she shifted a little to the side making the boat to be unbalance, she fell into the water
Her body sank slowly, unable to move or do anything she felt helpless. As she went down she realise at some point she wasn't sinking but something was dragging her down, it looked like an old ancient skeleton having been here for many years
She scream although their was no sound of her voice she kick the skeleton, Releasing her self she tried to swim back to where her boat was, But as if triggered by her resistance skeleton like creatures swimmed after her forming a triangle.
Just when they were about to reach her, Seraphinna jolted up from her bed, she was still dazed by what just happened, she couldn't point out weather it was a reality or a dream. Because it felt so real the suffocation, the sea, the desperate desire to survive, the helplessness and fear. She was scared seriously scared very scared.
She didn't even know when tears started to stream down her face.
" Ahh, Seraphinna what's wrong why are you crying "
' huh' in a state of confusion Seraphinna hadn't noticed Eliana in the room but seeing her good friend made her cry even more
Eliana had come to Seraphinna room immediately after she woke up, but unexpectedly she saw her friend who laid on the bed moving and turning seeming to be struggling. Worriedly she ran over tapping her and calling out her name, but now matter what she did she didn't wake up, feeling distresses she was about to go out and call for help when the sleeping Seraphinna jolted up.
The panic, the fear was very obvious on her face, Eliana called out to her but what responded to her was the tears of Seraphinna she was shocked. She immediately sat beside her on the bed bringing her face to look at her she asked
" Seraphinna, what's wrong? "
She didnt get the answer she wanted but instead Seraphinna crying even harder, she could only hug and pet her back till she calmed down.