Eight years had passed since that fateful day in the forest. Eight years of pain, of training, of waiting. Kaelith stood at the gates of Veylan Academy, her glowing red eye hidden beneath a glamour, her eldritch side concealed beneath a facade of normalcy. She looked like any other student, her silver hair tied back in a neat braid, her pale skin unmarked by the scars of her past. But beneath the surface, the darkness still lurked, waiting, watching.
She had spent the last eight years honing her control, mastering the eldritch power that had once consumed her. She could hide her true form now, could pass for human, but the memories of Aurelia never left her. They were a constant, burning presence in her mind, a reminder of the promise she had made.
I'll find you.
The gates of the academy loomed before her, tall and imposing, their iron bars twisted into intricate patterns. Kaelith took a deep breath, her hand tightening around the strap of her bag, and stepped inside.
The academy was everything she had imagined and more. The halls were wide and airy, their walls lined with portraits of past students and professors. The air was filled with the sound of chatter, of laughter, of life. It was a stark contrast to the darkness of her past, to the silence of the forest.
But Kaelith didn't care about the academy, about the students, about the life that buzzed around her. She had only one goal, one purpose.
Find Aurelia.
Alaric Veyron stood at the gates of Veylan Academy, his deep blue eyes scanning the crowd of students with a mixture of determination and regret. He had been here before, in another life, another timeline. He had seen the academy fall, seen the world crumble, seen the people he cared about die. But this time, it would be different. This time, he would change the future.
He took a deep breath, his hand tightening around the hilt of the sword at his side, and stepped inside.
The academy was just as he remembered it—grand, imposing, filled with the promise of knowledge and power. But Alaric knew the truth. Beneath the surface, beneath the facade of normalcy, there was darkness. And it was his job to stop it.
He had regressed, gone back in time to fix his mistakes, to save the people he had failed. But he knew it wouldn't be easy. The future was a tangled web of choices and consequences, and one wrong move could unravel everything.
But Alaric was determined. He had seen the future, had lived through its horrors, and he would do whatever it took to change it.
This time, I won't fail.
Selene Veyra stood at the gates of Veylan Academy, her bright amber eyes sparkling with excitement. She had read about this place, had dreamed about it, had imagined what it would be like to walk these halls. And now, she was here.
She had transmigrated into this world, into this story, and she couldn't wait to see how it would unfold. She knew the characters, knew the plot, knew the twists and turns. But being here, in the flesh, was something else entirely.
She took a deep breath, her hand tightening around the strap of her bag, and stepped inside.
The academy was even more beautiful than she had imagined. The halls were wide and airy, their walls lined with portraits of past students and professors. The air was filled with the sound of chatter, of laughter, of life. It was like stepping into a dream.
But Selene knew better. She knew the darkness that lurked beneath the surface, knew the secrets that the academy held. And she was excited to see it all unfold.
This is going to be fun.
Aurelia Drakthar stood at the gates of Veylan Academy, her fiery red hair tied back in a loose braid, her emerald green eyes scanning the crowd of students with a mixture of hope and longing. It had been eight years since she had last seen Kaelith, eight years since she had been torn away from her. But she had never forgotten her, never stopped thinking about her.
I'll wait for you.
The words echoed in her mind, a constant, burning presence. She had held onto them, had held onto the promise, and now, she was here. At the academy. Where Kaelith had promised to find her.
She took a deep breath, her hand tightening around the strap of her bag, and stepped inside.
The academy was everything she had imagined and more. The halls were wide and airy, their walls lined with portraits of past students and professors. The air was filled with the sound of chatter, of laughter, of life. It was a stark contrast to the darkness of her past, to the silence of the forest.
But Aurelia didn't care about the academy, about the students, about the life that buzzed around her. She had only one goal, one purpose.
Find Kaelith.
She made her way to the auditorium, her steps slow and deliberate, her mind racing with thoughts of Kaelith. She wondered if she would recognize her, if she would even be here. But deep down, she knew. Kaelith would come. She had promised.
The auditorium was filled with students, their voices a low hum of excitement and anticipation. Aurelia found a seat near the back, her eyes scanning the crowd for any sign of Kaelith. But she didn't see her. Not yet.
She leaned back in her seat, her mind drifting back to that day in the forest. To the way Kaelith had looked at her, the way she had held her, the way she had promised to find her. It was a memory she had held onto, a memory that had kept her going through the darkest times.
And now, she was here. At the academy. Where Kaelith had promised to find her.
I'll wait for you.
Kaelith stood at the edge of the auditorium, her glowing red eye hidden beneath a glamour, her eldritch side concealed beneath a facade of normalcy. She scanned the crowd, her heart pounding in her chest, her mind racing with thoughts of Aurelia.
And then, she saw her.
Aurelia sat near the back, her fiery red hair tied back in a loose braid, her emerald green eyes scanning the crowd with a mixture of hope and longing. She looked just as Kaelith remembered her, just as beautiful, just as bright.
Kaelith's breath caught in her throat, her hand tightening around the strap of her bag. She had waited eight years for this moment, had trained, had fought, had survived. And now, she was here.
I'll find you.
She took a deep breath, her glowing red eye flickering with determination, and stepped forward.