Shade Academy

Chapter 32

The days passed in a blur. Nothing could make sense to me anymore, nothing mattered. Elana had been a bright light that had filled the dark and dreary days that filled the Academy. I hadn't even noticed the light around had faded. I still expected to see her in class as she chatted with her friends, expected her to come and sit beside me in potions class where we had so much fun. I expected her to barge in my room shouting at me about how she wanted to watch the notebook.

Tears filled my eyes at the thought. I had told her no so many times no about watching it because I felt it was too lovey dovey. I should have let her watch it, I should have let her enjoy herself. Ya, she would cry her snot cry and laugh about her reaction to the movie, but she would have been happy. I should have let her watch it. I'm so sorry I didn't Elana. I thought shaking my head. 

"Anna." Abe said pulling me from my thoughts. He was standing over me with a sad smile. "Maybe you should take some time off." He said gently. "Go speak to the headmistress, she may agree to give you some time off to grieve properly." I wiped my eyes and stood, picking up my books and shoving them into my bags. "Thank you professor." I whispered.  "It will get better Anna, you will see her again." 

I just nodded and walked out of class. I didn't want to hear how she was in a better place. I didn't want to hear about how she was happy and at peace. I already knew all of this and repeating it to me isn't going to help anything. I still lost my best friend, my sister. I lost someone that meant the world to me. I wish everyone would just stop. I don't need kind words, I don't need people looking at me with pity in their eyes. Nor do I need people looking at me with fear, wondering when I am going to combust and turn the academy into a pile of rubble. 

I may not have total control over my power and I may have accidents with my magic going haywire, but I would kill myself before I let my magic destroy the school and kill everyone inside. I sighed, people will always be scared of me, fear what I may do, fear what power I will grow into. I knew Elana's death was partially my fault, these people are after me, and since they can't get to me, they are going after the people I love and they will not get away with it. 

I knocked on Charlotte's door when I finally reached her office and waited for a response. "Enter." I heard her shout from the other side. She sounded stressed and annoyed. As I walked into her office and closed the door behind me I realized exactly why she was stressed. The Council stood before her, all their faces grim and angry. "What's going on here?" I demanded. "I am part of the council. Despite my age, I am rightfully part of this council and should have been called when you all gathered." 

I was seething at this point as I glared at the people before me. "We apologize young elder, we did not want to interrupt your studies." I sneered. "With all due respect elder Cas, I don't give a damn about my studies where the council in involved. Next time a council meeting is called I expect to be included, am I understood?" I questioned. "of course." He said. 

"Good. Now who wants to fill me in on what's going on?" Charlotte looked to the other council members with a smug look on her face. I glared at her a brief moment before turning back to the others. "Well?" I demanded. "We came to decided if the head mistress needs replaced.We have not had a student die in over a hundred years. And now, out of the blue a student dies? Under her command? It seems she is no longer fit to be headmistress." 

I laughed, I mean a full bellied haughty laugh. "You seriously think she could have stopped them?" I asked. "No offense." I said giving Charlotte an apologetic smile. "What exactly does that mean?" The Elder who represents my fathers family said. I glowered at the man who had no Whitemore blood, no ties to my family. "Have non of you connected the dots? Seriously?" 

They all either had to be utterly dumb, or blissfully ignorant. "You young elder must elaborate your meaning." Cas demanded. "Oh for the love of all that is holy. It's the rebellion you idiots. They want me and can't get to me, so they have decided to go after the people I love. Open you eyes." I cried. "There is a war coming and no one is safe until it over." 

Everyone looked at me in shock, as if I had just told them I killed their dog or something. I shook my head in defeat "You guys are unbelievable." I uttered turning to Charlotte. "Head mistress, I'd like to take a small break from the Academy. A week maybe, just to clear my head and get myself straightened out from Elana's death." 

I still didn't like the words. 'Elana's death' I cringed. No, she was murdered, her life taken centuries before her time. Witches lived hundred of years, aging at almost a nonexistent pace. She should have been four hundred years old and still strutting around as if she is the hottest thing in town. "Of course Anna. I will have arrangements made as soon as possible. And please take your mates. You all could use the time together."

I nodded in thanks and turned back to the council. "Strip her of her title of head mistress, and you will not like the outcome." I warned them. "Are you threatening us?" An elder asked shocked. I chuckled. "Oh, I would never threaten anyone." I said calmly. "I make promises, and I always keep my promises." 

I walked out the door without another word, leaving them in a state of shock and unease. I honestly couldn't wait until the war started. At least then those douche bags wouldn't be in power anymore. Our people needed new leaders. Someone who would lead us in the right direction. To success, control, to help end the bias and hatred towards the other races. It was time for a new era in the witch world and I had a feeling this war is just what we need.