Zodiante: All of the Stars

Chapter 16: Learning Magic

"Where are we?"

"Somewhere fun!" She jovially said I have no other chation but to follow her.

We stopped near a wall full of graffiti, it's far from the crowded areas of the school. Aliah then pushed the brick that caused the ground beneath us to glow. It was seconds later that I found myself in a luxurious room that I know I'll never afford.

"Is this your room?"

The structure of the room stunned me, the rustic design along with some beautiful pastel painting will get your eyes glued. From the gorgeous floor tiles to the plants picked in this space. It's all in perfect synergy, lastly everything seems so expensive.

"Yes, we're in my not so private room. I can do anything here like ANYTHING!" She had that malicious smile that creeped me out. "My parents had this built for me, I come here when I feel bored."

"Are you that rich?"

"Not really, slightly." She replied and ate some chips on the table. "Let's chill first then train, I've got so many things to ask you!"

"Can we really train here?" I commented, scanning the place. There's nothing here but a luxurious room which is an impossible area to train.

"Yesss! I, your brilliant friend got things figured out." Her confidence didn't add any assurance but there's nothing I can do but to go with the flow.

I trusted Aliah and just relaxed myself. We chatted non-stop like we've known each other for a long time before starting our training session. She brought a somewhat VR like gadget and entrusted on to me.

"My parents bought this for me when I was young so I could practice without breaking these precious bones." She wore the gadget without hesitation unlike me. "Wear it Jam."

"Are these safe?"

"Maybe?" She sarcastically replied which made smile bitterly.

I had to wear the VR gadget like the brave girl that I am. I was stunned when the whole place swirled and then boom I was standing in an open field. Aliah was beside me smirking while I was experiencing motion sickness.

"Chill girl! It's actually safer to do it here, we won't break any stuff especially some of our precious ligaments." She calmly said.

"This is too convenient to be true..."

"Not really, we can't feel anything if someone does creepy stuff outside our minds unless we get hurt."

"Surely there's no one in that room so that's out of question."

"And it can also slighty damage our brain."

"What?! I'm leaving! I will choose my sanity over my pride Aliah!" I was panicking, she just laughed at me like it was just a joke.

"Just joking, such a worrywart! Let's start, shall we?" She cheerfully announced giving me her signature distracting smile.

"I'd appreciate it if you'd stop smiling."

"Why be a wallflower if you could be a Venusfly trap Jam?"

"You're insane."

"Therefore I am."

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"Since your body looks weak, you need to do some hardcore exercise." I held my thin structure as she attacked my physique. "If your body's too weak, it could collapse when using too much magic. Also you can't always rely on your powers, you also need to rely your muscular strength. If you know what I mean!"

"Be serious will you? What's next?"

"Run around the field. I will set a timer so I'll know your current state and maybe future improvements."

"What's the point of doing it here? Will it have any effects on my physical self even if we're doing it mentally?"

"Any improvement done here will also reflect in your physical body, expect for the broken bones you'll get." She sounded serious, different from her personality.

I breathe in and out before I started running around the field. I'm pretty sure Aliah's not messing around, she's doing this for me and I should do and endure all this for her.

I tried to run ten laps but I couldn't almost make it in my third lap. I know my body's weak but not this weak! I've fucosed on my academic too much, doing simple outdoor activities can kill me. I hope this will help me attain my what could have been self; I've always wanted a healthy sexy body.

"Jamnia, rest for a bit. Don't force yourself if you can't do it." Aliah ran towards me and help me stand on the ground.

"I'm such a loser."

"YOU ARE NOT A LOSER Jamnia!"

"Thanks." I smiled because of what she said. I really need those comforting words right now to not degrade myself.

"Nah, you're lostress Jamnia. That's a term for girls." I immediately smacked her for her to laugh.

"You're comforting skills should be applauded!"

"Of course, a brilliant person like me deserve all the recognition!" After being the douchebag that she is, her face seemed like a new idea popped in her mind. "Since you can't do anything that physical, I'll let you do minor things like learning basic magic."

"Really!?"

"Yup, I think your body will be able to adjust if you're surging with magic. Don't give me that smile, you still have to do physical activities."

"Of course! I won't back down! Physical activities here I comeee."

"Such dirty mouth Jammy!"

"It's your brain not me, go to horny jail gurl."

"Skip that part, let's start learning magic by simply..."

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We continued doing our practice every afternoon after our classes, we still have 5 days until next Saturday comes. I think I did a lot of improvements, I felt stronger and more fit. I can literally do 10 laps without resting for a minute, it's like I have this peculiar energy circulating in my veins.

I'm actually devastated that no one ever sent a trainor to train me with such a big event like this. Like I'm representing your region! Ugh, racism does exist not just in Earth. Screw them, I can carry myself to the top!

The days goes by fast until one afternoon after a heavy training a wonderful thing happened in my life. All the pain and time I've invested has been repaid, I never felt so accomplished before.

"IS THIS FOR REAL?! ALIAH! OMYGOD! I'M A FCKING MAGICIAN OR WHATEVER YOU CALL IT!" I could stop myself from continuesly screaming I was so thrilled. Aliah wasn't in the room she's with her own personal trainer.

"Jamnia what happened? Why are you screaming like a pregnant baby asking for affection?" She boredly said, those training must've drained her energy.

"I was sitting here then this feeling just came in!" I could contain myself. I showed her the magic circle that I've conjured in my hands, it was glowing different bright colors.

"I think she can finally wield magic Madame." Aliah's trainor, Mariss said which made me smile more.

"That's great... Ugh, I really want to be happy for you Jamnia but I want some sleep!"

Yesterday, Mariss was sent here by Aliah's parent to help her train in the upcoming event. I feel sad without both my parents here to support me, it's saddening but I've got to be strong and be that independent woman I strive to be.

Actually, Mariss didn't like me at first, she hated the fact that I was here but with Aliah's mind twisting ability she soon accepted me wide open. She also taught me some things that Aliah didn't, with the help of these two I eventually conquered being powerless!

"I was really excited to show you my improvements Aliah..."

"Wait, let me recharge." Aliah said closing her eyes for a bit.

"You can do this Madame!" Mariss cheered making me giggle.

"Jamniaaaaaaa!" Aliah shrieked like a pig, I immediately covered my ears. "I'm so proud of you! I'm such a great Master, my brilliance is shining all the way through!"

I wasn't able to breathe because of how tight Aliah hugged me. She really had that energy from being wasted to the mad woman she is. I'm actually blissfully happy that she appreciated my efforts and I owe it all to her. I hugged back even it'll cost my life.

"What's it called Jamnia?"

"I don't know." I replied as I watch my glowing hands.

"It's called TakeOver Magic, it's quite special for a kid like you to have."

The smile in my face never faded, I was too happy for this to happen! I'm really thrilled that I can do things that mages can only do. I've always dreamt of having supernatural abilities. I really hope that this will be enough to keep me alive amidst the Zodiante Ranking.

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