THE HIDDEN TALENT

NEW PHASE OF LIFE

KENAN

My whole life I have been dreaming of the moment I will see them. I have heard stories about them but since our place was a localty we didn't have the chance of seeing them. Every norm has a fantasy of being one even though it can't be more than that. They are the Supernaturals. Right in front of me, they were standing on the podium in the village square. They were clad in their robes showing their status, species and elements. They were standing overlooking all the Norms as we oogled them.

Now I know you are a little lost so let me explain. I left out something the other time. In my world magic is real as f**k. Yeah but only the Aristocrats are tested for it. Now according to history, gods and angels who are called Founders bestowed their power on man making supernaturals. Talleus the god of forms bestowed his power to make Shifters, Haeclus the god of the underworld bestowed power to make Undeads, Phelien god of nature bestowed powers to make casters and the Archangel Calliel bestowed powers to make Magicians. Each also was bestowed with control over one or more element pertaining to his power level.

Like I said we were ruled by royals who are direct descendants of those who were given those powers while the Aristocrats are believed to be indirect descendants of them. Every year the Schools tested Aristocrats for magic and those with magic are trained to become warriors and leaders. There are multiple Universities of magic in the whole world but the biggest and most powerful since it is in the city of the King of all Royals and the one created by the gods themselves is the one close to my area

Healfard was the best and even the most powerful from other schools were transfered to come and school there later on in their final year due to the standards of the school. At least that is what I heard. Supernatural don't just come everywhere, there must be a reason. Ohh my God something big is about to happen. The crowd was already full now and so they start addressing us.

"Good day everyone" he says and his voice is projected round the crowd, he was putting on a Grey and Electric blue Kafta with Cream trimmings. He was a Highdan Air Caster. Everyone also knows that there are 5 levels to power in magic and it is not due to training but innate talent. We have the auburn for Lowlers(lowest class), Green for the Averages (middle class), Cream for the Highdans(High class) and then Silver for the Seniors(higher than Highdans) and Gold for the Masters (most powerful).

The moment the words come out of his mouth the murmuring stops and the whole crowd quiets down. He scans to confirm he has everyone's attention before continuing.

"Today we are here for two things. First is to deliver a message from the King of an opportunity open to us and to fulfil a mission given to us" he says and everyone was listening attentively. I have never seen the villagers this attentive before. Wow power does garner respect

"Now the message is simple, The University is opening its gates to all for magic testing, both Norms and Aristocrats" he says and the murmurs begin. That is impossible, it has never been heard in the history of the school to open its door to Norms. I look at my friends and they both had the same confused look I was wearing. "I know it sounds suprisng and it is. The testing is in few days as you all know. The testing is only open to people of age 17-19 and that must have finished high school." He says getting the crowd under control back

In our world high school was like normal but when we are done we are given certificates done by magic to prevent forgery "The Test will be taken in the University and we will be travelling there. Anyone interested in taking the test should be here by 7:00am tomorrow morning from where we will be taking the train to the School. All you need is your proof of graduation and your stuffs. Those that have magic will stay behind in the school while those without will be brought back home safe and sound." He says and everyone was still skeptical about it.

"Finally the king promises 2000 taellus coins to everyone who participates in the tests and a stipend of 20000 taellus coins monthly for those who have magic" this gets the attention of the crowd. That is a huge amount of money to just give someone for having magic. The crowd begins to smile at the money "that would be all and don't forget you should be here by 7:00am to sign up for the train ride. Have a very nice day ahead." He says and turns as the two others behind him get up and they all walked down the podium and into the administrative office. The crowd begin to discuss amongst themselves and we find our way out.

The moment we were away from the crowd Simeon squeaks "Holy freaking hell, I'm going to get tested for magic" he screams and we had to cover our ears or he would burst our eardrums. He starts jumping in joy and Leila and I chuckle.

"Don't be so happy, there is no assurance you would have magic. I'm sure the possibility is very low." Leila says and he glares her

"I don't care I'm positive about it and I am going to take the test to confirm it" he says and I scoff.

"Well I'm taking the test for the money on it oo. It won't hurt to make a few coins" Leila says and Simeon was suprised at her mindset.

"Do you know the honour being a supernatural brings to your family and not to talk of the power that comes from it" he says angry because she is doing it for the money.

"I don't like to keep my hopes high, I'm okay the way I am." She replies then face me "what of you Keen, you going" she directs the question to me and I reply

"No I can't leave my mom and siblings with him. I have to stay to protect them and also bear the brunt of it." I say and they nod in understanding. We walk together for a while and when they get to a junction they both turn to the left to their street and I head on. By now the sun was setting and the mixture of orange and pink hues beautified the evening skies. I start skipping in step since I was happy I sold this much today. I was at the short wooden fence already when I saw the shock of my life.

My worst fear had come to life. My siblings were on the porch crying and I run up to them.

"What happened to you and why are you crying" I ask and they both point into the house and now that I was close I could hear the noise coming from inside the living room.

"Daddy and mommy were arguing amd we were trying to stop them, then dad hits us and chases us out" my younger brother says amidst tear and my anger begins boiling.

"Where did he hit you" I ask and they point to their faces "I'm so sorry I should have been home early. You wouldn't have to go through this if I did" I say apologising to them. They shake their head and my sister replies

"This is not any of your fault, we are sorry we could not do anymore" she says referring to the fight going on in and when I hear my mom's scream I leave the twins and walk into the house boiling. I enter and the old man was beating her to the chair. I walk up to him and hold his hand

"Leave my hand now before I descend on you soon. You have a lot to explain young man" he says glaring me and I draw him off mom and help her up. He stretches his hand to hit me and I catch it mid air throw him a sharp right punch and bend his hand in an awkward position placing my mouth to his ear as he wriths in pain

"Touch me, mom or any of my siblings again and you would leave to regret that day" I say in a stern and threatening voice that sends shivers down his spine and I liked it. I free him and he takes a minute to get his body back in shape before facing me.

"I'm not suprised, what more do you expect from a bastard" he says dropping a bomb that shakes my demeanor. What did he just say? No that is impossible

"What did you call me?" I ask and he smiles sinve he has achieved his aim seeing the shock on my face.

"Did I stutter? Young man I said you are a f*****g bastard..I can't give birth to a weak and disrespectful son as you. You are a disgrace to whoever must have fathered you" he says and It felt like my whole world shattered, I look to mom to prove her wrong I see her crying snd begging him to stop talking but I couldn't hear no more. I was tuned away from the world.

I have endured this pain and abuses thinking I couldn't face my father. So I have been enduring this pain in vain. He taps me and I face him, his face now red with rage.

"I have had enough of you in my life. I want you out of my house before I get back. If you aren't gone you know what I can do" He threatens and walks out slamming the door behind him. I look to mom who was sitting with her hands over her face crying profusely.

"Is what he said true?" I ask and she bursts into another round of tears answering my question "why didn't you tell me?" I ask and she keeps tearing up.

"I couldn't and i still can't" she says then cleans her tears quickly "You have to go pack up now. He must meet you here" she says and I was shocked, is that what she should be thinking of now. I had a lot of questions on my mind but she didn't let me ask any before pushing me up the stairs to pack. I enter my room and pack the few of my stuffs into a bag. I pack my documents and stuff it into the bag and walk down the stairs.

"Where will I go and I need answers to questions running through my head" I ask and she smiles at me. She walks up to me and pulls me into a bear hug. A tear drops and when she releases me her eyes were red and swollen.

"You will go to your grandma's place in the village and of the questions, I can't answer any of them but I'm sure mom will be able to answer to the best of her knowledge. She remembers something and runs up the stairs, she returns back with a pouch in her hand "this was given to me to give to you at 18 by your birth father but I have been so scared to tell you. I swear.i wanted to but I didn't know how. She looks at the clock and her face looses colour. "He will be back soon you need to go now" she says and I pull her in for a hug

"Will you be fine?" I ask and she nods faking a smile for me which I return before turning and walking out the door. I walk to my siblings on the porch "Guys I will be going away for a little while" I say and their face changes to that of hurt "don't worry it won't be for long, just for a little while. Make sure to take care of yourselves and mom and be very good don't stress mom at all" I say and they nod their head with tears on their faces. I pull them into a long hug and they tear up. Once I start to feel tears brimming on my eyes I release them, turn and walk away.

To A New Phase of Life