Elemental Girls

CHAPTER 1

POV: Aliyah

Aliyah arrived at school one hour early before the school bell rings. As usual, her friends were already waiting for her inside. They went early to school together so that they’ll be ahead of time to talk to each other and copy each other’s assignment.

“About time Aliyah, you’re late.” Fiona hissed as she sat down.

“Really Fiona? Its just a minute a late.” Wendy laughed.

“I’m kidding.” Fiona winked at her.

Esther, the always hugging type, hugged me, cupped my hands and said, “Aliyah, can I borrow your math homework? I’m lacking answers.”

“Aww, Esther. How could I say no to you with those puppy eyes? Of course you can, you can copy my name too if you want.” I answered, wriggling my eyebrows and we all burst into laughter.

Suddenly, Fiona jumped up, the way she did when she is excited with something. “Girls, do you want to go the wild later?” She asked.

“The wild? As in the creepy forest at the back of our subdivision?” I asked, my eyes widening.

“Yes!” Fiona answered with a jump.

“But why?” Wendy asker her.

“Well have you heard the tale about it? My grandma said that there is a wishing well at the very center of it and you just have to toss a coin and say what you want and you will get it.” She answered with her twinkling eyes.

“But what if its just a silly old tale? What if we could get in trouble for this? Besides, no one has ever walked inside the wild.” I said.

“Isn’t it exciting? We’ll be the first ones to get a wish come true!” She said.

Wendy and I are both thinking if Fiona is really serious about it.

Suddenly.. “All done!” Esther said.

“Gosh, what’s with the jumpscare. I almost jumped in my seat!” Wendy said, her face getting red.

“Sorry.” Esther answered meekly.

“So Esther, you with me?” Fiona asked her suddenly. Esther just stared at her, obviously not listening to our conversation earlier.

“Err...”

Fiona got impatient and said “Just answer yes or no!”

Esther, a little bit startled, answered “Yes! But what is it?”

“What about you Wendy? Aliyah?” Fiona asked instead. But before we can say anything, Fiona clapped her hands saying “Alrighty, I knew we’re a team! Let’s meet at my porch at 8pm okay?” What the?

“Hey—“ I started to say something.

“And don’t forget to bring your own flashlight.” She said, interrupting me.

“Just promise us Fiona, that if we encountered something dangerous, we’re turning back. Okay?” Wendy said, agreeing.

“Yeah, yeah. Of course. This is so exciting!” Fiona said jumping up and down, Wendy and Esther joining her as well. I, on the other hand, feels a little bit worried.

Wendy streched her hand to me, “Come on Aliyah, it would be fun.”

“Okay, what are friends for.” I sighed, hugging them.

We are all too busy talking to each other when the school bell rang, signalling us that we should get going to our class.