The other realm academy

The darkness of the night surrounded me, capturing me in total nothingness. For others, this would be frightening almost gut-wrenching, and scary. For me this was heaven. The trees in the forest blocked everything from sight, not even the glow of the moon could come through. The creatures of the night wide awake as I make my way through the forest, their sounds following me with every step. I smile at my ability to be able to still see clearly around me. Since the young age of five, I was able to accomplish things that no other human could. My parents said it was my special gift from the gods. I was able to see into darkness as if the lights were on. I could hold my breath underwater for an unhumanly long time. My speed was shocking allowing me to be the top track runner of my old high school. Then there was my crazy memory. I was able to retain information at an insane speed. Looking at something once, I was able to remember it word for word. Which came in handy when dealing with school.     As I slowly make my way out of the woods and the peacefulness it brings, I come upon my childhood home. The two-story house sat on about 40 acres of land. Surrounded by water, mountains, and forest. There was a wrap-around porch on the bottom and top of the house. Which I used countless times when wanting to sneak out and have some alone time among the outdoors. The grey paint was fresh-looking, thanks to my dad keeping up with the looks of the property. I slowly walked toward the edge of the house that was closest to my bedroom window. Shaking my head at still living here, while my friends were all moved out and living their lives. At the age of 25, I still lived at home. Wanting to leave but never felt the pull to do much about it. I just knew that when it was meant to be that I would know and then I would follow my heart.     Jumping high into the air I grab on to the ledge of the second story landing. Pulling myself up, I throw my leg over the railing, taking one look at the peak of the moon over the tallness of the trees. I make my way to my french doors only to see them already halfway open. Maybe I left it open when I left earlier. I was excited to enter the darkness of the forest, half paying attention when I left. Slipping into my room I head to the bathroom ready for a warm shower and a good sleep. Turning on the light I walk into the bathroom and make my way to the walk-in shower. Turning the faucet on I step out of my clothes and slide under the cascade of flowing warm water. I let the water wash over my face and body, loving the way it almost felt like a caress to my skin. Sometimes I felt as if I understood the water, that I controlled it somehow. I laughed to myself as if that could ever be true, but just the thought of it always brought a smile to my lips.     After lathering my self with my favorite soap and rinsing, I grabbed my plush ruby red towel hanging from the bathroom hook next to the shower. I walk up to the mirror in the bathroom, rubbing my palm across, to clear away the fog. I gently finger comb the mass of curls upon my head. Thanks to my lovely mother I had hair that flowed to the middle of my back due to her African and Native American heritage. The curls I got from my father who was part Irish and Dominican. After a couple more tries of trying to tame the craziness, I give in to defeat. Walking back into the room I feel the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. My heart rate steadily picks up as a scan the room. The balcony doors still open as the wind blows the curtain slowly. Seeing nothing out of the ordinary I shake off the odd feeling and make my way to my dresser.     Pulling out a red pair of lace panties and a matching bra, I drop my towel to the floor as I slip into them. Deciding the night was too warm to put on much more to sleep in, I climb into my king size bed. Sliding deep under the covers I snuggle into my bedding as I slowly doze off to sleep.  "Kailee.......Kailee............!!!!!" The urgent cry of my name being called pulls me from my deep sleep.  "No mom.....five more minutes," I say snuggling deeper into the bedding, trying to hold onto the sleepiness I felt in my body. Not being a morning person in a house full of morning people was tough. Let's just say more than a few times things have been thrown. Just as I felt myself slipping back into the wonderful world of sleep a strong force pushes me out the bed and onto my bedroom floor.  "Moooom!!!! ........Really" I    I say as I pull myself off the floor only to see the petrified look in my mother's eyes. The hair standing back up on my neck as fear overtakes me. What is going on and what has that look in my mom's eyes. Thanks to my great hearing I could hear voices being raised from the living room. One was of my father, while the other I could not place. The voices began to get louder, and angrier. Immediately following the angry shouts the house began to shake. My bed sliding and pushing me and my mom toward the balcony doors. Putting her hand on my face gently she gives me a fierce hug as she whispers something in my ear.  "What?" I say loudly, not able to hear a word that she said. Tears fill her eyes as she snatches her favorite necklace off and puts it on me. A bright light then forms behind us on the balcony. Glowing so bright that I have to cover my eyes with my hands to keep from becoming blind. Hugging me close one last time, She whispers to me.  "We will be together again my sweet girl."     A hand reaches through the light grabbing ahold of my hand and pulling me toward the blinding light.  "Noooooooo...................." I scream as tears blur my vision. This can not be happening to me. I twist and turn my body as the light surrounds my whole bein,g causing heat to rise into my body. A barely controlled scream is ripped from my lungs as the heat becomes too much. Finally, after what seems like hours of pain my mind shuts down and I slowly drift into unconsciousness.  The sound of soft voices causes me to stir awake. Slowly opening my eyes I squint at the bright light shining into the room. Why in the world is my window open. I think to myself as I try to turn my body more comfortable into my bed. The feel of soft leather under my face gives me a start. Jumping up, I fall on the ground below me. Everything comes rushing back to me at once. The loud and angry yells, the house shaking, Mom.....oh god mom, and the crushing look on her face. The blinding light....and a hand. What is happening? "All will be revealed in due time princess Kailee" I whip my head around to the sound of the voice speaking to me. The most beautiful lady I have ever seen stood before me. Her raven black hair was pulled back into a tight bun at the nape of her neck. Her body encased in a stylish grey pencil skirt with a white blouse. Her face looked upon me with happiness and some other emotion that I could not define.  "Who are you...?" I say biting my lower lip as I backed up slowly, bumping something behind me. Turning around I see a very tall man. He stood about 7ft with a lean body and dark piercing eyes. He gave me a quick smile, flashing sharp fangs that had me tripping over my self to get away from him.  "He's....a.....a........a" "A vampire little one" He finishes for me giving me a devilish smile.  My pulse rate picks up as I try to wrap my mind around everything that was going on. Vampires don't exist, Where the hell am I........I.........I need to get out of here, I think to myself as I walk in circles around the room, trying to think of a logical explanation for what is happening.  "I must be dreaming" I mumble to myself. Spotting a small blanket on the couch I was laying on I run over and dive back under. Closing my eyes and waiting for sleep to overtake me. The minutes tick by and the room is deathly silent. After what seems like forever I pull the blanket away.  "What are you doing little one?" The man from the door is peering down at me from above the couch. A small smirk on his lips as he watches me in odd fascination.  "AAaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!" I scream running behind the beautiful lady from before who just seems to be immobile or mute since she has not moved or said a word since my freak out. "Calm child," She says as she lays her hand on my arm. A soft feeling flows through my body relaxing me instantly. Waving her hand to the tall man she walks from behind her desk and toward a closet connected to the room.  The man comes forward and guides me back toward the couch to sit down. Rubbing an affectionate hand through my hair. Though I should be petrified my body relaxed into the cushions under me. What in the hell did they do to me I say to myself as the lady from earlier comes to me with a long silk robe.  I look at her confused, why in the world would she be giving me a robe. The clearing of a throat next to me catches my attention, I look over to the man sitting on the arm of the couch, as he does a quick nod toward my body, looking away quickly as if he was embarrassed about what he was seeing. Looking down at myself I feel my face pale instantly. I was sitting in my bra and panties, in front of strangers no less. Quickly grabbing the rob from the women's hands I wrap it around my body, tieing it tight as my cheeks heat with embarrassment. "No need to be embarrassed my dear these things happen," The woman says as she makes her way to her desk and sits down. "My name is Governess Valeriana or headmistress as my students call me I am the headmaster of Realm Academy." "Why am I here.......where are my parents?" "You are here to learn, of course, prince and princesses are to begin schooling from the age of thirteen but since your parents kept you hidden for longer you will have to start in are later levels. I received your scores from your previous school, you shall fit right in. Concerning your parents my dear, that I can not say. We were revealed your location by your mother and that was all the communication we received." The feeling of despair and loneliness hit me in such a force I physically fell to my knees. Tears flowed from my eyes as the air in the room seemed to get harder and harder to breathe. I was in a room surrounded by crazy people and my family was missing, what was I going to do.  "I assure you we are not crazy my dear......supernatural yes.......crazy .....well some," The governess said with a hint of laughter in her tone. How in the world did she know what I was thinking, and supernatural .....ok I guess I could see that with the big vampire guy next to me.......what does any of this have to do with me? "You are the princess of the heavenly kingdom. The only one of your kind. We are here to help you learn of your role and to make you successful enough to take your throne when the time comes. " "I can't be a princess.......my parents were just ordinary people. We lived in a normal house, they had normal jobs. My dad was an accountant for heavens sakes and my mom was just a housewife. How could I be a supernatural princess?" The headmistress slowly stands from her chair and makes her way toward me. Sitting down next to me she speaks to me in a low calming tone.  "May I touch your hand to show you the truth" I give a slight nod as she wraps her hands around mine. A soft flow of air circles the room and slowly flows over me. Images begin to form in my mind, I can see me as a toddler roaming a castle of white and gold walls. The image fades as another comes and I see the different abilities that I have. The final image appears and it is me and mom, in my room the night that everything went so wrong. I lean in close just as mom whispers to me. "Be the queen you were meant to be .....see you soon my sunflower." The wind leaves me and I fall against the headmistress in another fit of tears. I swear this is the most that I have cried in my entire life. After a couple of minutes of letting the pain in and the tears out I pull my self back together.  "What does this mean for me now?" "It means you start your training your majesty." She stands up and claps her hands, a small handheld device appears in her hands. This is your new planner. It has your class schedule and any contacts that you would like to add. I have added myself already and I took the honor of adding Kayde here.  I look over to the giant of a man sitting on the edge of the couch still, displaying his lazy smirk once again.  "He will be your guard, your majesty." He has a majority of your classes so he will be close if anything happens. Also, my door is always open as I am here to serve you." "Why me exactly......Didn't you say this was a school for prince and princesses?" "Yes, but you are the highest of them all. The gods of earth and sky created you thus made you more powerful than anyone can ever dream to be." "Me powerful, I don't see it. Yes, I may be able to do little extra things but nothing really powerful in nature." "that is what the schooling is for" I looked toward Kayde who decided to finally talk after all this time. His voice was calming to me.  "I am prince Kayde Grandier of the kingdom of death. Protector of the one true god's kingdom, and future best friend to you my sweet little one" I roll my eyes at his silly nicknames and decide that even though everything sounds extremely nuts that something deep inside me told me to believe it. After debating with myself for a while I look at them both in the eyes and decide that I will see this through. Especially with my mom believing in it. Hopefully, this can get me one step closer to being reunited with them. "Ok I am ready to start my learning" "Wonderful my dear, Kayde will take you to your new living quarters and give you a tour of the campus. I will send over the uniforms and your course books later on. Classes start bright and early Monday morning so try to rest and get to know the people and the school during the weekend. If you have any questions feel free to ask Kayde or visit me, my office is always open to you your majesty." Sliding the small device planner in my hand she gives me a bow, which in all honesty was crazy weird. I mean me royalty ha. I drool when I sleep, I hate waking up, I'll lay in my pajamas all day if I could, all things I am sure are not what royalty does. Walking out the office we appear to be in a long hallway with massive windows that start from the top of the ceiling to the floor. Running to the window I take a peak out. The view taking my breath away instantly. Mountains as high as I could see covered the backdrop of the school. Oceans were off to the east of the school and a huge forest that seemed to go on forever was to the west of the school. I couldn't wait to get out of the building and see everything up close.  A small touch to my shoulder catches me off guard I nearly jump out of my skin.  "Don't do that!" I yell punching him in the arm. "Ouuuch.....hey that hurt" he pouts poking out his bottom lip as if he was just a toddler. I look at the tall giant of a man. Dark black hair that hung over the front of his face, giving off a sexy bad boy vibe. The only thing taking away from the scariness of it all is the small smirk that seemed to be always present on his handsome face.  I rolled my eyes at his antics and shove him forward so that we could finish this tour and I could find the room that I guess I would be calling home for the foreseeable future. Grabbing ahold of my hand, Kayde pulls me alongside him as we come out of the hall and into a massive entryway that cuts into different sections.  "The two halls to the left lead to the water magic classes, The classes to the right lead to the history of each kingdom and healing and potions classes, and the four halls straight ahead lead to the different living quarters. If you look on top of each hall it has a color for the level of the prince and princesses living there. The color begins from Green, on the bottom followed by yellow, red, and then Gold on the top. You walk in front of each door and a small symbol will appear on your hand letting you know which level you are." I walk up to the green level first and nothing happens. I move onto each other color getting the same response. I come upon the gold door and a small sting hits my hand causing me to jump back. Looking down I see a gold symbol of the sun in my palm. I rub a finger across it amazed that it no longer hurt but felt like I had it all along.  "Welcome to the big league little one," Kayde says with his signature smirk as he drags me through the golden hallway.  Once we get to the end of the hallway I freeze. My family and I were far from poor but this was just insane. The area was a massive glass dome that could see everything from the outside including the twinkle of the stars from the night sky. The room before me had huge tables with loads of food covering every table. The voices in the room were loud and excited as they conversed with others around them. There were more than a couple hundred students in the room and still counting as I saw more come from elevators connected to the other side of the building.  "Maybe we should hurry you up to your room seeing as you are not fully dressed" Kayde whisper yells next to me. I look down at the rob barely covering me and my cheeks go red instantly. With a small shake of my head, we ease around the outer perimeter of the room. Thank goodness because I would have died if I had to walk through the huge crowd of people dressed like this. Just as we are about to hit the first set of elevators I feel a hum in the air. Its as if electricity is coursing through my body. I stop to shake the feeling when I feel a set of eyes on me. The smell of fresh raindrops and the ocean breeze hit me full force. I scan the crowd looking for the thing that has my body going crazy. Instantly my heart rate picks up as I lock eyes with the most handsome person I have ever seen. Deep sea green eyes stare into mine with strong s****l energy from across the room. I let my eyes travel across a strong set jaw, kissable lips, and down toward a body that was carved from the gods.  Even from my distance, I can see the muscles constrained under the blacktop he wore. Down to his powerful long legs encased in dark designer jeans. I can feel my body heat up just from looking at him. Who is he? I think to myself as I'm snatched out of my daze from Kayde pulling me closer to his side. I look up at him in question as he gestures quickly toward the middle elevator we needed to get on. Stepping into the elevator I take one last look where the handsome stranger was sitting. Our eyes lock once again except the s****l fire I saw before was gone and replaced by a look of pure rage.