*Ariella* The morning sun peeks through the tall windows of the school hallway, illuminating the stone floors as Thalia, Mira, and I stroll side by side, our footsteps echoing in the almost-empty corridor. The scent of breakfast wafts through the air, drawing us closer to the dining hall where the promise of warm pastries and fresh fruit awaits. “I can’t believe an actual unicorn got onto school grounds. The magic barriers are meant to keep them out” Thalia exclaims, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “What was that like, Ariella? You were there!” Mira’s gaze shifts eagerly to me, anticipation written all over her face. “Yeah, tell us everything!” I can already see the dining hall up ahead, bustling with life. “It was kinda crazy.” I admit. “I Was so scared it would attack and Kieran

