Arcane war

Chapter 2

The bell rung and students began to get ready for the emergency assembly. Pixie servants had already started their work on the clothes of students began to troop to the Assembly Hall, after their meal, the school master Mr Tyrone stood on the podium with other teachers.

"Conflux Arcana!"

"training for protection of magic!" the students chanted the slogan in reply.

"many of you may not know why we are gathered here today." he paused. "if you know may I see your hands." he said and few hands shot up followed with accompanying murmuring from the students.

"that doesn't call for noise." the vice principle shouted and the murmuring died down.

"thanks Mr Molly." he said and continued to address the students. "as I was saying. decapolis is under attack." immediately Percy raised his hand." okay Percy what do you have to say?"

"why don't we just go home?" Percy asked and the man frowned, which exposed wrinkles which was seldom seen.

"the barriers are strong enough to protect the students, so there is no cause for alarm." he said trying to reassure the students who had begun to murmur again.

"you all can now go back to your classes." the man said to the students whose mood had been darkened by the news and the trooped to their classes in pairs

the students in Leory's took their seats and talked about the latest news. then their runology teacher, miss Lillian walked in putting on a yellow floral dress, she looked very tired. probably from the news or maybe something else worried, her but the new she had made the students happy.

"I'm sorry class, but I feel sick so there will be no lectures today." the students rejoiced but as a joy kill she had always been, she had another bad news. "that's why I'm giving my period to Mr Trent your. physical combat teacher, be sure to attend classes cause I I made him take attendance, missing the class would incur my wrath." she said and walked out ignoring the groans and protest of the students.

almost immediately the physical combat teacher worked in putting on a gray shirt and combats pants, with black combat boots. he was muscular and had black hair with a don't mess with me composure which made the students fear him.

"now get your lazy butts of your seats and go get ready. we're doing corporal training you, all have one minute!" his deep voice growled the students who reluctantly stood from their seats, and ran to their dormitories. soon they they began to run back to the field where Mr Trent waited for them patiently.

"line up!" he commanded, and the class of 50 line up in 5 neat rows. "when you numb skulls got into the school you were all like a sack of potatoes and now due to corporal knowledge you are all amateurs in war. today I shall test your strength one by one." he said and five buckets appeared in front of each row.

"these buckets contain your names pick a paper whoever it is would be your opponent today. and start!" he commanded and the students blindly plunged their hands into the bucket picking a piece of paper and standing back in line. "now call out the names of your opponents." he said when he perceived they had all taken a piece of paper. one by one day began to call out their opponents till it got to Leory's turn, which he hesitated in doing. "Leory? I am not doing child's Play here who is your opponent!" Mr Trent barked while Leory stuttered.

"emmm, sir th-th- there may be a mistake somewhere." he said as the student concealed their laughter and amusement. Mr Trent stared sternly at him.

"there are no mistakes Leory. that's why I made you all pick your opponents by yourselves." the man said slowly but clearly to Leory cursed under his breath. "so? who is it? " Mr Trent asked impatiently and Leory looked at the paper and back at him.

"P..P..Percy." Leory, stuttered and a mysterious smile formed on Percy's face.

"that's nice, you all should take your stances." Leory prayed in his heart that he and Percy wouldn't be the first to start, but his hopes were dashed. "Percy and Leory! you guys start first." the man said and Leory cursed

a barrier appeared in the middle of the field which would prevent any noises from the crowd of students, Percy and Leory walked in slowly maintaining distance from each other. Leory raised his right hand and a golden Excalibur appeared.

"you're good." Percy commanded mockingly. " but I think I will take you down with my hands." he said charging up and Leory tightened his grip on the sword. before anyone knew what was happening the opponents had charged to each other striking blows and slashes. Percy landed a very hard punch on Leory's jaw, which made him to hit the barrier hard. Percy smirked, while Leory used the sword to support his legs. he threw the sword and clenched his fists. Leory saw this as yet another challenge to face, the students cheered wildly which made it look like a gladiator fight.

Mr Trent folded his arms and watched intently.

Percy made for Leory's stomach and got him there, he pushed near me down and began to feed him with punches while the students shrieked. Percy laughed crazily and Leory looked out the barrier, his face registering Kaira's show of disappointment, he had to think fast and quickly before Percy kills him. immediately he closed his eyes and opened it sharply, then a force formed a barrier around him pushing Percy who was on top to hit the barrier and this made Percy crash to the ground. Leory stood up using this as an opportunity, but Percy was already getting up he (Leory) muttered some words and closed his eyes then a very bright light formed taking the unsuspecting Percy unawares. Leory stretched his hands and he saw appeared he then pushed Percy and pointed the sword on his chest which was a show of victory. the barrier disappeared and students rushed to him ignoring Percy who only his g**g of friends came to his aid and helped him up. he glared at Leory.

after the celebration, Leory slowly walked away his injuries healing with every step he took and he earned Mr Trent's commendation.

Leory wandered around, towards the history department, when the school master called him.

"Leory Gladier!" his ever loud voice boomed and Leory walk to his direction, where he stood in front of the administration block. "are you done with your classes?" he asked and the young man not dead.

"yes sir."

"I want to show you something."

Leory followed him as they worked through the office towards a place where he was not familiar with. some what like a secret place.

"I want to show you why you students are not going home despite the insecurity." he said and drew some symbols on the door which Leory recognized as a r which open sealed doors and barriers. the door creaked open, and they stepped into a place that seemed to be an open space.

"there's nothing here sir." Leory said looking around the darkness, but the man ignored, then he raised his hand and something that seem like the darkness disappeared slowly giving way to light then trees and Leory around astounded.

"look carefully at the barrier, what do you see?"

Leory looked around and he saw cracks on the barrier.

"why the cracks sir?" he asked.

"I wish you could see more." he said and touched the young boy's eyes. "look further." Leory obeyed and he looked and saw a man dressed in black coat, his face was, covered with a black Hood, Leory started to gasp.

"how do I stop sir?" he asked as he saw when the man sht out a blast from his hand and it hits the barrier causing the cracks.

"close your eyes son." the man said gently and Leory did as instructed, then he opened his eyes again and the illusion or whatever it was ended. he sighed.

"I'm sure your father sent you a letter. about the developments?" Leory wanted to lie, but he resolved to say the truth.

"yes sir, he did."

"that's good. the sure to write back to him." the man said and Leory nodded. "you may go now." he said and Leory bound then walked out wondering whether what he saw would always be with him like a leech forever.

he stepped out into the fresh air and walked towards the history department building which was just in front of the admin building. he opened the door slowly and the hinges creaked, threatening to be lose if any harsh can happen to it.

behind the counter set a woman with platinum hair, amber eyes and she had a rosy scent, she looked somewhat in her mid twenties.

"Leory? what are you doing here? are you done with classes for today?" she asked, not looking up from what she was doing.

"I am free for now." he replied and she nodded and he walked to the book shelves, passing the relics and antiques which were preserved in glass cases. "are there any books on ancient history?" he asked.

"shelf 54 to your left." she replied still concentrating on are paper work. Leory quietly obeyed avoiding anymore questions as he took the book and walked to a quiet corner. the cover was Brown and it's hard ancient inscriptions which he interpreted to 'History of Decapolis. conquest of the ancestor Decker." a slowly opened the large book which he wouldn't probably finish that day. he closed it back and place this palm on the book cover then his eyes closed and he began to see what had transpired.