Rising Darkness

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When Teach arrived, he spotted us up with a sparring partner. Of course, I was with Sapphire. We sparred, and sparred, and sparred. No one gave up. We all kept sparring until Teach called time. I sheathed Garhim, then walked out of the room with everyone else. I went to the room across the hall, Spells and Scepter Fighting Practice. Sapphire was also here, because she took the same classes as me. We went in, and Marlin was already there, so we sparred, me and Sapphire. She used a scepter, because if used right, it can actually block spells. I chose spells, because I was best with them. She blocked a few, but also I used Freestyle magic, took a little bit of her magic, and returned it to mine. We're not allowed to take too much, but it was enough to energize me and slow her down a bit. I cast exhausting spells, slowing her down so much, to where I took sympathy and gave her some strength. She didn't say anything, but I could read it in her eyes; Thank you. I nodded and we continued. She blocked most of the rest, and Marlin called time. We walked out of the room, went down the hall, went through the Great Doors, and found all the students filing in. We both saw Reclik, Revnok, and Jewel sitting at the table, saving us seats. We walked and sat down, me being very tired. Sapphire felt the same way, and leaned on my shoulder. I didn't care. We all discussed like what had happened, embarassing moments, until the headmaster called me up. Everyone heard, and the room fell silent. I walked up the isle and kneeled before the Headmaster. He spoke, barely loud enough to hear, "Rise. I have proclaimed you as my apprentice." Everyone heard, and they stared in shock. I was too, but a bit awed at the same time. Nobody had been the Headmaster's apprentice for years, almost decades. I bowed, then returned to my seat, almost in a trance. I sat down, but didn't eat my food. Sapphire whispered, "What's wrong?" I looked at her bright blue eyes, and my expression spoke volumes. She nodded, then I got up, and walked to my new bedroom. The same room Headmaster slept in.

 

The message I had told Sapphire: I won't have enough time with you.

Now, I collapsed on my new bunk, reviewing the past few hours, just getting to the part in the Great Hall, before I fell asleep.

My dream was me. Strolling through a lush green forest, shady trees, and beautiful flowers springing. A nice walkway had been made, and birds tweeted. The sky was the color of Sapphire's eyes. The clouds looked extra fluffy, with the sun high in the sky. A bird fluttered and landed on my shoulder. I recognized it as a robin and patted it acknowledging its presence.

I woke up, Headmaster's voice telling me to come to his office. I walked there, magiclly dressed, and opened the door. He had many books, all of them filled with magic. "I see you like my collection." smiled Headmaster. "Since you have become my apprentice, we shall study different realms of magic, far beyond what you have learned. Now, the first Magic: Freestyle. I have learned that you are a Freestyle: someone who can command their magic without spells, simply just saying something, and can pass through the friend or foe's body and do its master's bidding, and return without being noticed. I plan to excell you further in that realm of Magic, and the personal power realm of Magic. It will further then help you in the realms of Magic to come." He handed me a book, and said, "Read over page 127, paragraphs 1-5." I opened the book and read. I did what it said, and suddenly, I felt like I could take my Freestyle Magic to the next level. Headmaster nodded, as if reading my thoughts. I levitated my chair, Headmaster's, and his desk. I made an air cushion underneath us, and we sat on it. Headmaster nodded. "Impressive" he said. I was starting to struggle, when I had an idea. I commanded my Magic to steal some of Headmaster's. It did my will, and I didn't struggle anymore. Headmaster looked a slightly bit drained, but he nodded at me in approval. I lowered us to the ground, and gave Headmaster his Magic back. See, when using Magic, (when stealing it from someone else) when it gets back, it separates your Magic and the stolen one. So, the stolen one, if used too much, fades to nothing. If barely used, then you're able to return it. I did just that. Return it. Headmaster said, "Enough for today. Free time is yours." I instantly activated my Personal Power, and contacted Sapphire, "Finished with today's lesson. Now have free time. What about you?" She responded, "Thought you'd never ask. Meet me in the courtyard; I want some time alone with you." I walked out, thanking Headmaster. I went down the stairs and out the door. Then went out the next and was outside, and saw Sapphire sitting out under a tree, looking at me. (Rhyming not intended) I sat down by her, and she snuggled closer, and put her head on my shoulder.

 

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I leaned down and kissed her on the forehead. Then we went back inside, hand in hand, and she separated, heading to see Jewel. I went to spar with Reclik and Revnok. I unsheathed Garhim, knowing bullies liked to roam these halls. I managed to make it to the room without that happening.

Before they saw me, I saw something; a flash. A mere moment, seeing a scene of tendrils of... Darkness? Shooting up through the ground, going for the city of Crevlok. Then it faded, and I saw Reclik and Revnok sparring. I cast a spell, being the little prankster I am, and their swords fell clattering to the ground. "Hey!" said Revnok and Reclik in unison. "Just teasing." I said, and made my Magic lift their swords into their hands again. They sparred, with me watching.

 

After they were done, they went to their rooms to wash off. I did the same. I showered, the stepped out, dried up, then got into the uniform. Wizard robes. I walked out, and was surprised to see Sapphire. She grabbed my hand and led me along, me having no idea where she was taking me.

She led me along the corridor, and I saw Jewel fighting down bullies. The fight wasn't going well; Jewel had cuts and bruises, and had a black eye. Sapphire said, "Please help her." I looked in Sapphire's eyes and saw tears welling up. I nodded, unsheathed Garhim, and joined in the battle. The bullies lost, and ran off. Jewel collapsed, and I caught her. Sapphire kissed me, and walked with me, trying to find a Healer.

We found one by my room, and we handed Jewel over. "What happened?" she asked. "Bullies" I said. She nodded, then went to work on Jewel. "Your hurt" Sapphire said to me. "It's nothing." I said, even though the scratch was long and deep. I was bleeding very bad. I felt lightheaded, and swayed. My vision blurred, and I remembered something. That sword that cut me had poison on it. I fainted, my last thought was thinking I might not live.
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Sapphire's POV

I saw the cut, and told Secret. He swayed, and I caught him. He looked at me, eyes filled with dread, and he fainted. I called the Healer over, and she examined the wound. She looked up at me, dread in her eyes. She said, "The cut has poison in it. He might not live." Sapphire's eyes welled up with tears; Secret had saved her friend and now was about to die because of it. I let the tears drop onto Secret's body. The Healer took him, and called all the other Healers. They attended him, each second growing more worried and determined. I thought he was going to die, so I walked out, tears streaming down my face.
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Secret's POV

I woke up, feeling so horrible, I felt bile in the back of my throat. I saw a trash can and puked. A Healer was sitting on the bed beside me, relief clearly etched onto her face. "Your awake" she said. I tried to stand up, but as soon as I did, my legs just collapsed. The Healer came over and picked me up.

She took me to the Headmaster, and my skin was as pale as ever, bile forming again, and not being able to stand. The Headmaster looked at me, then communicated with the Healer. I couldn't hear him, but the Healer nodded. They continued in silence before Headmaster said, "So he is barely living." The Healer nodded. "Take him back to his room and let him sleep." Said Headmaster. I actually fell asleep in the Healer's arms, she taking me to my room.