Chapter Six: An Unexpected Departure | Part 1 A sudden, vivid burst of light roused Thirtyx from sleep. He opened his eyes to find the room illuminated by an incandescent golden mass writhing on Benn’s bed. The mass maneuvered into a sitting position, revealing Benn, his eyes open alarmingly wide like golden headlights, his skinContinue reading “There’s Been an Attack”
Category Archives: Traitor to the Throne
Astral Projection
Chapter Five: Competency | Part 6 Thirtyx was halfway through swapping his uniform for casual wear when the glow subsided. Benn rolled his neck and stretched his stiff legs before opening his eyes. Benn probably didn’t want the first thing he saw to be his roommate staring at him in an awkward state of stunnedContinue reading “Astral Projection”
Tell Him I Said Hi
Chapter Five: Competency | Part 5 They settled on an auction—one they could employ quickly to make up for lost time. Rhea scheduled a meeting for later that week so they could brainstorm and start gathering items, and she promised to book the event hall for the week after. Despite her earlier moments of dishevelmentContinue reading “Tell Him I Said Hi”
Still Happening
Chapter Five: Competency | Part 4 Thirtyx returned to his novel, and Seerla huddled over her notebook as other students filtered in. As the bells chimed 33rd bar, Rhea rushed in, seemingly out of breath. She really was too busy for her own good. “Sorry, sorry,” she gasped. “I know we just settled on thisContinue reading “Still Happening”
Not Even an Idea
Chapter Five: Competency | Part 3 Thirtyx’s frustration at Professor C’s assumption was drowned out by the surge of anger from Rhea. Almost no one double-Comps! Much less someone who’s running three clubs, continuing to help with palace duties, and learning an entirely new form of magic! And even if I wanted to, the absoluteContinue reading “Not Even an Idea”
Looked Over
Chapter Five: Competency | Part 2 Thirtyx’s frustration at Professor C’s assumption was drowned out by the surge of anger from Rhea. Almost no one double-Comps! Much less someone who’s running three clubs, continuing to help with palace duties, and learning an entirely new form of magic! And even if I wanted to, the absoluteContinue reading “Looked Over”
Palace Catering
Chapter Five: Competency | Part 1 The second week of classes added a new layer of chaos to the seniors’ workload. “You should all know the drill now,” Professor C called to the throng of students waiting to enter her classroom. “I’m managing part of the preparatory curriculum for the Law Comp, so if you’reContinue reading “Palace Catering”
Final First Day
Chapter Four: A Helping Hand | Part 5 Seerla and Thirtyx had scarcely moved the sign-up materials off their banner before Rhea came jogging over. “Thirtyx, if I knew you planned to stay, I wouldn’t have made you ask Seerla, and you would have saved me a lot of anxiety!” she snapped, but before heContinue reading “Final First Day”
I’d Better Try My Best
Chapter Four: A Helping Hand | Part 4 Thirtyx headed down the other aisle toward the dorm, and he spotted the Service Club table, relatively empty by comparison. Seerla held the attention of two girls, probably sixth- or seventh-years. As he approached, he caught snatches of conversation. “Can I use hours from this club forContinue reading “I’d Better Try My Best”
We’ll Sleep When We Graduate
Chapter Four: A Helping Hand | Part 3 Thirtyx entered the classroom hoping all the rumors about Professor Dexerro’s capstone were exaggerated, but if anything, he left thinking they’d been toned down. He was staring at his syllabus with such intense dread that he completely forgot about his query for Seerla and almost walked plumbContinue reading “We’ll Sleep When We Graduate”
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