"I am the wind and shadows. I am anywhere and everywhere. I am Eliz Black." A fifteen year old always has this motto of hers in mind. She is a genius compared to teens of her own age. Because of an experiment her grandfather has conducted, she has been gifted of the ability to unlock twenty percent of her brain capacity. At least ten percent more than an average person has. An amazing yet dangerous child if people suggest so. Also, by having this ability, Eliz has always wondered why she doesn't really feel everything from happiness to sadness and anger to calm. Unlocking the brain capacity to this extent has it's own advantages and disadvantages. Luckily, Eliz has always been used to showing less emotion.
Every morning the young lady takes a stroll down by the lake just outside their mansion to scan the surroundings and ask herself questions. "What really am I? Am I supposed to be here? For what purpose did my grandfather do this?". This is part of her routine and habits and she can never let this go unless she has been given answers.At night, she remains sleepless and silent. Her thoughts flow like an endless river turning into a waterfall accumulating in her. And that waterfall turns once more into a river flowing out in the open sea. And that so called open sea is where she will gather her thoughts once again.
Her family has always been one of the genuises of the century. A rival of the North Family considered as the second brilliant clan. The Blacks has been strict on Eliz and it is one of the rules that she never encounter with any North. Atleast that's what her family makes her do. Our young Eliz never followed that painstaking rule and often met with Liam North. A seventeen year old lad who was also like her, experimented on by his own grandparents. Now, both of them never obeyed that one family rule.
Liam North is someone close to Eliz more than her own relatives. They've been together through thick and thin almost their whole lives and that will never change. Except when he decides to run away from home that is. Yes. Our dear Liam is a rule breaker from head to toe. And he will do anything to make sure he never goes down. Of course that is after he does anything for Eliz. He values her more than his own life and will always do so.
Well, they both are very much alike, I know. The only questions that will be bothering our own peaceful and sound mind are these. Will they be able to escape from their family's control? Will they find out their purpose and why they were experimented on? Will they be able to finish upcoming trials ? Let's see whether our dear Eliz and Liam are able to solve the misunderstandings and problems set to disturb their own minds.
A young lady was standing still as she feels the wind brush through her face. Her long silver and gray hair flowing with the winds rythmn and pattern. Her eyes closed and her mind thinking continously. "I am the wind and shadow. I am anywhere and everywhere. I am Eliz Black." This is what rings in her ears as she closes her eyes waiting for what she might do next. She was on her everyday morning stroll by the lake just outside of their family mansion. Once again, she repeats the same questions in her mind.
"Young miss, it's time for breakfast." A man in his twenties called out as he was fixing his tie. "Hmm...i'll be there in a minute."
Back inside the mansion Butler Lee, the man who called her earlier, was standing at the door waiting for her. "Young miss, please wash your hands and head to the dining area." Eliz simply nodded her head and did as she was asked. At the dining table was her grandparents, stepmother, father and siblings waiting. Why stepmother though you ask? Eliz's mother was framed by her stepmother causing her death due to heartattack. "Come dear, sit beside me.", Mrs. Black said. "I am no daughter of yours madam so please refrain from doing such things." "Eliz enough of this and sit with your mother!" a scold from her father came as fast as she finished those words.
After such suffocating breakfast with the family, Eliz was called to the study. 'tok tok', "Come in." a sweet and tender voice answered. "Good afternoon grandfather, for what have you called me?" "My dear, I want to tell you that since the experiment was successful, you may not need to go to school anymore." After this news was heard, the next thing that filled the room was silence. This depressing air continued for atleast ten minutes before she answered. "If I were not to go to school, how will I enhance this ability?" "You may attend special classes here." "But isn't that like imprisoning me?" Her Grandfather was taken aback from her answer. "I will think once more. You may take your leave." Eliz once again simply nodded and went to her room.
Because of that talk in the study, Eliz can't help but feel bad about it. She can't even focus on what to do or think next.
It was now afternoon and Eliz is looking around in the mansion. "What are you looking at?" "Don't try to scare me, i can hear your footsteps." Axel, her older brother, was a nineteen year old boy who loves Eliz a lot even though there's a lot of competition inside the family. "I know sis, but i'll still try." "As you wish bro."
"Young miss, madam wants you to come to her room." "Alright. Thank you butler Lee." After bowing for respect, butler Lee left the two alone for privacy. "What does that witch want?", another sigh came from Axel. "How would I know? But one thing is sure, it's about what happened in the morning." "Jeez, you became smarter after that experiment." "Hmm...see ya bro." "Take care."
Once again, Eliz's critical thinking is on.
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