The NightCrows I: Love And Rival
CH1: A Sudden Departure
ELGRAD ACADEMY FOR THE GIFTED
Aisha Redhood
Do you really have to leave?
Aisha Frowned. She could only tell a joke to convince her not to leave.
Aisha Redhood
Think about the food, Amy!
Amy NightCrow
I don't have a choice, Aisha.
She clenched her fists and bit her lips.
Amy NightCrow
I wish I could attend the ceremony. I really do.
Amy NightCrow
But this is urgent. I have to go.
Aisha Redhood
Is this about your family?
Aisha Redhood
Are they in trouble?
Amy NightCrow
I'm so sorry, cupcake. I can't tell you that either.
Amy NightCrow
I hope you understand...
Aisha Redhood
I'm so sorry you have to endure that place.
Aisha Redhood
You don't deserve it, but I understand how you feel about going home.
Aisha Redhood
I only ask of you to be safe.
This made her calm a little.
Amy NightCrow
Thank you, cupcake, for everything.
Amy NightCrow
When I return, I promise I'll tell you every---
Professor Gate
Leaving us so soon, Ms. Nightcrow?
A voice from behind pierced through the circle of crows in the midnight Sky.
Amy NightCrow
Professor Gate?
Aisha Redhood
Professor Wiliiam, we were just---
Professor Gate
Missing the ceremony with such intent could only mean one thing, Ms. Nightcrow.
Professor Gate passed behind them.
Professor Gate
Your contract as a student will be void and null.
Professor Gate
You will not graduate this time of year.
Professor Gate
Think Smarter.
Amy closed her eyes to take a few breaths. Then she saw a crow with a red string wrapped on its feet.
The Red String says one thing:
Amy NightCrow
I made up my mind, professor.
Amy NightCrow
My Family is calling.
Amy NightCrow
I am needed.
Professor Gate examines her from head to toe.
Professor Gate
I can see your determination.
Professor Gate
Did you at least prepare some things before you leave?
Professor Gate
Your journey on your way home may not be as safe and sound as you think.
Amy goes to a nearby garden to grab something.
Amy NightCrow
Here, professor.
Amy NightCrow
I always have a scattered brain. I know things like this will happen.
Amy NightCrow
A Go bag for emergency purposes will always come in handy.
Amy NightCrow
And of course, I won't forget the Crystal Gauntlet I made for myself.
Professor Gate
You're more intelligent than I thought.
Professor Gate
Be careful how you use it though.
Professor Gate
But I can only tell you are ready.
Professor Gate
I hope my lessons aid you in your journey.
Amy NightCrow
It will, professor. Thank you.
As Amy grab her bag, there's a flash of random memories swirling on her head.
Those memories she had to endure before she ran away from home.
There was a memory of her father; the root of all her problems.
Then the memories of her brothers and sisters who sees everything as a competition. All to impress her father.
Amy clenched her fists. Their faces drawing on her head makes her bitter.
A question comes to her head:
"Why would she sacrifice her future for the family she loathed for years? Only two days left before she graduate, and she can finally get to become a certified Science Mage and earn some money".
Aisha Redhood
Are you all right, Amy?
Professor Gate
You are lost, Ms. NightCrow.
Professor Gate
With that gauntlet on your hands, you have the power to change your life.
Professor Gate
So tell me...Who or what do you fight for, Ms. Nightcrow?
Of course. Not everything is about her problems.
Amy NightCrow
My real sister...
Professor Gate
Very well then.
Professor Gate
Ms. Redhood. Get back inside.
Professor Gate
It seems like Ms. Nightcrow had made up her mind.
Professor Gate
Unless you want a dramatic exit.
Aisha pulled Amy into one last hug.
Aisha Redhood
I will wait for you, my love.
Amy NightCrow
Worry not. When I return, there will be three of us.
Aisha Redhood
I can't wait to meet your sister.
Professor gate pushed the door open.
Professor Gate
Ms. Redhood. Get inside.
Aisha Redhood
This is a goodbye then.
She kissed Amy in the cheek.
Filix the crow lie low on Amy's shoulders.
Amy NightCrow
Goodbye, cupcake.
As she turns her back, Professor gate gave her one last glance.
Professor Gate
One more thing, Ms. Nightcrow.
Amy NightCrow
What is it, Professor?
Professor Gate
Please be careful.
Professor Gate
Your homeland may not be the same as two years ago.
Professor Gate
The Bloodmourns has their eyes and ears everywhere for some reason.
Professor Gate
They are cunning and malevolent, not to say they have obsession on crystal-powered technology.
Professor Gate
Like that gauntlet you possess.
Professor Gate
Imagine if it falls into the wrong hand.
Amy NightCrow
Thank you for your warning, Professor. You are kind as always.
Amy NightCrow
I will return here someday.
Aisha Redhood
I will be waiting for you then.
She turns towards a nearby exit.
Amy NightCrow
House NightCrow, here I come!
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