Page 10 of The Angel's Kiss
“I really want to go to that school,” I said. “But can’t y’all visit me from time to time?”
My mom nodded. “He said that we could and the school would arrange it.” My mom kissed me and hugged me. “I’m so happy you’re getting this chance. Oh sweetie, it’s all free too and they’ll make sure you get to go to the college of your choice on one of their scholarships!” she squealed in her glee at that.
For me, I just wanted to go to this school, because it was so much better than my current one. By the time it was all said and done, I was enrolled and expected to transfer in five days. I spent that time enjoying my friends and family before my big move.
Chapter four
Rai
It was all a lie.
Iwas standing infront of Mr. Morris as he sat behind his desk. “I want to go back home.”
Mr. Morris smiled, then rose from the chair and came around to sit on his desk. “I’m sorry, but there is no going back home for you, Rai.”
“You told my parents this was a school,” I said.
He nodded. “It is. But it isn’t a school to prepare you for the corporate world. No, your destiny is far more noble and important than that. You will be educated, it’s a must. But you will also be trained to become the warrior you were born to be.”
This was bullshit. “I want to go home. You didn’t tell my parents this was a military Academy.”
He chuckled then.
And that enraged me even more. “Ain’t shit funny!” I snapped. He laughed far too many times in my presence today.
His expression lost the humor, but it was also sympathetic. “Colorful language.”
“So what? You deserved it. This is a military academy. You should have been honest.”
He nodded. “In a way, it is. Yes.”
“I want to go home, now,” I yelled.
He exhaled and his expression changed from sympathetic to serious. “Tell me, Rai... what have you seen in your dreams? Have you seen me?”
I stumbled back as I stared at him because how in the hell did he know about my dreams?
“Have you seen epic battles between warriors and demons?” he asked.
“How do you know about my dreams?”
“Because you are special, Rai. You are a Guardian, the last one to be born. The night you came into existence, there was a comet. We call that theFalling Star of the Angel’s Blessing,” he said.
“I... I don’t get it,” I said.
He nodded, then gestured for me to sit down. I did. “This school is where Guardians train to be able to fulfill their destinies. We also train humans who are known as Guards, who work alongside Guardians to rid the world of evil spirits and demons. What your dreams have shown you are events from the past.”
“But... they’re just dreams,” I said, still confused.
Mr. Morris shook his head. “They are visions that every Guardian receives when they turn twelve years old. It’s a Rite of Passage. It also lets us know that a new Guardian has been awakened. That is why you must start training and learning about what it all means.”
I thought back to that night of the comet and that tingling sensation I felt when it passed over me. Did that have something to do with this? “It tingled...” I said softly.
“The comet’s passing?” Mr. Morris asked.
I nodded.
“Yes, it marked the moment you turned twelve, Rai.”
