The Mystic Academy

Chapter 12

(Uriel's POV)

News spread quicker than I expected. The early arrival students were all in awe of our sister, everyone wanted to know how she did what she did, they wanted her to teach them the secret to her strength. I wasn't sure if I should be happy I didn't have to beat the s**t out of anymore assholes or if I should be worried about the way everyone was now hovering around her.

Mother didn't speak for a few days. She avoided Urania like she had become the plague. I feared mother would never get the time she craved with our sister. She was either in shock of what Urania was capable of or terrified of the implications that came next. Word spread, Joel worked tighter security on my sister. I was barely allowed to see her. Umbrielle was on the verge of a mental breakdown. If Joel kept limiting Urania's time with us, I feared what Umbrielle would do. Her vampire was never the patient type either.

The realms sent more and more students, with only two days till our classes would begin. So far, no other royals had arrived and I wondered if any would even show. Why would the kings from other realms send their children here? It wasn't like any of the realms spoke with my mother, or each other for that matter.

There is the realm of the paranormal phenomena, the Gestalt Links Kingdom. Their kingdom was said to be made up of spirits who are unable to move on with their lives, shadow men who are the shade of midnight black and walk with a searing gait, the Duendes, who are jocksters who love to cause trouble but usually in an innocent way. The Encantando were tricky, as they loved to lure you into their spells, half siren, half vampire. A mixed breed many never want to encounter, they never know how to stop after the slightest taste of blood. The worst said to live in this kingdom was the Dybbuks. They get a kick off from inflicting pain, from causing someone to die to watching a person burn alive, they are capable of doing it all.

Then there is the realm of the forgotten, the Queendom of the Fallen. These are the creatures made without love, the half breeds no one ever dared to love. The unwanted. Some I heard from there are the Ghouls, who take the shape of the last person they had consumed. I shuttered from the thought. The banshees, who have no understanding of inside voices as they shift around with relentless shrieks escaping their mouths. The Minotaurs, who have the head of a beast and the body of a Greek god. They are said to run around, preying on human sacrifices. Then La Ciguapa, a beautiful, enchanting woman who lures men into the forest to kill them. The only known tale to spot them is their backward feet. These realms get worse and worse as I think about them.

Then there is the realm of the wizards, warlocks and witches. The Queendom of magic. Many of the witches here stayed even after finding out there was a realm dedicated solely to their kind. A long time ago, many believed the witches were better off secluded and in peace. Allowing witches to increase their emotions suddenly made them a danger to all others. So, they believed, our witches have lived among everyone with no issues arising. They were peaceful creatures who helped as much as possible.

The realm of the bloodthirsty beings is the worst I have heard of; the Kingdom of the Crimson Rage. No one knows much about them, other than the only way to enter the kingdom is with the sacrifice of the one you love the most. Love is a weakness in their eyes and I say them because no one knows what type of beings live there and I fear to even find out. No one from that realm has shown up and I pray it stays that way.

'I want our sister. Where is she?' Fang asked impatiently. He acted like we didn't get a glimpse of her yesterday. I knew he craved her presence, we all did. Urania was the heart of our family, we needed her. Mother wasn't going to make it when she left. Uncle Xavier was ignoring everyone but Urania, it seemed. Grandfather Dimitri and grandmother Sky were being secretive about something and I would find out what they were hiding. Everything around us was changing again, except father. He was still there for us, acting as if everything was fine and turning a blind eye to everything unfolding around him.

'Uriel, find our sister now.' Kaos demanded through the link. The words echoed around my mind, before he continued to get more upset as the time went by. 'She needs us. We are supposed to be protecting her, not allowing her to die. Save her now, Uriel, or I will cause your death from the inside out.'

Kaos was ready to release his rage and desperation. He was going to kill me. This was the third time this week I had dealt with him threatening me. I sighed before going to find Urania again. The other two times she was fine. Still looking sick, but nothing drastic was going on with her. Urania was fine for now and for some reason Kaos couldn't understand that.

'Where are you?' I mind linked to my sister, waiting for an answer. Joel used something to disguise her scent and even though we have a special bond, the time apart has weakened it. Could her sickness be weakening her as well?

'Where is Urania? I have reached out multiple times with no answer. My counterparts are begging me to find her.' Umbrielle asked, her desperation making me think she was threatened by her counterparts just like I had been. What the hell could be going on right now? Why were our counterparts freaking out at the same time? Now to think of it, why hasn't Urania answered me?

'FIND HER NOW.' Fang roared, causing my mind to rattle painfully. The vibrations zipped through me, as my body began to shake uncontrollably. The pain was unbearable. I knew if they continued on like this, this would be how we died. I wasn't sure what their issues were, but their panic was starting to build on my own. I was always so happy with how calm I could be in tough situations, even if I beat myself up for things I wasn't at fault for. My panic took over me, allowing my counterparts to take over. They went on a rampage, trashing the garden, our sister's room, the kitchen and dining hall. I knew they would destroy the entire academy if I didn't regain control.

What would Urania tell me to do? Center your mind and control your impulses. Easier said than done it seemed. Breathe, Uriel, you can calm yourself. Bring control back into my mind, giving me the leeway I will need to take back over.

Umbrielle needed me, Urania needed me and if it was the time to say goodbye, I would need to calm everyone else down as well. I pray it wasn't our sister's time but the Goddess only had control over this task.