The Mystic Academy

Chapter 11

(Xeraphina's POV)

'Meet me in my office.' I demanded through the mind link.

I slumped into my seat, breathing out a breath I wasn't aware that I was holding. What were we going to do? The bullying was increasing as the days went by. School hadn't even started yet, everyone here was the early arrivals. I was surprised there were students present from all seven realms. I didn't associate with many of them, so for them to allow their children here was a shock, needless to say.

The kings and queens that ruled the realm haven't sent their children, which is to be expected. I was only expecting my realm to comply with the academy.

Urania was acknowledged as a Princess and still, they have tortured her for the last week. Tripping her as she walked by, calling her names, a few of them waited to beat her up after lunch. Urania didn't even fight back, only smiling as she told them 'the Goddess loved them all. Pray for help and she will shine brightly over them.' How could she not care about what they were doing? How could she praise them for finding solace and happiness? How was I going to stop this bullying problem? Urania made me feel lost, unable to help even when I knew she needed me. I knew we didn't have much time left with her, as every day that passed, she looked worse for wear. Her time was decreasing as time went on.

'She doesn't want our help Xera, can't you see that? Urania is special, in a way none of us will ever comprehend.' Artemis whined. She couldn't control her emotions when she saw our pup being tortured, even if her face always had a weak smile upon it. I knew it was only weak because she was deteriorating right before our eyes.

*Flashback*

"Mother, I am only going to tell you this one more time. I am fine, do not worry about me. We have a short amount of time left together. I need you to accept my death and allow yourself to still be there for the rest of our family. Bullying is a learning stone for others, allowing them to work out how they should." Urania said, shocking me with her words. How did she know?

"Who told you?" I asked in defeat. I always felt weak in front of Urania. My counterparts gave in to her every request. We would bow to her if she asked. We never felt that way with any of the other children, it didn't make sense. We demanded respect and obedience from everyone but Urania.

"I have known mother, I have known before I even returned. My days are numbered, but all the positive I brought to the world was what I was made for. I am meant to leave mother, I am meant to say good bye. It is time you accepted that," Urania said before signaling to Joel. Without a word, Joel lifted her within his arms, taking her away from me. Her body was bruised and bloody, though she still took the time to talk to me.

How would I ever be able to accept her leaving my life?

*End Of Flashback*

I was pulled out of my memories, as someone walked into my office. I stood up, straightening myself out as I looked at the intruder. Xavier. I relaxed slightly, happy it was my twin finally. I wasn't sure how long I was lost in my mind but I knew it was longer than I wanted to wait.

'Calm yourself.' Succubus demanded. She felt my rage bubbling under the surface. I couldn't help it when my mind was constantly plagued with the events unfolding before us.

"Xeraphina, what is going on with you? I thought having Urania back would calm you back down." Xavier said, with a small frown on his face. His arms were raised in surrender, trying to calm my emotions radiating off of me. It didn't matter what he did, I was ready to kill at this point. I needed someone to bring me back and that was why I mind linked him. Draco got the brunt of my anger the majority of the time, the kids couldn't calm me.

'We should have called Urania,' Carmilla stated. She was wrong, our daughter was hurt and in the depths of her own problems. I wouldn't burden her with our emotions. I also was scared that I wouldn't control myself and she would get hurt by my own hands. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if that happened.

"HOW DARE YOU SPEAK AS IF SHE WILL BE HERE TOMORROW. URANIA IS DYING XAVIER. I AM LOSING MY BABY AND THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO TO HELP HER. SHE IS BEING BULLIED AND SHE WON'T EVEN ALLOW ME TO PUNISH THE CULPRITS. HOW CAN YOU SPEAK AS IF I SHOULD BE CALM, AS IF MY LIFE IS BETTER NOW. I GET MY DAUGHTER BACK JUST TO WATCH HER DESINAGRATE INFRONT OF MY VERY EYES." I screamed in rage, my body moving on its own accord as I slammed Xavier against the wall. My hand gripped his neck, as his feet dangled a few inches from the ground. My rage boiled through my fingers, as I felt them heat up. I was going to kill my own twin and for some reason I didn't care.

Xera...(cough) Stop... This." Xavier sputtered out, as he tried relentlessly to suck in some air. My lips curled in a sadistic smile. I wanted to see him struggle, I wanted to feel in control and death would meet him the way it was going to meet my daughter. He could watch over our daughter.

'You are acting crazy, Xeraphina. Release our twin. He has children and a mate. Think about this.' Kenna begged for our brother's life but nothing was going to make me change my mind. I was ready to be in control, I was ready to make sure my child had someone with her in the afterlife. This would make me feel better, make Urania more comfortable and keep her safe.

'Do you hear yourself?' Succubus asked me incredulously, not believing the thoughts that were flying through my mind.

'Don't do this Xera.' Artemis warned, as if she could take over on her own. All of them could try and not one would dominate me. I was stronger than all of them.

'Xeraphina please, this will affect us and many more. Urania wouldn't approve of this. She wouldn't want this.' Carmilla tried persuading me. I was doing what was best for our daughter, even if she didn't approve. One day she would realize it was for her own good. Xavier's face was turning a reddish purple tint, as his claws dug into my arm. No matter what he was doing, I wouldn't let go. I enjoyed the pain, it did nothing but encouraged me to keep going.

The door slammed open but my eyes didn't leave my brother's bulging ones. It finally clicked within his head what I was doing. He knew the reason as well, as his eyes settled in defeat. He was accepting his destiny. "I'm sorry mother." Was all I heard as a hand was placed on my chest. My body was thrown away from Xavier, fueling my rage as I didn't complete my task. I was now across the room, on the ground, immobilized in that spot. No matter how much I tried to push against the entrapment, nothing worked. I was at someone else's mercy. I heard Xavier coughing, as he greedily sucked in air. He was alive. I failed. I glanced over at him, seeing my daughter leaning down to help him.

'Is that who I think it is? She subdued us.' Succubus stated in shock, but I heard the amazement beneath her words. She was proud of our pup.

"Are you alright, Uncle Xavier? Joel, could you please take him to the infirmary?" Urania spoke sweetly, as Joel grunted in reply. He was like her personal bodyguard. What made her come here? How did she stop me by just placing a hand on my chest? How was I immobilized by her? Joel lifted Xavier, before sending a worried glance towards my daughter. She smiled reassuringly at him before ushering him out of the office. Xavier looked at me skeptically before he was out of sight. Do both of them think I would kill my own daughter, the one I couldn't stand to lose?

"Mother," Urania spoke softly, reassuringly, as she pulled me out of my thoughts. Her face was calm as she smiled lightly at me. She was always so calm, nothing scared her. She wasn't worried I would kill her, she wasn't worried she wouldn't save her uncle in time. "The realms are changing. This change will be for the better. I pray you open your eyes and accept the unchangeable before it is too late." Urania said softly before leaning over and placing a kiss on top of my head. My eyes closed as I relished the feeling of her. "I love you mother. I will be fine. Trust in the Goddess."