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Acacia/Ciarán - Age 14

Meliorist Sanctum

Ciarán won his campaign and was welcomed into the school student council. As a freshman, it was a surprise from many to see him thrown into the position of vice president. Perhaps, this was Mercury's doing along with the support of many my brother has that I hardly notice.

My brother has ruffled the fur of the werewolf president; Bryant Church, especially after one of the meetings he had started to give an idea for a better school structure. Ciarán's plans were shot down by Bryant as he'd mentioned that the whole reasoning behind why Meliorist Sanctum's success is no social ladder structure. Even being in our grade hardly mattered and didn't come with the usual groups' other high schools they create from within.

There are a few that would like to try Ciarán's ideas, but Bryant won't allow it. After the end of the term for winter, the spring meeting went a bit better as he'd backed off a bit with his ideas. All in all, the student council had put together fun events that brought species together by using strengths of others while touching base on the weakness of the remainder and how using both to work together.

Sinéad had her swim meet the other day, winning the majority of her races. The ones she did lose, was only to her older sider Niamh. The two of them have an intense sibling rivalry that I'm beginning to understand where their dislike for one another stems from. Sinéad inherited all the magic of the ocean being mermaid born where Niamh was the enchantress, stealing the heart of any man.

They'd used their gifts against one another in the past, and it's just been hard for either to put their pride aside and makeup. Together, they would be an unstoppable force.

Fae blames her small size as the reason behind her not being able to find a prince. Funny enough, most of the faerie boys are always fluttering behind her...yet she hardly cares to pay them a single moment of her attention. With her high standards, I don't think anyone will ever be just right for her.

Dante is meeting with Ciarán and I today, the two of us standing around in the large office. I am looking at the books while my brother is picking up trophies and objects on shelves next to the desk.

Ciarán announces, "I think I'm going to try some sports next year."

"You think they'll allow you to?" I arch a brow while he smirks at the way his ego inflates. I already see how accommodations for other species have been made and how the playing field remains even, but I'm not sure how a true born hybrid would be...

"Probably not, but it would be fun anyway just to try out," Ciarán laughs as he knows that they wouldn't allow him to join. I know he's not upset about it, considering he'll have just one role in the future anyway...

...and that's to rule.

I exclaim, "You could perhaps change how the structure of the programs works with your seat on the student council," I want to offer him a solution because I'm sure if there isn't one, a new program could be started.

As Sinéad and Fae have mentioned, other hybrids might want to join the school and feel uncomfortable doing so?

Ciarán nods and then says, "That's not a bad idea," he pauses and winks, "you should run for student council next year...you're smarter than me."

I'm not sure Mercury would like that very much...

...after all, there has to be a reason why he wanted Ciarán on the student council to begin with.

Shaking my head I smile, "Nah, I'm alright with just focusing on my studies."

"Your friends are fun," he states and then snaps his fingers trying to recall her name before he states, "Fae! Yeah, that's right...she's..."

"Eccentric, but fun loving?" I arch a brow while offering him an answer to his initial statement.

Ciarán nods and says, "Yeah...she helped show me an attunement nature seal," he appears to be confused himself the way he says the words. He chuckles and states, "Eh...yeah it would be fun to be able to do magic, wouldn't it?"

It would...

Keeping to myself what I'd been practicing on my own since Nimue had opened my mind...there were times I was able to control it while others...I broke things. No matter what though, as she had mentioned, so long as I allow fear to strike into my heart and remain within, whatever this is controls me...

Nodding I reply, "It sure would!"

"Ah! There are my favorite twins," Dante's voice makes his presence known as the door to the office opens. Ciarán and I glance at one another before we grin and run to our dad. He's quick to give us both big hugs, asking about how we have been doing from the last quarter.

Ciarán's excitement warms my heart because it shows just how involved he is trying to be with school. Perhaps something did stick all those years ago, but what surprises us next is when Dante ducks back outside the door before bringing in two long dress bags. Setting them on a railing in the office, he motions to Ciarán and me.

Ciarán unzips his, and a very handsome tux is revealed. When I undo mine, a stunning cobalt blue cocktail dress that matches my eyes almost makes me gasp while Ciarán is also in awe. I'd almost forgotten...

Dante informs us, "Remember, the end of the year ball is only a couple months away, and your mom and dad wanted me to make sure you both were well prepared."

Mom and dad had already attempted to show us each of their vampire inherited line 'family dance'.

I'm not a vampire.

I trip right over my own feet regardless of either of them leading me. It's not natural, and I can't even remember the steps through cautious memorization. Whatever the innate bloodline dance is...it's reserved for those who possess that vampire gene.

Ciarán...

...no issue whatsoever.

He was only lead once through Dante and mama, revealing the bloodline dances that come from the Matz gene and the Valentine gene.

I know I'm a disappointment just as Marcus being a werewolf...the Arin family bloodline dance will end with dad.

"Do I have to go?" I ask, Ciarán furrowing his brows when I question Dante.

Dante shakes his head and says, "Your presence is required. The council will be present as per tradition, and because you both are the heirs to the throne, you are required to be there regardless if you dance or not."

"I'll be camping out by the buffet then," I roll my eyes, and Ciarán laughs.

Dante chuckles, though his tone hits a serious note when he states, "I'll confiscate any book you try and sneak in."

"Dad..." I groan while rubbing my face with irritation.

"Come on Acacia..." Ciarán eggs me on, and I push him playfully. He snickers and says, "I'll dance with you."

Arching a brow, I say, "Uh-huh...I'm sure you would...but that's not going to help me make up for the bloodline dances that weren't passed down to me."

Ciarán's face drops slightly at this, and I shake my head, wanting to believe he's genuine...where I know what's expected of me in front of others would quickly turn sour if I danced with him. He sees this and must understand some of my reservations because he notes, "It doesn't need to be family you dance with...why not dance with anyone who asks you?"

"I'm..."

To be honest...I've stayed away from getting to know other guys. With the fallout from what happened with Taron and that situation, we found ourselves, in...to Mercury...

...I'm better off not drawing others closer to me.

Ciarán states, "Cypher doesn't have a date."

I wonder why.

The sarcasm is easily seen on my features when I shake my head and state, "I'd rather not with how bipolar your friends can be."

Ciarán shakes his head in return and sighs, "Well...let me know if you want to dance with me because you know I always will."

"Funny enough, I believe Fae will try and make a move with you," I nudge him, and he laughs.

Dante smiles and says, "It's nice not seeing the two of you arguing...your mom and dad will be happy to hear about it."

"Where exactly are mom and dad?" I question, wondering what other duties they perform after my friends had mentioned about the Elysium prison. Dante doesn't go into detail, leaving me with far more wonder and speculation that I initially had.

There is a loud knock at the door, and it's Cypher's voice I can hear when he hurriedly says, "Mr. Matz, there's a fight and none of the other professors can get them to stop!"

Dante walks away from my brother and me to open the door. Cypher is standing there while nodding in the direction of the central courtyard. Dante looks back at us once before motioning for the both of us to follow him. Ciarán is quick behind our dad before I'm keeping up, all of us heading down the stairs while Cypher remains close behind me. We're out the door in a few more seconds while I quickly clap my hands over my ears.

Ciarán and Cypher perform a similar action, all of us gritting our teeth while Dante remains standing without appearing affected too much. As we glance around, I finally see that Niamh is standing before Sinéad, screeching like a banshee...though I know the siren's voice isn't just for seduction...

...but a lethal weapon.

Sinéad cries out in pain while trying to cover her ears, but it must be since she's Niamh's focus...blood comes from Sinéad's ears, trickling down the sides of her neck. Sinéad attempts to focus, using the small amount of water from an open container on one of the benches to morph it into a sharp icicle before throwing it at her sister. Her aim is off due to her injuries, slicing into the wall next to Niamh.

I see Dante reach into his pant pocket before withdrawing a small gold ball about the size of a quarter. His eyes are reddish orange, and I know it's his true hybrid self that walks toward Niamh and Sinéad. Before Sinéad can attack her sister again, Dante stands between the two, staring into Niamh's eyes.

A second later, he moves faster than I can see, the scream instantly stopping as he shoves the gold ball into the front soft spot of her neck. Half of the dome shape ball is still visible, Niamh's eyes wide with fear as the pendant she wears around her neck turns a slightly less brilliant hue.

Dante states, "Niamh Tempest, there is a zero tolerance violence policy that you've just violated," he pauses a moment before motioning to the gold ball, "this was created to ensure peace at this school should a siren step out of line...the Halcyon Sphere harnesses direct rays from the sun to dehydrate your skin faster, forcing any of the magic you possess to divert to merely allowing you to walk on land," he watches as her eyes widen further when he states, "this will remain as your punishment for two weeks."

Oh wow...

...mom and dads did think of everything...I wonder if he's had to use that before? I also wonder if they receive extra help from the other council members in regards to weakening their species as they are trying to keep the world peaceful. The only way to do that is stop those committing acts against the Covenant of the Code.

Sinéad touches her ears, and her fingers pull back away with blood on them. Dante then continues, "Sinéad and Niamh Tempest, you will both be banned from the end of the year ball."

So harsh...but, if he wasn't...

This school is peaceful for the most part...he doesn't joke around with punishments, and he doesn't even know how the fight started. I'm not so sure either or why they went at each other, to begin with.

Off to the side where Cypher stands now with his hands away from his ears, I see Mercury leaning against one of the buildings. He tilts his head to the side as he brings his gaze away from the sentencing and then locks his eyes with me.

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