Blazing Academy: Semester One (Academy For All Things Scorching #1) - Avery Song Page 0,26
the cool night. I fought to open my eyes, and I was only able to get them open just slightly.
My vision cleared for just a second, and I looked up to the man who caught me. He was different from the other two, and his eyes were a beautiful green that gave off a teal appearance.
"You're safe, Princess." His voice was deep with authority, and yet, it was so gentle to my ears.
"Thank...you," I whispered as if it made perfect sense for me to respond to him and the sudden title.
My eyes came to a close, and I let myself fall into the dark abyss.
Blazing Academy For All Things Scorching
"I'll be quick. Just taking Cyrus for a walk!" I called out.
"Alright. Don't take long, and take your phone!" my dad called out.
"Okay!" I replied and closed the front door.
Finally. Some fresh air.
I'd been cooped up all day with a high fever, and Dad was in his whole protective mode because of it. I don't know if it was because I'd slept with clothes last night or what, but I woke up to Dad shaking me to drink some medicine, but it was hard for me to even do that.
He'd stayed by my bed the entire time, while Grandma had brought medicine and cold cloths every hour to cool me off.
By the evening, the fever had broken, and after an hour I was perfectly fine. It was beyond weird, and I knew no matter how hard I thought about it, I wouldn't find the answer to it at all.
I had the strangest dreams about men with weird-colored eyes, Cyrus changing into a girl, and a talking owl.
Totally weird.
Needless to say, I was much better and in need of a good night walk. Deciding to take Cyrus along to get her set of cardio, I'd put on some black tights, a black bralette, and a fluorescent orange jacket that shifted to red when a light shone on it.
Perfect tactic to make sure cars saw you on gravel paths where there were no sidewalks.
Tucking my keys into my pocket, I gestured for Cyrus to go ahead. She didn't need a leash to walk around, usually obeying my commands when I told her to wait for me.
To me, it wasn't necessary because she was independent before meeting me. She could come and go as she pleased, and if she never did find her family, I'd always take care of her.
Walking down to the bottom step, I headed for the mailbox and pulled out the few envelopes in the tiny box. My grandparents always left the mail-checking to me, something to do with them not being able to see if it was junk or actually important.
At least I'd be able to tell the difference and give them the important mail.
Heading for our walk, I reached the usual clearing that always called to me. Being in this spot brought tranquility and a clear mindset, especially when I was anxious from school.
Reaching the bench, I sat down and began filtering the mail while Cyrus did her thing of trying to find the perfect spot to pee.
"Hmm? Wow. Talk about a high-quality envelope. Is this a hallmark card? Carlton? Wow. I've never seen something that can shift into three colors. Reminds me of fire," I commented to myself as I tried to see who it was from.
"To Alice Blaze. Doesn't say where it's from. Maybe I won a scholarship or something. Not like I applied for any of those."
With a shrug, I worked my way in, opening it as gently as I could. It was far too pretty to destroy, and even if it ended up being junk mail, I would keep the envelope because it was just that pretty.
Pulling out the rich, thick, ivory parchment paper, I glanced at the beautiful cursive that was clearly addressed to me.
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Dear Alice Blaze,
We'd like to give you an early invitation to Blazing Academy.
This institute is for all things scorching, and you've been given a special invitation by the Headmaster herself. Please read the following passage, and one of your designated teammates will retrieve you.
Upon your arrival, the headmaster will formally greet and introduce you to the start of a blazing eight-semester curriculum that will answer many of your questions about your inability to fit in.
Once you are given a tour, feel free to sign the bottom letter and inform your parent or guardian(s) of your coming enrollment.