Blazing Academy: Semester One (Academy For All Things Scorching #1) - Avery Song Page 0,67

did. That massive flash of thunder was his Holy Thunder that was triggered, and saving me was his way to teach me just how regretful I would have been if I'd completed the final act. He made me understand how important I was in this world, even when I didn't believe it. He was the support I’d wished for, and though he was an ass half the time, I learned, grew, and unlocked abilities I never would have thought were possible."

He closed his eyes bobbed his head.

"I'm here because of him, and though my parents who abandoned me are somewhere out there, I've decided that this journey is mine alone and I can either let fear consume me or push it aside and make the most out of my life. Second chances don't come often. It's best to grasp that chance and live life to the fullest."

"That was really inspirational, Keru." I began to clap my hands, and he bowed slightly, like he was on stage and receiving a round of applause.

"Thank you, thank you," he teased and walked around the island until he was standing before me. "The main point of me sharing this is, I want you to tackle this semester with a broad insight. Let yourself be excited for the journey to learn and find out about yourself. You're beautiful, talented, and strong, Alice. You've yet to even tap into what your true potential and calling is."

He raised his hands to spread them out. "Your potential in this world is massive, greater than my hands can portray, and what bullies like Rick and other sad people among our student body love to do is ignite our sense of fear. They wish to belittle us on our own journeys, especially when they can foresee just how great we can become if we allow ourselves to learn and grow. You'll find out why your mom decided it was best to leave you in time. Maybe it will be tomorrow, or maybe it will be years from now. From tomorrow onward, this adventure is yours to enjoy, and I want you to really experience all the good and the bad."

He lowered his hands to my shoulders.

"We'll be here for you as well. I know your dad requested us to protect you because you're extremely important to him, but remember, we're your friends and teammates now this semester, and we're going to support you any way we can. Ask as many questions as you want, and we'll do our best to help you."

"That really means a lot, Keru." I gave him a sincere smile and he grinned in return.

"Today was a lot. Let's worry about breaking things down as we go through this week. We won't be getting into the nitty-gritty of our curriculum till next week, so there’s tons of time to teach you the essentials."

"Okay!" I beamed at the idea and without thinking, I moved forward and hugged him. "Thank you, Keru."

He chuckled again and hugged me tightly back.

"You give good hugs, Alice. Not those fake ones."

"Hugs can be fake?" I inquired.

"You'd be surprised." He winked and slid his arms away to suddenly ruffle my hair.

"Hey!" I huffed, one of my hair buns coming undone. "You ruined my hair!"

"We're home anyways." He didn't have a hint of regret. "Now let's head to the door. Our roommates are back."

"How do you know?"

"I can smell Gabriel from a mile away. His energy is also really easy to pick up," Keru replied and headed towards the door.

I watched him in admiration, grateful that he was willing to dive into his past and give me a perspective of the challenges he experienced and overcame.

It had eased my mind greatly, and my worries now felt insignificant. He was right about many things, and I could either let this new experience frighten me to the point of hindering me or allow myself to jump into this new experience and make mistakes along the way.

There was nothing wrong with making mistakes, as long as I learned and moved on.

There's also nothing wrong with me. My mom leaving us isn't my burden to carry. If I work hard on myself, maybe one day I'll discover the truth about why she stopped coming to see us and why she left the seal the way it was.

As much as I secretly wished for all the answers to be delivered to me, I was dreaming the impossible at this moment.

Like Keru had stated: I had massive potential, and this was