Chapter 2- Nightmares

Carla was pretty miserable that night.

Since she turned fifteen her nightmares had gotten worse.

She never actually remembered how it started or what went on during the nightmare. All she recalled was that it would end with her falling into a pit of absolute darkness.

It continuously followed this pattern until last night. Unlike her previous nightmares, she had woken up with a scar - more like a symbol on her left wrist.

To avoid any suspicion Carla hid it by wearing long sleeved shirts.

She glanced at her wrist, when someone touched her shoulder. She looked up to see her form teacher Katie glaring furiously at her.

"Lately you've been absent minded during classes, and your grades have dropped poorly Carla.

By now the entire class focused their attention on her.

"I'm sorry" Carla apologized.

Before Katie could reply, the bells resounded. She shook her head slightly irritated as everyone except Carla exited the room excitedly.

"See you later Miss Katie"

Carla sighed, gently walking out of the classroom.

The whole school seemed to be in a frenzy because of the upcoming exams, specifically the year 15 entrance examination. As instructed earlier in the morning, Carla alongside other students converged in the hall for announcements.

Few minutes passed, and the principal Louis, a tall middle-aged man with a dominating aura finally walked in causing everyone to go completely silent.

"Good evening everyone. As you all know the year 15 entrance examination will be held at the royal grounds coverlover tomorrow at exactly 8:00am in the morning. All year 15 students are to arrive at the venue before 8:00am as lateness is equivalent to immediate disqualification."

Carla glanced towards Bria the top student in year 15, and like the others wished she was as skilled as Bria. Not only was Bria powerful, her family was also renowned for being one of the strongest in existence.

Carla shook her head to clear her mind. She focused her attention on Louis who later dismissed them.

The students dispersed, some hurrying to prepare for the entrance examination while others including Carla returned to their various dorms.

Carla slumped on her bed devastated. She wasn't scared of the exams tomorrow. As an average student it shouldn't be that hard right? But the problem was everyone except herself had unlocked their ability and therefore had an upper hand against her, if they were to be involved in close combat during the entrance examination.

"Why does luck always seem to be against me" Carla muttered.

Without thinking too much, she shut her eyes falling asleep.