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"So you both must be wondering why you were called here" Alfred speaks.

"No we dont know Headmaster" I respond "Did we do something wrong? Did I take it too far in the opening ceremony? My deepest apologies. I know my magic can be sometimes overwhelming-" Eriko says as she bows her head and rapidly apologizes. It honestly looked funny in my eyes.

Alfred waves his hand "No no, you're fine Ms.Eriko it's just a topic that I must discuss with you all. Here have a seat"

VRMM VRMM

I watch as two chairs appear and we both take our seats.

"We must wait for the others to arrive."

"Others?"

"Ah, here they come."

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CREAK

The door swings open and we see familiar faces.

"Hey, you guys?!"Ezekiel waves at the two of us as he examines the room "Woah fancy room." In my eyes, he looked like a kid in a toy store looking at everything cool and shiny. All the weapons, tools, basically everything in that room excited Ezekiel. "Oh, what's this" was the common phrase he said as he looked at the Headmaster's room.

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"Hello meet again Valerus and Eriko. Hey dont, touch that!" Faith greeted us as she scolded Ezekiel as he was about to touch something.

"Hey, you called them by their first name" Ezekiel points out. "Yeah cause it's fun making fun of you" Faith and Ezekiel bicker again. "One day I'll think of a good name," Ezekiel says. "Aww can't think of one right now?" as she puts her mouth by her face.

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"Knock it off you two. Were in the presence of the headmaster. We are sorry for the short notice and disturbance." Luna says as she bows.

"Haha you fine it's good to have a little noise in here," Alfred says as he laughs. 

STEP STEP

"Pleasure to meet you guys again" Another familiar face enters the room. The Student Council President Axel Freidman speaks"We need to discuss the matter at hand here. It's something that cannot be turned away now."

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4 chairs appear. 

"Take your seat. Before you break something." Faith lightly pushes Ezekiel towards his seat. "Hey dont push me. Besides am not going to break- " Ezekiel accidentally swings his arm back and breaks a vase.

We all look in shock as this transpires. 

"You idiot I told you not to break anything" Faith scolds Ezekiel. "It's because you slightly pushed me and I swung my hand" "But you just admitted it!" "Wait.. it is but it is partially your fault as well."

The look that Luna wore at that moment was the face of defeat. Axel decided to look in the other direction. 

"It alright you two I can fix it" Alfred motions his hands as the vase is fixed and put back together.

The two quietly sit down beside one another.

"I literally can't with these two, "Luna says as she crosses her legs on the chair"Axel aren't you going to say anything?" Luna asks. "No there fine". Luna looks at Axel in a bewildered face. "You the Student Council President." 

The six of us now sit in a curve facing Alfred Dawkins. In front of the giant globe. With the order being Axel on the far left, Luna, Faith, Ezekiel, Eriko, and myself and the far right end. 

Alfred clears his throat and begins to speak"The reason why you four were brought here today was to discuss the events that have been occurring. You all know of the emergence of the Phantom Order right? Over the recent years, they've been more active than ever. As I was told before Student Council Historian Ceaser Bellamore, has reported premonitions of the Phantom Order and the Twelve Star Mages. The incident that happened earlier today was reported by Vice President Luna here. 

Today they were here today? That's why I had an uneasy feeling. Was it him? Was it that bastard Deadman? I could feel my heart racing, my hands clutching into a fist, anger was what I felt at that moment.

I feel a warm hand place on mine. "Val are you okay?" this warm hand was from Eriko as she sat beside me. "Yeah am fine" "You didn't look fine" as she slowly lifts her hands off my hands. 

Axel and Luna rise from their seats. "These incidents are no mere coincidences" Axel stated. Luna then begins to speak "The enemy that I fought today used shadow magic." Faith speaks up "From what I could recollect they abducted me through the shadows. They wore a hood and mask so I couldn't identify their gender. Then again they were in the element underground in the dark barely any light."

"The Silent Step" Alfred speaks up. "This member is known for kidnapping and assassination. Most of the surviving victims dont recall ever hearing a step."

I turn to look at the three Twelve Star Mages' faces. They all were silent listening tentatively to what Alfred had to say.

"Then what about the Bloody Queen" Ezekiel speaks up. "The bitch that killed my parents."

" Unfortunately, I do not know their location or identities but over the years I was able to pick up their aliases

Silent Step

Deadman

Bloody Queen

Reaper 

Grandmaster

Stormbringer

Blade

Melody

and last of all their Leader El Phantasmo or The Phantom.

All nine members are highly dangerous dark mages and should be approached with extreme caution. The fact that both Luna and Faith are okay with minor injuries is jarring, to say the least," Alfred says. "I expect everyone to be on complete caution, especially with Silent Step roaming around out there who knows what could happen? 

"They weren't even trying their hardest probably while I was fighting my heart out," Faith says while looking down. "Am I that weak?" as she puts her head down.

"No, you not. You're strong. You smart" Ezekiel speaks.

"Unlike me who just charges into battle without thinking you actually have a plan on what to do."

Those too have a moment.

"Sorry to interrupt this moment but how does this involve me?" I speak up. "I get why the student council is involved but why me?" "Am not a twelve-star mage like them am just an irregular."

"The reason is that you encountered and were almost kidnapped by one before. There must be a reason they've done this" Alfred speaks. "But" " You connected to all this Valerus." 

Axel then speaks again "Another matter that Luna brought up to me is how this person managed to get into the school. Isn't there a barrier or some sort? I would assume this barrier is unbreakable unless there is a traitor in the school." 

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The snowy mountains.

DRIP DRIP DRIP

STEP STEP STEP

WOOM 

A familiar room with a single dining table is in the center of the room. A chandelier emits light. A row of stairs going on the second floor. 

"Welcome back Silent" a voice speaks up at the end of the dining table with an extravagant chair. 

Seven Individuals are already seated in the chairs with their cloaks and masks. 

"Yes, it was interesting to say," Silent says. 

"I still believe that I should've gone. I wanted to see Valerus" Deadman speaks.

"You just wanted to mess with him again. You wouldn't get Aquarius" Bloody Queen speaks up. 

"Hey Silent maybe if you went for the kill you would've brought the Twelve Star back." a voice says that has a katana engraved in their mask.

"Well if you believe that you should have gone," another voice says.

"What did you say? You got something, Grandmaster"

"That is all I have to say. Nothing more nothing less."

"You son of a bit-"

"Blade just shut the hell up you're just sad that Phantom didn't give you the job"

"Says the member that barely fights"

"I control the weather. Without me, your ass would've been founded out on numerous jobs"

"Oh you want some too Strombringer"

"Shut up Shut up Shut up. You guys are acting like a bunch of kids. Pipe down I got a performance later I have to not get a migraine from hearing you too talking."

"Oh am sorry Melody but who gives a crap. Your tunes are horrible anyway. There only good cause of your magic."

"How dare you."

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The last member with a black oni mask with two horns remains silent. 

"Silence"

"Silent did what they had to do. We'll strike soon. This was a warning shot. Everything is going according to plan." Phantom says.