Julianna POV
As we entered our room Lyra filled me in on everything she knew on the Thane Siblings and the rules and regulations at Paranormal high. "Remember, Julie, there is a curfew here. We can't leave our room after 9 PM," She reminded me.
Lyra then asked to see my schedule of the upcoming classes "Oh Julie, the start of your studies here at Paranormal high is tomorrow, where is your schedule?"
I pointed to the table in my room. "It's right there"
Lyra walked over to grab it and scanned the list of classes. "Ah! We have Witchcraft and Spellcasting together I'm sure you will enjoy the class, trust me it's fun, but..." Here eyes widened as she looked at the rest of my schedule "You classmates for the other subjects are the Thane Siblings"
I raised my eyebrowns in concern, "What's wrong with that " I asked, my voice lased with a hint of defensiveness.
Lyra expression turned serious, with her face looking worried. "Let's just say there are mischievous. They are know for pranks, their rivalries and their complicated relationship. You'll see what I mean soon enough" she warned.
I took my schedule back from her, feeling a bit apprehensive"Thanks for the warning, Lya. I'll be careful," I promised, trying to sound braver than I felt. Lya yawned, stretching her arms over her head. "I'm exhausted from helping you settle in, Julie. I'm going to bed. Good luck tomorrow!" she said, her voice sleepy.
I smiled, grateful for her help. "Thanks, Lya. Goodnight!" I replied, watching as she entered her room and shut the door behind her. I looked at my schedule again. "Thane siblings, huh? Maybe it won't be so bad," I shrugged, trying to stay positive, but deep down, I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was in for a wild ride.
The next day, I woke up late, realizing I was running behind schedule, "Shit, I'm late! It's my first day here but I'm already late!" I exclaimed, hurrying to get dressed,I finished tidying up quickly rushed out of my room wondering why Lyra didn't wake me up.
As I rushed to the other building where our classooms were. I look at my watch and groand "Shit! I'm 5 minutes late!" I muttered to myself.
"Ouch!" I moaned when I collided with someone, looking up see who ran into me.
"Why are you being blocked?" He asked irritably.
So l raised an eyebrow at him."Wow, I'm the one who's blocking now. You're the one who hit me." I said angrily then he turned away didmissing me.
"How rude" I thought, shaking my head.
I entered the magical creatures class and our teacher was already there. I swallowed hard before knocking on the door. All the students in the room, including the teacher, looked at me."Ughm .. Hi?" I said, nooding awkwardly.
"You're 5 minutes Late Ms.?"
"I'm sorry I'm late." I replied bowing my head.
"You must be the girl, who got the scholarship to study here at our prestigious, am I right?" The teacher asked me.
"Yes I am ." I answered.
"Come on in, introduce yourself"
I breathed a sigh of relief as I made my way to the center of the classroom. The atmosphere here is very strange, especially since the Thane's are my classmates. They sat at the back but one sit was empty so I decided to sit down there later. So I introduced myself
"Ughm .. Hi? I'm Julianna Harris . From Fall city. Nice to meet you all." I said, smiled at my classmates.
"Fall city? Isn't that the place where humans live?" I look at the one who's asking, it was Caleb.
I nodded then Cameron asked "Are you human?"
"Of course she is. She said Fall city didn't she? Lila replied rolling her eyes. The noisy one seems to be Thanes.
"We're just clarifying" The two twins spoke in unison.
"Take a sit" Lila said to me. I headed towards the empty seat next to Lily who was quiet unlike the rest the Thanes siblings.
As I approach the chair, I felt a strange sensation, like magic pulling the chair away. I ended up sitting on the floor instead.
My classmates burst out laughter as well as the Thane Siblings except for Kaid and Lily.
"Nope... wrong sit." A voice said. My head turned to see the one who's speakingr. My eyes widened when I saw who it was. It was the man who collided me earlier standing at the door. His hand was up in the air, and I realized that he was the one in control of the chair.
You've got to be kidding me" I muttered to myself.
"Hey Scott, why did you come back? Didn't you leave class already?" Lila asked.
My eye widened as I realized "Wait he is Scott"
Julianna POVThe council chamber buzzed with power and tension so thick it could choke you. The air shimmered faintly with divine mana — the residue of beings too ancient, too powerful, to belong in this realm for long.The debate had raged for what felt like hours, and even though I was chained and silent, every word pierced my chest like a dagger.“Lock her away,” Alpha Magnus Greyfang growled, his massive claws drumming against the marble table. “Before her power becomes a threat to every soul in this realm.”“Magnus, she’s a child,” Seraphine Dawnfire interjected, flames licking faintly around her form. “A frightened child who saved hundreds.”Magnus slammed a fist down. “Children can burn worlds too, Seraphine. You should know that better than anyone.”The Phoenix Matriarch narrowed her eyes. “And yet, when the flames rise, we teach them to control it. Not cage them.”Elarion Silvergrove, the Elf King, raised a pale hand. “Emotio
Lily POVAfter Julianna was taken to the school courtyard, the entire campus fell silent. The air felt heavier, as if the sky itself was mourning. It seemed like all hope was gone.We gathered again in Julianna’s room — or what was left of it. Cracked walls, broken floorboards. Lyra sat on the bed, arms crossed, her eyes red from fear of what is going to happen to her bestfriend.“So, what do we do now?” Caleb asked, pacing restlessly.Scott slammed his hand against the wall, leaving a faint scorch mark. “We don’t wait, that’s what we do. I say we bust open that door and drag her out of there!”Lyra shot up. “Are you crazy? That’s the High Council! You might as well hand them your head first.”Scott glared at her. “Then what do you suggest, huh? We sit here while they chain her like an animal?”Cameron sighed, rubbing his temples. “We could… maybe try reasoning? Beg them to let her go?”Everyone turned to him.
Julianna POV“My name is Julianna Harris,” I began softly. “I recently found out I’m a Chronokeeper. My past self was called Wanda Chronos.”At that name, Oberis Faelora, the Fairy King, froze. His eyes flickered with recognition.“I don’t remember much of her life,” I said quickly. “I don’t even know how I got the key. My past self gave it to my mother for safekeeping, but it was stolen by a woman named Kira. Somehow it ended up with Principal Blackwood. Now it’s missing again.”Nox Windbourne’s tone was soft but cold. “You tampered with time. And time always demands a price. You may not have paid it yet, but you will.”Draven Stoneheart snorted. “You lot talk too much. The girl saved the whole bloody school. Maybe show some gratitude before we decide to roast her.”Nerida’s voice rippled like the sea. “And if her next act kills us all?”Tepes Thane finally spoke, his tone calm, unyielding.“She’s not our enemy. She fought aga
Julianna POVThe day seemed like any other. The sun shone faintly through the broken towers of Paranormal High, and the smell of burnt stone still lingered in the air.But deep down, I knew it wasn’t an ordinary morning.Last night, none of us could come up with a convincing argument for the Council. No words that could justify reversing time or defying death.Maybe today we’ll think of something, I told myself. Maybe.Then, before breakfast even came, the sky split open.The light dimmed as shadows spread across the horizon, swirling with colors no mortal should ever see. Every student froze mid-step, their conversations fading into silence as the air itself trembled.Lily looked up, her eyes wide. “They’re here…”Lightning forked across the clouds, and from that storm descended nine beings of impossible power. Their very presence made the ground hum beneath our feet.Even the wind knelt before them.One by one,
Julianna POVI was back in my old house.The peeling wallpaper, the creak of the floorboards — it was exactly as I remembered it.“Why am I here?” I whispered, looking around.No one answered.Then I saw her.Me.A small child, maybe seven or eight, clutching the edge of my old blanket, her eyes too old for her tiny face.“Ahhh—” I stumbled back, my heart hammering. But then I exhaled. “Oh. It’s just you.”“You brought the dead back to life,” my past self said, her voice echoing unnaturally. “That’s a big no-no.”“I… I didn’t know,” I stammered. “I don’t even know how—”“Time must be balanced. For your actions, somebody must die.”Her words hit like a blade to my chest.“Wait!” I reached for her. “Wait, what do you mean?”But she was already fading like mist.I woke with a jolt, gasping for air, my sheets damp with sweat.By the next morning we were healed enough to be sen
Julianna POVThe clinic was quieter now, though the smell of herbs and the faint groans of the wounded filled the air. I sat at the edge of the bed, Lyra beside me, her arms still looped tightly around mine like if she let go, I’d vanish.For a long while neither of us spoke.Finally, Lyra broke the silence. Her voice trembled. “Julie… I thought… I thought you hated me. After what happened with Kira. I thought you’d never forgive me.”Tears blurred my vision. “I didn’t hate you, Lyra. I was angry, yes. But hate? No. Never. You were my first real friend here. You… you were my family. And when I saw you die—” My throat closed. “It felt like I’d lost everything.”Lyra’s lip quivered, guilt heavy in her eyes. “I made mistakes. I was stupid. I’m was sorry.”I grabbed her hands, squeezing them tight. “You don’t need to say sorry. You’re here now. That’s all that matters. You’re alive, Lyra. Do you know how terrified I was? I thought I’d never hear