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The name's Angie. Angie Fletcher.

My life has changed ever since that day.

Want me to explain? Listen.

It was my 16th birthday a couple of days ago and I had just walked out of my apartment about to go see my friend Ella, my ONLY friend that is. Anyways, as I was about a few feet away from my apartment, something just jumped up from below the ground and I mean actually CAME from below. I swear I saw a big hole closed. I froze and faced the THING that had just appeared.

It took all my willpower not to scream, because this creature was just UGLY! It had 1 head with 3 big eyes and has scaly skin. It was green and tall. I backed away slowly but too late movement caught its eyes.

And it darted at me. I screamed and turned back towards my apartment.

The creature was slow, thank god or I would be toast since I'm not a very fast runner.

Then the most amazing and shocking thing happened.

My grandma (yes, my parents along with my older brother Tony died in a car crash a couple of months after I was born so I barely know them but I swear that every night they had tucked me into bed I still felt them in my heart. I still do feel their presence when I go to sleep) so yeah, my grandma who is around 70 years old sprinted out of the apartment.

Holy gosh! How can she RUN like that?

She did a click like that with her fingers and ta-da! The creature was suddenly dragged but down into the earth.

I shuddered and faced my grandma.

"How did you do that?"

She simply shook her head and dragged me inside.

As soon as the door shut I bombarded her with questions.

"How can you just send it back down? Wait, was it MAGIC? No, no that can't be magice, magic doesn't exist. Then HOW did you-"

"Angie, calm down. Yes there's such things as magic. And what I had just done was something you shouldn't have seen. Your life is in danger."

"What do you mean?" I asked a bit scared. I took a seat next to her.

"Long story but short explanation, your life is in danger and staying here isn't safe anymore. I'm getting old each day and I need someone to protect you until it is time."

"Time for what? And why is my life in danger? I'm 16 today! I should be having fun with Ella! Not shitting my pants!"

"Exactly, but you aren't a normal girl. You wouldn't be able to be here any longer. We must leave immdediately!" She grabbed my hands and... snapped her fingers

"Wait, where are we-" I was cut off as our surroundings changed. I looked around. It looked like a nice place.

"Gran, where are we?"

"Secret Academy" she answered

"The WHAT?" my eyes widen in shock

Gran laughed at me. "Why, Angie you remind me so much of your parents.."

"Sorry Gran. But seriously does that mean I have to.."

"Stay here. Yes."

"BUT!"

"No buts. I'm not allowing you to turn out like your parents."

I zipped my lips and stayed quiet. The next thing that happened was a door opening. Our heads turned that way. Gran dragged me towards the door. Oh, why do I have a feeling I won't like this one bit?

I walked in to see myself come face-to-face with the most gorgeous guy ever! His beautiful green eyes. Wow. But there's something about them. It's like he won't let anyone near him. His eyes seemed cold...distant.

I have a feeling he doesn't want to be here.

Your life is in danger. I'm getting old each day and I need someone to protect you until it is time.

Until it's time. Until it's time. Time. Time. Time.

The words echoes in my head.

But what does Gran mean when she said that my life's in danger? And time? What's going to happen to me?

"Has anyone ever told you that staring is rude?" said a cold voice.

I snapped out of my thoughts and into the face of the handsome stranger. Huh?

"What?" I said totally confused

"Not only does she stares, she's also deaf," he said, annoyed.

I put one of my hands on my hips and leaned forward.

"She's the cat's mother. I have a NAME thank you very much." I said annoyed. Great. So I complimented that he was hot. Forget I said that.

I just happened to look straight into his eyes. It's so pretty but it has a dangerous side to it.

"Take a picture, it lasts longer," he said coldly, "now stop looking at me like that"

"Like what?" I asked

"Like...never mind. Just stop looking at me." he said

"Hmmm and why not? I'm too sexy for ya?" I smirked

"Pfft! You? Have you looked yourself in the mirror yet?" he retorted

My smile instantly disappeared.

Have you looked yourself in the mirror yet?

The colour drained from my face as I heard those lines.

****FLASHBACK****

My family and I were going to go to a party but I had to take a bit longer because you know. We girls. We need to look our greatest.

"When are you going to come?" my brother Tony yelled out, "by the time you finished, Christmas will be over!"

I laughed. "I'm finished! Coming down in a sec! Leave without me! I'll go with Ella!"

I finished applying the last bit of my sparkly lip gloss and went downstairs.

He grinned at me. "Have you looked at yourself in the mirror yet?"

I playfully hit his arm, "I'm not THAT bad am I?" I pouted

"Nah, you're gorgeous Angie!" he had his hand up ready to pat my hair like he always does but I stopped him.

"You know how long it's gonna take to do my hair!" I said and he dropped his hand.

We both laughed.

I arrived at my best friend's house and we were heading over when there was a big hold up with traffic.

What the? Everyone around the area got out of their cars to see what was it.

I froze when I saw them. My family.

Tears made their way down my face as I saw my family's car...

The last words I've heard from my only brother was.. 'Have you looked yourself in the mirror yet?'

"What's wrong? Hit a spot I see?" he smirked

What an asshole!

But I can clearly feel the hurt starting to form throughout me.

Oh Tony...mum...dad...I've missed you.

I turned away from the stupid hot guy and looked the other way towards my Gran and the Headmaster. They were clearly still in the middle of talking.

I took a huge breath.

"Gran, I need some fresh air. I'll be back," and with that I ran outside of the room but not before hearing Gran saying 'what's wrong Angie?'

****CAL'S POV****

The girl with brown eyes and long dark brown hair dashed out of the room as soon as I had said the line, 'Have you looked at yourself in the mirror yet?'. But even though I told myself I won't care about her. I hated the fact that she was hurt. Did she think she wasn't beautiful? Because she was stunning. Had I really said that?

I shook my head of the thoughts and looked up to see the girl's gran and Headmaster giving me a questioning look.

Huh?

I shrugged my shoulders to indicate that I didn't know what was wrong with the girl when I clearly do.

She had dashed out of the room as soon as she told her Gran she needed air. But not before I caught a glimpse of tears rolling down her face.

Bullshit. That was lies. Who would believe that she needed air?

When I said those words, I regretted it when I saw how hurt she was. I could tell because of her eyes. There was a sad expression followed by a furious one. But why?

I.

Don't.

Care.

Really. I don't care about her.

Or do I?

"Cal,"

I looked up.

"Yes Headmaster?" I said

"Please go get Miss Fletcher, I'll need her here to discuss what she needs to know about this Academy," he said

I nodded and was about to go to the door when her Gran appeared right in front of the doorway.

"No need Mr. Costello, I'm gonna go and have a chat with her anyway," she said

I was so shocked by how she just appeared in front of me that I just nodded. She snapped her fingers and disappeared.

I looked over at Headmaster, "So...she's one of the greatest witches?"

****ANGIE'S POV****

The tears came quickly as I ran dash out of the room. Using the back of my left hand I wiped my tears away before anyone could see.

When I finally stopped running, I looked at my destination.

It was beautiful...so peaceful and quiet. I'm guessing school doesn't start today that's probably why it's so quiet and I haven't seen another person.

I looked at the surroundings and made my way to the bench under a big oak tree.

I wiped away the tears, angry at myself why I had let him hurt me. Normally I wouldn't get offended or act this way so why am I acting like this? It's so weird.

"Angie,"

I looked over to my side and saw my Gran sitting there

"Aahh!" I yelped and fell on the ground.

I took calming breaths.

"Gran, you gotta STOP doing that. It's freaky! Can't you just stick to walking?" I said shaking my head as I got up.

"Sorry, but it's been so long since I've been using magic. Can't resist. Besides get used to this Academy, they do more magic stuff," she said

"Really?" I asked as I sat back down on the bench

"Yes. Here, you will be safe and you will find your true self," she simply said

"My true self? What do you mean?" I asked confused

"You are no ordinary human girl. You have a gift. You just need to find out what it is. So I trust these people to keep you safe until it is time,"

"Time for what?" I asked, irritated. I'm getting sick of these secrets.

She was quiet for a moment.

"Gran?"

"Why did you cry?" she asked

I was taken back. She noticed?

"I wasn't crying," I lied

"Do not lie to me Angie. I've looked after you since you were little. I know when you're upset," she said

"I...I don't know..." I finally answered, as more tears came. I wiped it away harshly.

"Oh Angie..." she pulled me into a hug, and more tears came.

"He said something that reminded me of Tony..." I cried

She didn't say anything except just stand there.

"Headmaster needs you to go back in there so he can explain what the expectations of this school is," she said after she pulled away

I nodded.

"I'll visit when I can. Be a good girl and please stay safe," she said smiling.

"Thanks Gran. I will don't worry," I said, cheered up already. I should get hugs more often.

I got up and was about to go back when Gran stopped me.

"Angie?"

I stopped and looked back.

"Yeah?"

"Happy 16th Birthday darling. I'm sure it's not how you would plan it but I'll tell Emma that you went on holidays or something. No-one shall know you're here. Enjoy the rest of your day here. Goodbye!"

And like that she was gone.

I sighed.

Ella.

I've missed her. How am I gonna cope here?

I wiped the remaining tears and walked back to the Headmaster's office. I was so focused on making sure no one could tell I had cried that I missed the flash of green eyes staring at me from behind the tree who had heard everything.

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