As they got closer to the school, Coraline gasped in amazement. The academy was huge, and it was in the shape of corals and there were seashells encrusted all over the school, and Sea Academy was written in cursive. There were lights glowing out from the window, making the place look magical. It was creme colored, with pink, blue, yellow and light green seashells. She and Ally looked at each other, fascinated before swimming towards the school entrance.
OMG! Caroline thought as she saw a garden full of plants, a place full of adorable animals! She and Sea Ally looked around in awe as they stepped into the school. The moment they step foot, Coraline felt something pass through her spine. as though someone just acknowledged their presence. Sea Ally looked her instantly. "Did you feel that?" she asked. Coraline nodded her head sheepishly.
They walked to the front porch, where a beautiful - but strict-looking older merfairy was. She had dark brown hair let loose, pink and green wings, and a floral shirt with pink and green gradient tail. Wow, Coraline thought. She must be a teacher, and one that teaches plants! Oh, I'm excited! :D
As soon as Coraline and Ally walked to the teacher, the teacher nodded at them and gave them a small smile. Then, she began speaking.
"Good morning, merfairies. First, a very warm welcome to Sea Academy. We, the teachers of Sea Academy strongly believe that each and everyone of you have a special talent inside of you, and we are here to help you find it. I am Assistant Head Mistress Miss Anemoe, and I am also your Herbology teacher. However, do not worry about your classes for now. You will need to go through your sorting to see what house you are destined to be in. Once you are allocaated your house, you will be expected to earn points (seashells) for your house. However, if anyone misbehaves, points will be deducted. Now, let me introduce to you the four houses.
Firstly, the house of purity, Puriation. We value purity and innocence. The house colors are the lightest green and baby blue. The sign is a shining, crystal pearl. Secondly, the house of charisma, Charmandite. We value charm and talents. The house colors are white and silver-gold. The sign is pale pink flower. (smile) Thirdly, the house of elegance, Elegantia. We value elegance and grace. The house colors are emerald and gold. The sign is a butterfly. Lastly, the house of loyalty. We value trueness and loyalty. The house colors are the lightest yellow and navy blue. To show that you are in different houses, you will wear blazers of your school colors." Her eyes moved over all of us.
"Now, let us move on to the actual sorting. I will lead you to a sacred room where you will enter alone. Inside the room stands a seashell mirror. The mirror will tell you what will happen next. Now, please come and follow me. "
Miss Anemoe gestured the closest merfairy to follow her to the sacred room. Slowly, one by one, only she, Sea Ally, and 3 other merfairies were left. 2 of them looked like sisters, they were almost identical, except for colors and there was another merfairy who looked very musical. She went first, followed by the two sisters, then Sea Ally. Coraline was the only one left.
"Follow me, dear" Miss Anemoe said kindly. Coraline followed beside her nervously. They stopped outside a marble-white door that had elaborate and intricate carvings of swirls and seashells. "In you go,Coraline Lorena" Miss Anemoe said strictly. Coraline gulped and her wings fluttered nervously at Miss Anemoe saying her full name. She opened the door slightly and slipped in. Inside the room was beautiful. It had marble white floor with the seashell mirror, which was incredibly huge.
Coraline gasped. It was beautiful. Taking a big gulp, she asked, "What house am I in?" The seashell mirror glowed, and Coraline blinked incessantly. Then, she gasped. The seashell mirror showed a reflection of Coraline in a sweet little sidebraid, one that she had on whenever she had a dance recital. She was wearing the Charmandite blazer. Coraline was in Charmandite. Coraline then asked again, "What is my destiny?" The seashell mirror glowed even more. Then, it showed 5 blurry girls chatting happily together. She could make out that they were all in Charmandite. The clearest one was her. She was talking to...Sea Ally? Then, they stopped chatting and said silently, "Quest". Coraline shuddered. Then, as if on cue, the reflection disappeared and a tube at the side of the room appeared. Coraline walked towards the tube automatically.
