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CHAPTER 4 - Supreme Mistress
Supreme Mistress - a woman of highest status or power with ultimate control
"So, we are letting humans into the school now?" Edward asked.
"Edward, you know she is not human." Ms. E replied patiently.
"Carlisle says she is."
"Her blood and genes might test humans, but you said so yourself, you could not read her."
"I may not know right now why she couldn't be compelled. Maybe it's some witch spell, she could have vervain." Edward was really picking at straws now.
"We have been watching this girl for many years now, strange things happen very often around her. Many times a magical surge comes in her presence like the lightning strikes. Besides, vervain hasn't been used in hundreds of years." Esme replied.
"Doesn't mean vervain doesn't still exist." Edward folded his arms on his chest.
"What is wrong my child?" Esme touched Edward's arms. Edward sighed.
"I'm not a child!" He pulled away from his mother briefly.
"What is it then?"
"I almost attacked her."
"But you said a shield stopped you."
"I wanted to attack her Esme. I have never wanted a human's blood so much before. I lost control…"
"Edward…"
"I can't lose control like that, you know it. I can't ever go back to…" Esme cut off Edward when she noticed him stiffen up again after inhaling. Esme smelled it as well. It was potent and powerful. And yet familiar even though she knew nothing about it.
Bella went to knock on the door of the Headmistress office when the knob turned on its own and the door opened. Esme was talking to a young man. She smiled and turned to see Bella standing there in her doorway.
"Hello Bella."
"Uh hi."
"I will talk with you later Edward." Edward looked at Bella. Esme placed her hand on Edward's chest, forcing him to turn away from Bella. His eyes that were normally golden amber, or even green when he wants, are black as coal. Bella shivered. Edward gave Bella one final glare before walking out another door to the side.
She had the same pale, beautiful features as Edward. Something about her heart-shaped face, her billows of soft, caramel coloured hair reminded me of the ingenues of the silent-movie era. She was small, slender, yet less angular, more rounded than the others.
Physically, Esme is the oldest member at the school, though she has been frozen at the age of 26. She was described to be extremely beautiful, to the extent where she reminded Bella of "the ingenues of the silent-movie era" and meeting her was like "meeting a fairy tale queen, like Snow White, in the flesh. Esme has a heart-shaped face with a warm compassionate look, billows of soft caramel-colored hair, delicate eyebrows, and a small, slender figure that is less angular and more rounded compared to the rest of her family. Esme became a full powerful witch not long after giving birth to her son. Most of the time her eyes are purple, as her witch ability flows frequently through her body, and Sometimes her eyes are black.
Esme is an extremely warm individual who is gifted with the ability to love the people around her passionately. That is what makes her a supreme mistress. She has always had strong maternal instincts, which is why she is able to open her heart so easily to oversee so many young supernaturals. This is due to the death of her first and only child when he was only a few days old, during her human life when she was very young. She never wanted to lose another child. Esme is a truly kind and gentle person. The people around her are genuinely drawn toward her gentle personality. Esme is also highly creative and artistic and enjoys renovating old properties. Throughout her years as a witch, she has studied and earned degrees in architecture, art, and photography.
"Well, let me be the second to welcome you into our school Isabella."
"Just Bella."
"Well, just Bella, here is your welcome box." Esme went over and picked up a small present. "Your uniform is inside."
"Uniform?"
"Yes, all students are required to wear their uniforms to classes," Principal Esme said.
On the weekends and after-class hours, students are permitted to wear any manner of clothing that covers them completely enough that their sensitive parts are covered. However, when class is in session the school uniform is required. It is a royal blue jacket with the Cullen family insignia 'C' on the right side of it, over a white button-down shirt. The requirements recently changed and there is no longer a minimum length to the plaid skirt that makes up the bottom of the school uniform. Girls are expected to wear neutral colour black or white ballet flat shoes, though most wear high heels, and boys are expected to wear black dress shoes.
The students are taught a combination of magical and mortal classes. Students are prepared to function in either the Supernatural or the Mortal World depending on their interests in either one. They take the same standardized tests that any student is required to take, including college prep tests such as ACT and SAT. Bella looked at her stack of books. "Fantastic Beast", "Magical Theory & Transfiguration", "Most Potent Potions", "Legacies: A History of Magic" were among the few.
Most students live on campus full time outside of winter, spring, and summer breaks in the school schedule however parents are permitted to pick their child up at any time if they wish. Students who are suspended will be asked to return home to their parents until the suspension period has ended. On campus there are facilities equipped to handle Werewolves under a full moon. There are also residence areas and the memorial library on the grounds. The school is separated from the rest of the city by a wrought-iron gate bearing its name. This is to discourage locals from disproving their belief that this is just a school for troubled rich normal kids, which could get them hurt. Alice knocked on the door.
"Is she done?"
"Yes, come in Alice. It is almost time for dinner, and I am sure Bella is hungry and will want to get a good night of sleep after a long day. Make sure Bella stops by to see Dr. Carlisle for one final check-up before you head to get food."
"Of course, Headmistress. I will take her right now."
"Well, is this the new student?" A man asked.
"Dr. Eleazar meet Bella. She dropped in this afternoon. Literally."
"Hello." Professor and Dr. Eleazar is 5'11" tall, with black hair up to his collar. He has purple eyes much like Headmistress Esme, Bella noticed. He was a mighty strong warlock. Spanish is his native language, though he has studied and learned all the languages around the world. He is old. Not as old as Esme but has lived many lifetimes.
"Hi."
"I am Dr. Eleazar Denali. I teach Legacies, our History classes here. This is my wife, Carmen. You will get to know her better in your courses as well."
"Hello Bella, what a beautiful name for a beautiful girl." Carmen hugged her. Bella smiled even though Carmen's vampire red eyes should have scared it. Bella felt safe and warm despite the hard ice-cold stone body Carmen has.
Must be a vampire thing, Bella thought.
This was a filler scene... we have some action next up.