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Chapter 4: Arrested!

Cy did her homework that night as a normal teenager would do before she would face her doom within the next few days. Okay, Cy was not normal by any means but that doesn't stop the nearing doom she was going to face. As Svrion would put it, being all doominously dangerous in its doomly distinction. Yeah…whatever…

But, she was doing her homework and when she was done, it was time for dinner. Her father had come home by that time. He watched her walk over to the table and glared at her as if she was an ant that dared to walk across his floor. She didn't pay much attention to his hateful glare. It would pass over in a few days…yeah…right…whatever.

Dinner was quiet. Celton, Clarrisa, and Cy were much to occupied with studying their parents to talk. Yes, studying their parents. They were doing the most peculiar sort of thing. First, Neo would take a sip of his soup and raise his eyebrows to admire the taste. Mysti would glance over at him with a hesitant stare. He would have noticed this and raise his eyes. She would quickly take a sip of her own soup and admire its taste while he stared at her with confusion. Then, she would look up and he would take a sip. This kept on going forever, and ever, and ever, until…

"Dear Slifer, Mysti! What is the matter?"

"Why nothing, my dear." Now you can clearly tell from the innocent teenager "I-don't-know-nothin'" voice that she was using that it was something if anything. But, Neo nodded deeply before returning to his soup. Before long, the process started all over again. And not much after, their three kids had left the table to go to bed. When the whole second floor darkened, Mysti finally cleared her throat. Neo got up to put his bowl away. He stopped and turned.

"Yes, Mysti." She got up and walked over to him, looking up carefully at the second story before proceeding in a whisper.

"I have something important to tell, but I don't want the kids to get worried about it. Especially Cy, since it was right under nose." Neo looked at her with a worried glance.

"Then we better talk in the backyard, come on." The two left the messy kitchen and headed out the back door into a yard lined with flowers. The moon was casting a narrow beam of light onto the center of the patio like a spotlight. Neo went and stood there.

"Now, tell me." Mysti looked back up at the second story window once before speaking.

"There are spies at the Dark Magic Academy." Neo narrowed his eyes. "Two of them using the names Aundren and Hufanse. One is a Dragon Master Knight and the other a Lord of Dragons. They have befriended Cy, and I think she was so taken by their 'kindness' that she never thought it through that theywere spies. They are hiding in one of the front bushes of the school." Neo bit his lip and looked at the moon.

"I think there is enough light to find them. They must be arrested immediately or else the students may be in danger. Even though Cy is a bit thick sometimes, it is a good thing. The last thing we needed is for her to have panicked and for them to hurt her in order to keep the secret. Okay, then I better go back to my team and start the search. I will be back before midnight. Is that all?"

"Yes."

"Good…tell Cy in the morning or whenever you get the chance. You know, she's actually not that bad. After all, I couldn't have known about them without her help."

"I'm going to reward her."

"Now, Mysti, don't get her over her own head…"

"Okay, she's going to need my reward to stop looking like a fool in front of her classmates." Neo shrugged.

"Okay, then. I'll be home as soon as I can, dear. Bye." Neo gave his wife a quick kiss before hurrying to grab his things. Mysti sighed with relief knowing that her daughter would be safe and happy. Safe? Not for long. Happy? Now that's a long shot.

………

As Neo had predicted, the moon was big and bright enough for the whole schoolyard to be blanketed in its glow. Neo and his fellow Magic Swordsmen appeared in rows, swords ready. They were looking for "spies" and had to be extremely careful.

Meanwhile, Hufanse and Aundren were bored to death and were trying to fall asleep by playing a game in the bush.

"My…turn…" Hufanse moaned, yawning in between. "I spy something…that has twenty legs, ten sharp points, and is approaching us." Aundren was too sleepy to react.

"A Griffor?"

"No…"

"A… Mad Sword Beast?"

"Close…"

"I give up."

"A group of Magic Swordsmen…"

"Oh…wait…what?" Aundren started, and around that time Hufanse figured out the meaning of what he had said.

"Oh my Obelisk!" Even with his voice as low as a whisper, two of the Swordsmen heard him. They jerked their heads in the direction of the bush.

"They're there!" The swordsmen ran for the hiding place. Hufanse and Aundren had no choice but to get out and run.

"Release the Lizards!" Hufanse and Aundren stopped in their tracks, whipping around. The ten swordsmen quickly chanted something and two rattling boxes appeared. As soon as they opened them, the Swordsmen ran from the scene. It made sense why.

Out of each box came a giant purple monster, drooling on the grass. Each had a wide mouth with rows of sharp teeth, and the two antennae that came off of each of their heads sparked. The moon hid behind the clouds in fear.

"Electric Lizards," Aundren breathed. He and Hufanse stared at them in horror, backing up. It was too late. The beasts charged at them with utmost speed. Hufanse quickly ran, but both jumped on Aundren. He screamed in pain as electric shocks ran through his body. Knees buckling, he fell to the ground.

"Hufanse…run…" he moaned before losing conscious. Hufanse didn't run… at least not like he was supposed to. He stopped and ran forward, already muttering some enchantment. The Lizard nearest him exploded into sparks, momentarily blinding him. It was in this moment that the other pounced on him. He had no choice but to fall back. Pain flooded his legs and his mind. The second Lizard also burst into sparks. The Swordsmen returned.

"Good," Neo observed. "Throw them in the Labyrinth."

………

The alarm clock's shrill ring yet again awoke Cy in the morning. She sat up, silently celebrating that she would get to see Svrion again. Of course, Hufanse and Aundren were also people to look forward to, make no mistake. But Svrion…he was the highlight of the day.

It's a happy day…doin' my…h-a-p-p-y da-a-a-a-ance! Oh yeah…uh-huh… I'm going to turn the world upside down…turn the world…around! La-la-la-la-la-la… I'm in my happy place, on the happy day, doin' my h-a-p-p-y da-a-a-a-ance! Oh…YEAH!

Cy jumped out of bed and pretended to strum an electric guitar or something of that sort before skipping off to the shower. Before she could get there, she heard a loud yell from downstairs. It was her mom. Go figure. Cy had no choice but to rush downstairs, luckily in a night robe that actually fit her. While going down the stairs, she continued her song.

I'm going to show the wo-o-o-o-o-o-orld what I'm ma-a-a-de of! I'm my happy self…turnin' the world…upside down…all around…everyday…is my heaven…and the world goes round…and the light shines down…on…my…happy place, on the happy day, doin' my h-a-p-p-y da-a-a-a-ance! Cy jumped off the last step, grinning in eternal bliss that would come to a close shortly, but not quite yet. First her happiness would have to reach its maximum peak before the heartbreaking crash.

Cy hurried – and without tripping and falling – reached her mother. Mysti was grinning, holding a blob of pink and blue fabric.

"What is it, Mom?" Cy asked, looking at the pretty fabric.

"Well…I contacted the school yesterday-,"

"What?"

"Don't worry, it's nothing bad. I just asked them about the whole dress code issue and all. Apparently there had never been a need for a girl's uniform – I don't wonder why – so they thought as long as it looked decent, it would be okay to make up a uniform." Mysti handed her daughter the cloth. "No peaking until you wear it."

"Okay… I wonder how it'll look…" Cy rushed upstairs to take her shower and figure out the surprise.

………

"Let's watch in amusement as our freak of a sister comes down in her freakishly long uniform."

"I know, it's so embarrassing, Celton. Think about it! My sister, my younger sister, cares nothing about fashion. How horrible!"

"It's catastrophic." If Cy had heard that exchange between her siblings, she would have probably glared at them and thrown something that was easily accessible at the table the two were sitting at for the moment, eating their cereal. But Cy didn't hear it. She was just coming down the stairs at that moment.

Celton was the first to look up and spot Cy, as he had done the day before. For the second time, the first few seconds he stared at her like she had just walked in wearing a rubber dragon suit. Then, he made a few gagging sounds before his jaw literally dropped to the floor. Clarrisa had been alerted at this time and she added her silent oh my gosh.

"So what do ya'll think?" Cy queried as she stepped off the final step gracefully. She placed her hands on her hips. Celton didn't have words, so Clarrisa responded.

"Where in the Realm did you get a dress like that? It's not fair, I want one!" Cy smiled. She knew the dress would make her sister jealous. It was mostly baby blue, with a star right in the center of the neck. The straps were blue with pink trim, sitting on the edge of her shoulders. The body of the outfit was the same blue, outlining her waist perfectly. Then, it flared out to her fingertips with a pink skirt, revealing her long legs underneath – would that possibly make her look any taller? Unfortunately, she was barefoot and it ruined the image.

But… it was mom to the rescue! Mysti came in with a pair of matching boots, pink star-patterned gloves, a matching helmet, and a golden necklace with a matching star pendant.

"Look what I happened to find!" she sang. Cy nearly crashed into her with her with a hug.

"Thank you soooooooooooo much, Mother!" Mysti couldn't help but chuckle as she watched her daughter eagerly put on her new accessories. After that, she paraded around the room like a model while her sister watched in envy. Seething envy. But Cy didn't really care. She finished her cereal double time, gathered her stuff, and set off to school. If she was sane, it was Svrion that pulled her and not the joy of learning.

I wonder what he'll say when he sees me in this.

………

When Cy walked casually, and ever so gracefully, toward the building, everyone's eyes were immediately on her. It was mainly a guy's school, what do you expect? Cy glowed in the attention she got. Her eyes, though, searched only for Svrion. She found him. After all, he was the only one not staring at her like an idiot.

He seemed to be more occupied in searching through all the giant bushes located around the school. Cy huffed.

It would be better if he actually paid attention. With something on her face that represented a frown, she hurried – gracefully – toward him. He didn't look up until she had caught up with him at the largest bush and tapped him on the shoulder. He turned around.

"Oh, hi…Cy…" his voice trailed off to unknown parts as he looked her up and down, eyes wide. Cy smiled. Svrion smiled at the end of his inspection.

"One of a kind…" he said. "But I must admit it kind of irritates my eye in its brightness. Plus, it makes you look very… I don't know. It seems like a larger version of toddler wear." Talk about a slap in the face. As Svrion went back to his searching, Cy's mouth dropped in shock. She clenched her fists by her side in anger.

"But…" Svrion continued, "It suits you very well. You do look pretty in that outfit, and it makes you seem taller, though I still tower over you. I guess overall it's not that bad." Cy unclenched her fists. At least the guy was honest.

"So, what are ya' doin'?" Cy asked casually, twirling a strand of blonde hair between her fingers. Svrion sighed and leaned back.

"Searching for Hufanse and Aundren. It's strange. I told them not to leave the bushes unless they had to go to the bathroom, and even then, not to come out after seven in the morning." Cy glanced at him quizzically.

"You're right. That is strange."

"What worries me are these footsteps. A lot of them are ours, but these few are big…they almost look like they belong to beasts."

"What do you think happened to them?"

"I don't know." Before they could think anymore on the subject, the bell rang. The students quickly entered the building to get to class.

Dear mental diary, this is strange. How can Hufanse and Aundren disappear like that? Is it some mistake? And…what are those giant footsteps…? There's a quadrillion unanswerable questions…

Cy, I count three.

………

Cy and Svrion walked to class together. Svrion hurried in first so he did not appear like he was with her. The last thing he needed was for his great-great-great – whatever grandfather to get any ideas. Cy followed close behind though, and she immediately was given the spotlight. Only three people didn't immediately look at her and drool. One was Svrion, since he had already seen her. Another was obviously Dark Sage Morlen cause he already had a wife that had been married to him for who knows how long. And the third was Juoro, who looked at her and shook his head.

"How dare she break the customs," he said to himself. But Cy was too drunk with the pleasure of being the most attractive one there – though, we must insist, that no one else should ever try to get as big of an inflated head as she is getting now – to notice. But, she eventually made it down the aisle after waving at everybody like she was some movie star.

Mental diary…I understand why Clarrisa likes this so much now. It's even better that I don't have competition. There's no other girl to rob my chances here. However, it would be nice if Svrion were caught in the spell too. What's wrong with my charm? Why isn't it working on him? Okay, so maybe it isn't a real spell…but…great! Just great! The one guy I like almost doesn't care about me.

"Cyrrielle, please have a seat please," came Dark Sage's voice from the front of the room. Cy huffed and plopped in her seat. Svrion, to her side, was in a pensive mood. The hand on his chin, leaned forward posture, and narrowed eyebrows said it all. This made Cy scowl. Sure, she was a little concerned about Hufanse, Aundren, and the giant mysterious footprints. But there had to be a good explanation.

The tardy bell rung. Dark Sage cleared his throat as he quickly organized some papers on his desk. After taking attendance, he got up and stood in front of the class.

"Okay, Dark Magic students, today is the start of the real lesson. Yesterday, if anyone remembers, we just discussed about the history of our Realm, and for homework I asked you to write a short response to all we have talked about. I will be picking that up at the end of class. Anyway, today we are going to start with material related a little more closely to magic. I am going to introduce you to the different occupations of anyone wanting to study magic, and we will take notes on what they do. Tomorrow, we will learn the different categories of charms.

"Before we start however, there is a bit of business I would like to talk about." When Dark Sage stopped to take a short rest for his throat, everyone looked at each other and shrugged. "As I was saying, there is an important announcement. Because of some recent events, Magic Swordsmen will now patrol the school. I want all of you to be on your personal best behavior. Two of them will actually come in today to talk about something that happened yesterday. Oh look, here they are now." The class turned to the door as it opened. Two men walked in.

The first man was young and handsome, and he would have gotten a good reaction if he had walked into a class of girls. But here, only Cy's eyes widened. She grinned and looked over at Svrion, but he was so engrossed in his thinking that she turned back to the front of the room with a frown. The second man who walked in was indeed handsome, and looked about in the mid-forties. And Cy definitely reacted to him.

"DAD!" she cried, nearly falling out of her chair. Svrion actually started out of his musings. The whole class turned to look at her. Wow, was she getting popular around here.

"Cy, you're in this class?" Neo asked with confusion.

Dear mental diary, this is horrible, this is a giant catastrophe. What is my dad doing here? Cy might as well have hissed it out to the class. It was apparent in her expression.

"No duh!" she yelled. Neo sighed. He was probably thinking about how absolutely wonderful this situation was, sarcastically speaking of course. So, now everyone would know the father that actually allowed his daughter to take a Dark Magic class was him, one of the respected Magical Swordsmen. This was perfect. Absolutely sarcastically perfect.

"Well…well…" Dark Sage said. "That's quite interesting. Anyway, Neo and Xane here are going to talk about what happened yesterday." Dark Sage turned toward the two men. Xane started talking first.

"Ah yes…yesterday… that was rather lucky on our part. We found spies at Dark Magic Academy." He didn't need to do much more to get anyone's attention. Everyone but Juoro and Svrion suddenly leaned forward in their seats with anticipating, excited faces, whispering amongst each other. Juoro simply raised one eyebrow and scowled. Svrion leaned back, crossing his fingers. He had some idea of what might have happened.

"There were two of them," Neo continued. "After we got info from…an anonymous source, we were able to track them down. They were in the school bushes. They tried to run, but we set the Electric Lizards on them." Svrion moaned softly. He had a lot more of an idea of what might have happened. Juoro's eyes were wide with shock.

"We have caught them and identified them as a Dragon Master Knight and Lord of Dragons. They have been thrown in the dungeon. As you can see, this Realm is now becoming a dangerous place and you all must take extreme caution. We will be protecting you as much as possible, but it is your job to be on the lookout." Everyone looked determined now, but Svrion and Juoro still looked horrified.

"Xane, what were the names of those two men anyway?" Dark Sage queried.

"I believe, Sage Morlen, that their names were…Hufanse…and Aundren." Juoro sighed with relief – that's awfully suspicious – and Svrion gasped. Cy was shocked as well.

"They're not enemies!" Svrion shouted with no inhibition – he could have used some though. Dark Sage was the first to raise his eyebrows, next came Xane and Neo, followed by the rest of the class. Cy only whipped around to face Svrion. He had stood up, both fists supporting him on the desk.

"Excuse me," Xane asked. "Let me get this straight…"

"They're not enemies…" Svrion protested yet again. "They're my friends." Is it just me, or did the fatal sentence syndrome pass from Cy to Svrion? "I'm helping them. They are refugees from the Dark Kingdom, and need our help. They came for our support, not to hurt us." Xane and Neo were not convinced.

"Don't be crazy. If they were in need of our protection, they would have surrendered. Instead, they started running," Xane countered.

"You scared them!" explained Svrion. "I would run too if I had two giant Electric Lizards on my heel."

"They are spies. And you've helped them. It was you that let them so close to the building, isn't it?"

"They needed to be close to me. I didn't want them to be captured on accident. And for the last time, they are not spies! They're friends."

"To you maybe, but not to us. In fact, for helping spies, you should be arrested!" Cy gasped, but Svrion kept on going.

"They aren't spies. They aren't even in disguise! You can't send them to their demise. Throwing them in the Labyrinth is treacherously unwise!"

"Rhyming doesn't make you any smarter than us!" Svrion started to say something, but Dark Sage interrupted.

"Xane, Neo. Please, my great – a million times grandson is not that type. There are always good among evil. What if those two aren't spies?"

"Until we know for sure, we cannot take chances. Svrion is under arrest. He must go also until we know the truth." It was Cy's turn.

"You can't arrest him," she objected, stressing out the word as if it was incredulous to even remember that the word existed in this situation. Neo raised his eyebrows.

"It would behoove you to keep quiet, my dear daughter." The way he stressed those words, they didn't exist in this situation either. "Svrion. You on the other hand, will come with us." Perhaps Svrion felt like a martyr of some sort because he proudly marched out of the door. Neo looked back at Cy before Svrion could reach the hallway.

"Thanks Cy. Without you, we would have never have known about Hufanse and Aundren." Talk about another slap in the face. Svrion turned and stared at her in horror. Cy slowly started to realize the meaning of those words. She opened her mouth to admit her horrible mistake, but Svrion's glare quickly shut her up. He got pushed out the door before his expression bore a hole through her heart. It was too late anyway. It was already shattered by her father's actions.

What have I done? I've turned the world upside down!