Echoes Of Hidden Secrets

The ambient sounds of lively laughter and bustling activity surrounded Estelle and Odette as they navigated through the corridors of the school. The principal's summons to the principal's office added an unexpected twist to their first day.

"Your class is in Stellar," conveyed the principal, his words carrying a subtle gravity that piqued the girls' curiosity.

"How can we get there?" inquired Odette, seeking clarification.

"Just turn left and go straight," replied the principal, his instructions straightforward but leaving an air of mystery.

"Okay, thank you," expressed Odette once more, her gratitude tinged with a sense of anticipation.

As they continued down the corridor, the atmosphere seemed to shift. A hushed murmur of voices reached their ears, causing the two friends to exchange curious glances. Whispers of secrets and hidden conversations wafted through the air, adding an intriguing layer to the normalcy of the school surroundings.

Drawn by an unseen force, Estelle and Odette quickened their pace, attempting to uncover the source of the mysterious voices. In the midst of the corridor, a peculiar message emerged.

" They are here. It could pose an issue if the outsiders catches wind of it."

The cryptic words hung in the air, captivating the attention of the girls. Intrigued, they sought to unravel the mystery, their steps slowing as they strained to catch more of the clandestine conversation. However, just as the enigma seemed within grasp, the resonant chime of the school bell interrupted their pursuit.

The hallway, once filled with the murmurs of concealed information, returned to its bustling normalcy as students hurried to their classes. Left with unanswered questions, Estelle and Odette exchanged knowing glances, realizing that the school held more secrets than they could have ever imagined. With the echoes of the mysterious message lingering in the air, they continued their journey, their first day at school taking an unexpected turn into a realm of intrigue and hidden truths.

Stepping into the classroom, Estelle and Odette felt an intense scrutiny from their classmates. The atmosphere turned chilly, and the disapproval was palpable. It was clear that they weren't being welcomed with open arms.

Undeterred, Estelle tried to break the ice. "Hi, I'm Estelle, and this is Odette," she said with a warm smile.

"We don't care who you are," retorted one girl, embodying the collective sentiment of the class.

As curiosity turned to skepticism, the focus shifted to their magical abilities.

"What's your magical power? Let me guess, it's probably a weak one," mocked another girl, setting the tone for the unfriendly reception.

Preferring discretion, Estelle and Odette decided to fabricate having water manipulation magic, concealing their true abilities.

Suddenly, the atmosphere changed when two boys, Nathaniel and Adrian, burst into the room. Instead of excitement, their arrival instilled fear in the class. The girls responded with gasps, and the boys, with an enigmatic demeanor, cast a brief, unnerving glance in Estelle and Odette's direction.

Estelle couldn't shake the feeling of familiarity when she looked into Nathaniel's ruby eyes. Before she could ponder this further, the teacher intervened.

"Oh, hello boys. These two are the new students. I hope you'll get along well," the teacher said, attempting to maintain a pleasant tone.

However, the class had a different reaction. Fear and unease permeated the room.

"That's not fair. Why do they get to sit with them?!" protested one girl, her voice trembling.

"We could have paired them with other students. Why does it have to be them?" added another, expressing genuine concern.

The teacher tried to ease the tension, but the air of apprehension lingered. "Enough, Luna, Maya. There have been some changes, and Nathaniel and Adrian will be assisting Estelle and Odette in acclimating to the academy. Cooperation will benefit everyone," the teacher concluded, though the fear in the classroom cast a shadow over Estelle and Odette's introduction to their new school.

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