Trial of Shadows
Academy Courtyard – Night. Lanterns dim. A bell tolls three times. Students gather with confused faces.
Headmaster Aldren
(appears in a burst of light)
Headmaster Aldren
Welcome to the Trial of Shadows. A tradition of Arcane Hearts. This surprise trial tests your ability to trust… and survive.
He lifts his hand. Black mist floods the air. The students vanish in pairs.
[Pairings flash on screen magically:]
Kai & Theo
Sienna & Star
Tristan & Donovan
Cocona & Max
Yuri & Ivy
Whispering Forest – Kai & Theo
Kai Virell
Nice. Dark woods. Creepy vibes. This is practically a date.
Theo Laurent
Don’t flatter yourself.
A winged shadow swoops down—Theo counters with ice. Kai lights a flare with fire magic.
Kai Virell
Team Hot and Cold. Trademark pending.
Fog Cavern – Tristan & Donovan
They land hard, surrounded by eerie fog and echoing whispers.
Donovan Hale
Well. Romantic.
Tristan Vale
Try not to die.
They walk through twisting stone halls. Donovan keeps cracking jokes. Tristan rolls his eyes—but doesn’t walk away.
Donovan Hale
(sensing movement)
They spin—Tristan conjures thorned shields, Donovan counters with a shockwave.
Donovan Hale
You noticing me? Be still my heart.
Tristan shakes his head—but his smirk betrays him.
Glowing Lake – Ivy & yuri
Ivy Nocturne
Last time we were alone, you kissed me.
Yuri Akagawa
Want a repeat?
Ivy Nocturne
(raising an eyebrow)
Ivy Nocturne
Focus. Then maybe.”
They battle a kelpie spirit together, water and vines twisting in sync.
Star Lumielle
They’re trying to get inside our heads.
The walls echo with distorted voices
You’ll never live up to your family.
Sienna frowns, her hands curling into fists.
Sienna Virell
I’ve heard worse from my aunt.
Star Lumielle
(stepping closer)
Star Lumielle
Don’t listen. We face them together.
Their hands brush. Sienna looks at her, surprised—but doesn’t pull away.
A corridor of ticking clocks surrounds them, showing scenes from their childhoods.
Cocona Aurelian
That’s my brother. He left our family... never said why.
Max Vireos
Then let’s find your answer. Together.
They step forward—into a flash of light.
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JustReading
I'm so sad it's over, but this story will stay with me forever.
2025-05-16
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