I run to the hut to find him but he was nowhere to be seen. I must try harder next time.

I head back to the room and lie on my bed with an empty stomach. I lost my appetite tonight. Pratz is lying on her bed too but didn't speak to me about anything today and I have no mood to ask her the matter. I try to get sleep.

My phone rings.

"Rewa. It's Ammara. I found out what it says. Come to my chamber tomorrow. I will tell you about it there."

"I will be there tomorrow as early as possible. Thank you so much, ma'am. I am truly grateful to you." After all, I got some favorable news today.

I turn to Prajakta to see how she is. Her body is shaking even more.

"Pratz, are you okay?"

"Mmm." The only answer she gives.

"Pratz, let me know how can I help you?" I asked.

"Mmm." And that's it.

"Pratz, do you know what happened today? We went to Mr.Arijaado's room and found out the thing we were searching for. Miss Ammara is helping me to uncover those messages I have received from unknown people."

"Good." Said she.

Not only do I feel uneasy conversing this way with her, but it is also making the conversation more awkward. What else can I do so she will talk to me? Only one route to finding out.

I get up from my bed and walk to hers. She is lying in the bed covering her face with the red velvet blanket she brought from home. I can see her quivering under the blanket and hope I can make her look fine again.

"Pratz..." I made my voice more soothing and tranquil.

I put my left arm upon her folded hands and gently caress it. It looks like that gesture is making her comfortable. Now is the time to remove the blanket from her head. Using my right hand, I pull the blanket slowly from her face.

She is moaning. Something bad might have happened. Pratz is always strong. She doesn't care about who backbites or gossips about her nor does she care about how her opponents treat her. Then What might have made her heartbroken?

Before I could ask her anything about it, I take a glass of water from my table and pour to hers. I wipe the tears from her cheek but she holds my hand to stop them.

"What happened to you? I know you are not weak to stay grumpy for unknown reasons."

"Rewa..."

"Mm..tell me. I am listening."

"Where were you when they were declaring our group? You know what power we have?"

"No. Is it something bad?"

"Rewa, we are Phoenix fighters! We have the power of fire and flight."

"That's amazing!!! We are one of the most prestigious warriors of Landwol. Were you crying in happiness? Idiot, you made me scared to hell. "

"Rewa, you don't understand...."

"What do I not?"

"Even though we are Phoenix fighters, our status in Landwol is not at all good. There are only 23 people of our type and we are recognized as half enemies. Do you know what have I encountered today?"

Her breath is not in a harmonious manner. She is breathing heavily. Things might have turned bitterly.

I offer her some water and she drinks it.

"After finding out that I belong to the rarest community, I felt so delighted that I jump out of joy. I was searching for you everywhere but couldn't find you so i can share the news. It was noon, so I thought you would be having your lunch since you love foods that you might even sacrifice your favorite belongings in exchange for the tacos they serve."

She let out a small smile but changes to a groaning mood instantly and continues.

"I was running to the mess hall and suddenly a guy with blonde hair tripped me. His pals surrounded me and mocked me. One of his friends imitated how I tripped and fell to the ground. But you know I don't cry for such immature actions. "

"I know it, Prajakta. Please continue."

She continues.

" Even though it created a scar on my elbow, I stood up and spruced up myself. I didn't give a damn of what they expected. So hatred grew inside them and they raised their hand creating magic balls of snow and mud and thrashed them at me. Since they are outnumbered, I tried to leave with pain. Still, they want to quench their thirst. Those delinquents went for more this time because I don't know how to use my power. The Rock magic of that blonde boy is so powerful, Rewa that I couldn't bear it. He was so strong Rewa. I just couldn't withstand the pain ...if Maya didn't use the time freeze, I would have been unconscious. I...."

Words crack and Tears fell from Prajakta's eyes. They have hurt her more than she can bear. I lift her blanket and that perfect body of hers is now filled with imperfections. The wounds are deep and the pain is too much to condone. I am not going to leave them like that. Those criminals will pay for what they have done with the interest.

"I am not going to leave them like that, Pratz. Since we both have the same magic, we can increase our strength and power."

"We can also tell IKR wink club members to join us. They all have different magics and it will help us a lot, Rewa. We will ask them." Poor Pratz. She didn't know what has happened.

I don't know what to reply to. Thinking about how I have lost my treasurable friends is sulking my heart so hard. It's a specific kind of loneliness that hits me like a wave of nausea.

If only I could rewind the day when I had a chance to tell my friends about it, this would never have come to pass.

Tay was a great leader. Always Be together for the mischief and good stuff. Her bold character and humor sense have attracted my attention. Moreover, her passionate love for all of us made our bond stronger.

Aarya was also a good companion. She kept all of my secrets within her and helped me out in all. How could I not thank her enough for what she had fulfilled?

Ace was my favorite. She is the kind of friend everybody wants to have. The kindness and loyalty she sparkles were enthralling. I miss her so much, so much that I wish I could hug her tightly.

Sia and Sneha were no different for me. Both were important jewels and nothing can replace them. Sneha's magic has turned more powerful that she is one of the toppers in practical class and the only person to score out of out in history.

Crio and Althea will never forget to make the club merrier. If they are on leave, the oak chamber will turn into the funeral home giving the vibe as if someone has died among us.

Carm and Ariel have joined IKR club members recently. They are really cool and awesome. I bet you, if you try to play carroms or UNO, please accept your defeat even before you start the game. Because there is no way you are going to win when they are there.

Those silly laughs, trouble-making, sprinting around the corridors, gossiping, being outstanding students by standing out of the class, trying magics on each other, childish quarrels, hours and hours of talking, pranking friends, and foes, and so on goes the memories.

"I lost them today. We quarreled and it ended like how it should not have ended." I described what had happened. I low down my head in guilt. I should have never done that. They trust me and I should have trusted them the same way.

"I am sorry, Rewa. I didn't know about this. We are both in agony today. We can fix it. Just don't make your face dull." Prajakta's calm tone has already vmade some changes in me.

I smile at her and she gave it back.

"Tomorrow before the history class, let's meet Miss Ammara." I am waiting to learn what she has found.

"Then we will check on Aarya. She probably will not feel comfortable with her other friends, so we should stand for her." Pratz does know what to do.

Early morning, we rush off to Miss Ammara's chamber. She sits in the rotatable chair waiting for our arrival.

"You are on time, Rewa. I have researched and found what the messages mean. Here take a look." Miss Ammara show me the translated messages.

"What? Who is Tawai? Ma'am, what do all these messages indirectly tell me? Where do you think these are coming from?" I have millions of questions to shoot.

"Calm down, child. I will clarify all your doubts. Ask me one by one." Miss Ammara's face tone has changed to red. I am afraid it is leading to a bad intention.

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What does the Miss want to talk about?
All the paper notes will be displayed in the next chapter along with the translation.