Everyone is gathered in the grand hall, the silent is palpable, everyone whispering about what Isabella has done and is she really a witch or a monster ? Than the big wooden door open and Isabella and Lysandra come, everyone looking at Isabella with evil eyes and whispering "she is monster, she set free Helena, she done something that never happened in thousands of centuries, is she really a witch?" Isabella hearing and holding Lysandra's hand. Everyone saying "Monster, traitor, danger. And with down head they sit next Ned Pierce.. Ned stand and left the table. He get scared of her.

Than Professor Adam's come at podium and said" I'm thankful for you all for coming here, I hope everyone has questioned that who rescued from the portal, who is she? So I'm here to giving you answers.
As we know, the mecatopia was created by Myths the Dragon blooded witches.

Before their arrival of the dragons, the world of Mecatopia was a chaotic and simple place. Supernatural beings existed, but they were far from what they would eventually become. Werewolves were purely wild beasts, tied to the moon, with no human form. Vampires were monstrous creatures that roamed in shadows, feasting on any life they could find, but without the human-like appearance that would later define them. Sirens, rather than seductive beings with magical voices, were simply giant, mythical fish who ruled the depths of the oceans. Fairies were tiny winged creatures, like flies, flitting about with no real purpose. Witches were not even born.

When the dragons descended, everything changed. The gods sent these magnificent creatures to bring order, wisdom, and peace to this unruly world. Upon their arrival, the dragons spread magic throughout Mecatopia, reshaping the very fabric of the world. The magic of the dragons was not only powerful but transformative. Through their great power, they turned these animalistic supernaturals into beings of higher intellect and nobility.

But peace is never eternal, and as history would tell, the fall of the Dragon Lineage would bring about a new era of conflict and power struggles for control over the once united land.

The last true blood King Atherion Draconis, after her wife passed way he break the chain of pure blood. He marry a vampire woman and have children. With both dragon and vampire powers but not a pure blood, after Atherion died his elder daughter Helena rule mecatopia, she make it fully hell, everywhere just madness and she has eaten the whole peace. She torture humans, hate witches and she shook hand with Cabals. Cabals who were opened the Mysterious door between two realm and help Eternals in "world war I."

People start shaking when they hear about Helena "and now she finally released after thousands of year. No one knows, what she is planning or where she is?

The purpose of calling you all here is after considering all these things, the school has decided that the academy is no longer safe. So, All students will only attend morning classes and leave before dusk. Students will reside in Hollowdale, among humans until the events ends, as it is the safest place. Humans dont know what problem is flying over their head. We are their strength, we will have to fight and protect country by living among them. We will pretend like nothing happend, we will celebrate very occasion and events. And you cant come to school for late parties and night study. School will be blocked with magical barrier.

Everyone with sad, tired face went to their rooms and start packing their needs. While other looking at Isabella and realizing her that its her fault, she ruined their first year.

The night is terrify at mecatopia with the scent of burning herbs. The fog is covering the grounds and the castle is hidden in the fog. The cold air coming inside from the windows. Everyone is sleeping, its night 3am . Than there is a voice whispering in academy.

"Dra'Kotha..en dra'katar..Lith'ri ul'zaer..Vrein ar ilythiiri.."

Isabella hospitalized wake up drenched in sweat and still had the dragon dream again. She start hearing those whispers, again. Her body start shaking and she hide her face in bedsheet.

The voices come from the portal its shining again. But fact is, helena is released so, why it's still shining.

Its worst morning at mecatopia, Isabella tossing and turning in her blanket, she didn't hit school for a week. Thinking is she really a dragon witch? If she, so why she released Helena and why everyone calling her "The Queen Of Eclipse." She stand up and run towards Aunt jenna. Aunt jenna was making food Isabella staring at her. Jenna asked "What?"

Isabella replied "What? What are you hiding from me? I've told you everything, every single thing about the extraordinary events happening with me after step in that academy. Fire doesn't kill me, my magic is too strong as a siphon witch."

Jenna ignored. "What do you want from me?"

"Just tell me who really I'm, who were my parents?" Isabella asked.

"I've told you many times. Your parents left you near stream. You were crying and I cant left you there in dangerous rain, I took you. I didn't see who left you there and why?" Jenna said.

"You should left me there, let me die in rain. It's really difficult to live without parents. No one guiding me even you." Isabella crying. Sobbing.

Jenna move towards her and hug her very tight "I've told you many times dont say those type of things, I'm here with you.. your sister..your friends waiting for you outside and what else do you want? Love."

"I want someone who helps me in controlling those powers, the burning blood in my veins and tell me who truly I am. Why these all happening to me, outside no one wanna see my face. Everyone thinks I'm the monster, my own sister, see me with evil eyes. What wrong I do. Perhaps they are right I'm really a monster cuz everything happening because of me helena released, you lost your powers, Lysandra being compelled because of me. What should I do." Isabella crying and feeling very bad.

Jenna spreading hand on her head and kiss her "No darling. It's good you are becoming strong. You are very powerful than us from every witch in mecatopia. Your destiny written in stars my love."

Someone knocks on door. Isabella denied to go academy and open the door. Isabella's body trembling and she run upstairs. Jenna's eyes with tears and her heart is aching. She wants to tell her about everything but cant tell because she has to find her destiny her own. The future of mecatopia is in her hand, its upon her to burn mecatopia or give it new era of peace. Jenna opened the door and see it was Lysandra. Jenna's emotions high she start crying and hugged Lysandra.

She drop a hint for Isabella to Lysandra "I think you all should cheak the acenint library. Perhaps you can find every answers of your questions." Lysandra feels something about it and went to Isabella's room. She knocks on door.

"Isabella, it's me," Lysandra's soothing voice came from the other side. Without waiting for permission, Lysandra pushed the door open. Her auburn hair glinted in the dim light, the streaks of gold brown giving her an enigmatic beauty. She carried a plate of food, but her eyes were fixed on her best friend.

"Lysandra..." Isabella's voice cracked, a mix of relief and anguish.

Lysandra placed the plate on the desk and hurried to her side, wrapping her arms around Isabella in an embrace that felt as warm as a mother's love. "Isa, I'm here. Talk to me."

"I can't..." Isabella whispered, tears streaming down her pale cheeks. "I can't go back to school. Not after this."

Lysandra gently cupped Isabella's face, forcing her to meet her gaze. Her green eyes were filled with both concern and fierce determination. "Why? Why do you think you can't? What's holding you back?"

"I think... Helena came back because of me," Isabella admitted, her voice breaking. "Everything is my fault. My magic..it's too much. Too strong. I don't even know what I am anymore."

"You're you, Isa," Lysandra said firmly, brushing a strand of hair from Isabella's face. "The same girl who laughed with me when we snuck out of Professor Adam's boring lectures. The same girl who protected me when those idiots in town tried to hurt me. You are not just magic. You're heart, you're kindness, you're courage."

"But the whispers, the dreams..they haunt me!" Isabella sobbed. "I don't even know why I'm like this. Why does everything feel so... broken?"

Lysandra sighed, sitting down beside her. She took Isabella's hand in hers, squeezing it gently. "I know it's overwhelming, Isa. But we're in this together. You're not alone. And..." Lysandra hesitated, a small smile tugging at her lips. "I have something that might distract you."

Isabella blinked, her tears slowing. "What?"

Lysandra reached into her bag and pulled out a worn folder. "I found something in Professor Adam's old records. Hospital archives, actually. It's about me... about my parents."

Isabella's curiosity piqued, and she wiped her face with her sleeve. "Your parents?"

Lysandra nodded, her voice softening. "I never knew anything about them, Isa. I thought they abandoned me. But this... this record, it says my mother's name was Evelyn Cyclon, and my father was Marcus Aether."

"Cyclone..." Isabella murmured, her brows furrowing. "That's a powerful name. They weren't ordinary people, Lysandra."

"No, they weren't. And learning this... it gave me a sense of who I am," Lysandra said, her voice trembling slightly. "You'll find that too, Isa. I promise. Whatever your lineage is, it doesn't define you. You define you."

Isabella stared at her friend, her heart swelling with gratitude. "Lysandra... you're the best thing that's ever happened to me."

"And don't you forget it," Lysandra teased, though her voice held a gentle affection. "Now, enough of this self-pity. You're stronger than this."

A small smile broke through Isabella's tears. "You're relentless, you know that?"

"Someone has to be," Lysandra replied, standing up. She walked to the desk and grabbed the untouched plate of food. "Now eat this, or I'll spoon-feed you myself."

For the first time in days, Isabella laughed, the sound fragile but genuine. "Okay, okay. I'll eat." Jenna's tears flowing, she clench her chest and left.

As the two settled back into conversation, the weight on Isabella's chest began to lift. She felt lighter, more focused.

But then, a strange sensation passed over her. A memory, blurry and distant, surfaced. "Lysandra... I think... you've been compelled."

Lysandra froze. "Compelled? What are you talking about?"

"I know its feels awkward," Isabella whispered, her voice trembling. "Lucian... he's been using you."

Lysandra's expression hardened, "Lucian is a good guy, he likes me and he loves me truly and I cant live without him."

Isabella realised she is still in compelled she cut the topic and nodded, her tears now replaced with determination. "Thank you, Lysandra. For everything."

"Always," Lysandra said, pulling her into another hug. "Now let's get you back to school. You've got a whole lot of people to prove wrong."

As the two friends laughed and plotted, the room seemed brighter, filled with the warmth of their unshakable bond. Together, they could face anything, even the darkness creeping into their world.

Isabella said"we are leaving aunt jenna."

She asks "Where?"

"To school." Isabella replied.

Aunt jenna come there kiss on Isabella's head and said "you are my best daughter. I love you soo much and Happy Birthday my girl." She hugs Lysandra.

Isabella replied "Thanks Aunt Jenna." They left.

The sun has shone, Isabellas shadow visible on road. The crisp October air made her shiver, though it wasn't the cold that made her uneasy. She hesitated, clutching the straps of her bag tightly.

"I can't do this," Isabella muttered under her breath.

Beside her, Lysandra squeezed her hand firmly. "Yes, you can. I'm here with you. Don't let them get to you."

Isabella took a deep breath, nodding reluctantly. As they stepped through the gates, she could already feel the weight of dozens of eyes on her. Whispers spread like wildfire.

"That's her."
"Isabella... the one who released Helena."
"Can't believe she has the nerve to show up."

The voices stung, but Isabella kept her gaze forward. Her heart sank further when she heard a mocking laugh. Maria, Angelina, and Nancy were standing by the fountain, smirking.

"Look who decided to show up," Maria said loudly. "Brave of you, considering what you've done."

Isabella's face burned, but Lysandra shot them a glare. "Ignore them. They're just jealous cowards."

Isabella sighed but kept walking, trying to block out the taunts.

The moment Isabella walked in, something unexpected happened. The lights dimmed slightly, and balloons floated down from the ceiling. Photos of her and her friends Lysandra, Sirela, Aurora and Felix were pinned on a board with "HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISABELLA!" written in bold, glittering letters.

Her friends stood in front of the display, grinning ear to ear, holding small wrapped gifts.

"Happy birthday, Bella!" Lysandra cheered, pulling her into a tight hug.

"Wait... what?" Isabella blinked, completely stunned. "You..what is all this?"

"You didn't think we'd forget your birthday, did you?" Sirela teased, twirling a lock of her hair. "I mean, it's not like it's a big deal or anything. You're only turning 18."

"I.." Isabella stammered, her voice cracking. "I didn't think anyone would..." Her words trailed off as her eyes filled with tears.

"Oh, don't start crying now," Sirela said, smirking. "Save that for tonight. We're having a party at my lake house. You're coming, no excuses."

"No way," Isabella protested. "I can't-nobody will come. It's just going to be awkward."

Sirela rolled her eyes dramatically. "Please. Everyone will come because I said so. And even if they don't, who cares? We'll have fun. Trust me."

Felix chimed in with a grin, "She's right, Bella. Don't overthink it. Tonight is about you."

Isabella hesitated, but the warmth of her friends' smiles melted her doubts. She laughed softly, shaking her head. "You guys are impossible."

"That's why you love us and I've invited Phillip too and his sister," Sirela quipped, throwing an arm around Isabella. "Now, stop moping and enjoy your day. It's not every day you turn 18, you know."

The four of them laughed together, and for the first time in weeks, Isabella felt a glimmer of happiness.