♪ don’t you love me baebe

  Don’t you love me ooh oh oh ♪

The song played on Emy’s car radio as she passed Kate Diner. The smells wafting from the kitchen, triggering her grumbling stomach. 

Parking on the side of the road, she contemplated if to reverse to the diner or to go straight home. And in that indecisive moment, Emy felt something like sharp needles piercing deep into her skull. It impact was so strong that her eyes turned red and poured out black tears in reaction to the pain she felt.

She looked at her reflection on the rear view mirror,  beholding the hideous look, she thought, this was not an ordinary headache, something was wrong with her. Was something done to her?

The pounding in her head persisted. Her temples throbbed rapidly, sending rush of hot blood to the crown of her head and escaping with a metallic banging sound in her ear.

While it lasted, Emy felt nothing but toture. Her hands travelled through her hair, attempting to suppress that pain but it all fell useless. Screaming, unable to bear the excruciating crick and to her surprise, it stopped. Immediately, Emy gazed down at her watch and drove off instantly. “I guess I’ll be eating lunch at home.”

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“If she doesn’t remember what you specifically told her to forget, then she is human and your gift is advancing.” Julie said pacing the room as she tried to think.

“So does it have any side effects? Does it work on every one?” He asked worried of what he had done to Emy.

“I’m not sure of the side effects on humans, not like I’ve seen or heard of a mind eraser before. Even if they existed, no one will remember to tell the story. But the good news is your secret can always be a secret if you want it to. And the down side is, it doesn’t work on supernatural beings.” She paused and flashed Gabriel a smile.

“How is that good news?” He wondered aloud.

“I don’t know. The trick is, see everything as your strength and not weakness.” She advised.

He gazed down at Julie's ring “So every Curator has their Amulet?”

“Yes, they are not all the same. Mine is my Grandmother’s ring.” She mentioned,  touching the top of her ring " Your mother’s was a staff. The type Luzmi had—”

“Like the riddle I heard in my vision?” He asked curiously.

“Yes, that was your mother speaking, she wanted you to have it and keep it safe. When you acquire it, all that was hidden will be revealed.”

“What does that mean?”

“I don’t know but that was what she told me. I guess we need to find the staff to find out.”

“Hmm.” He puffed.

“And my mother’s amulet is an orb. These amulets indicate to us when a Fiend is near, and they protect us. Everyone somehow, get used to their amulet. Bonding with it is very essential.” She explained further.

Gabriel ran his hand through his hair “I don’t have an Amulet.”

“Not yet. Find your mother’s staff first then, you have yours.”

This was getting too much for Gabriel.  And was he ready to accept this life?

“Will I get see the rest of the curators?”

It was an important question. He needed to know who was involved so he could know who to trust

“With time, but for now, we need to keep you a secret. We have a traitor in our midst. The Golden key has been stolen. Like your mother said, trust no one.”

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The next day was full of activities. The voting was to commence and the entire school had gathered at the school field.

"HELLO CLEAVON HIGH!!!" Mary announced through the megaphone. “The time is here to Vote for your best candidate. On a straight file people,” She continued as she tries to coordinate the students. “Vote for your best candidate.” She announced again. And on and on, she kept on repeating herself.

“Each box carries a tag of different given award. A piece of paper will be given to you. Write down the name of your prospective candidate and put inside the box tagged with the award you desire for that candidate. The candidate whose name dominate a tagged box, will be declared the winner of that award” Jason enlightened the student. “Do we all understand?” He asked to make sure.

He got a chorus rumble from the students which sounded more of an agreement.  He smiled knowing that the students were at least interested in what he and his friends had proposed.

“And Let the vote begin!!!”  Jason exclaimed. The school teachers helped coordinate the process as the student cast their vote.

When it was all over, Mrs. Sheldon, the librarian, loaded the boxes in a small trolley and wheeled it out of the field. She was accompanied to the principal's office by Mrs. Benjamin and Principal Adams himself, to better secure the boxes.

“No student is allowed into my office. If you have anything say to me, say it now or hold it till tomorrow.” The principal instructed before leaving.

“Finally!” Mrs.Sheldon mumbled under her breath the moment they were inside the principal's office.

“Shut the door.” Principal Adams instructed Mrs. Benjamin which she did without delay.

“Are we sorting these boxes now?” Mrs. Sheldon asked.

“We have more pressing issues, sit.” He  said to the women “It’s about Gabriel.”

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Now,  do you Gabriel is in the middle of something big?

And at this point, who do you think will be the main antagonist / villan?

Let me know in the comments.

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