Chapter 3 Friends and foes

MAGIC AND MISERIES: CHOSEN MATES

BY HEARTCODE

CHAPTER 3: FRIENDS AND FOES

Jayden, Bella, Kyle, Kayla, Meryl, Maisie, Dylan, Ethan, and Carl were in the forest the next day hanging out and having fun with their powers.

Hey, watch this. Bella yelled as she created icicles and used to build a small castle about three feet tall.

For the last time, we have seen that trick already, don't you have any new ones. Kayla whined from where she sat.

I have a lot, this one just happens to be my favorite. How I wish I could to the ordinary world and have fun, with my powers there, I will make snow fall every day. Bella replied back as snow started falling.

Wow, why don't you go expose your secret then. Dylan said clapping his hands.

Ha-ha, very funny. Bella said as she turned the area where he stood to ice making him skidder and fall.

Kayla and jasmine giggled while Maisie rolled her eyes in exasperation and said

"Princesses are so stupid, they think that life is all about having the perfect manicure and pedicure and going on royal balls." Maisie said from where she sat beside Jayden holding him who was busy drawing as usual.

"And I can see as a bitch that you are, you got nothing better to do, than hatch onto a guy who doesn't give a damn about you"

"I know how to shut princesses up permanently so if I were you, I better back down." Maisie said already pissed off.

I love to see you try, honey. At least wait till the cube has decided what you are going to be. You may end up being my maid. Bella said smirking, as Maisie stood up and marched up to her angry.

Guys quit it. Let's not fight. Dylan said as he came to separate them,

Yeah, come on you two should try to get around for once. Jasmine said too coming to drag Bella away.

I rather choke on my spit than get along with a spoiled princess. Maisie said angrily as Dylan held her back amidst her protesting kicks, and flapping of arms.

See, she doesn't want peace so why should I try to make peace. Let me at her, I will teach her a thing or two about respect. Bella said trying to free herself from Jasmine's hold.

Enough already, talking about the cube issue, you do know it is tomorrow right? Dylan said as everybody settled down, not without Bella sticking her tongue at Maisie.

Yeah, can't believe that tomorrow is the D-day. What if something goes wrong? Jasmine asked from where she sat.

Come on, what could possibly go wrong? Others have done theirs, why would ours be different? Meryl said.

But I don't know. It doesn't hurt does it. I mean, it is just to enter it, then the cube glows then you come out, it sorts your DNA and tell you what kind of supernatural you are. That's it. Bella said.

Yeah, but you and your siblings already have powers, I mean why take the test tomorrow? Jayden asked.

We got our powers from when we were born, so technically we still qualify for the test, besides my dad the king says that it would be impartial, if we do not undergo the test as the rest. Bella said.

Oh, that made sense, anyways, we all have to watch and see then, I mean, what is the worst that could happen entering the cube. Dylan said as they all shrugged.

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"THE WORST THAT CAN HAPPEN ENTERING THAT CUBE IS DEATH AND LITERAL EXPLOSION. Miles the advisor stated loudly the next day at the crowd that had gathered to watch the test.

"Participants should be sure of what they are about to do, because the cube isn't friendly. Entering it, is a piece of cake, it is coming out alive that is the problem. It will literally turn your DNA around, only the strongest of them all and the bravest of them can hope to pass out without any deformity. Miles said reading from the royal scroll.

Bella gulped as Stasia muttered "just great" under her breath. "Who else wants to change their mind." Parrish asked from where they all stood.

"Oh shut up, Parrish." Bella said smacking him on the arm.

"Ouch, I might be the youngest but we are all the same age, I will definitely take a swing at you. Parrish said as he rubbed his aching arm.

"Guys, chill. We got a bigger issue on our hands now. Jasmine whispered from behind them.

And now, we will let the ruler of this great kingdom, the King of Arcadia give us a speech. Miles said as he stepped back as King Charles made the way to the front amidst applause.

Good afternoon, citizens of Arcadia, it is with great pleasure and joy that I welcome you all to the yearly test, we carry out to find out the class of supernatural that we belong to. Arcadia is a kingdom filled with different species of people, we may all look different in our own way, but we are all unique, as we all bear a different gift within us. The gift that makes us to keep on growing amidst differences.

And now, we have gathered here again to let our children carry out this test. Now I know some of you may be afraid, both parents and participants alike, hell I am afraid too, but weakness is not an option. We have to thrive and use this as a challenge to get better, and well, let's get to the test then. King Charles said as he went back to his seat and sat down.

How did I do? He whispered to queen Ashley.

Very bad. You suck at giving speeches. She whispered back giggling as he faced the front with a moody look.

Miles stood from where he stayed and said.

And all he said in summary was, everything is going to work out well. Give a nice round of applause for our ruler. He said as everyone clapped for him.