December 15th

Yep, you read that right. It's been about a month and a half since that argument and I'm no closer to understanding it than I was before.

I'm not even going to get into this. It's been frustrating me and there's no point in me just ranting to you.

How about I tell you what's happened over the past month and a half instead?

Absolutely nothing.

Again, yes, you read that correctly. Steph pretends like the cafeteria conundrum didn't happen and so does Blaze, and it's so fucking annoying.

I have carried on my training with Lucas, and, despite my verbal protests, he's still adamant about the whole idea. According to him the reason we're not making any progress is because I don't believe that this will work. I'm sorry, but of course I'm going to be cynical—I know I'm powerless so this whole thing is pointless. Try saying that to Lucas, I dare you. At least it keeps me in good shape and we have cut back on the exercise so I'm not dying anymore, but the problem is it's a waste of time. I guess I don't really have much else to do with my time though so whatever.

Regarding the 'I like Lucas' topic, I still don't know where I stand.

Alright, fine, I like him. There, I said it. It's nothing serious though and I know it will pass that's why I'm not acting on it. I'm not going to ruin a great friendship with feelings that I'm positive will pass.

I've had a lot of time to deliberate over the past month and a half and this is what I've come up with. Pretty ingenious if you ask me.

Moving on let's talk about Blaze. There's not really much to say about him. I regard him as a good friend now. I don't know what it is but we just got along so well instantly, like we just clicked, you know?

I've learnt that he is quite violent. Okay, violent probably isn't the best word, rash maybe. It's not so much violence it's more so that he doesn't think things through. He does what he first thinks of without thought of consequence. A lot of the time that means he ends up getting physical with people that piss him off and he wins more often than not. To be honest, I don't think he's ever lost. That guy sure does know how to throw a punch. It makes you think how he was brought up and what he must have had to go through. I'm not judging at all though; I didn't exactly have the best upbringing, so who am I to judge other people's. Heck, I could probably do with some friends with twisted backstories so I don't feel as different, I'm not the only person who has been through shit so it can be nice to meet those people. I guess it makes me feel less alien.

Finally, let's talk about Stephanie. She's been acting really weird. She's still her usual self but she's always tense and it looks like she's been getting less and less sleep. She seems constantly stressed and I'm worried about her—actually—extremely worried.

I don't know what to do. I've tried talking to her but she acts as though nothing is wrong and it's pissing me off. Even Tyler can't get through to her and that makes it even worse. He's started to look a little disheveled too but he's nowhere near as bad as Steph.

So that's everything that's happened over the past month and a half. Nothing that exciting, but life isn't all fun and games. Sometimes it's a real, boring pain in the ass.

~*~*~

It's a week until my birthday *cue internal happy dance*. I'm finally going to be eighteen; I can't wait. I'll be able to legally drink and won't have to use my fake ID anymore. Yes that is one of the reasons I'm most excited. What can I say? I'm sure you already know I like drinking a lot, some say I'm a borderline alcoholic.

No one will tell me what they're getting me though ,or what we're doing, and it's so unfair. They all know I hate surprises but they're doing this anyway. Smh.

Sorry, I'm trying my best to not start ranting at you, it's difficult, but I'm going to try so enough on that.

Anyway it's the Christmas holidays at the moment. WOOP WOOP, time off school, that sounds great right? Even though it's fantastic to get some time off, we can hardly rest as there's just so much revision. Yep, we're supposed to spend almost every day of our holiday revising for exams. Fun—not.

I am, however, not always revising like some of my fellow peers, as I simply don't want to. Not trying to sound cocky or anything but I know everything that I need to already - I had a lot of free time over the past few summers so I did a shit ton of revision. It has paid off though as I don't have to do much now. I did still go to parties and hang out with my friends, I just didn't spend all my spare time sleeping or doing nothing hence all the extra time to study. See kids, it is possible to have a social life and do a lot of studying.

I'm currently on my way to Lucas's house for training. Fuck my life. It's so useless, but he refuses to admit it, no matter how much I push him. There is less exercise now though so, all in all, I can't complain.

Why would you complain? You're spending alone time with Lucas. I really do hate how right my conscience is sometimes. I wish it would just shut up.

Anyway, back to what I was saying, I'm outside Lucas's apartment now.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

No reply.

"Lucas," I call "are you home?"

No reply.

Knock. Knock. Knock. "Lucas, this isn't funny!"

No reply.

"I'm just going to leave then and we won't train today." That's sure to work: he never lets me miss training.

No reply.

Okay, something is wrong. This isn't like Lucas, sure he jokes around but this really isn't his style.

I'll just call him.

Straight to voicemail.

He always answers the phone. Something is really odd here.

Don't be silly, Luna he's probably in the shower or something. Don't jump to conclusions.

Luckily I know that they keep a spare key under the plant pot by their door, so I'll just go in on my own.

"Lucas," I say once again as I open his door, stepping into his apartment.

No reply.

I look around the apartment but there's no sign of anyone. As I'm searching, I notice something.

There's a Post-It-Note on the coffee table. I swear to god, if this is some kind of prank I'm going to be mad. And Lucas doesn't want to mess with an enraged Luna - he knows that already.

I lift up the note carefully and bring it into my eyes' line of view.

We have the boy and your family is next. You're the only one who can save them, little Praecantatio witch.

Hurry, they're not going to live much longer otherwise. Their fates rest in your hands. What's it to be, your safety or theirs?

~P

What the fuCK.

What the fuck. Oh shit. Oh shit. Oh shit. This is not happening. Crap. Crap. Crap.

I'm being pranked right? No, I can't be, only Lucas knows about me being a Praecantatio witch but he wouldn't write that down incase someone were to find it.

What should I do?

There's no question I need to save Lucas but how? I can't get to the realm, think Luna think.

I'm cut off from my thoughts by my phone ringing. In this situation I would just ignore it but the display says it's from Stephanie. She hasn't willingly called me in ages so I have to pick up.

"What is it, Steph?" my voice comes out shaking even though I meant for it to be calm.

"There's no time for this crap. I don't want you to try and pretend you're okay. You're not alright, in fact I think you're the most terrified you've ever been. Tell me where you are right now."

"What the hell are you talking about Steph? I'm fi-"

"Don't you dare say you're fucking fine. Now tell me where you are. No time for games."

"Lucas's apartment."

I hear Stephanie curse on the other end. "Don't move. I'll be there in a minute."

"How the hell will you get here in a minute?"

She didn't reply, she just hung up. She fucking hung up on me, how rude.

How does she know how terrified I am? She's right - I've never been this scared before.

I may seem calm right now, but I'm not. I'm just too shocked to feel or think anything. I just feel numb.

"Krystal!" Stephanie calls from behind me, but I don't move. I stay rooted to the spot. I want to tell her I'm here but I can't move, I'm frozen.

Suddenly I feel myself being pulled into a warm, comforting embrace. "Krystal, it's okay, tell me what's wrong."

Again I can't talk.

"Krystal I can't help you if I don't know what's wrong. You're going into shock but I need you to tell me what happened. I know it's probably very hard, but you have to."

"Lucas," is all I manage to mumble.

"What about Lucas?"

"Note." As I say this, I very slowly and carefully bring up my shaking arm ever so slightly. Luckily I don't have to move much before Stephanie sees what I'm trying to show her.

She takes the note out of my hands and begins to read it.

Wait why am I showing her this? She doesn't know anything about this and she can't find out. Shit. Shit. Crap.

I have to take the note out of her hands. I find it in me to somehow move and snatch the note away from her but it's too late. At least I can move now.

What the hell am I suppose to say? Fuck my life. Fuck everything.

Next to me I hear Steph release a string of profanities.

"Oh my god Luna we have to go now, get up.  I'll call Incaendium. Hurry!"

She called me Luna. And who the fuck is Incaendium?

Wait Incaendium that name sounds so familiar. Nah I'm probably just imagining stuff. What the actual fuck is going on.

Play dumb Luna "Hold up why did you call me Luna? And what's an Incaendium?"

"Don't play dumb with me, I know who you are and you know who Incaendium is. Don't ask me why, we don't have time. If we want to save Lucas we have to go now. Sorry I know this is a lot to take in. I'll explain everything later I promise but we need to go right now."

Incaendium. It's so familiar. Where have I heard that name? Wait a minute, it's my brother's name. It couldn't be, could it. It has to be who else is called Incaendium?

Holy shit! Is Blaze Incaendium? It would make so much sense. Why else would he have looked so familiar and act in such a rash way. Holy fuck. How did I not notice? Is this even happening right now? I'm going to stop thinking otherwise I'll go into hysterics.

Steph turns away and pulls out her phone, probably talking to Incaendium. I'm going to say Blaze it's just less overwhelming.

I want to scream for answers right now but Lucas's life is in danger. I'll have to hold my tongue, but don't you go thinking I've forgotten about it.

Within minutes Blaze is here. "Sorry Luna no time to explain. I've missed you so much though." With that he pulls me into a hug. It feels as though he's been waiting to do that for ages. I know he hugged me not too long ago but this one is different, maybe it's because he feels like he doesn't have to restrain himself.

Is he really my brother?

No time to think. All that matters is saving Lucas. I can worry about what's going on later. I'm going to shut my mind off so it doesn't explode. The only thing I'm going to think about is Lucas. I can deal with all this other shit later.

Behind me Stephanie starts mumbling to herself and then she suddenly grabs hold of Blaze and I. "Hold on tight."

I think I'm going to be sick. Are we teleporting? We must be I remember this feeling all to well from when my so called parents would drag me from place to place to 'fix me'.

My stomach is doing flips and knotting itself over and over. This is one thing I definitely don't miss about magic. I've never been one for any sorts of travel, but this is by far the worst.

When we finally stop, I feel faint. I have to clutch onto Blaze's shoulder for support.

"This way guys," Stephanie whispers from in front of us as she leads the way. We follow silently behind her, dodging any places where people would spot us.

It takes me a few minutes before I finally get my bearings. I scan my eyes over our surroundings.

The realm hasn't changed much. In the distance I can see the beautiful greenery that has a mystical vibe about it, but here is a different story.

I don't think I've ever been to this specific area before. It's all worn down and abandoned. There aren't signs of other life forms for miles. It's no wonder I've never been here, why would I want to, to sum it all up in one word it's horrific.

I take my hand off of Blaze's shoulder and walk by his side.

In the distance I see a shadow edging towards us and I quickly back up against the nearest wall. Unfortunately Stephanie and Blaze don't notice this and start to walk towards the shadow before I can stop them.

I'm about to pull them out of the way but it's too late. They've been seen. The shadow comes into view and it's a very well built man. He calls for backup and within seconds we're surrounded.

There's no escape, we're done for. The next thing I know something hits me on the back of my head—hard. Black spots begin to make their way into my vision and soon all I can see is darkness before I feel my body go limp and fall to the ground.

~*~*~
Shit. So Luna's finally back in the magical realm, I wonder what's going to happen *wink* ;D

I actually found this chapter very difficult to write, I don't know why but I seemed to be having immense writer's block. Nevertheless I'm quite happy with the end result, it just took longer than normal.

Also just a fun fact, I wrote this chapter while I was out shopping. You see my mother dragged me shoe shopping with her and it was beyond boring so I ended up writing the whole time :p

Finally, I'd like to say thank you to my friends Emma and Alice who checked over the grammar for me on this chapter :)

Me after writing this chapter.

I couldn't leave you guys without a few gifs.

I hope you enjoyed :)

Until next time, byeeeee.