Dragon Academy was a majestic, isolating structure that stood between land and sea, located in the town of Hollowere. It was the beginning of first semester, ships docked at private harbors, bringing out students with their luggage. Cars pulled up before its grand entrance. The students were called Gifted, students of all descriptions each with unique abilities and skills.In the principal’s office, a figure sat with their back to the room against a large glass window. The door opened and Ms. Green, a young woman with ginger hair, stepped in.“They are here” the figure announced.“Yes, and there are many of them this year,” Ms. Green replied.The chair turned slowly, revealing the occupant to be Principal Diana; the founder of Dragon Academy. She was a black woman, elderly in years but still had that youthful energy and looks of a woman in her early 40s.“The ones I told you about?” principal Diana asked.“Oh, sorry” Ms. Green said, suddenly remembering. She reached into her bag and

DETENTION CENTREIn the detention centre, the six of them; Cody, Mila, Kenzy, Jack, Cole and Anna, sat at separate desks in the large room. Ms. Green then entered with an audio box, placed it on her desk and left the room. Principal Diana’s voice came through “Welcome to the detention centre. And since you are the first students on the first day to be here, your punishment will require you to write an essay ‘why I came to Dragon Academy’. You have one hour to do so”A long, heavy silence filled the room. Then, Anna broke it“I’ve given up”“So, no one knows why they came here?” Mila asked Cole shook his head “nope. It’s not like we paid the fees so…”Mila took a deep breath “fine, I’ll start. I came to Dragon Academy to improve on my water mastery”“But you’re like… really good” Cody said, surprised“Well, my father doesn’t think the same”“I get you” Jack said quietlyThey all turned to his direction.“My father wants me to be the Alpha of the Northern wolf pack” “Isn’t that good?

SCHOOL FIELDOn the field, Cody and Kenzy found Anna and Jack. They quickly explain everything.“So, you’re telling me that Daniel is a descendant of Hunter? The most notorious prosecutor of the Gifteds?” Anna voice was sharp with disbelief Jack crossed his arms “and how are you sure about this?”Cole and Mila joined them, sensing the tension “What’s going on?” Mila askedCody inhaled sharply "Daniel's a descendant of Hunter,” Cody repeated Cole shook his head “That’s impossible… they’re all dead” “There’s another lineage," Kenzy explained “Hunter created another lineage with another woman”Anna’s expression hardened “if what Cody’s saying is true… that means Daniel may be dangerous”Mila bit her lips “Or not… Hunter died a long time ago. And if this child was born out of wedlock, the descendants probably don’t even know”“We need to confront him, just to be sure”BOY’S DORMDaniel sat alone on his bed, reading. The six students entered and surrounded him.“Hey, Guys,” Daniel said

HOUSE PARTY, HOLLOWEREAt a house party in Hollowere, disco lights filled the room as people danced to loud music. Cody, Jack, Anna and the students filed in“Is this what human parties are like?” Jack shouted over the noise “Yep” Cody nodded.Jack grinned “time to release my wild animal spirit”A group of attractive girls walked past him, eyeing him. Jack’s grin widened“I have to handle something first”He started to follow them, but Anna grabbed him by the ear and pulled him back.“You’re here to party” she grabbed a bottle “so, let’s dance!”They entered the heart of the dancefloor. The group were dancing, laughing, and having the time of their lives. Afterward, Cody, Jack and the boys became wasted to the point that they all passed out on a couch. Anna stood over them, completely sober. “Knew they couldn’t handle it” she scoffedOutside the house party, Anna approached a parked car. She used her powers to create a key, unlocked it, and drove off. From a distance, Cole, who ha

HALLWAYIn the hallway afterward, students chattered indistinctly. Kenzy, Jack, Anna and Mila stood together.“Is the principal okay?” Kenzy asked, skeptical“Maybe Cole hypnotized her” Mila muttered bitterly Anna shot her a look “Mila” “Just saying” Mila shrugged Cole approached Mila “Mila…”Before he could continue, Mila walked away.Cole’s face fell “Of course. You don’t even give me a chance to explain myself!”He punched a locker in frustration and walked the opposite direction. Anna watched Mila go while Jack’s gaze followed Cole.THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICEIn the principal’s office, Principal Diana sat behind her desk. Cody barged in, with Ms. Green rushing after himMs. Green panted “I’m sorry, I couldn’t keep him…”The principal waved her off. “Don’t bother” she fixed her gaze on Cody “how may I help you?”“Hunter’s Day? For real?” Cody said, breathing hard.“Oh, why yes” Principal Diana smiled calmly Cody’s voice rose “we can’t go for that shit!”“And who are you to tell me