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/ LIYANA'S POV
What's with this guy? I creased my brows as I stare back at Max who is staring at me.
"Why?" I asked him.
We just got back from a long day of hunting those monsters and I only wanted to take a rest but Max said he wanted to talk to me yet he isn't saying anything.
Jas already left leaving us here in the hallway.
"What it is that you wanted to say?"
"Ahm," he smiled clearing his throat. "I just wanted to say you are beautiful."
And then he waved good bye after saying that and left me alone at the hallway.
"What's that?" I mumbled confused. Gosh he is so random.
I shook my head to leave too when I saw Stupid walking really fast from the opposite direction where I am standing and Calla is following him from behind. I smiled at the sight. They look cute.
I giggled as I left the pavilion silently and went straight to our room.
"Today is our last day right?" That's the first thing Snow asked me when I entered our bedroom.
I nodded at her as I lay down in my bed.
"Yeah. We will leave early in the morning."
I don't know what the reason is but we are being called back at Rivendell. Sir Miller didn't told us anything. He just said we needed to go back early in the morning and Miss Scarlet allowed us without asking any questions.
"What's going on though?" Snow asked. "I hope there's no trouble or something."
I glance at her when I heard what she said. Our classmates who were assigned at Rivendell this day didn't say anything though when they came back here. 
"We'll know tomorrow."
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"What's going on?" Snow asked me for the nth time.
We are already here in Rivendell, at the academy's ground to be exact. And everybody is here which is making Snow confused and curious that she kept on asking me what's going on.
"I am not sure but maybe they'll announce something?" I said unsure as I turn to look at Snow.
She pursed her lips thinking about what I said and then look at me with a sigh.
"Actually I am worried."
"Why is that?"
"It's because--"
"Good morning everyone!" Sir Miller's loud voice got our attention cutting off what Snow was about to say.
We looked infront and there is Sir Miller standing, holding his magic stick as usual.
"Today is a very important day to all people of Rivendell and I am glad to see that everyone is here." Sir Miller said enthusiastically.
"Important day? Is he getting married at last?" I heard Snow mumbled.
I giggled silently. "Yah that's so absurd. Why would he gather everyone just to announce that?"
Snow giggled."It's because--"
Then she suddenly stopped talking and covered her mouth with both her hands confusing me for a second but when I turned my head to look infront, that's when I understood.
Sir Miller is looking at us. I mean, he is glaring at us.
I quickly look at my side pretending that I didn't saw him glaring at us. He won't punish us anyway.
"Everyone, eyes on me. Pay attention to what I am saying instead of murmuring." He said loudly after seconds of being silent.
I giggled inside my head and that's what Snow probably did too. We are best friends after all.
"You are all gathered here today for an important announcement from our Principal."
I frowned. Principal?
"The academy had a Principal?" I whispered at Snow.
"Yes but the academy didn't introduced. I even don't know if it's a she or a he."
That's weird.
"As I said earlier, pay attention." Sir Miller said leaving us.
Minutes later, he came back with the Principal and I instantly frowned. It's a 'she' because she is wearing a white and black long sleeved dress that reaches up to her toes. A tiny fabric is covering half of her face that I am sure you can't see her face even up close. She is all covered!
"Is she ugly or something?"
I quickly pressed my lips together to suppress myself from laughing as I pinch Snow's waist to shut her up. Goodness this girl.
"Shut your mouth." I whispered at her.
"I am glad to see you all here. You may not see me often here in the Academy but I am with you behind close doors." The Principal spoke.
Her voice is timid and raw but I felt like I already heard her voice somewhere.
"Today I am announcing that on the next days, you will be put under heavy training. We can't always rely to others thus you all needed to practice and master your magic to the best of your abilities so you can protect Rivendell in the future."
The Principal took a step forward then the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.
"Concentrate on your training. Anyone who will be caught neglecting his or her duties will be punished accordingly."
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