A Surge of Green

e for a weekend, but I’m reminded after a moment of groggy disorientation that it’s not a weekend. The first day of school was yesterday. And I made a m

h sight of something that’s o

But no, then the statuesque man moves, his sandy-brown hair in a crew-cut, dark red eyes glowing like embers of a dying fire and

t the sight of my ex-shadow. Memories of last year, before I Bloomed, when I’d wake up to similar sights are

butterflies quickly turn to annoyance. I haven’t seen Mikyle in seven

nts of yesterday have solidified in my head, not slamming through me the way they used to when I blacked out, but slithering and cold. Almost like I hadn’t been there while my friend lay in my arms and bled out. Or that I att

p. Mikyle’s my Sponsor, not like an AA sponsor who’s supposed to keep me on the metaphorical wagon,

ing crest and several embossed black stars are centered on the front. “I’m here to transport you.” He passes me the envelope. I run my normal

al wording and the weird letter. Until I read the first li

arlett

n? Mina and Rege William for a hearing due to your recent activities as an unregistered member o

the

Mina

t tries to slow. The typhoon of mixed emotions rising i

mpires to a room full of humans. I may not be one-hundred-percent in the loop about the rules of the supernatural world, but even I know that what transpired was a big no-no. I swallow against the dryness in my mouth, wondering what’s in st

ilence. Mikyle, though my Sponsor, was pretty adamant about his feelings towards me last year and made it clear he didn’t want to end my lif

as quickly as it comes, the slight pressure of his hand on my bones lifts and his smile is back with blinding spe

nd run my hands through my loose hair. The thick curls are slightly

let Mina dress you.” He mutters, looking distastefully at the pile of unwashed clothes I have in the corner of the room. I

efore, if I recall correctly…” I grumble as I pass

past him, ignoring the burning heat and shivering thrills zinging through me. “Do plan for a few ‘nice’ outfits! You’ll be meeting the entire Royal Court at the palace

ball gown or done up in a particularly fancy way. She made sure to keep our conversation towards the casual, insisting I call her Mina and

, my wardrobe’s changed a little. I’m now the proud owner of a few blazers, mostly for interviews, and some matching slacks -

small black duffle that’s seen one-too-many uses. Mikyle stays silen

sleek dark red car siting in the driveway. I open my mouth to ask him when he had the time to talk to Mom, but he seems to anticip

im as I buckle my seatbelt an

y before continuing. “Hale recalled me from an assignment to keep tabs on you while they…

g more than just Darine and Blue. Mikyle hesitate

mories wiped of the event and

sk slowly, not l

ms to have a hard time with memory wipes.” Mikyle tells me, reph

let this go. Darine’s not only been in danger from me, but apparently been around Yuri for a solid year. If she’ been memory-wiped one-too-many times it could explain why she’s s

l curiosity and propensity for snooping led to some unforeseen issues last year when you were away. Hale had to deal with that the best way he could without harming her. So, he attempted to erase you from her memory, but it would never st

tter, sympathizing wit

ied. You could ask for the moon from that pup and he’d give it to

s-windowed structures and throwing the sun’s reflection into my retinas with equal ferocity. But I know that’s not