Chapter Twenty Six

The journey back to the Academy was quick and somewhat strained due to the lack of conversation. As soon as we got back, I put all my bags on my bed and headed straight to the elementary division. On my way there, I passed by one of the open training grounds and I saw Drew training with Dan using magic and all. From my perspective, it was easy to see that Drew was holding back a considerable amount in the fight but even so, it was still mesmerising to watch. To see their magic thrown around like that, attack after attack, made me keep my eyes on them.

I stopped in mid step to watch them. They didn't pay attention to me for a while but then Dan seemed to collapse onto his knees and panted in exhaustion. "I'm done," he rasped and held up his hand in surrender.

"Well what'd you think about magic, Valentine?" Drew asked with a small smile when he noticed my dazed expression.

"Amazing…" I breathed and sat down beside the pair of them. "It looked so… well, magical." I grinned sheepishly at