I looked down at the dancers from my position on the rooftop. Up here, there was a beautiful view of Salindae, with the added bonus of everyone looking like ants. Leaning over the side, I could almost see the small specks that were Henry and Elli dancing together. I grinned triumphantly to myself. After all, a matchmaker takes pride in the couples she creates. Or in my case, shoved together repeatedly.
I probably could have stayed there for the rest of the party smiling happily among the fairy lights and flowers that were up here on the roof. I could've been my normal awesome self, and definitely not confused. But no, I just had to be within earshot of the party and that song just had to be playing.
"Oh, happily ever after
Wouldn't you know, wouldn't you know
Oh, skip to the ending
Who'd like to know, I'd like to know
Author of the moment, can you tell me?
Do I end up, do I end up happy..."
If the Mystique had a theme song, this would be it.Well, if we had a theme song and I convinced them to like it.
I love this song so much, I almost dived off the building and flew to the source of the music. I settled for running down the stairs at a frantic pace.
After about three flights of stairs I sprinted down the hallway, aiming for the servants' staircase, which had the slipperiest banister ever.
Unfortunately, I didn't make it. The floors were still wet from scrubbing, and I ended up flying through the air. Seriously, they should have those bright yellow wet floor signs that I saw in some other Verses. I mean, someone could get horribly injured in a situation like this.
I probably would've been sent to the hospital ward too, if someone didn't catch me and set me down.
"Oh, thank-" I trailed off, staring at his face. I narrowed my eyes. "You, again?!?!"
He raised an eyebrow. "Me again, what?"
"Hallucination guy! What in the name of chocolate are you doing back here?!?!"
"I'm sad, Lexi, I thought we were past all the name calling."
"I'm not as vulnerable as I was in the dungeon. You may look like Sam, but I know he's dead already. So, Hallucination guy, shall be your name."
Hallucination guy sighed exasperatedly. "Well, I just wanted to let you know that I'm proud of you. Who would've guessed that annoying brat would actually-"
"Hey! No name-calling!"
He facepalmed and muttered something about hypocritical stubborn girls. I frowned, impatiently tapping my foot.
He took a deep breath. "I'm assuming you wouldn't believe me if I said Sam actually didn't die, and is standing right in front of you?"
I shook my head no.
"Well, it was worth a try. Here's some advice: Sometimes you shouldn't always believe in what you see" Hallucination guy waved at me and then sauntered off.
I stared at him as he walked off. A flash of light caught my eye. I stopped breathing for a second. Was that- was that the storm ring on his hand?
He turned around and winked at me, putting a finger up to his lips.
Even after he left, I stood there, shocked.
Maybe my friends were right. Perhaps I am going insane.
So that's my first big mission, done! Right now I'm back at Mystika Academy, and guess what? I wasted my whole summer vacation on that mission! It was totally worth it though.
Anyway, we also have a new student!!!! Her name is Persia and she seems really nice. She's currently in the undetermined house. I eavesdropped on her once, and it seems like she has a boyfriend named Wesley. They seem soooo cute. Oh shoot, my friends are bombarding the door. Happy chocolate eating!!!
Lexi
P.S. The song is Happily Ever After by He Is We. Check it out!!!
