Dododex
ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion
The Riddles of The Phoenixes
The Lost world.
Chapter three: The new school
Cedric stood with his parents outside the giant school. All around them were families, dropping off their kids. Nearby was a girl with black hair up in a bun, and had olive colored eyes , a black blouse , a black hooded jacket, and skinny black jeans. She was with a woman, that was probably her mother. “Be good soon. Stay out of trouble.” Jack rumbled. Cyra smiled gently and ran her hands through Cedric’s hair. “My little boy- all grown up.” She said. Cedric yanked away. “Mom!” He complained. Cyra smiled and Jack wrapped a arm around his wife’s waist.
Rowan stood with her mother outside the school. “OK, you remember the plan?” Her mother, Adallah asked. Rowan nodded. “Just remember. We can’t fail. You know the plan-” Rowan interrupted her mother, rolling her eyes. “Yeah, yeah, I know. We’ve gone over it. I’ve memorized it to perfection. I have to focus on my education and get good grades.” Rowan said. Adallah forced a fake smile. “Good. Now remember-”
“Mother!” Rowan barked, her eyes narrowing with anger. Adallah frowned at her. “I’m not a little girl anymore, mother! I can take care of myself.” Rowan said. Adallah took a deep breath and forced another smile. “OK…” She handed Rowan her suitcase. “Your father and I will see you later.” Adallah said.
Rowan nodded and gave her mother a quick embrace and then joined the flood of kids heading to the school. “Bye mom!” Rowan called. Adallah waved and watched her go, smiling proudly. They walked through the gates of the school. The gates closed behind them. They were in a room, the windows covered with curtains. Kids were all around her, and Rowan felt smothered. She stepped backwards and accidentally unto someone’s foot. “Ow!” The person cried. Rowan turned around to see a teenager with dark brown hair that feel to his shoulders and brown eyes that sparkled with mischief.
“Dude! You stepped on my foot!” He said, scowling. The apologetic expression immediately vanished from Rowan’s face as she recognized him. “I’m sorry….your majesty.” Rowan said stiffly. The boy grinned. “No problem. And no need to call me by the “royal titles” just call me Cedric.” He said. Rowan crossed her arms. “Sorry….Cedric.” She said. Cedric grinned. “That’s my name. Don’t wear it out.” Rowan nodded and turned away, rolling her eyes to herself. “Wait! You didn’t tell me, you’re name!” Cedric called. Rowan paused, gritting her teeth. She didn’t want to tell this fool anything about herself but….if she could just…. Rowan sighed and turned around, forcing a smile.
She forced her hands not to curl into fists. “Sorry. My name is Rowan.” Rowan said, unapologetically.
Cedric held out his hand for her to shake. Rowan however didn’t. She kept her arms crossed. Cedric scrunched his nose. “Rude. I was trying to be friendly.” He said. Rowan smoother her hair down, and rolled her eyes. She scoffed. “Whatever.” She said and spun away, joining the rest of the crowd headed into the castle. Cedric shrugged and followed them in. They were greeted by the headmasters once they entered, former Queen Nora and King William. “Welcome students to Phoenix academy!!” Nora called. “There are only a few rules…” William began. Cedric yawned and stopped listening. Their voices became muffled in his hearing. He looked around.
Nearby he saw his cousins, Leeli and Keeley. They looked almost exactly alike. They had short black hair and hazel eyes. The only way to tell them apart was that Leeli had darker eyes. Cedric waved at them, grinning mischievously. Leeli and Keeley frowned in unison and began whispering to each other. Cedric rolled his eyes, then grinned to himself. Maybe school wouldn’t be that bad…there was some pranks he could still pull off. Rowan glanced his way. Their eyes locked. Her eyes were dark and distrustful. What was her problem?
Next chapter coming soon!
-SunnyFox57