The Riddles of The Phoenixes

The Lost world

Chapter two: Caught.

Captain Paul dragged Cedric along toward the castle. “Cedric.” His father said, sighing exasperated. “What did you do this time?” Cedric’s mother rushed to his side, and father followed her. Cedric yanked away from Captain Paul and glared at him. “I think you stretched my ear.” Cedric complained. Captain Paul smirked. “It might help you listen more, to your parents.” Cedric only scowled.

Cyra put her hands on her son’s shoulders. “What happened?” She asked. “Prince Cedric burned the statues in the city.” She said. Jack’s face went dark and Mother’s hands tightened around Cedric’s shoulders. “What do you have to say for yourself, this time?” Jack asked Cedric.

Cedric shrugged. “I would say, I’m thirsty. All that running tired me out.” He said. Jack hid a smile. “You may leave.” Cyra told the captain. Paul bowed his way out. Cedric held my head high as he looked at his parents. “Why did you ACTUALLY do this?” His father asked. Cedric frowned. “Well, it was either set them on fire or draw mustaches on their faces. But…considering that wouldn’t be as fun i set them on fire…accidentally of course. I only lit up one statue, and then seconds later the others were on fire. You should be happy, they were rather ugly anyway.” Jack hid another smile. “Cedric!” Cyra scolded.

Cedric tossed his hair carelessly. Cyra and Jack exchanged knowing looks. Cyra went and stood by Jack. “Son, you are sixteen…” Jack began. “And how old are you?” Cedric asked. “Cedric!!” Cyra scolded. Cedric grinned. “Sorry. I’ve always wondered.” He said. They began to talk to him about “self discipline”, “growing up”, “responsibly”, and all that another nonsense,(Or at least Cedric thought it was) but Cedric stopped listening. He stared blankly at them, their words muffled like he was underwater.

Cyra was making furious gestures as she talked and Jack was nodding along. Cedric began to listen as they discussed his “punishment”. “You have to grow up. It’s time you learned that. You have two choices. Stay here and be grounded for a year or go to the Phoenix school. They teach you how to control your powers and stuff.” Cyra said. Their son’s mouth dropped open. “WHAT?!” Cedric cried. “You want me to go to some stupid school?!” He shouted. “Either that or you get grounded for a year.” Jack said. Cedric thought about it for a moment. At least at school he’d have time to do…other things and not be stuck in the castle for a year. Cedric turned to look at his parents, a gloomy expression on his face. “Fine. I’ll go to that dumb school.” He said. “Good. It’s about time that you started listening to your tutors anyway.” Cyra said. “Tomorrow is when the first day starts, there will be other new kids. We’ll head there tomorrow morning.” Cedric only scowled darkly.

He didn’t want to go to that school but it seemed he didn’t have a choice. This would be quite a adventure and he was sure he wouldn’t enjoy it. Or so he thought….

-SunnyFox57