Somewhere in the endless starry sky, Where no light reaches and no sound is heard, A hazy figure is seen sat upon a throne made up of very starry sky itself, Its presence both Ancient and divine after some time the hazy figure opens its silver starlight like eyes and gazes somewhere far yet near a small smile tugging it's lips soon it closes back it's eyes…
*Knock* *Knock*
"Miss A.."
"Miss Ann.."
"Miss Anna!"
Anna hurriedly wakes up after hearing her butler call for her.
"Ugh.. good morning uncle Andy"
"Good morning, Miss Anna"
"What time is it?" Anna says while rubbing her sleepy eyes to get rid of her sleep.
"It's about to be 8 AM, Miss Anna"
"Hah.. I am gonna get late…"
"Then you shall hurry up and get ready, Miss Anna"
"Yea…"
"Let me talk to the driver so you can leave for your college as soon as you are ready"
Anna stands up from her bed and leaves to get ready for college…
After 20 minutes, Anna is now ready to leave for her college. She walks past the gates and reaches the car after sitting at the right back seat ( behind the driver seat ) Anna says
"Uncle Jack please drive fast or else I'll get late!"
"As you say, Miss Anna"
Jack starts the car and they are soon on their way to the college, Anna gazes at the towering trees going past her through the car's window causing her to blossom a small radiant smile…
Jack looks back through the mirror, after seeing the small radiant smile tugging to Anna's face he thought..
'Master.. you must be happy that your kids are having a happy life? right?'
A long sigh escape his lips
"Hah.."
"Hmm?.. What is it, uncle jack? Something's wrong?"
"No.. nothing.. miss Anna"
After 20 minutes they reach their location, Anna steps out of the car
"I'll see you at 2 PM then miss Anna"
"Sure thing uncle jack, bye!"
Anna looks behind where stood A three-storey college building with cream-colored walls and large glass windows stands elegantly amidst lush greenery. The entrance features dark wooden doors and stone pillars, leading to a welcoming portico. A modern welded iron gate with sleek, geometric patterns secures the main entrance. Beautiful gardens with colorful flowers and neatly trimmed lawns surround the building. Tall trees and stone pathways complete the peaceful, academic atmosphere.
Anna hurriedly enters the gates.
'I hope I am not late'
While stuttering through the stone pathway towards the main entrance she sees two girls standing together gossiping.
"Elise, Henna!!"
Elise and Henna move their head towards the sound after hearing someone call them, Their eyes sparkle after seeing a girl with shiny blue hairs, green emerald like eyes, a fit feminine build of 6.3 feet height.
""Anna!!"" Both of them call out at the same time.
"Hmm? Where is zora?" Anna asks when she didn't see the third monkey of this group of mischievous friends.
"Her mother got a fever so she didn't come" said henna while giving a small sad smile.
"I see.. I'll talk to her later on"
Soon the three friends left for their class which is about to start.
The three friends soon reach the class after looking throughout the class Anna decides to sit at the 6th bench of 5th row with Henna and Elise sits right after them at the 7th bench of 5th row
"Huu.. i am all alone" Elise says while acting dejected from sitting alone
Soon, Another girl comes to where Elise was.
"Elise!!"
"Hmm? Oh. Amaya!!" Elise says after finding out that Amaya was the one calling her.
"Can I sit with you?" Asks Amaya
"Sure!!" Elise beams from not having to sit alone
"Hey guys! Meet Amaya. She apparently lives near my house so we became friends!!" Elise says with a smug look on her face.
"hello.."
"Hello Amaya!!"
Anna greets halfheartedly while Henna moves her hand towards Amaya for a hand shake
*Ahem* *Ahem*
Anna and henna looks back towards the sound and finds out that the professor was glaring daggers at them
"Eek.. agh.. sorry professor!!" Startled both Anna and Henna apologized to the professor.
"Take your seats!" Says the professor in an authoritative voice.
Anna and Henna hurriedly sat on their seats while glaring daggers at Elise, Who was looking at them with a wide triumphant grin.
The clock hands move past one another and now it's time for the interval.
"You may now leave the classroom" Says the female professor while bundling all of her items.
As soon as Elise heard that she started running towards the cafeteria, Anna and Henna started running behind her to catch her and give her some tough love.
Amaya after seeing this group of friends act like this blossoms a small smile which soon gets replaced by a slight frown
'I hope I am not doing something wrong.. but.. I still have to do it.' Amaya thought with a determined look in her eyes.
The group of four sat near one of the tables at the corner and ordered some snacks and drinks from the cafeteria.
"So what i was saying is that please don't forget that today is Jacob's birthday and you have to come" said Henna
"Ya ya i get it, stop bothering me" said Anna in an annoyed tone
"Heh. Didn't you say the same thing during the engagement party of lilya?" said Elise with a smug smile
"Hmph!" Anna looked away seemingly not interested in their questions anymore
"Hey.. you guys.. have you heard about midnighters?" Said Amaya
"""Midnighters? What's that?"""
"Hmm? What? You never heard about them?" Amaya says with a shocked expression
"Spit it out!" Says Elise
"Ah so, I heard that there are few humans who get Superhuman abilities at night time and they call themselves midnighters" Amaya said while leaning forward in a low tone preferably she didn't want others to hear her.
Hearing her both Elise and Henna rolled up their eyes meanwhile sparkles can be seen in the eyes of Anna
"You sure?!" Anna asked with an excited look
"Ah.. a.. yes" Amaya replied not expecting Anna to act like that
"Hah.. Not again" both Elise and Henna heaved a long sign
"You should stop reading and watching those novels and anime of yours, Anna" said Elise
"Huh? What do you mean?" Asked Anna
"It makes you stupid!" said Elise matter-of-factly
"But.. don't you have the lowest grades among all of us?" said Anna while tilting her head
"Um.." a voice escaped Amaya's lips who had an embarrassed look on her face
"Ah i meant among us" Anna said while pointing at Herself, Elise, Henna and an image of Zora in her smartphone.
"It's not about the grades!!" said Elise like she couldn't believe what Anna was saying
*Ring* *Ring*
The interval bell rang announcing the end of interval and start of yet another boring class
Few hours later the bell rings one more time announcing the end of collage and giving the freedom Anna so desperately wanted
"Finally i am free" says Anna like she had been trapped in a cage for years
Anna walks towards the towering exit gates with her three friends
"Anna please don't forget about Jacob's birthday party" said Henna with a solemn look
"Yea, yea" replied Anna halfheartedly
"I beg you, please" requested Henna
"Ugh.. you are so tense for no reason.. I'll be there at right time, don't worry" Anna said while giving a deadpan look to Henna
"Haa.. Ok" Replied Henna with the thought of putting her faith in Anna
"Miss Anna" Jack who was standing beside the car called out to anna with a small smile
"""Uncle Jack!!""" the three friends called out jack with a small smile of their own
"Bye guys, see you all at the party!" said Anna before parting her ways and walking towards her ride
Jack opens the door to the right back seat for Anna, Anna takes her seat in the ride Jack having taken the driver seat asks
"How was your day miss Anna?"
"It was fine.." Anna said lazily but soon she beamed
"ah, I want to meet my brother today!"
Hearing that Jack nodded
"I'll contact young master and ask if he is able to meet you today" said Jack
"Okay!" said Anna with a grin plastered on her face
After reaching at her mansion Anna dashes to her room to get changed, she had worn a red and black checkers long skirt, A red T-shirt which fit her perfectly, black boots with red soles, A black jacket with red and white strips, her ears were adorned with golden square earrings
After checking herself out in the full body mirror for few minutes she thought
'kya! Why am I so cute and beautiful?' (◍•ᴗ•◍)
After few more minutes of praising herself she walks out of the room and reachers her ride
"To the emporium!" Anna said with a bright smile
"Yes, Miss Anna" said Jack while slightly bowing his head
The duo soon reached A tall, tower-like Emporium rising gracefully, its sleek glass facade reflecting the bustling surroundings. The structure tapers slightly as it ascends, with bold metallic accents adding a modern touch. At the base, wide glass doors welcome visitors into a vibrant shopping space. Decorative lighting wraps around the tower, making it stand out at night. Lush planters and designer benches enhance the stylish entrance area.
Anna walked past the entrance walking towards the elevator all of the staff who saw her bowed slightly acknowledging her presence Anna nodded towards all of them
Anna knocks the door in front of her
"Come in" came a sweet voice filled with both grace and authority
Anna opened the door and walked inside. She looked around and her gaze landed on large glass windows overlooking the city. A sleek dark wood desk and leather executive chair sit at the center. Minimalist shelves display awards and decor along the walls. A cozy seating area with plush chairs adds comfort. Soft lighting and subtle metallic accents complete the elegant space.
Then her gaze landed on a man with white hair reaching his shoulders, blue sapphire like eyes, handsome face, muscular yet lean build of 6.5 feet, he was donning a black shirt with a white leather jacket having black embroidery, black pants and black boots. He had a small grin on his face
"Anna!!" Said Damien The head of Starborne Emporium with happiness written all over his face
"Brother!!" Anna beamed after looking at her brother
Damien stood up from his chair and hugged anna leading her to the sitting area, he sat at one of the chairs while patting one beside him gesturing Anna to take a seat soon both of them started talking about their day and miscellaneous events after some time Anna asked Damien with an excited look
"Ah, Brother! Do you know about midnighters?"
"Midnighters?" Damien replied with a confused look
"Ah you know, I heard that there are few humans who get Superhuman abilities at night time and they call themselves midnighters" said Anna repeating what Amaya had told them
Hearing that Damien laughed out loud
"Haha! Yea she is right and i am one of them you know"
"Hmph, it's fine if you don't believe me but you don't have to make fun of me like that" Anna said while pouting seemingly offended from the teasing
"Haha sorry! sorry!" Damien apologized while still chuckling to himself
Both of them talked to each other for sometime before Anna left the room
Suddenly the smile from Damien's face disappeared and his eyes felt deeper than before. He called out
"Who was it?"
"She was one of miss Anieal's classmate" came a voice
"Hmm.. could it be a trap from a midnighter?"
"I don't think so, young master"
"Hmm.. still check if she is in connection with any midnighter"
"Yes, young master"
As soon as the unknown person said that he disappeared from wherever he was
'i can't lose anna too, i won't lose anyone.. not again'
Damien closed his eyes while dropping his head on the headrest of his chair.
"Hah.."