HIATUS Representative of the Moon Goddess

A Quiet Beginning

As the first rays of sunlight crept over the horizon, heralding the dawn of Selene's senior year at the Academy, she found herself enveloped in a cocoon of quiet anticipation. The air seemed charged with the promise of new beginnings, a palpable shift from the frenetic energy that had characterized her previous years.

With the Quads having graduated, Selene anticipated a year devoid of the usual whirlwind of excitement and drama that had come to define her time at the Academy. The absence of their larger-than-life presence left a void, but also a sense of liberation, as if the constraints of their towering reputations had lifted, allowing Selene and her friends to chart their own paths unencumbered.

Yet, as she slipped back into her guise as Sophia, the carefully crafted persona she had adopted to conceal her true nature, she couldn't shake the nagging feeling that this year held something significant in store for her. It whispered to her in the rustle of the autumn leaves, in the hushed conversations exchanged in the corridors, in the knowing glances shared among her peers.

Perhaps it was the weight of unspoken truths pressing upon her, the burden of secrets carried like stones in the pockets of her soul. Each passing day seemed to add another layer to the facade she presented to the world, a mask worn so long that it had begun to meld with her very skin.

Or perhaps it was the undeniable pull of destiny, an invisible thread woven into the fabric of her existence, urging her to unveil her true identity to her friends. The thought sent shivers down her spine, mingling excitement with apprehension, like a lone wolf stepping out from the safety of the pack into the unknown.

Whatever the reason, Selene couldn't ignore the sense of anticipation that gripped her heart as she embarked on this final chapter of her journey at the Academy. For better or for worse, the year ahead promised to be unlike any other, a tapestry woven with threads of mystery, adventure, and the undeniable allure of the unknown. And as she stood on the threshold of this new beginning, Selene couldn't help but wonder what destiny had in store for her.

Gathering with Olivia, Emma, and Zane for their customary lunch at their favorite spot by the Academy's fountain, Selene settled into her seat with a mix of nostalgia and trepidation. As she observed the familiar faces around her, a sense of fondness washed over her, intertwined with a subtle undercurrent of apprehension. The sunlight danced upon the water's surface, mirroring the lively chatter and laughter of her friends, yet Selene couldn't help but feel a weight pressing upon her shoulders.

As the conversation flowed effortlessly and tales of summer adventures were exchanged, Emma's eyes shone with an intensity that couldn't be contained. With a smile that seemed to light up the entire courtyard, she leaned in, her voice filled with excitement as she shared her news.

"Guys, you won't believe what happened on my 18th birthday," Emma began, her tone alive with exhilaration. "It was like something out of a fairy tale. As the moon rose high in the sky, I felt this incredible surge of energy coursing through me. And then, amidst all the shifting and howling, Dean was there."

Her words hung in the air, anticipation building as she paused for dramatic effect. "Dean... Dean is my fated mate," she declared, her voice tinged with awe and wonder.

The revelation elicited gasps of astonishment and excitement from her friends, their eyes widening with amazement. Olivia reached out, clasping Emma's hand in solidarity, her expression a mix of joy and disbelief.

As Emma shared her joyous news about Dean being her fated mate, Selene's heart swelled with happiness for her friend. Despite already knowing the truth about Emma and Dean, Selene couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and delight at witnessing Emma's sheer bliss.