Nova's P.O.V.

Welcome to West Ora Academy, where the supernatural reigns supreme and the magic never ends! Our academy is a haven for all creatures of the night, from vampires to sirens to elves and more. Each species has its designated building, where you'll learn everything there is to know about your kind and your unique powers. And for those of you who are hybrids, you'll have the unique opportunity to call more than one building home.

Our dorms are inter-species and coed, but don't worry, your rooms won't be. You'll have plenty of opportunities to make friends and learn from your fellow supernaturals, all while honing your skills and discovering your true potential.

At West Ora Academy, we believe that magic is not just a subject to be studied, but a way of life. You'll be immersed in a world of wonder and enchantment, where anything is possible and the impossible is just another challenge to overcome.

So come join us at West Ora Academy, where the supernatural world is waiting for you to discover it! Get ready to unleash your inner power and become the supernatural you were always meant to be.

I rolled my eyes at the email. They sure make it sound nice, but honestly, West Ora can get a little crazy. The faculty doesn't step in to help with a lot of things. It's the wild‌ west there and I'm currently on my way back. Last year was the academy's first year as a school. The supernatural council members, along with the shadow weaver mayors and ocean tribunal, got together and created this academy for us young adult supernaturals.

The uniforms are ridiculous, and I hate them with a passion. They must have put a man in charge of them, as they are definitely someone's sick fantasy. The pleated royal blue and gold skirts, black tall socks, black loafers, button up white shirts with royal blue blazers and gold ties have me feeling like I'm staring in some kind of porno.

I mean, the academy itself is amazing, and probably a good idea with how often we exposed ourselves to humans in the past at normal schools. It's these uniforms that drive me insane. I don't particularly like being away from home for so long either, but the classes here are amazing. I can learn everything I need to know about being a siren, and a dragon, all at once. We have all kinds of kids here, shadow hunters, fairies, werewolves, vampires, elves, you name it, and they attend this academy. Of course, the rarer the creature, the fewer classes offered to them.

Like there's only about 5 seers out of the thousands of kids there. They mingle with the Oracle wolves. My brother Gabriel teaches some intro to seeing classes. He loves being close to me and sharing what he learned through the years with others. Gabriel's always been a sweet and caring person. He wants to help the world.

"Alright, little moon, are you ready to go?" Dad asked me from my doorway. His shaggy blonde hair was unruly today, sticking up in random places.

Between his and mom's blonde hair there was no way I'd end up with any other color. The only question was whether I'd get dad's silver eyes or mom's emerald green ones. I ended up with mom's, which helped in keeping my siren side more of a surprise. Most sirens have those deep gray eyes. No, everyone will think I'm only a dragon until my siren pops out.

"Ready." I nodded.

"Okay then, here, you get the pearl this year." He threw me the pearl he uses to open the water portal. Not every siren has one but those of us that do, get to harness its magical abilities. Every color has a different power. "You do remember how to use it, right?"

"Are you serious?" I asked excitedly, almost jumping for joy. "Of course I remember! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"

"Just remember to use it to come see us on the weekends. We miss you when you're at school," Dad said, giving me a big hug. "Go say goodbye to your mother and then open the portal outside. I'll help you take your things to campus."

I practically flew down the stairs towards mom, who was sitting at the kitchen Island listening to her friend Zae on the phone. Zae is the mother of the two closest friends I have, Augustus and Ares. We've pretty much grown up together with how often our mothers saw each other.

"Auggie doesn't think I know, but of course I know. Funny what they think they can get away with." Mom and Zae both laughed at that.

"Hilarious. Hey, I'm going to let you go. Nova just came down to say goodbye. We'll catch up more after the kids are at school."

"Sounds good, talk to you later."

"Are you heading out already?" Mom asked me.

"Yeah, Dad gave me the pearl so I can portal back on the weekends. I will be back to bother you before you know it."

"Good. I love you, Nova. Stay safe, keep away from the vampires, and make sure to stay away from the dragon boys. They are ready to sleep their way through the school to find their mates."

"I know, mom, don't worry."

"You can say that all you like, but I'm going to worry." She ran her hand through my hair as she spoke, fiddling with it lovingly.

"Goodbye, Mom, I love you." I gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and ran outside to open the portal.

Holding the pearl in my hand, I used the water to create a ring in the air, opening the portal before me. I could see the large archway with intricate laced metal holding up the academy's lettering. I saw the eyes of other students and parents looking through the portal at me.

"Let's go, little moon." Dad appeared by my side with my suitcases.