Seaside Heights

This picture is of Seaside Heights New Jersey, the boardwalk which i went to this summer the roller coaster used to go over the ocean the debris of the boardwalk i stood on at one point when it WAS a boardwalk, the roller coaster is in the ocean floating

The Truth

The Truth

Life sucks. It truly does.Zafira figured that out a long time ago. Being on the Council definetly took up time, when she wasnt at work she was watching Alex her adopted son. The night her and Javier got him was horrific. Vinette Riddle had set off and had a masacre of mortals. Alex's parents were sorcerers living in the mortal world. The whole thing was horrific, with every detective in all three American Sanctuaries either dead or incapacitated Zafira finally had to ask Ravel for help. Zafira though of this a lot. It was over a year ago this happened. Vinette was dead. Three people knew the truth. One was dead. Zafira stormed through the corridors of the Sanctuary. Kestrel was trying to get her to talk to some mage. Zafira easily ignored Kestrel. Once in her office the Grand Mage called Elder Marissa.
"What." She growled, "Do you mean Sanguine is looking to kill me?" Marissa spoke calmly,
"He came her requesting an audience with me. He isnt wanted in America so the Administrator let him. He told me that he was telling the truth of Vinette Riddle's death..." Zafira cut her off,
"There IS no truth but she died by injury." The Grand Mage said. Marissa tried to speak, then sighed,
"Of course, Grand Mage." And hung up. Zafira closed her eyes. How could she admit? The truth could ruin her career. Sanguine was a hit man, how could anyone believe him? Zafira felt a bit better. Nobody would know the truth of Vinette Riddle's murder, because Zafira killed her.

Insanity

Zafira stood in the center of the room. It was chilly in the Temple. It usually was. January 25th. Her 21st birthday. The Clerics were eager. Of course they were, any day now she could experience the Surge locking her into Necromancy for life. Of course this was what she wanted. Since age 6 she was in the Temple. There was also something special about today. Zafira was going to see her younger siblings. They were 15 and 13. It was rare Zafira saw anyone from her family but it was a rule that the students needed permission to leave the Temple. Until they were 21. Usually permission was denied. But as Zafira litterally turned 21 a few hours ago she could go. She took her knife and began to head towards the exit. She passed the guard. It definetly was cold. The moment she got out it was freezing. It had snowed. It was always snowing in Hopactgong. New Jersey. The closest Temple to her home in Pennsylvania, well former. Zafira found a transit bus outside the cemetery. This bus would take her into Jersey City. It was where her family moved to. Her parents both worked in the Sanctuary in New York City. Grand Mage Bisahalani was in charge of this one. His other Elders were in Texas and Washington State running thr two other American Sanctuaries. The hour and half ride into Jersey City was over fast. Zafira got off in near the ferries over to the city. It was in the high rises her family lived. This one was full of mages though. Zafira entered the high rise. Anessa and James, her siblings, were playing with their friends in the lobby. At her entrance both kids ran up and hugged her. Zafira smiled hugging them back. James was learning Elemental magic. Anessa was learning an Adept disipline but Zafira had no idea what it was exactly.
"Where's Mom and Dad?" She asked them anessa looked excited,
"At the Sanctuary. Mom said if you wanted to see her you gotta go there." Anessa explained. James butted in seconds later.
"Can you take us with? I wanna meet the Grand Mage!" Zafira laughed. "Alrighty. But you guys gotta behave." Both nodded. James ran up to the apartment. Anessa looked over at her friends. They pbviousky were practicing magic. "C'mon guys! Zaf's a Necromancer but she wont hurt us!" Anessa said. One brave soul muttered a greeting. Zafira laugh and took Anessa's hand and shadow walked a few feet. It wasnt far but it was definetly better then what he used to manage. James came back. He gave Anessa a coat and both put theor coats on. Then the group went towards the ferries. It wasnt long until they hit New York.

In the Sanctuary the three were led into the foyer area. Zafira's Mom was a detective. Her dad was the one who actually worked with the Grand Mage. James kept getting excited.
"James for God's sake! I doubt any thirteen year old sorcerer has met the Grand Mage of their country. Stop going crazy. I'm twenty one and I never met him." She reminded James. Anessa piped up,
"Actually Valkyrie Cain did." She informed her okder sister. Zafura silenced her with a look. The Administrator came back.
"Your mother said you guys could go." She said. Zafira led her siblings to the office her mom was in. Zafira grinned,
"Mom." She callled. Zafira's mom looked up and went to hug Zafira.
"You never get out. You never leave." Zafira laughed. The 4 talked but mostly Zafira did, about life. They went down to her father's office next. As they walked there was a flash of grey. Cleavers.
"Stay close" Zafira's mom ordered. They stuck together and continued on. Thats when they realized something was off. They neared the office. Zafura took lead.
"Where's Dad?" She asked her mom. They saw Cleavers. One of the offcials who worked with her dad came over,
"Guys....the Grand Mage wants to see Zafira. He knows she's here. Theres a bit of news." Zafira was shaking. She saw the Grand Mage in the office.
"Just tell me here!"
"As you wish." The offcial said. She beckoned Zafira over. Grand Mage Bisahalani wore a look of concern as she approached him. Zafira looked straight at him,
"Grand Mage, you wanted to say something?" She asked. Bisahalani sighed,
"Your father. We...well...he was murdered on a case." The Grand Mage told her gently. Zafira looked at him in shock. She felt her necklace feeling colder.
"H-he's here right?" She asked. She could tell there was death close to her. The Grand Mage nodded towards the Medical Bay.
"His partnertried to save him. He was dead by the time he reached the Sanctuary. I'm sorry." He said. The other 3 in Zafira's family were told the same news. Zafira shook her head.
"Who killed him?" She asked. They will pay.
Bisahalani hesitated, "A certain, killer. One whom recently was broken out. Dreylan Scarab." Zafira summoned shadows.
" Grand Mage, if I could, I want to help capture Scarab."
"I will duscuss it with the Council on Friday. Go back with your family for now, Zafira, I will be in touch." He left her. Zafira walked over to her family. Something was wrong with her. Pain....
"Mom...I think...I..the...Surge." She said. What is this feeling? Is this death? No. The searing pain is what she thought. Her mother hugged Zafira close. Zafira was nearly screaming. Anessa watched in awe
"Zaffy experiencing the Surge?" She asked. James nodded. The two backed off.
"That's good! Well, we got a Necromancer in the family though..." Anessa muttered. Zafira barely paid attention. This was the moment. She would be a full Necromancer. Now her mission to avenge her father might happen.

Spirit Week- Farmer Day

Ok so this week I'll post pics of myself for the theme of Spirit Week. Its kinda interesting in a way. Farmer Day was today. We dress as farners (or cows in one case) abd seniors ride tractors to school if they own one.