Prologue[]
Culix peered into the small cauldron as his ragged Leather Hat floated in the green water. Eventually, a figure arose. Culix smiled as he opened the figure’s eyes. It hopped out of the pot, clapping it’s toes together as it said “My name is Worly the Wonderful!” It fell down onto the ground, rubbing its head. “Gender?” Culix asked, leaning on his Potion Cabinet that was filled with potions stolen from Scientist Slimerella. “Male.” Worly responded. “Real last name?” “Wonderhunter.” “Favorite wand?” “All wands have good things and bad things about them, so I have no favorite.” “Perfect,” Culix said, opening the window and dumping his cauldron out of it. Culix placed his cauldron on the ground and looked at Worly, as he was facing him. “Umm, didn't realize you had no robes on.” Culix muttered. He grabbed a rugged outfit he called “Leather Apparel” and slid it onto Worly. He flinched. “Now go entertain those annoying first-year Academy students.” Culix said, grabbing a quill and a book. Worly saluted Culix while saying “Yes, sir!” He opened the door and dashed out of it, kicking the door closed behind him.
Chapter 1: Culix[]
Worly looked at me, eyes filled with curiosity. I groaned. “What is it now, Worly?” I said, turning up my nose. “Why is your room so small?” He asked. “This room or my bedroom?” I replied, flipping through the pages of the Academy Staff Book, which updated every year. “This room,” Worly said. I looked at him, slamming my book shut. “It's small because I want it to be, okay? And I don't care if you don't like that, because you are my creation, and you are supposed to be everything I want you to be. Worly turned around, crossing his arms. His neat black hair partially represented his mood. “We are going to Lamplight.” I said, standing up. Worly nodded. He followed me as I walked out of my black-brick room.
I put on my Specter Robes and Hood that I got for Pumpkinfest as we walked, and it was the only way to hide my great intelligence from the simpletons in Lamplight. Worly looked excited. I rolled my eyes. And then, I picked up something. “Hey! Give up that Magic Egg to the Bunny Bandits, you stupid Specter!” A squeaky voice said. I looked to the side of me, rolling at my eyes at who I saw. Harriet Hood, sticking her Bunny Ranger Dirk in my face. I tossed it at her, and walked off. I hated Springfest anyways. Pumpkinfest was my favorite. The pathetic little wizards scurried around the Town Square like spiders-annoying, unnecessary, and dumb. We passed Scientist Slimerella, but who would guess that Worly walked up to Slimerella, and started talking to her. And she enjoyed it. I was surprised about how much she enjoyed it. Worly is terribly friendly. Some wizards were chasing me, so I walked off to Lamplight Outskirts, also known as the Bunny Scout Den. It was closed off any other time of year. Bargo looked at me. “Culix?” He said. I frowned, and took off my hood. “What?” I said, irritated. Bargo frowned and turned his head away. “Just wanted to know.” He squeaked. I rolled my eyes, and put my hood back on. I realized a Specter sort of looked like the First-Generation Cloakers, or First-Generation Arbites. Worly skipped around as he stepped in front of me. “I have a friend!” He cheered. “Great.” I said, gritting my teeth. I didn't really care, but should I have?
Chapter 2: Worly the Wonderful[]
I wondered why Culix didn't like the fact I made a friend. He seemed really grumpy about it. Culix then stopped as we were walking back to the Academy. He held up a finger, then started to dash to the Coliseum. I shrugged, and followed. Culix slid in. He walked inside, and I began to follow him. He then sent a glare at me, which I immediately knew that meant “don't come in.” I rolled my eyes. I then leaned on the arena wall outside. Culix went in, slamming the door behind him. I heard him begin to speak. “What is it, Clankboot?” “We may have a new arena wizard. And guess what?” “What?” “This new arena wizard, named Nova, wants to battle you, Culix. She wants to battle you.” I could hear Culix gasp. He rushed out the door and quickly said, “This may take a bit, Worly.” He dashed back in. Then I quietly crept in, wanting to see the battle. I didn't see Culix, so he must've been in the Coliseum’s arena. I ran past the Arena Caller, hoping to find a spot in the crowd. An empty spot was in front of me, and I threw myself in it. I began to watch the battle. Culix snapped his fingers, and his two pets rushed into the arena. One was an Ignios with steam coming from it, and the other was a red Tarragon with a yellow underbelly. They both ran to Culix’s side, facing Nova’s Nebulite and her Gloricious. An air horn blew, and the battle began. The Ignios launched at the Nebulite, and started to run it into the Arena wall. Nova looked at the Nebulite, giving Culix time to cast a spell. He casted Wildfire, burning the feathers on Nova’s Gloricious. The Tarragon kept breathing fire onto the Gloricious, as it flew over the Gloricious when it ran around in circles. Nova gasped when she saw the burning fireball fly towards her. Then she smirked. “Ion Shock!” She shouted, holding her Angel Wing up in the air. Her Gloricious stopped running around, and her Nebulite shoved Culix’s Ignios aside. Culix looked confused. Nova realized the ball was about to hit her, and she dodged it quickly. The Nebulite hopped onto the Gloricious. The Gloricious burped, but then the Nebulite put its mouth over the Gloricious’ beak. The Nebulite could cast Static Shock. Then I realized what they were doing. I couldn't tell Culix though, which was the downside. The Nebulite burped, a bright light blinded everybody. (At least, I think so.) Once I could open my eyes again, I looked at Culix. He had little bruises, but he was defeated. Him and Nova were shaking hands. “Good game,” he said. “Good game.”
Chapter 3: Culix[]
UGH! I still can't get over the fact that that weak wizard beat me with her spell combination! Is that even legal? Hopefully it isn't, because then that'll be payback. As I slid into my private spell making room, I was shocked by what glazed my sight.
“NOVA?!” I squealed. She nodded. “I-I’m a really big fan of yours, Culix. I didn’t mean to make you angry when I defeated you.” Nova murmured. “It’s okay.” I said. We embraced. But then Worly walked in. “Ooooo! Nova and Culix, sittin’ in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G.” He sang. “Shut up!” I screamed. Then Nova quickly disappeared, and I was alone with the dumbest creation I had made.
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