Chapter 24 A Garden Full of Thorns
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Professor Aria Star invited me to walk to the academy garden Undermoon. Professor Aria Star pushed a wheelchair where I was sitting in the wheelchair. We walked around the park happily. Until Professor Aria Star stopped my wheelchair in front of a beautiful rose.
"Moon. I want to get water for you. Can you wait here? I'll be back quickly!" said Professor Aria Star with kindness.
"Yes, okay. I'll wait here," I answered with a smile.
Professor Aria Star went to get water. She immediately ran to her destination. I started enjoying the blooming rose plants.
When I enjoy the beauty of roses, the fragrant aroma and beauty of the flower petals make me feel calm and peaceful. But the beauty of the flower made me sad. The thorns were sharp and ready to hurt the hand of anyone who touched the rose as if they had received the cause and effect.
"If only I had all the magical elements, maybe I could do whatever I want. I also probably wouldn't be like this." I muttered in my heart.
Suddenly, I stopped from my thoughts; several people passed by this place gossiping about me.
"Hah, look! Isn't that the girl who approached Lily and Professor Aria Star?" said a girl.
"Yes, that's right. What a shame, she! I heard that she was seriously injured because she tried to protect Lily from an attack by wild, magical bats. But she's stupid! Why protect her and be a hero? Isn't she acting great!" said a young man sarcastically.
"Oh yes, if I'm not mistaken! She doesn't have any abilities. It's terrible luck to be friends with her. But she doesn't deserve to hang out with them!"
"I heard that Gray also really hates that girl because she put Lily in danger. It's better not to be friends with her! When a friend is in danger, instead of protecting her, she lets her friend get hurt and doesn't do anything."
"If only she never appeared at this school. If only she disappeared like mist at sunrise, this world would be better without her presence. It's really just bad luck."
"Professor Aria Star was also injured by the bat attack, right? That girl was the main cause. Truly unlucky!"
At that time, their words hurt me. As if all the air in the garden disappeared, it felt like the world harbored hatred towards me. Until you feel isolated and alone. Out of nowhere, someone unknown threw a stone at me.
The new sound about me startled me. Instantly, pain and confusion swept over me.
"Unlucky girl! Just looking at you makes my life worse," said a girl, spreading rocks toward me and moving away with an evil smile on her face.
The woman's friend stopped her actions: "Stop it! Just look at the karma she created. She pretended to be hurt so Gray would feel pity. Her actions were emotional manipulation, and she used karma as a means to manipulate Grey. What a cunning girl! "
Various insults came to me without a single mistake that I did. They only see from their perspective and don't see the bigger picture. Yes, this is all my fault, I cannot protect a friend who has been very good to me, and I can't keep my mouth shut, which makes someone who trusts me sad.
The magical power of lumpy earth floated in the air, ready to hit me. But a man walked up to me calmly, creating a barrier as soon as a lump of earth controlled by magical power attacked. The lump of dirt fell to the ground instantly, making those who bullied me annoyed and immediately leave.
"Moon! What are you doing here?" asked Theo, which surprised me. Theo turned to me with a smile.
"Theo! I just saw this rose. It's wonderful!" I answered while showing the beautiful roses I had just found.
"Yes, that's right. Are you alone here?" Theo asked while looking around me.
"No, I was with Professor Aria Star earlier. But she went to get a drink of water. I'm waiting here," I answered while shaking my head.
Theo nodded and said, "Don't worry, Moon. I will accompany you here!"
"Hah! Hahaha... I'm fine. No need for company!" I said while trying to smile, but inside, I still felt sad about the way they bullied me.
"Are you sure? Did you know there's some macabre humor in this place?" Theo said, trying to scare him. Theo hoped I would change my mind and accept his offer to accompany me.
"Terrible humor?" I asked curiously.
"Yes, some time ago, a student was disturbed by magical creatures here. However, don't worry. I will protect you with all my strength," Theo said firmly.
The situation at the academy Undermoon can be scary, mainly if bullying occurs.
Not long after, Professor Aria Star came carrying a shopping bag filled with drinks.
"Sorry, I took a while! I stopped for a moment to help a student who was in trouble," said Professor Aria Star with a tired face.
"It's okay, Professor. I understand you had to help someone in need," I replied, trying to hide my sadness.
"It's good to see you back, Professor," Theo said reassuringly.
"It's good to be back," Professor Aria Star replied with relief. "Moon, are you thirsty? I brought you a drink?" Professor Aria Star handed me a bottle of drink.
I accepted the drink with thanks and smiled a little. Moon shook her head and smiled, "Thank you, Professor. I would really appreciate this drink."
I immediately drank the drink given by Professor Aria Star with gratitude.
"Theo, do you want some too? Take it!" said Professor Aria Star while offering Theo a drink.
"No, Professor. Thank you very much, I was just drinking before," Theo answered politely.
"Theo, are you sure? Don't you want something to drink?" asked Professor Aria Star, trying to offer Theo a drink again.
Theo declined the offer again, stating that he had drunk something prior.
"Oh, okay. Then, while you're here. Can you accompany Moon for a walk?" Professor Aria Star asked Theo.
"Yes, I can't just decide, Professor. The answer lies with Moon," said Theo, looking at me.
