IVORY

AUTHOR: SHEREMEI MARTINEZ BESO

BS PSYCHOLOGY 1-9

Draft Story – October 14,2020

I always hate crowded places. I love to be alone reading a book or playing an instrument. In
short, I'm a nerd. But I don't care what they call me. I'm a weak and sluggish woman. Whenever
I go to school, they gossip about me, and it makes me uncomfortable. Like I read in books, a
man will save you from that situation, but me? No, it's not a man. It's a four woman who
changed my life since then.
My name is Forcia Shalom Valenciaga, and I am the only daughter of Shan Agustin Valenciaga
and Lily Aria Valenciaga.
"Mom, can I be a wizard like dad?" I asked my mom. Our family is infamous as wizards in our
country. My father belongs to Octagram. It's a group of eight of the strongest wizards in the
whole world.
"No, forcia, your'e not allowed to be a wizard like your father. You're going to be a healer. a
doctor okay, you understand?" Mom said as she was packing my things. My mother is a doctor,
and she doesn't want me to be a wizard because it's dangerous.
When I was 10 years old, my father left us to go to Zadel Empire where the royal family lives.
It's been 5 years since then. Even the royal family keeps silent about this issue.
My mom always goes to emopire but they always refuse to tell us what happened. That's why
my mother is worried about me being a wizard.
“But mom, it's in my blood. No matter what happens, I want to be like my father. Now I will
leave this village and I'll find father for you"I said while hugging her back.
Mom didn't say anything, she just silently packed my things.
Our hometown , Little Ivy Wood, is the smallest village in the five villages in our country,
Glialia. There is a rule in our village that when you reach 15 years of age, you need to go on an
adventure to see the world, and after 4 years of that, You need to report to your leader and
you're going to be an adventurer,doctor or what. They are the ones who will decide what
proffesion you will have depending on the report of your adventures for the past 4 years.
My mom became a doctor because she's a great healer of people. She's always helping those
who need it. While my father, well, I'm not sure about that. He comes from another country,
and mom doesn't talk about him when he leaves us.
This is my first adventure. My mom hugs and kisses me in the cheek when I leave our house. I
go to the port and ride a ship. It takes 2 hours to go to the Zadel Empire, They will give us three
missions, and if we pass, we are allowed to go to another country. They will give us a badge so
we can go to the forbidden places.
 People are always drawn to the zadel empire because of its beautiful houses and high-quality
items. I always dream of coming here. After 2 hours, I see a gold bridge known as the gate wall.
If you enter this bridge, you're already in the zadel empire. People on the ship are screaming
because of excitement.
The Empire is truly a gorgeous display of wonder. Its elegance is matched by the backdrop of
modest hills which have helped shape the city to what it is today.
The riches these hills brought were of great importance, but they were also influential when it
came to architectural designs as the vast majority of buildings have been built in shapes and
with elements of the hills around them.
I see a small eight-headed statue made of silver in the port of the empire. The names are
written below the head.
The names are Julian Rios, Nofre-Aten-Tunen-et, Jeroen Motshagen, Jette Legger, Shan
Augustin Valenciaga, Daniel Orion Madrigal, Isiah Jarett, and Noya Masahiro
Four of these people belong here in Glialia. That's why our country is infamous. The rest of
them are from other countries, such as Grey Uswow, Ashitan, Gaswal, and Ostrana.
The Zadel Empire had a large population of our country, as well as a fascinating parks and
incredible houses.
After we arrive in the empire, we go to the throne hall. A great braziers at the bottoms of each
of the fourteen marmoreal columns light up the entire throne hall and mantle the hall in warm
yellows. The large mirrors on the bowed ceiling dance in the flickering light while sculptures
look down upon the marble floor of this august hall.
A teal rug runs down from the throne and marks the closest spot people can stand when they
address the royal highness while rounded banners with golden sides drape from the walls.
Slim, stained glass windows of mesmerizing mosaics are edged by curtains colored the same
teal as the banners. The curtains have been adorned with jewels and fine patterns.
The throne is covered in intricate patterns and fixed on each of the broad feet is an ornate
crown. The fluffy pillows are a light teal and these too have been adorned with embellished
tracery.
Those listening to their royal highness can do so on the abundance of extravagant and
comfortable sandstone benches, all of which are lined up perfectly symmetrical. Those of
higher standing can instead take seat in the extravagant balconies facing the benches below.
“I am a novice. I've been known as a Novice of Mystery. I am the speaker of the House of Lords.
There are a total of 200 young ladies and gentlemen. You will be divided into 40 groups. Each
group will have five numbers. You must listen as I call your name, "a long-haired man said.
He calls on everyone of us to say which group we belong to. After an hour, "Forcia Shalom
Valenciaga" i finally heard my name. I'll go in front of him and he'll look at me. "Hmm, as I
recalled, are you the daughter of, Guardian of the Dominion?"
"If you're referring to Shan Augustin, yes, I am his daughter," I replied. People in the crowd are
stunned. Well, of course, I'm the daughter of one of the strongest wizards.
"Then we seek greatness in your adventures," he said
After he assigned us to our group, we came to the back of the hall and went to our chamber.
We had a five-bed room to ourselves, and each table had a pen and paper. A color marble and
it's pretty big room.
"Hello! The name is Gianna Weber” She's one of the members of the groups I belong to. A
masculine-looking woman.
"Uhm Alma Ross," a small lady who appears to be a priestess due to her attire.
"Rylee Warren," she said without looking at us.
"Olivia Rios, third daughter of Julian Rios." I suppose she's powerful. Like me? hahahah
Our leader is Ati, the captain of fire. He will guide us in our missions. The name of our group is
the Ivory Enigmas, since we came from little Ivy Wood. Our first mission is, "operation: Brass
Sword." that is written on the paper. There is a magic spell within it. We circled in the paper
and Captain Ati said a spell "inporma." Which is teleportion spell
We were in the Zadel kingdom, traveling to Southwold, Glialia's largest village.
"Captain, you didn't say any details about the mission," Alma said.
"Oh sorry, I forgot," he said while laughing. "Your first mission is to get the brass sword from
one of the citizens here in Southwold. First gather information about it and know the location
of the person who has it. And me, I will leave now because I have so many things to do "he said,
and just like a bubble, hes gone.
"He's handsome but a jerk," I said. Alma and Giana laugh.
"Well, let's just gather information and get that sword. This would be easy" Olivia said.
For six straight hours, we ask people about the sword and gather information.
The information we get is that one of the priests here in Southwold is the one who stole the
sword we looking for. The owner of the sword is one of the nobles in the empire, and it's an
heirloom of their family. He stole the sword 2 weeks ago.
We go to the church where the priest is. It is past midnight. We pass by the window of his
room. The priest is sleeping, and beside him is the sword.
A large, narrow, slightly curved blade made of silver is held by a grip wrapped in expensive,
royal blue buffalo skin. Because its sharp on both its edges this weapon will slice, dice, stab and
jab your enemies and shred whatever's left of them.
The blade has a wide, curled cross-guard, creating the ideal weight balance to allow for smooth
and accurate swings with this blade. The cross-guard has a plain ring on each side, which is
common on many weapons.
A small pommel is engraved with a quality symbol, an unimpressive symbol at the best of times.
The blade itself is simple. No decorations of any sorts are on it. This weapon is used by anybody
with a decent amount of money. A great weapon for proven fighters.
Olivia suddenly jumped above the priest and she pointed the knife at the priest's neck.
"Hey, what are you doing? You will kill the priest! " Giana said
"Wait, please don't kill me, please please" The priest started to beg for his life.
"God, why will I listen to weaklings like you? I will kill this damn man because he's a criminal,"
Olivia said.
"Wait, Olivia, our mission is to get the brass sword, not to kill someone," Alma replied. She’s
trying to calm olivia
"Shut up," she replied, she pointed her hand at Alma
"Hey, what are you trying to do?" I said panickely. Is she trying to do something?
"Nothing, just giving a lesson to a loser," she smirked.
"Illusion of phantoms," Olivia said. After that, Alma's eyes became green and started to scream.
" AHHHHH, STOP! STOP! AHHHH! " Alma screams and hurts herself.
"Hey, why did you put her in spell?"
"Stop it!" Giana said. Rylee took the brass sword and gave it to me.
“Oh, wait, why are you giving this to me?" I asked.
"I don't know, can you put a barrier?" Rylee asked. She tells me that I should put a barrier up
and she will reject the spell given to Alma.
" Extortion Barrier: Protego" A cluttered, purple wave of tiny particles
I put a barrier like Rylee said. She put her hands in Alma's head.
"Are you trying to reject my spell? It's as if you can do that! I'm strong and you're a loser like
that girl! " Olivia said while holding the priest.
Rylee ignored Olivia.
“ Prey, Meddle, Stun, Suffer, Foresee, Vengeance, Spike, Dissolve, Mesmerize, Black out,
Guardians shield, Heirloom of twilight’s end. I reject”
After Rylee rejected the spell, a constant, blue-green blaze of fragments was shown. Alma
started to calm down and pass out.
I sat down and checked her. " she's okay, Olivia what the hell are you doing? We were
supposed to get the brass sword, and you suddenly act on your own and even attack an ally.
"Are you crazy?" i said
Olivia started to scream, laugh, and cry. We don't understand why she's acting like that. She
looks like a witch.
"hey hey hey, what happened here?" Ati suddenly showed up to look at Alma and Olivia.
Wow, great timing.
"Really? Do you have time to ask? Why don't you-ugh whatever," Gianna said frustratedly
"Hymm of Dragons," Olivia said. A yellow flash was shown, and we heard the roar of a dragon.
"I will kill this priest thief! He is the reason I'm here! " Olivia shouted.
"No! No! It's not my fault, it's him!" the priest said
Who?
"Shut up! I will kill all of you. all of you. "
After she said that, I suddenly felt strange. I felt it was burning like a flame inside of my body. I
feel dizzy and my hands are shaking.
"Hey! What's wrong? " Rylee asks. The roar becomes louder and louder.
"Restorim Etherempra" I said. " What are you saying?" Ati ask, a look of surprise on his face as
he stared at me intently.
My body started to move on its own. I feel like I need to do something or else that roar, that
dragon, will eat me alive. I get the brass sword and walk to where Olivia and the priest are.
"Hey! forcia What are you doing? "
“Let's escape. We're not allowed to kill both of them. "
" Forcia!"
"Forcia!"
"Why were they not allowed to kill them? If you get in my way, I will erase all of you" I said. No,
no, I don't want to kill them. I can't control my body and mind. I don’t want to do this
“ Please help-”
I suddenly wake up and have tears in my cheeks. I remember those from my younger days. A
bitter-sweet memory after all.
“Hon, you're already awake? we need to go to a funeral," my husband said, as he kiss me on
the forehead.
Today is June 29, my friend Giana's funeral. The ivory enigmas have traveled for the past 15
years. We are now 50 years old and have our own family.
Alma suddenly wakes up on the day that Olivia almost killed us. She rejected the spell under
Olivia. It shows that Ati tried to control her to get the brass sword and kill me. Yes, he wants to
kill me. That's why, after we teleported to Southwold, Novice put us in danger for his own
accord.
After Alma rejects the spell of Olivia, she awakens as the high priestess. Olivia says sorry to us
and cried. She even plans to leave the country because of the embarrassment. We talk to her
father, Julian Rios, to stop her daughter from living and its success.
All five of us became wizards after four years of adventures. The 4 of them traveled together
while I was here in our village. I wanted to be with my mom and protect our village first. After 4
years and coming back here, I feel strange. I feel like something bad will happen. I didn't say
that to others, and I was right, because after 4 months, something bloody happened.
The village is littered with blood, carnage, and weapons. Red, pink, and gray are the new colors
of what was once a quiet harbor town, which has now become the stage of a bloody war.
The air, which would normally be filled with the scent of freshly baked bread and the sound of
people, is now deafeningly loud. The sound of explosions drowns out any other sound in the
area, and the mere sense of it will make you want to run.
An army and a rebellion fight each other over differences in beliefs, but with no clear winner,
this battle could last a long time .The dead of one side lay in heaps across the village, and the
faces of the fighters were hopeful. With their muscles tense and anxious and their boots
stepping firmly, they courageously fought on.
With both confidence and panic, the other side ferociously battles their enemies. Some have
succumbed to a frenzy and are carelessly charging any enemy without a care for their own
safety, while others fight on in the hope of surviving that terror.
 The toll on both nature and humanity is immense. It'll likely take a lifetime before this town has
recovered. It's clear blood, bodies and gore have taken the place of schools, market stalls and
monuments.
With the possibility of death shaking their knees the other side courageously fights their
enemies with the hope of being the stronger side. Some have succumbed to panic and are
mumbling things about home and family, while others just wish all this was over.
The Empire betrayed us. No one helped us that time. Many of our citizens died and suffered in
a useless war. At that point, I scream and fight like there is no tomorrow. I killed as many
enemies as I could and protected my mother. I will live for those who died. I will fight for those
who don’t have the will to do it. I will dream for those who don’t have the power to do it.
Our village soldier died. The leader even betrayed us for money. We can't say we won, but we
survived. I lost one eye after that. My mom is thankfully safe. No one knows in the outside
world that we are almost wiped out.
When my father returned, he was astounded by what happened to our village and its citizens.
My father says sorry to our villagers and to my mother. He said he was imprisoned by the
kingdom because he heard the king say he would sell our country. But father pretended that he
was imprisoned while secretly giving a secret message to other countries asking for help.
Thankfully, he successfully saved our country, but not our village. A year has passed. We have
overcome every difficulty that has happened without the help of our country. My dad became
our leader, and my mother is now the head of the defense, which is a royal soldier in her
younger days.
Mom accepted me as a wizard after what happened in the battlefield. My father found out that
it was Noya Masahiro who planned to wipe out our village. One of the members of the
octagram, Julian Rios murdered Noya as a result of his betrayal.
One of the protocols of octagram is that the villages of the members should not be touched
because they’re under protection.
My groupmates find out what happened after 2 years. After the village became safe under my
father's protection, I traveled with Giana, Olivia, Rylee, and Alma.
We see a black forest, a big dragon of the sea, and a town full of dead animals, and we seek the
history of every nation and culture. Many bad and good things happen. Our bond becomes
stronger, and our personalities develop. Like me, who is always confident in the powers I have, I
become humbler as i see and learn that there is no person in the world who wants to be weak.
Olivia, who doesn't care about anything but herself, learns to love others because if you don't
know how to love others, you don't know how to love yourself.
Giana doesn't change that much. A sadist will always be a sadist, but at least he met his other
half, who can calm her down, and Alma learned to forget and ignore people who were not
worth it.
Many battles were won and lost. It's not always a man who will help you grow, it can be your
friend who will become your other half. As the time goes by, they will leave you with a bitter-
sweet memory.
Olivia, the first person who left our group, she didn't have a child and a husband. She traveled
and traveled until her day’s come. It seems so unreal. I love the memories we have. I love it all,
together with them.

POV
The bitter scent of lemons remains embedded in my heart
Even the sadness from that day, even from the pain of that day
There is no way I could ever hurt, more than I do now
I love you has a distant fragrance
Words not always talking, I wonder why I am crying
Sadness comes in like the bitter cold
These inexplainable feelings, I cherish them deeply
Even I can’t see it, even I can’t touch it, it’s always right by me
I will never forget you, that is the certain truth
My feelings will always stay forever etched in my memorie
Goodbye is bitter, I love you is sweet
I love you, always, but I hope not forever