I honestly don't think I've uploaded in ages and I'm sorry about that, I was in Spain and I never got the time (Btw it was so cool, the streets in the place we were staying were all named after zodiacs!) But anyway, here's chapter 13. I hope ppl didn't think Aquarius's POV was the last chapter bc everyone got a POV, the main plot of the story hasn't got anywhere near to a climax yet (I promise it will soon). Also I just wanted to mention that there is a bit of tension between the signs in this chapter and none of them are the "bad" ones, they all have their own sides to the story so pls don't be offended if there are some signs that don't get along, but anyway sorry for the late updates and enjoy this chapter!
Wednesday 1st March- 4:39pm
"So you're telling me that there's this weird villain guy who was banished to Earth for trying to get more magic, and now he wants to come back and make every constellation suffer by sending them to Earth somehow?"
"Basically" Aquarius replies. "And our whole class are the only people who can try stop him," adds Aries.
"This is so weird..." I think out loud. "So are you guys trying to say...we should go to Earth?? To defeat a villain like some superhero movie? Even though not all of us have got our powers yet?"
"Yeah," Says Aries, at the same time Aquarius says "Definitely not,"
"So what are you gonna do? What's the point of knowing all this if you're not gonna do anything about it?" I question. "Mainly because this could all be a load of bullshit and we can't really just go to earth, somehow fight a villian, and return to planet Htrae in a week before we die." Aquarius answers.
"But if Ophi finds us first..?" Aries chances.
"I think we should just wait," Aqua sighs.
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Saturday 18th March-2:18pm
Nothing else is really mentioned in the next few weeks. Aquarius, Aries and I occasionally ask each other for updates but nothing is new. Today half of our class is chilling in the air dorm- me, Aqua, Aries, Libra, Taurus and Scorpio, when I notice the blinding sun pouring into the room and warming the back of my neck.
"Guys, look how nice it looks outside! We should do something!" I pipe up.
"What about we go to the beach?" Taurus suggests. Suddenly, Gemini's bedroom door bursts open and Leo is standing there, slightly out of breath from her dramatic appearance.
"Did someone say beach!?!?" She squeals. "Leo, we still haven't finished Pythagoras Theorum yet!" Gemini calls out from inside his room.
"Dude, why is Leo in your room," Aries asks suspiciously. "It was the only quiet place I could tutor her!" Gemini says quickly.
Aries narrows his eyes as Scorpio slaps him. "You're so dirty minded!" She exclaims. "Says you, Scorpio" Aries retorts.
"We should all go to the beach! I'll go get Cancer!" Leo exclaims, getting ahead of herself.
"Wait, slow down Leo. We can all go to the beach after we finish Pythagoras Theorum. It's important!" Gemini grabs her arm before she sprints out of the room.
"Pleeeeaase Gemini? We can finish Pythg-Pythagoras Thereum or whatever it is later. It's so warm right now, we can't waste the amazing weather! We might not get another day like this until the summer!"
"Ok, ok, fine," Gemini sighs.
"And plus, I'm already doing pretty good in Math! Remember last week I was 2 matks off a B?"
"Ok, Leo, I get your point!" Gemini cuts in. "And they say I talk too much," he mutters.
***
About half an hour later, our whole class is at the beach. I don't know how it happened, but apparently Leo got Cancer and Virgo, Taurus got Pisces, and then Capricorn ended up going because he was too stubborn to be left out, even though we all knew he would just probably be complaining the whole time. I dunno what's up with that guy, but he just seems really emo to me these days.
"Who wants to play beach volleyball?" Leo cheers.
We get into three teams of four- me, Aquarius, Pisces and Taurus in one, Aries, Libra, Scorpio and Capricorn in another, and Leo, Cancer, Gemini and Virgo in the last team.
The first two teams do the first match.
Taurus serves first, but she hits the ball way out of court. "Taurus!!" Aquarius complains. "Oops," Taurus laughs sheepishly.
So then Scorpio serves, and the ball goes flying towards Pisces, who isn't looking and it hits him right in the face. "Ohmygod are you ok??" Taurus asks, worried. "Yeah, yeah, I'm fine," he says, probably a bit embarrassed.
Aquarius is facepalming. "I never knew you were so competitive, Aqua," I quip. "Do you know me?" She laughs.
After another few failed attempts, Libra's team wins and goes on to play Leo's team. The four of us who lost lay out our beach towels on the ground and sit down. I stretch, letting the warm sun embrace my front. Aquarius lies down to sunbathe and I do the same.
"God, it's so hot," I verbalise. "Especially for March!" Agrees Taurus.
"So, what do you guys think of superheroes?" I burst out. I know I'm probably speaking too soon, but let's be honest, Aries and Aquarius need to tell people about the whole Ophiuchus thing sooner or later. I can just, ya know, warn them. Subtly.
"Um, they're cool, I guess," Taurus shrugs. Aquarius is giving me the deadliest glare right now and I'm trying to ignore her while also trying to not let out a giggle.
"And, um, we're kind of like superheroes, right? Because we have powers?"
"What are you getting at, Sag?" Taurus asks suspiciously.
"Oh, nothing,"I smile mischievously.
I look up and realise that the volleyball match is over. Scorpio, Libra, Aries and Capricorn's team won. Some people are now making a run for the sea. I jump up and follow them.
"I CAME IN LIKE A WRECKING BAAAALLLLLL!!!" I belt/scream as I sprint into the waves.
I kick the water energetically, and it was meant to be directed towards the horizon of the ocean, but apparently I have horrible aim or something because I end up splashing Capricorn, leaving him drenched with sea water.
"That ginger just soaked me!" He complains.
"It's strawberry blonde!!" I shoot back, bounding further into the sea.
"Good job, Sag," Scorpio grins, giving me a high-five.
"When did I ask, Scorpio," Capricorn rolls his eyes.
Scorpio just stares at him blankly for a couple seconds and then calmly says, "Your mom,"
Capricorn suddenly winces and didn't say anything. That jerk! Is he allowed to give sarcastic comebacks to everyone but they aren't?? I totally get why Scorpio hates him so much.
"You're not funny, Scorpio," Capricorn states defensively.
"Your mom's not funny, Capricorn," Scorpio immitates. I'm nearly wetting myself with laughter at this point.
"You know, it's a wonder how you both have boyfriends. You're both just way too immature!"
Scorpio and I look at him weirdly and then exchange glances. I think most people are watching us by now.
"Your mom's just way too immature," we chorus.
Capricorn suddenly breaks and does a thing none of us would ever have expected: "FINE! BE BITCHES!! I DON'T CARE, THE JOKE'S ON YOU BECAUSE MY MUM IS FUCKING DEAD!!" And with that, he turns and dramatically sprints away, leaving us speechless. Scorpio turns to me with wide eyes.
"... i-is someone gonna run after him?..." Gemini questions awkwardly.
Libra and Aries simultaneously start following him.
Soooo the beach day may have been slightly messed up. And it may have been partly my fault.