Athena had to find a magic-craft book in order to defeat Sooha. She wandered off into the school's library.
There has to be a book about telepathic abilities around here, she thought.
She searched through the books in the bottom, and the ones all the way up on top. Nothing.
But soon, as she was in the final shelves of the library, a book tumbled out.
Athena flinched. At first, she didn't know what kind of book it was. She scooped it up with her bare hands. She then wiped all of the dust off completely.
When the dust bunnies disappeared, the color on the hardcover was revealed. It was brown with golden borders surrounding it.
It looked like it was worn out. But that's for those who are searching for it.
"Strange," said Athena, observing the mysterious book, "It doesn't have a library seal. There is no way that a book like this should be at a library."
As Athena opened to the first page, she found that all of the pages had been ripped to pieces.
It's handwritten, too, thought Athena, flipping the torn pages, But, still...it's barely legible.
As Athena turned to a specific page, a piece of jewelry fell out of the book.
Closing the book, she knelt down and picked it up with her left hand. Athena couldn't tell what it was in her hand.
So, she put the book back on the shelf, and held the piece of jewelry in both hands.
She opened the palms of her hands as it revealed a dark red, crimson-colored pendant. Athena was fascinated with its detail.
How beautiful, she thought, This is one expensive necklace!
She tried it on, but the latch suddenly, automatically made a snap sound. Athena was confused.
Did it just…
And then it began to glow. The old book flew out of the shelf and then landed in her hands.
There was then a voice that said,
"Listen well, bearer of the Crimson Heart! You must destroy the enemy of Decelis! And then, using this necklace, you must break the curse of the Blue Firefly Island!"
Suddenly, there were footsteps rushing in the library. Athena then flew all the way up to the ceiling, to the top of the bookshelf. It was William with Sooha!
"It's gone!" William shouted, putting his hands in his raven black hair.
"No," said Sooha, "No, they’re gone! The necklace is missing as well! Come on, we have to alert the headmistress!"
And they rushed out of the library.
Athena was confused.
What is so important about this book and necklace? Why do they desire to have it in their possession? And why must they keep it hidden from anyone else?
The girl had millions of questions that were reeling around her mind. As she gracefully floated down to the ground, she attempted to remove the necklace.
But the latch refused to open. After many attempts to open the clasp, she tried to break it apart by force. But it was no use! No use at all.
This is such a strange, yet beautiful pendant, thought Athena, I think I'll keep it on…you know…just in case something bad happens.
Leaving the library, Athena knew she had found something that would change most of her life…something she would possibly have to face on her own…she had found her second nemesis.
