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magic tricks, and then go home to the real world and try to get a job?”
    Tracy grinned. “Doesn’t sound too glamorous when you put it that way.” Tracy walked back over to Summer and tugged her arm. “Right now we’re learning to protect ourselves because magic is dying.”
    “And before all that?”
    “You could work in the different realms. The elves always hire wielders. And a very long time ago the fairies did. The elves pay a lot but, the fairies pay in gems. Those are worth more."
    “I just...what?” Summer pinched her hand. “Is this real?”
    “It’s a lot to take in,” said Tracy, patting her head. “There used to be an introduction thing for new students but, since there’s only a few of you they might just give you the books to read.”
    “I’m not sure if I really want to know.”
    Tracy shrugged. “Your choice. Anyway, Troy is super nice. You’ll love him.”
    Summer didn’t get a chance to reply. Tracy practically shoved her forward, introduced them, and took off towards the group of students that were standing in front of Ash.
    Troy chuckled. “She’s nice.”
    “Different is a better word,” mumbled Summer.
    “I agree.” Troy put his hands in his pockets and stood next to Summer. “She has a lot of...energy,”
    Summer nodded as both of them watched the wielders begin their workouts. It started with running and soon progressed to push-ups. The new people stood out like sore thumbs. They weren’t sure where to go and Ash’s yelling didn’t help.
    “If you’re physically stronger then it’s easier to control your powers,” said Troy.
    Summer finally turned to face him. “Let’s just get one thing straight. I’m not sure what I’m doing here or if I even want to stay. Whatever tests you put me through will probably be pointless so, let’s not get carried away.”
    Troy paused for a second before laughing loudly. He ran a hand through his chocolate brown hair, his grey eyes glowing with amusement.
    “Relax,” he said, lowering his hands. “I don’t want you to quit before you even start. We’ll take it easy and see where you’re at.”
    Summer let out a breath and actually felt foolish for getting so upset. She blamed it on Tracy for getting her so worked up this morning. Finding out you could play with fire was difficult. Finding out that not only were there elves but, fairies too? Almost impossible to comprehend.
    “Fine,” she said, folding her arms. “What do I have to do?”
    “Let’s take a jog. Simple enough.”
    Summer eyed him suspiciously before nodding once. She pushed her braid over her shoulder and waited for Troy to start. He jogged towards the edge of the field at an easy pace. Summer’s muscles didn’t need to be reminded how to run. She had been doing that for a while and this speed didn’t make her feel winded at all.
    Summer could feel everyone’s eyes on her as they passed closely to the other wielders. She allowed herself one glance and was surprised to see Ash staring. His purple eyes were on fire as he angrily glared at her. She quickly looked away and decided that focusing on the path ahead was a better choice.
    She could feel the sweat beginning to drip down her back as they approached the place where they had started. Her lungs were now on fire and her legs were protesting with each step she took. The only thing she could do was focus on the single tree ahead of her. Its dying leaves and odd colors were keeping her pace steady.
    “Good job,” said a breathless Troy. He had barely broken a sweat, where it looked like Summer was dying.
    She nodded and rested her hands on her hips. There was a slight chance that Summer was going to vomit if she opened her mouth so, she stuck to gestures instead.
    Troy had let her catch her breath before moving onto the next task. It was a simple push up but, something she hadn't actually tried to do since her freshmen year of high school.
    “How many?” asked Summer.
    “As many as you can until