"The barrier will make it so no one else sees we’re here. It will also ward against anyone coming our way," Finn explained.
I noticed two girls heading our way. They hadn’t even gotten within ten steps of the barrier before they turned around and went back the way they came, talking about the hall smelling horrible.
"What's in my locker?" I asked.
"About to find out." Orion lifted his left hand; an ice wand formed in his grip. He took a deep breath, closing his eyes.
"Revalandra Freezano!" he chanted before opening the locker.
Five black snakes shot out, but were frozen in seconds. I gawked at the serpents, shivering at the dark presence that leaked from their frozen bodies.
"Celestia. Summon Arielle and ask her to get Othello," Finn commanded.
I nodded. "Arielle!" I called out, using my magic to enhance the command. Within seconds I heard the flapping of her wings and she appeared from the corner flying over our barrier. I looked up at her.
"Go retrieve Othello. It's important," I stressed.
"Bru-REE!" she replied, soaring quickly away.
"Someone's targeting Celestia then," Finn confirmed.
Orion nodded. "That Forsaken attack wasn't a setup or for the other teams. It was on purpose and whoever set it up wanted Celestia's team to face it," Orion declared.
"With the assumption that we’d die," I said in a hushed tone.
"Bru!" Arielle chirped, flying back toward us. Othello and Ms. Arcadia were rushing behind her looking confused as they approached the barrier.
"Where are they?" Ms. Arcadia asked.
"Finn?" I asked.
"I'm not lowering the barrier. They have to walk through it," Finn pointed out.
"But they can't sense or hear us," I asked.
"Arielle heard you because she's your familiar. No one else can hear us unless I lower the barrier," Finn explained.
"Lowering the barrier can put the school at risk. I have a hold of the snakes, but I don't want to risk it," Orion spoke in a calm voice. He still looked upset, but his tone had leveled out.
"If Arielle could speak, she could direct them to walk through," I pondered out loud.
"Yes," Orion replied.
I nodded, closing my eyes.
"Cutie Pie?" Finn asked, but I didn't reply, allowing the magic within me to build.
I tuned everything out, going through my memories and remembering what Sia did to transform Arielle into her human form.
I raised my arm up, spreading my hand out.
"CHANGEANDO ROSOLO FREE!" I chanted, allowing the magic to flow out. I bit my lip, feeling dizzy, but felt Finn's body press against my back, his arm around my waist to support me.
I continued to let my energy flow till I heard two gasps. I opened my eyes to see Arielle in human form who walked straight toward us.
"Jeez. Humans and their inability to speak phoenix OR harpy! Celestia, I brought them. You okay in there?" Arielle asked, reaching the edge of the barrier.
I grinned. "Fine. A little dizzy," I replied, lowering my arm.