Intro
Fated one...
A prophecy foretold
The one to save us will not be
Like we. Destined to see what
Should be for thee
Fated to death to set us free...
INTRO.
Ah, the Black Sun Academy. What can I say? I have spent the last three and a half years of my life schooling and training here. To the outside world our school looks like any other typical University. Red brick structure with white trim where appropriate. A college-like campus setting with dorms for students and housing for faculty.
Within these walls though, lies a secret. This is not your typical high school. Oh no, this is a school that only produces the best of the best, the elite in the witch hunter’s community. Yes, you have read that correctly. Witch hunters!
From the moment we are born we are taught about the supernatural world and though we train to fight against all supernatural entities; our focus is witches and how this evil should be eradicated from the world. There are very few academies throughout North America, the academies are more common in the European countries. I’ve been told of 3 in existence. One is in California. Another is situated in the mid-west (possibly Iowa) and the 3rd, which is the one I attend, (Black Sun), is located just outside of Salem, Massachusetts.
My family personally has ties to the infamous European Witch Craze, which lasted from the 14th century until the early 18th century where it then became taboo to be a witch hunter. Once Witch Hunters were no longer socially acceptable in the English countryside, my family decided to migrate to the ‘New World’ where my ancestors set up a home base in a small town called Nahant, Massachusetts; population 3,500. Of the 3,500 members of our community, 99% are retired, training or currently Hunters. It is very rare for outsiders to stumble upon the town. To the outside world our school looks like any other typical, quaint, small, seaside town.
My lineage can be traced back to my great-great, whatever grandfather who was the famous Mathew Hopkins, Witch Finder General. Born during the 1620’s in Great Wenham, Suffolk; England, my grandfather hunted close to 200 witches over the course of three years before laws and restrictions throughout the country began to change. He slowly faded from the limelight but only within the public eye. Amongst our community he was and still is praised for all he accomplished with his stint in history.
So of course, my family, including me, Alina Hopkins; rank near the top of the social ladder and very high standards have been set for me to achieve within our community. No pressure, right? Luckily, I have always excelled in all the activities I have taken on. When graduation rolls around in eight months, I will also be the highest ranked female witch hunter trainee to have ever walked through the doors of the Black Sun Academy. Making my family proud!
Life couldn’t be more perfect. I have the most awesome best friend, Ella. I will be turning 18 soon, graduation is just around the corner, and I have parents who love me. What could possibly go wrong… other than EVERYTHING!
