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Chapter 25 - Chapter: The Professor Prank War

After the Beast Sleepover, the academy was unusually quiet. Too quiet.

Which, of course, meant something ridiculous was about to happen.

It started with a single enchanted chalkboard. One morning, Professor Thistlewhip walked into his classroom to find the board had rewritten his lecture notes into limericks:

"The fire spell burns with delight, But don't cast it late in the night. If you sneeze mid-incantation, You'll cause detonation— And your eyebrows will take flight."

The students roared. The professors did not.

Thus began the Great Professor Prank War, led by the Chosen Seven and their spirit beasts.

🎓 Phase One: Tactical Mischief

Alphric replaced the headmaster's ceremonial robe with a thundercloud. Every time he moved, it rained confetti.

Nyx enchanted the library books to whisper spoilers from future chapters.

The Jackal turned the potion lab's cauldrons into karaoke machines.

Esthen's Lynx froze the faculty lounge door shut and left a note: "Emotional thawing required."

Elira's Seraph summoned shadow clones of the professors that mimicked their worst habits. One clone kept correcting grammar mid-spell.

🧙‍♂️ Phase Two: The Professors Strike Back

Professor Thistlewhip enchanted the cafeteria trays to teleport mid-bite.

Professor Glint turned the students' quills into sentient sass machines.

Professor Varn summoned illusionary homework that multiplied every time you blinked.

The headmaster created a "Pop Quiz Portal" that randomly opened during naps.

Andy woke up in the courtyard and found himself taking a test on "Advanced Elemental Etiquette." Question 1: "How do you politely decline a duel with a flaming cactus?"

🐾 Phase Three: Beast Diplomacy

The spirit beasts, tired of the chaos, called a summit.

Alphric barked for peace.

Nyx projected a memory of the last time the academy exploded.

Solaryn summoned a glowing treaty scroll that read: "No pranks before breakfast."

The professors and students agreed to a truce—sealed with enchanted cupcakes that exploded into glitter when eaten.

🎉 The Aftermath

The prank war ended with a celebration called "The Festival of Foolery", where everyone wore enchanted hats that revealed their secret talents.

Andy's hat summoned motivational speeches.

Elira's hat turned into a dramatic fog machine.

Nia's hat danced.

Tari's hat told dad jokes.

Amara's hat floated away.

Esthen's hat refused to participate.

Selene's hat brewed tea.

The headmaster's hat turned into a duck. He accepted this with dignity.

And so, the academy learned that laughter was just as powerful as lightning, moonlight, or memory. Even in a world of beasts and battles, sometimes the best magic is a well-timed prank.

Chapter: The Beast Bake-Off Bonanza

After the prank war cooled down (and the headmaster's duck hat finally flew away), the academy introduced a new elective: Magical Culinary Arts.

The twist? Spirit beasts were the chefs.

The assignment: create a dish that reflects your elemental bond. The prize: eternal bragging rights and a golden spatula that sings opera.

🍳 The Contestants

Alphric (Storm Wolf): Made "Thunder Tacos"—each bite came with a tiny lightning zap.

Nyx (Lunaris Drake): Crafted "Moonlight Soufflé" that glowed and whispered compliments.

Solaryn (Phoenix-Wolf): Baked "Unity Crumble"—a dessert that made everyone feel emotionally validated.

Blazing Jackal: Cooked "Inferno Nachos" that required fireproof gloves and a bravery waiver.

Sky Panther: Whipped up "Cloud Cake" that floated midair and tried to escape.

Stoneback Bear: Presented "Rock Candy Stew"—crunchy, confusing, and oddly poetic.

Tide Leopard: Served "Wave Rolls" that splashed water with every bite.

Glacier Lynx: Created "Frosted Silence Pie"—so cold it made people reflect on their life choices.

Twilight Seraph: Conjured "Shadow Sorbet" that changed flavor based on your secrets.

🔥 The Chaos Begins

The kitchen was enchanted to respond to emotions.

Nia got excited—her oven turned into a volcano.

Esthen got nervous—his fridge started reciting Shakespeare.

Amara got bored—her blender summoned a windstorm.

Andy got competitive—his apron declared war on the other aprons.

Alphric barked orders like a drill sergeant. Nyx floated serenely, stirring with moonlight. Solaryn just hummed and made everyone feel like they were doing great—even when they weren't.

Then came the Judging Panel:

Professor Thistlewhip (who only eats food that rhymes)

The enchanted mop (who critiques texture)

The headmaster's duck hat (who quacks once for "yes," twice for "no")

A sentient fork named Gerald (who's just here for drama)

🎭 The Results

Alphric's tacos won "Most Electrifying."

Nyx's soufflé won "Best Emotional Support Dessert."

Solaryn's crumble won "Best Hug in Food Form."

The Jackal's nachos caused a fire drill.

The Panther's cake escaped and is now a cloud citizen.

The Bear's stew was declared "philosophically chewy."

The Leopard's rolls were banned from water parks.

The Lynx's pie made Gerald cry.

The Seraph's sorbet revealed the headmaster once cheated on a spelling test.

🏆 The Winner

Solaryn took the golden opera spatula—but gave it to Alphric, who immediately used it as a lightning baton.

The Elemental Fashion Fiasco

After the Beast Bake-Off Bonanza (and the mop's dramatic critique of pudding texture), the academy announced its most ambitious event yet: the Elemental Fashion Showcase.

The concept? Each student and their spirit beast would design and model an outfit that embodied their elemental bond. The goal? "Creative expression." The reality? Glorious chaos.

🧵 The Preparation

The academy's enchanted sewing room was activated.

Needles floated midair, stitching on their own.

Fabrics whispered their opinions.

Buttons staged a tiny rebellion and demanded better placement.

Andy stared at his design sketch. "I think this cape needs more lightning."

Alphric barked. "It needs spikes."

Nyx floated by, draped in moonlight silk. "Elegance is resistance."

Solaryn simply glowed, already perfect.

👗 The Runway

The runway was a levitating platform that looped around the courtyard.

The audience included professors, enchanted mannequins, and a sentient mirror named Glimmer who judged silently but harshly.

First up: Amara and the Sky Panther

Outfit: Windwoven robes that fluttered even when still.

Special effect: A breeze that followed them, tossing flower petals.

Mishap: The breeze turned into a tornado and launched a judge's wig into orbit.

Next: Tari and the Stoneback Bear

Outfit: Moss armor with glowing rune embroidery.

Special effect: Earthquake stomp synchronized to music.

Mishap: Accidentally cracked the runway. Twice.

Selene and the Tide Leopard

Outfit: Flowing aqua gown with bioluminescent trim.

Special effect: Mist trail and ambient whale song.

Mishap: Mist soaked the audience. Whale song summoned actual whales. No one knows how.

Esthen and the Glacier Lynx

Outfit: Ice crystal suit with snowflake cape.

Special effect: Frost shimmer and dramatic slow-motion walk.

Mishap: Froze the applause. Literally.

Nia and the Blazing Jackal

Outfit: Flame-threaded jumpsuit with ember boots.

Special effect: Fire trail and pyrotechnic tail flick.

Mishap: Set the scoreboard on fire. Again.

Elira and the Twilight Seraph

Outfit: Shadow silk with illusion overlays.

Special effect: Outfit changed based on viewer's mood.

Mishap: One viewer saw their ex. Emotional meltdown ensued.

Andy, Alphric, Nyx, and Solaryn

Outfit: Triple fusion ensemble—lightning cloak, moonlight armor, and unity halo.

Special effect: Elemental harmony pulse that made the audience feel like they were part of the show.

Mishap: None. They nailed it. Even Glimmer smiled. Briefly.

🏆 The Verdict

The judges awarded:

"Most Dramatic Entrance" to Elira

"Most Unexpected Wildlife Summoning" to Selene

"Best Use of Explosions" to Nia

"Best Emotional Impact" to Andy's trio

"Most Philosophical Outfit" to Tari's bear, who wore a moss hat that whispered poetry

The event ended with a group photo—half the beasts were glowing, one was on fire, and the mirror refused to be in the shot.

The Case of the Stolen Moonlight

It began on a perfectly normal Tuesday. The moon didn't rise.

At first, the professors blamed "atmospheric interference." Then they blamed the weather. Then they blamed Andy (just out of habit). But when Nyx, the Lunaris Drake, woke up and declared, "I feel… dim," the academy knew something was wrong.

The moonlight had been stolen.

🕵️‍♂️ The Investigation Begins

The Chosen Seven formed a detective squad called The Bonded Bureau. Their headquarters? The enchanted broom closet. Their motto? "We solve mysteries. Eventually."

Roles:

Andy: Lead investigator (because he had a magnifying glass and dramatic instincts)

Elira: Interrogator (she could make shadows confess)

Nia: Explosives expert (not helpful, but very enthusiastic)

Esthen: Analyst (spoke only in riddles)

Amara: Tracker (followed suspicious breezes)

Tari: Snack manager (kept morale high with moss muffins)

Selene: Vibe checker (could sense guilt through tea leaves)

🐾 Beast Sidekicks

Alphric sniffed out moon residue.

Nyx floated dramatically, whispering "It was betrayal…"

Solaryn glowed faintly, acting as a lie detector.

The Jackal interrogated squirrels.

The Lynx froze suspicious footprints.

The Seraph summoned dream echoes of the crime scene.

🔍 Clues Uncovered

A trail of glitter leading to the library.

A suspicious poem left on the moon altar:

A glowing footprint shaped like a duck.

The headmaster's hat was summoned for questioning. It quacked twice. Guilty.

🎉 The Culprit Revealed

Turns out, the moonlight wasn't stolen—it was borrowed.

Professor Glint had hosted a secret faculty rave in the Astral Attic, and used moonlight to power the disco ball. Nyx was furious. "You used sacred lunar energy… for dance moves?"

Professor Glint shrugged. "It was a full moon. We went full groove."

🌕 The Resolution

Solaryn restored the moonlight with a pulse of unity. Nyx forgave the professors after they promised to host a "Moon Appreciation Gala." Andy gave a speech titled "How I Solved the Case Using Vibes and Snacks." Tari's moss muffins were declared "emotionally chewy."

The moon rose again, brighter than ever.

And the Bonded Bureau disbanded… until the next mystery.

The Elemental Sports Tournament (and the Sentient Ball)

After the moonlight mystery was solved and the fashion fiasco faded into legend, the academy launched its most ambitious event yet: the Elemental Sports Tournament.

The twist? The ball was enchanted. And rude.

🏟️ The Setup

The tournament featured five games:

Skyball (aerial dodgeball with wind currents)

Flame Frisbee (self-explanatory and mildly dangerous)

Aqua Tag (played in a floating bubble arena)

Rock Rugby (with actual boulders)

Mystic Mayhem (a free-for-all where rules change every minute)

The enchanted ball—named Bouncer—was created by Professor Glint. It could fly, teleport, insult players, and change shape depending on its mood.

Bouncer's personality?

Sarcastic

Competitive

Slightly British

Frequently shouted "Oi! Not like that!" when thrown incorrectly

🐾 The Teams

Team Thunderclap

Andy, Alphric, Nyx

Strategy: Speed, lightning, and dramatic entrances

Team Frostbite

Esthen, Glacier Lynx

Strategy: Precision, silence, and passive-aggressive icicles

Team Blaze Brigade

Nia, Blazing Jackal

Strategy: Chaos, fire, and yelling

Team Mistwalkers

Selene, Tide Leopard

Strategy: Elegance, stealth, and confusing mist illusions

Team Shadowshock

Elira, Twilight Seraph

Strategy: Psychological warfare and spooky commentary

Team Windwhirl

Amara, Sky Panther

Strategy: Acrobatics and accidental tornadoes

Team Moss Force

Tari, Stoneback Bear

Strategy: Slow but unstoppable

⚔️ The Games Begin

Skyball

Bouncer refused to be caught unless complimented.

Alphric caught it mid-air and barked, "You're majestic!"

Bouncer blushed and allowed the point.

Flame Frisbee

Nia threw Bouncer so hard it turned into a firework.

The Jackal chased it across three dimensions.

The scoreboard caught fire. Again.

Aqua Tag

Selene's Leopard created a mist clone.

Bouncer got confused and tagged itself.

Declared victory. No one argued.

Rock Rugby

Tari's Bear tackled a boulder.

Bouncer turned into a pebble and hid.

Esthen's Lynx found it by whispering existential truths.

Mystic Mayhem

Rules changed every minute:

Minute 1: Everyone must hop.

Minute 2: Only beasts can score.

Minute 3: Bouncer becomes a chicken.

Minute 4: Everyone must compliment the chicken.

Minute 5: Chicken explodes into glitter.

Andy caught the glitter. "I think we won?"

Bouncer reformed midair. "Technically, I won. But I'll allow it."

🏆 The Aftermath

The tournament ended with:

A trophy made of enchanted marshmallows

A group photo where Bouncer photobombed everyone

A new school rule: "No sentient sports equipment without supervision"

The Chosen Seven laughed, cheered, and agreed:

"Best tournament ever. Even if the ball was sassier than Elira."

Chapter: The Elemental Musical Mayhem

It started with a simple announcement:

"To celebrate the harmony of the Realms, the academy will host a musical. All students must participate. Yes, even the introverts."

The twist? Every line had to be sung using elemental magic. The bigger twist? Spirit beasts were the lead performers.

🎭 The Cast

Andy: Reluctant lead, cast as "The Hero Who Forgot His Homework"

Alphric: Played the drums using thunderclaps

Nyx: Narrated the story in haunting moonlight melodies

Solaryn: Provided background harmonies that made people cry (in a good way)

Elira: Cast as "The Mysterious Librarian Who Knows Too Much"

Nia: Played "The Fire of Rebellion," with pyrotechnic solos

Tari: Played "The Rock of Reason," mostly hummed and juggled moss

Amara: Played "The Wind of Change," kept floating offstage

Selene: Played "The Calm Before the Storm," sang in underwater harmony

Esthen: Played "The Ice of Sarcasm," delivered every line with frosty sass

🎶 The Musical Numbers

Act I: "Oops, I Cast It Again"

Andy accidentally sets his homework on fire

Alphric howls in rhythm

Nyx sings a ballad about academic regret

Act II: "Don't Go Breaking My Bond"

A duet between Elira and her Seraph about emotional vulnerability

The audience weeps. Even the enchanted mop sobs quietly.

Act III: "I Will Survive (The Final Exam)"

Nia leads a fiery dance number

The Jackal raps about test anxiety

The scoreboard explodes. Again.

Act IV: "Let It Glow"

Solaryn sings a solo so powerful it temporarily heals everyone's emotional trauma

The moon glows brighter

The headmaster's duck hat joins in with a surprisingly good falsetto

Finale: "We're All Just Beasts in Harmony"

All students and beasts join in

The stage levitates

The audience floats in joy

The enchanted mirror Glimmer gives a standing ovation (unprecedented)

🏆 The Aftermath

The musical was declared a "cultural triumph" and "slightly dangerous but emotionally enriching." Andy received the "Best Accidental Solo" award. Alphric got a thunder tambourine. Nyx was offered a recording contract by the moon. Solaryn declined all awards and gave everyone a hug instead.

And so, the curtain falls on our enchanted saga—where thunderous wolves danced, moonlight drakes sang lullabies, and sentient sports equipment threw shade harder than any spell.

The academy, once a battleground of beasts and villains, now echoes with laughter, glitter, and the occasional exploding pudding. Andy and the Chosen Seven have grown—not just as warriors, but as friends, pranksters, performers, and emotional snack enthusiasts.

Solaryn watches from the stars. Nyx hums a lullaby. Alphric naps with one eye open, just in case the scoreboard tries something again.

And somewhere deep in the archives, a scroll begins to glow… hinting that the Realms may yet call for another legend.

But for now?

Peace. Magic. And a well-earned nap.

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