Chapter 65: Why the Moon Glows?
The classroom was a little louder today.
Chairs scratched against the wooden floor. Kids whispered and giggled, tapping their feet, passing notes. They were waiting. Not for Caelen this time—but for someone new.
The door opened, and Tikka stepped in.
She looked a bit nervous, holding a small notebook and a stick she was using as a pointer. The moment she entered, all the students went quiet. A few blinked in surprise.
"Good morning, everyone," she said, voice soft but steady. "I'll be your teacher today."
Caelen stood near the door, arms crossed, watching quietly.
Tikka cleared her throat and walked to the front of the room. Her heart was racing, but she stood tall.
"My name is Tikka," she said. "And I used to sit where you're sitting now. Just a few weeks ago."
One of the smaller goblin kids raised a hand. "You're really the teacher?"
Tikka smiled and nodded. "Yes. Caelen taught me a lot. Now I'll teach you."
The kids looked at each other. Then they sat straighter, eyes on her.