Chapter 53 Rocky–The gargoyle
Felix tilted his head slowly, his fluffy ears flicking once. He let out a soft hum, like he was considering it — which only made Drake roll his eyes and Boo float closer to see the show.
Without a word, Felix hopped down from his chair, landing with the silent grace of a baby fox prince. He didn’t bother standing properly — instead, he leaned back on his heels, hands tucked behind him, tail flicking like a feathery question mark.
He glanced at the others from under his lashes, his lips curling into the tiniest, smug little smirk. "My name is Felix," he said, his voice smooth — for a baby with a faint, mischievous lilt. "I am a kitsune."
Luna huffed, crossing her arms tighter. "We know," she grumbled under her breath.
Felix flicked an ear in her direction but ignored her completely. "My power is shapeshifting..." he said slowly, his eyes drifting to Alina, the corner of his mouth twitching. "And illusions."
Alina blinked, already bracing herself. "Sweetheart, remember — just a little show. Small illusions are enough, alright?"
Felix tilted his head, his eyes glinting with that sly, playful spark only he could pull off. "Of course, Teacher."
Then — with a flick of his tiny fingers and a sly grin — he shimmered. For a second, his small body glowed like sunlight caught on a pond, and suddenly, standing in front of Alina... was Alina.
The entire class froze. Luna’s eyes went wide, Boo gasped so hard he floated a foot higher, and Drake burst out laughing so loud he nearly fell off his chair.
There he stood arms crossed, head tilted but instead of his white hair and sly eyes, he looked exactly like Alina: same chestnut-brown hair, same warm hazel eyes, even the same calm teacher smile.
