Benjamin called Isabelle and asked her to meet him outside the school courtyard. Once they met up, he explained to her the situation he had got into.

“Oh no, they’re missing?” Isabelle placed a hand over her mouth. “Do you know where they are?”

Benjamin shook his head. “I checked everywhere.”

“Well, do you remember where you last saw them?”

“In my room, back in the human world...” Benjamin’s voice faded as he cut his breath short. “Oh no, what if Harry and Chi-Chi never made it here?”

Isabelle gasped, her stomach turned just imagining it. “That can’t be!” She placed a hand on her chin and considered the possibility. “Then again, it’s possible you hadn’t seen them, but I hope that’s not the case.”

“I don’t know where to look. They could be anywhere...”

“But if they’re back on Earth, how will we get back?” Isabelle inquired. “I mean, there’s no way the bus driver will take us back. I doubt the teachers and principal will make a portal for us to leave briefly and retrieve them again.”

“We don’t need Glenda or the others to make the portal for us. We don’t even need to tell them. Let’s just make one ourselves.” Benjamin suggested.

“Interesting idea, but we don’t know how to create one.” Isabelle pointed out. “Unless you’re suggesting we find out how at the library?”

“Sure am. Now let’s get going.”

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Benjamin and Isabelle entered the Grand Monastery Library and looked around for the right books to check out. As they walked across the silver and brown floor, their hands brushed against the many books inside the light brown shelves, which were also large and tall. The wall lamps illuminated brightly against the white walls it was attached to. The ceiling above was grand and high up. One could barely see the paintings of magicians unless they were on the upper floor or used magic to reach the top.

Nobody else seemed to be in the vicinity. A shiver went down Isabelle’s spine. She didn’t want to get caught and into big trouble. Benjamin, on the other hand, stayed determined and calm. His mind and goal had been set, and he wouldn’t let anything or anyone get in his way. He warned Isabelle not to let anyone know ‌they broke in, as they’d either get the wrong idea or impede their progress.

The library was enormous. It’d take too long to search for the specifics. Isabelle activated her magic laptop and searched for aisles with spells that revolved around portals and such. They split up to find the books they were looking for.

After what felt like hours passed by, Benjamin noticed a shiny object from the corner of his eyes. He shuffled closer to the source and found it coming from near the bookshelf. His curiosity peaked, as he used his wand to adjust the bookshelf, until the shiny object was in his plain view, which turned out to be a trapdoor. Benjamin went to open the door, but found stairs underneath.

Of course, I’ve been through the whole stairs thing before. I’ve gotten used to it. Benjamin thought with a mix of confidence and annoyance.

“Benjamin, I heard some noise. Did something happen?” Isabelle’s voice called out to him. He turned to find her walking towards him.

“Yeah, ‌look at this.” He moved aside and showed her what he found.

“Whoa, how’d you find that?” Isabelle asked, her mouth agape as she adjusted her glasses.

“By chance, I’m pretty sure. That and a keen eye. What do you say we ‌check this out?”

“Well, you found this. I don’t see why you wouldn’t want to go there now.”