The Author's POV

"Alright, everyone please be quiet"

—Clank!

Suddenly the doors of the classroom opened up, and Donna entered. Her crisp voice traveled through everyone's ears.

Instantly the classroom quieted down.

Putting her hands on the podium, she solemnly looked at everyone present.

"Okay, have you all received the message? The one about the mourning ceremony for tomorrow?"

[Announcement to all students, due to what happened yesterday at the banquet, Wednesday, from the times 8:00 P.M - 9:00 P.M the academy has decided to...]

Turning my wrist slightly, I pressed on the foremost notification. I quickly skimmed through the long text.

'I see...'

Despite what happened yesterday, classes resumed as usual.

Originally there should've been a week break, but because the incident was handled so cleanly and swiftly, there was no break.

Regarding the fallen professors and students, a mourning ceremony would be held tomorrow night.

That was what the current announcement was about.

"As most of you have been informed, there have been 31 confirmed deaths from yesterday's accident. 15 of which were our very own academy professors"

"I'd like for you all to attend tomorrow as a form of respect for those that have sacrificed their lives for you. It's the least you could do..."

Donna's face was solemn. Even if she was used to death, such announcements were never easy.

Especially since some of the people that died were people that she had talked to as recently as yesterday.

It truly was depressing.

"...enough of that for now"

Finished with all of the depressing stuff, Donna's tone became lighter. Brushing her hair to the side, she checked her watch.

"Alright, with that out of the way it is now time that I introduced you to your new classmates. They should be here soon..."

—Knock! —Knock!

Right on cue, the doors of the classroom opened and around twenty youths came in. They all wore different uniforms.

Instantly the classroom became noisy. Sitting next to me, Kevin's eyes squinted.

"It's that guy"

"Who?"

Curious, Emma turned around and looked at Kevin. With his eyes narrowed, Kevin softly said.

"Aaron"

"You've met him?"

Emma's brows raised.

She had met Aaron a couple of times in the past. She had the worst impression of him.

To think that Kevin went through a similar situation as her.

"Yes, at the banquet. He came at me from out of nowhere. If I don't remember wrong, he said something along the lines of 'you're only so-so' or something of the sorts..."

"That does indeed sound like him. I've had a similar situation happen to me..."

Whilst Emma and Kevin were busy talking, I stared at the incoming students. My eyes instantly paused on a certain few individuals.

Five to be exact.

The Leinfall twins, John Berson, Eleonore Grey, and the man in question, Aaron Rhinestone.

The strongest first years of each respective academy.

Nothing much needed to be said about the Leinfall twins. With their platinum blonde hair, they were easily recognizable. Moreover, their flawless teamwork was what made them so famous.

The same went for Aaron.

eyes. His fame and skill

sturdy build with short brown hair. His

it, he shares

used a shield. If not for John being stronger, I could've easily have mistaken the duo for a pair of

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

oval-shaped face. Though she wasn't ugly, compared to the likes of Amanda, Melissa, and the others,

undeniable. Especially

specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

everyone was pretty much

those five

know from the recent banquet, for the following

me out of my

next to her. Sensing the air of

par with

fact that they were from the Lock or not, it

a step to

them as most of you have already met at the banquet or known each other beforehand. In fact, some of

a brief introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back to the

about you guys find yourself a seat.

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students split into many

to sit towards separate areas of the classroom, whilst others sat at

suddenly found two shadows cast over

the Leinfall twins looking in my general direction. At times they would take glimpses of Kevin

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

refuse. After all, that

just wanted to sit with Kevin and the

was the one that led them around the academy, they found it easier to just ask

I gave them the green light, the twins quickly sat down. Extending his hand, the older brother

to meet you, my name is Nicholas Leinfall and this is my Twin

to Kevin and the others, I leaned against the table and massaged

hell is going

I suddenly realized something.

my secluded seat far from the prying eyes of others turned out to be the

where did I

...

a shabby

came to our

lady in her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV

investigation on

a picture of youth with jet-black hair and deep blue eyes appeared. Hearing what the anchor had to say about him,

was quite a talented youth. To think that he

the lady excitedly

come to our house, wasn't it? I'm sure

"Um, it was..."

Blinking innocently and looking at the TV for a couple of seconds, Ryan

that we would be meeting someone so important! I can't

from Ryan, his mom became quite excited. She had met such an outstanding figure, how could she not

controller, she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

kept playing with his toys. Suddenly,

go play with the toys in mom's bedroom. Mom

could barely hear what they were

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

lowered his head. Taking

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

mother's bedroom, he quickly moved towards her

"This should be it..."

he took

making the

...

"It's so hot..."

blazing sun and the blue sky, enjoying the clear

at the front

"You're finally here"

for approximately five minutes, Melissa's figure

long white blouse coupled with matching

I think about it, I usually see Melissa in either a

used to this. Sort