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.

deep blue eyes. His fame and skill were already documented for everyone to

short brown hair. His stature resembled that of Arnold's, however, he was much

about it, he shares quite

for John being stronger, I could've easily have mistaken the duo for a pair

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

wasn't ugly, compared

were undeniable. Especially since she was a

who specialized

'That should be it...'

them, everyone was

five people were the ones I had to watch out

from the recent banquet, for the following two months, exchange

out of my thoughts

students next to her. Sensing the air of confidence and aura coming from certain individuals,

on par with the student at the

or

to the side, she

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

Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back to

how about you guys find yourself a

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students

towards separate areas of the classroom,

commotion, I suddenly found two shadows cast over

general direction. At times they would take glimpses of Kevin

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

refuse. After all, that would be quite rude

they merely just wanted to sit with

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

quickly sat down.

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

the others, I leaned against the table and massaged

hell is going

I suddenly realized something.

prying eyes of others turned out to be the

where did I

...

of a

he the person that came to our door last

on a worn-down couch, a lady in her mid-thirties pointed towards the

investigation on the

a TV anchor relayed the news. Besides him, a picture of youth with jet-black hair and deep

To think that he was from the Lock,

her son, the lady

him that come to our house, wasn't it?

"Um, it was..."

two plastic toy cars in his hands, Ryan looked up to his mom. Blinking innocently and looking at the TV for a couple of seconds,

think that we would be meeting someone

excited. She had met such an outstanding figure, how could she

she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

mother, Ryan kept playing with his toys. Suddenly, his mom turned around

with the toys in mom's bedroom. Mom wants to

him playing so loudly, she could barely hear what

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

he was doing, Ryan lowered his head. Taking his toys, he obeyed

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

moved towards her drawer and opened it. Without hesitation, he took out a

"This should be it..."

page, he took his

making

...

"It's so hot..."

my eyes, I stood under the blazing sun and the blue sky, enjoying the clear

was currently waiting at the front of

"You're finally here"

minutes, Melissa's figure appeared in the

with matching black pants, Melissa calmly

about it, I usually see Melissa in

used to this. Sort of felt out of