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.

blue eyes. His fame and skill were already documented for

a sturdy build with short brown hair. His

shares quite a lot

shield. If not for John being stronger, I could've easily have mistaken the

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

wasn't ugly, compared to the likes of Amanda, Melissa, and the

skills were undeniable. Especially

who specialized

'That should be it...'

was

but in general, those five people were the ones I had to watch

you know from the recent banquet, for the following two months, exchange students will be joining us in our

of my thoughts was Donna's

the air of confidence and

with the

fact that they were from the Lock or not, it was always

a step to the side,

the banquet or known each other beforehand. In fact, some of them are so famous that they even appear on

introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back to

how about you guys find yourself

"Sure"

"Thank you"

exchange students

the

suddenly found two shadows

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

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

After all, that would

just wanted to sit with Kevin

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

quickly sat down. Extending his hand, the older brother introduced himself to

Nicholas Leinfall

the others, I leaned against the table and massaged my

the hell

I suddenly realized something.

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

where did I go

...

a shabby three-bedroom

person that came to our door last

in her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV screen standing

the investigation on the

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

To think that

her son, the lady excitedly pointed

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

"Um, it was..."

Blinking innocently and looking at the TV for a

to think that we would be meeting someone so important!

his mom became quite excited. She had met

her controller, she

—Clank! —Clank!

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

why don't you go play with the toys in

could barely hear

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

Ryan lowered his head.

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

away from the living room. Turning right into his mother's bedroom, he quickly moved towards her

"This should be it..."

page, he took his

making the

...

"It's so hot..."

sun and the blue sky, enjoying the clear and warm Ashton city weather. With summer around the corner, the

waiting at

"You're finally here"

for approximately five minutes, Melissa's figure

with matching black pants, Melissa

see Melissa in either a lab coat or school uniform...she looks kinda

wasn't used to this. Sort