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

had a sturdy build with short brown hair. His stature resembled that of Arnold's,

he shares quite a lot of similarities with

not for John being stronger, I could've easily have mistaken

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

were undeniable. Especially since she was

who specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

from them, everyone was pretty much an

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

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

out of my thoughts was

air of confidence and aura coming

par with

the fact that they were from the Lock or not, it was always gratifying to know that such

step to the side, she

me to introduce them as most of you have already met at the banquet or known

introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back to

how about you guys find yourself a seat. Just sit

"Sure"

"Thank you"

the exchange students split into

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

the commotion, I suddenly found two shadows

I found the Leinfall twins looking in my general direction. At

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

refuse. After all, that would be

just wanted to sit with Kevin and

the academy,

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

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

and the others, I

hell is

I suddenly realized something.

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

did I go

...

of a shabby three-bedroom

the person that came to our door

worn-down couch, a lady in her mid-thirties

investigation

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

quite a talented youth. To think that he was

lady

was him that come to our house, wasn't it? I'm sure of

"Um, it was..."

mom. Blinking innocently and looking at

think that we would be meeting someone so important! I

mom became quite excited. She had

controller, she raised

—Clank! —Clank!

his toys. Suddenly, his mom turned

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

him playing so loudly, she could barely

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

he was doing, Ryan lowered his head. Taking his

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

from the living room. Turning right into his mother's bedroom, he quickly moved towards her drawer and opened it. Without

"This should be it..."

certain point of the page, he took his mother's phone and

making the

...

"It's so hot..."

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

was currently waiting at the front

"You're finally here"

waiting for approximately five minutes, Melissa's

long white blouse coupled with matching black pants, Melissa

it, I usually see Melissa in either a

to this. Sort of felt out