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.

and deep blue eyes. His fame and

other hand had a sturdy build with short brown hair. His stature resembled that of Arnold's, however, he was

that I think about it, he shares quite a lot

used a shield. If not for John being stronger, I could've easily have

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

Especially since she was a combat

who specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

was pretty much an

obviously knew who they were, but in general, those five people were the

most of you know from the recent banquet, for the following two months, exchange students will be joining

of my thoughts

twenty students next to her. Sensing the air of

par with the

Lock or not, it was always gratifying to know that such

a step to

have already met at the banquet or known each

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

about you guys find yourself a seat. Just sit wherever

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students split

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

I suddenly found two shadows cast over

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

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

refuse. After all, that would be quite rude

wanted to

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

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

my name is Nicholas Leinfall and this

and the others, I leaned against the table and

the hell

I suddenly realized something.

far from the prying eyes of others turned out to be

did I go

...

a shabby three-bedroom

that came

a lady in her mid-thirties pointed

up the investigation on

and deep blue eyes appeared. Hearing what the anchor had to say about him,

he was quite a talented youth. To think that he was from the Lock, no

towards her son, the lady excitedly pointed

that come to our house, wasn't

"Um, it was..."

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

that we would be meeting someone so important! I

quite excited. She had met such an outstanding

controller, she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

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

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

she could barely

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

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

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

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

"This should be it..."

he took his mother's phone and

I'm making the

...

"It's so hot..."

I stood under the blazing sun and the blue sky, enjoying the clear and warm Ashton city weather. With summer around the corner, the temperatures were steadily

currently waiting at the

"You're finally here"

five minutes, Melissa's

white blouse coupled with matching black pants, Melissa calmly walked in

think about it, I usually see Melissa

Sort of