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 skill were already documented

hair. His stature resembled that of Arnold's,

shares quite a lot

used a shield. If not for John being stronger, I

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

oval-shaped face. Though she wasn't ugly, compared to

Especially since she was

who specialized

'That should be it...'

from them, everyone was

knew who they were, but in general, those five people were the ones I had

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

my thoughts was Donna's

next to her. Sensing the air of confidence and aura coming from certain individuals, Donna nodded her head in

with

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

step to the

at the banquet or known each other beforehand.

introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back

you guys find yourself a seat. Just sit wherever you

"Sure"

"Thank you"

exchange students split into many

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

I suddenly found

twins looking in my general direction. At times they

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

all, that

to sit

I was the one that led them around the

sat

name is Nicholas Leinfall and this is my

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

hell is

I suddenly realized something.

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

where did

...

of a shabby

he the person that came to our door last

mid-thirties pointed towards the TV

up the investigation on

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

was quite a talented youth. To think that he was from the Lock,

the lady excitedly pointed at the

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

"Um, it was..."

Ryan looked up to his mom. Blinking innocently and looking at the TV for a couple of

that we would be meeting someone so

mom became quite excited. She had met such an outstanding figure, how

her controller, she

—Clank! —Clank!

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

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

playing so loudly, she could barely hear what they were

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

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

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

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

"This should be it..."

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

making

...

"It's so hot..."

I stood under the blazing sun and the blue sky, enjoying the clear and warm Ashton city weather. With

waiting at the

"You're finally here"

minutes, Melissa's

coupled with matching black pants, Melissa calmly walked in

Melissa in either a lab coat or

Sort of felt out of