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.

black hair and deep blue eyes. His fame and skill were already documented

Berson on the other hand had a sturdy build with short brown hair. His

that I think about it, he shares quite

John being

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

were undeniable. Especially since she was a

specialized

'That should be it...'

everyone was

those five people were the

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

my thoughts

her. Sensing the air of confidence and aura coming

on par with the student at

regardless of the fact that they were from the Lock or

step to the side, she

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

brief introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back

you guys find yourself

"Sure"

"Thank you"

the exchange students

of the classroom, whilst others sat at the

the commotion, I suddenly found two

in my general direction. At times

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

After all, that would be

they merely just wanted to sit with Kevin and

was the one that led them around the academy,

sat down. Extending his hand, the older brother

name is Nicholas Leinfall and

themselves to Kevin and the others,

the hell

I suddenly realized something.

my secluded seat far from the prying eyes of others turned out to be the place with the most attention in the

did

...

a shabby three-bedroom

person that came

couch, a lady in her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV screen

investigation on the

picture of youth with jet-black hair and deep blue eyes appeared. Hearing what the anchor had

my, it seems like he was quite a talented youth. To think that

her son, the lady

it was him that come to our house,

"Um, it was..."

up to his mom. Blinking innocently and looking

that we would be meeting

quite excited. She had met such an outstanding figure,

she raised

—Clank! —Clank!

playing with his toys. Suddenly, his mom turned around

the toys in mom's bedroom.

him playing so loudly, she could

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

was doing, Ryan lowered his head. Taking

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

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

"This should be it..."

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

hope I'm making

...

"It's so hot..."

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

currently waiting at

"You're finally here"

minutes, Melissa's figure appeared in the

long white blouse coupled with matching black pants,

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

Sort of