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.

fame and skill

sturdy build with short brown hair. His stature resembled that of Arnold's, however, he was much more intimidating than

I think about it, he shares quite a lot of similarities with

John being stronger, I could've easily have mistaken the duo for a pair of

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

face. Though she wasn't ugly, compared to the likes of Amanda, Melissa, and the others, she was

undeniable. Especially since she was a

specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

them, everyone was pretty much an

general, those five people were the ones

following two

me out of my thoughts was Donna's

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

with the student at the

were from the Lock or not, it was always

to the side, she

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

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

how about you guys find yourself a seat. Just sit wherever

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students split into many different

separate areas of the classroom, whilst others sat at

I suddenly found two

my general direction. At

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

refuse. After all, that would be quite rude of

to sit with Kevin and the

one that led them around the academy, they found it

sat down.

to meet you, my name is Nicholas

introduced themselves to Kevin and the others, I leaned

hell

I suddenly realized something.

seat far from the prying eyes of others turned out

where did I go

...

of a

came to our door

on a worn-down couch, a lady in her mid-thirties pointed towards the

the investigation on the

it, a TV anchor relayed the news. Besides him, a picture of youth with jet-black hair and deep blue eyes appeared. Hearing

youth. To think that he was from the Lock, no wonder

her son, the lady excitedly pointed at

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

"Um, it was..."

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 can't

became quite excited. She had met

controller, she

—Clank! —Clank!

with his toys. Suddenly, his mom turned around and

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

loudly, she could barely hear what they

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

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

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

his mother's bedroom, he quickly moved towards her drawer and opened it.

"This should be it..."

point of the page, he

I'm making

...

"It's so hot..."

the blue sky, enjoying the clear and

at the front of the

"You're finally here"

approximately five minutes, Melissa's figure appeared in

matching

it, I usually see Melissa in either a lab coat

to this. Sort of