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.

His fame and skill were already documented

brown hair. His stature resembled that of Arnold's, however, he was

shares quite a lot

them used a shield. If not for John being

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

this, her skills were undeniable. Especially since she was a

who specialized in

'That should be it...'

was pretty much an

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

of my thoughts was

to her. Sensing the air of confidence

par with the student

the fact that they were from the Lock or not, it was always

step to

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

Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back to the

how about you guys find yourself a

"Sure"

"Thank you"

the exchange students split

sit towards separate areas of the classroom, whilst others sat

I suddenly found two shadows

in my general direction.

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

naturally didn't refuse. After all, that would be quite

wanted to sit with

around the academy, they found it

the twins quickly sat

name is Nicholas Leinfall and this is my

introduced themselves to Kevin and the others, I leaned against the table and

hell is going

I suddenly realized something.

the prying eyes of others turned out to be the place with the most attention in

where did

...

a shabby three-bedroom

he the person that came

in her mid-thirties pointed towards

investigation on the

him, a picture of youth with jet-black hair and deep

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

lady excitedly pointed

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

"Um, it was..."

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

to think that we would be meeting someone so important! I can't believe

his mom became quite excited. She had met such an outstanding figure, how could she not

she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

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

play with the toys in mom's

him playing so loudly, she could barely hear what

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

Ryan lowered his head. Taking his toys,

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

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

"This should be it..."

of the page, he took his mother's phone

I'm making

...

"It's so hot..."

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

was currently waiting at the front of

"You're finally here"

waiting for approximately five minutes,

matching

Melissa

to this. Sort of felt out of