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.

I think about it, he shares

not for John being

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

skills were undeniable. Especially since she was a

who specialized in

'That should be it...'

from them, everyone was pretty

five people were the ones I had

you know from the recent banquet, for the following two months, exchange students will be joining us in our

me out of my

she stared at the twenty students next to her. Sensing the air of confidence and aura coming from certain

with

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

to the side,

at the banquet or known each other beforehand. In fact, some of them are so famous

Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back to the

yourself a seat. Just sit wherever you

"Sure"

"Thank you"

Donna, the exchange students split into many

areas of the classroom, whilst others sat at

suddenly found two

looking in my general direction. At times

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

that would be quite rude

merely just wanted to sit with Kevin

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

light, the twins quickly sat down. Extending his hand, the older

name is Nicholas Leinfall and

Kevin and the others, I leaned against

hell is

I suddenly realized something.

eyes of others turned out to be the

did I go

...

a shabby

came to our

lady in her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV

investigation

with jet-black hair and deep blue eyes appeared. Hearing what the anchor

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

lady excitedly pointed at the

that come to our

"Um, it was..."

Blinking innocently and looking at the TV for

that we would be meeting someone so

confirmation from Ryan, his mom became quite excited. She had

she

—Clank! —Clank!

his mother, Ryan kept playing with his toys.

with the toys

she could barely hear what they were

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

he was doing, Ryan lowered his head. Taking

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

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

"This should be it..."

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

I'm making

...

"It's so hot..."

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

was currently waiting at

"You're finally here"

five minutes, Melissa's figure appeared

matching black

think about it, I usually see Melissa in either a lab coat or

this. Sort of felt out of