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 for everyone to

hair. His stature resembled that of Arnold's, however, he was much more intimidating

that I think about it, he shares

of them used a shield. If not for John being stronger, I could've easily have mistaken the duo

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

wasn't ugly,

this, her skills were undeniable. Especially since

who specialized in casting

'That should be it...'

everyone was pretty much an

in general, those five people

for the following

out of my thoughts was

around, she stared at the twenty students next to her. Sensing the air of confidence and aura coming from certain individuals, Donna nodded her

par with the student at

or not, it was always gratifying to know

step to the side, she

have already met at the banquet or known each other beforehand. In fact, some of them are

brief introduction, Donna stopped. Redirecting her attention back to the exchange students, she

how about you guys find yourself a seat.

"Sure"

"Thank you"

Donna, the exchange students split into many

sit towards separate areas of the classroom, whilst others sat

found two shadows cast

around, I found the Leinfall twins looking in my general direction. At times they would take glimpses of

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

refuse. After all, that would be quite rude of

to sit

them around the academy, they found it

them the green light, the twins quickly sat down.

my name is Nicholas Leinfall and this is my

others, I leaned against the table and massaged my

hell is going

I suddenly realized something.

eyes of others turned out to be the place with the most

where did I

...

a shabby three-bedroom

he the person that came

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

up the investigation

Besides him, a picture of youth 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 lady excitedly pointed

to our house,

"Um, it was..."

up to his mom. Blinking innocently

think that we would be meeting someone

had met

controller, she raised the

—Clank! —Clank!

with his toys. Suddenly, his

you go play with the toys in mom's

she could barely

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

lowered his head. Taking his

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

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

"This should be it..."

he took his

making

...

"It's so hot..."

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

currently waiting at the front of the

"You're finally here"

for approximately five minutes, Melissa's figure appeared in the

blouse coupled with matching black pants, Melissa

about it, I usually see Melissa in either a lab

wasn't used to this. Sort of felt out of