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 skill were already documented

sturdy build with short brown hair. His

it, he shares quite a lot of

of them used a shield. If not for John being stronger, I could've

Lastly, there was Eleonore.

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

skills were undeniable. Especially since she was a

specialized in

'That should be it...'

everyone was pretty much

were, but in general, those five people were the

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

out of my

the twenty students next to her. Sensing the air of confidence and

definitely on par with the student

that they were from the Lock or not, it was always gratifying to know that such talented

a step to the

of you have already met at the banquet or known

stopped. Redirecting her

find yourself a seat. Just

"Sure"

"Thank you"

students

the classroom, whilst others sat at the

the commotion, I suddenly found

the Leinfall twins looking in my general direction. At times they would take glimpses

"May we sit here?"

"...Sure"

After all, that would be quite rude of

they merely just wanted to sit with

led them around the academy, they found it easier

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

name is Nicholas Leinfall and this is my

the others, I leaned

hell is

I suddenly realized something.

far from the prying eyes of others

where did I go

...

a

that came to

in her mid-thirties pointed towards the TV screen standing opposite

up the investigation

and deep blue eyes appeared. Hearing what the anchor had to say about him, the lady looked quite

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

the lady excitedly pointed at

was him that come to our house,

"Um, it was..."

mom. Blinking innocently and looking at the TV for a

would be meeting someone so important! I

his mom became quite excited. She had met such an outstanding

her controller, she raised

—Clank! —Clank!

playing with his toys. Suddenly,

play with the toys in mom's bedroom.

playing so loudly, she could

"...Okay, I'm sorry"

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

"Thank you, Ryan"

"No problem"

he quickly moved towards her drawer and

"This should be it..."

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

hope I'm making the right

...

"It's so hot..."

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

waiting at the front of the

"You're finally here"

minutes,

white blouse coupled with matching black pants, Melissa calmly

it, I usually see Melissa in either a

this. Sort of felt out