"then he overpowered her like bam! Just like that. It was amazing!" I finished retelling my story to Sirius who was casually chewing at a apple.
"Hm. Glad to see you didn't die at least" he said with a mouthful of apple.
"Yeah no thanks to you" I folded my arms with a pout. I don't know who this guy was in his past life but he's a total jerk!
His eyes lovered to the floor "I don't get you selfless types. You give and you give and the people you give to don't deserve the clothes on their back"
"That's a cynical way of looking at it" I looked up at the sky with a blissful smile "but you're not wrong. I was taking advantage of a bunch in my last life but things are different now. I've finally found people who give as much as they take. Feels pretty good ya know"
"I'm happy for you" his expression looked troubled. I stared at him curiously. This guy is a total mystery. I wanna respect his wishes but I'm also dying to know more-
"Hey lads, fancy seeing you here" we looked up to see Shane and a tired looking krispin behind him.
"Hey guys" I greeted them brightly. Sirius silently waved at him.
"Man I can't believe summer's over already. I'm not ready to go back to the academy" krispin whined.
"At least you can go to the academy. I'd love to attend" I sighed wistfully. The ability to attend a magic school is any nerds dream come true and I've been forbidden from entry. Life is cruel!
"Who says that you can't" krispin linked arms with me "I'm clan leader now. That means I can pull some strings for ya"
"Really?" My eyes lit up before jumping in his arms "thank you thank you oh I could kiss you right now!"
"Don't even think about it" he pushed my face away. Shane laughed at our antics before clapping Sirius's back.
"Shall we get going? I wouldn't want the young prince to get lost" he winked at him.
"I'd love to turn your smart ass down but I don't know- I mean remember where the academy is" he turned away with a blush.
"Seriously? I never expected Sirius Astor to be a scatterbrain" he chuckled. I gave him a sympathetic look. I guess he hasn't been here long enough to know his way around. Poor guy.
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"I'm not sure about this master tinsel" the principle stared at me nervously. He looked like the typical wise old wizard you'd see in fantasy light novels "I mean this is nova we're talking about. The other students may be uncomfortable with-"
"Who cares if they're uncomfortable" krispin cut him off "they'll just have to suck it up!" He wrapped his arm around me "My boy nova is a total goodie-two-shoes. He's gonna be a ace student, I guarantee it"
"Should I take that as a compliment?" I raised an eyebrow.
"I vouce for the lad too" shanes dad spoke up "he saved my boys life. With a proper educated he could go on to do incredible things"
"You realise who you're talking about don't you master O'Connor?" he whispered to him.
"I know. He's the demon boy that everyone has feared. Given our past with them it's understandable but I feel this boy's different. We've been focusing on his demon side for so long. Perhaps we should give his human side a chance to shine" his brown eyes shone warmly at me.
"Hm" he pondered for a moment before sighing "alright but one step out of line all I'll throw you out faster than you can blink"
"You won't regret this sir" I bowed deeply. They seemed confused by my actions. Right. The story of nova was based in Europe. I probably look pretty strange right now. Embarrassed I straightened up.
"Come on nova" shane clapped my back "class is about to start"
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"Everyone I'd like to introduce you to our newest member of our little class family" a young woman with soft brown hair, tanned skin and brown eyes introduced me with a kind smile "this is nova. I want you all to make him feel very welcome"
Fearful whispers rang through the classroom. I smiled nervously. Probably should have expected this but it still stings.
"Don't let them get you down love" she whispered to me "I'm certain you'll have plenty of friends in no time and if anyone gives you trouble just come to miss Morgan and she'll sort it right out"
"Thanks" I nodded. It's a little hard to understand through the thick accent but I can sense the true love she had for each of her students. I would have killed for a teacher like her.
"No problem love" she stoked my hair "now go find your seat"
"My seats free" selene put her hand up. I gulped nervously before taking my seat next to her.
"Seems like you kept your promise after all. I'm glad" she smiled mysteriously.
"Yeah but how'd you know?" I asked.
She pointed at me "you're here. I doubt you could have attended this school without krispins influence. Seems he's clan leader now. I wonder how things will progress from here. I'm curious to see if you've made things better or worse"
"You're kinda scary you know that" I smiled nervously. She giggled softly in response. Her odd mannerisms feels fermillier to me somehow.
"Alright please turn your attention to page 32"