"Bianca Roche the Earth Saint" Faith says.
"So she's one of the mages that flew under the radar?" Erielle asks.
"She doesn't look that tough," Ezekiel says out loud.
Everyone stops to turn at Ezekiel.
"I m-mean uhh my skin is tough from all that fighting haha" Ezekiel nervously chuckles as the class turns their attention back to the lecture Professor Deximer is giving.
"Mann I should've kept that mouth cover on you" Faith exclaims as she sighs.
"Who else is there?" I ask.
"There is also the last-minute addition of the Dragonclad. I didn't catch his name but he's a dyad mage with the affinity of fire. There was another but there information I didnt really look at it"
"A Dragonclad?" I comment.
"I thought dragons were extinct," Ezekiel says.
"They are but the Dragonclad are mages who are blessed well I shouldn't say that but cursed to have the power of a pure dragon," Faith says.
"The only other Dragonclad that's known is The Federation Captain of Squad 4 Percival Caldwell. He is known for holding a katana wherever he travels am not too sure why he does this when he can store it but he does it" Erielle adds.
"So that's his him Percival Caldwell the other member of the Federation that attended Marko's funeral and spoke to me," I thought to myself.
Randall speaks up "Class will end within a couple of minutes please use this time to learn more and introduce yourself to your fellow classmates. Ms.Alexander a word with you please"
"Oops guess am busted catch you guys later," Faith says as she runs off to meet with Professor Randall.
I should use this chance to speak to Bianca.
I head over to her direction.
"Val?" Erielle says.
STEP STEP STEP
"Hi nice to meet you am-"
"Valerus Marina" Bianca finishes my sentence with her calm and cute voice. "I know it cause of the opening ceremony that transpired this morning and that battle earlier."
"Which I was close to winning," Ezekiel says as he puts his arm around my shoulder. "Am Ezekiel Agnes."
I rolled my eyes a little and grit my teeth just a tad bit as I give Ezekiel a closed smile.
He took his shoulder off of me and put his hands behind his head.
"So your Bianca right? The Earth Saint?" Ezekiel questions.
"Gosh is that what everyone's been calling me am not that great. It's embarrassing. Am a mediocre mage at best"
"Don't say that about yourself. If others are dubbing you that you should capitalize on it." I speak.
"Thank you Valerus" she smiles.
SHINE
Suddenly a flash of light appears before me.
"Hi am Erielle Agnello nice to meet you."
"Erielle you were amazing today in both of your matches." Bianca compliments her.
Erielle smiles "Why thank you."
"Did she just prevent me from talking to her more? No can't be it must be my imagination" I thought to myself.
"Valerus, Hello anyone there," Ezekiel says as he rocks me back and forth.
I looked at Erielle 's expression. "Oh" its an expression that she wore when she faked something. She then turned around bringing Bianca to our group.
VOOM
"Attention pardons this interruption but the last class period of the day has been cancelled. Today's last class period will be moved to the beginning of tomorrow's classes. Teachers and faculty, please report to my office in 5 minutes. Students may leave when the bell chimes.
I lean over to Ezekiel "You think it's about what happened today?"
"No doubt Valerus. Headmaster did say he would" Ezekiel says.
"I wonder why the sudden and urgent change" Bianca asks.
"Oh, it's probably just the fight that happened before the break and what we did. By the way, where do you live?" Erielle says to Bianca as she quickly changes the subject.
"Well, I live right here in Oriana. I have a good walking distance home" Bianca says
"Hey me too," Ezekiel says.
"What about you?"Bianca asks Erielle .
"Me and Valerus both live in Kubridge"
"Oh so you two must be close," Bianca says.
"Yes very close"
I jump into the conversation"Yeah we're close like brother and sister" As I finish that sentence I quickly see Erielle 's expression change.
"Okay," Bianca's expression changes as well as she looks a bit happy.
DING DONG DING DONG
STEP STEP STEP
Faith comes running back to us.
"Well, I get more duties as being his assistant. Besides that how was your first day?
"Interesting" I respond.
"Unexpected," Erielle says in an irritated tone.
"Exciting," Ezekiel says.
"Oh and you are Bianca Roche the Earth Saint I heard good things about you," Faith says as she shakes her hand.
"Am Faith Alexander the Secretary of the Student Council. If you are interested in joining let me know. That also applies to you three as well" Faith says.
"Alright thanks, Faith"
"Alright see you guys later but remember be on the lookout. Bye." Faith says with a serious tone as she waves us goodbye.
"Well, students I shall see you tomorrow I have to go attend this meeting. Move along" Professor Randall says as he pushes us out of his room.
"Time to go home Ezekiel says" as the four of us walk towards the entrance of the school reflecting on our first day at Aurora Saint Academy. As Erielle didn't wanna talk to me once after I said that line.
I slow down my pace as I let the others pass as I take a second to once again gaze upon the statue that was made of Aurora Oriana "She was a Twelve Star Mage Pisces to be exact" I thought.
"Valerus" shit again a sudden pain goes to my head. "Valerus you good," Ezekiel asks. "Yeah am just tired It's been a long day"
"It was nice meeting you guys," Bianca says.
"Yup I'll see yall tomorrow," Ezekiel says.
The two go along their way back home as Erielle and I walk to the Teleportation Zones back to Kubridge.
"So exciting first day right?"
"Yeah, it was" Erielle sounds a bit down.
"Eri you alright?"
"Am fine"
....
A brief silence.
"Is it because of what I said when Bianca was there?"
"Um"
"Or could it be you were jealous?" I tease her a little.
"Hmph me jealous w-what a thing to say I just wanted to talk to Bianca and introduce myself"
"Hmm I dont know it seems like you didn't want me touching her since you used your magic to appear in front of me"
Erielle blushes from embarrassment.
"HAHA, it's good to see you blush once in a while. We've been so hell-bent on training we dont have that time to relax like the good ole days in my mother's flower garden."
We continue to walk toward the teleportation zone.
"I guess you're right Val it was an exciting and unexpected first day" Erielle smiles as we make our way.
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The headmaster's room.
Over 20 Faculty and Staff show up and await what Headmaster Alfred has to say.
There are 4 teachers for each year rounding up to 20 teachers or professors in total.
"What happened? Why were classes ended early?"
A commotion picks up amongst the teachers.
Celeste Carmen, Taz Fuldre, and Ariana Heldam stand quietly as they watch and hear whatever the other teachers are saying.
Kazarian Kayneth walks in The anti-Magic Defense Teacher.
Randall Deximer walks in shortly after as well.
STEP STEP
A tall, slender man with a gray eye and purple eye and light complexion. Walks into the room.
"He's recovered?" "He's back?""How many semesters has he been gone?" Teachers and staff murmur.
"He's actually here." Ariana comments.
"First time I seen him in a while" Taz adds.
"Hmm. Quite odd for him to finally show up after he recovered from his "illness." Celeste adds.
"Celeste do you think he could be-?"
"Ariana you suggest HIM of all people?" Taz cuts her off.
"It frankly could be anyone in this room." Celeste says.
He has chin stubble and unkempt, light-blond (nearly pale) hair with strands framing the edges of his face and hanging between his eyes. Wearing a ruffled white lab coat and khaki pants.
[3RD Year Professor: Fillion Drake]
"Look whos back." Professor Deximar greets the suspicious professor.
"Good to have you back Fillion." Kayneth walks up close as he reaches out his hands.
"Yeah just got back today." he responds his raspy voice.
"What'd your students say?"
"They thought I died. Haha. COUGH COUGH " Fillion scratches his head as he laughs.
"Hows your illness"
"Am going on fine" Fillion lightly smiles.
VRMM
The chatter stops.
Headmaster Alfred Dawkins arrives as he teleports in the room.
"Let the meeting commence. " Alfred Dawkins says.
CREAK
"Oop uh oh. Sorry, I am late headmaster. I had to deal with some students who got into a scuffle earlier" Aisaki Hanami The Federations lieutenant of squad 4 arrives.
"Ah yes, I am glad that you are here Ms.Hanami this information will also be precious for The Federation" Alfred comments.
"Of course" Aisaki salutes to Alfred.
"Moving forward with this meeting. First I'd like to welcome back one of our faculty members Professor Fillion Drake recovering from a illness.
Very light applauds go around the room.
"It's been brought to my attention that there is a traitor amongst us" Aflred says.
The group of professors talk amongst themselves.
"Do we know who the perpetrators are? Do we have evidence?" professors shout out.
"Yes, a physical and two eyewitnesses. From trustworthy sources. From here on I will be enforcing more strict restrictions on the academy."
"How were they able to get through the perfected barrier Alfred." Professor Kayneth speaks.
"Amongst all of us, you should be the top if not the top defensive mage well known for his creation of barrier and defense spells and you let it slip past you?"
Some professors agree with the other half disagreeing.
"Changing the subject what we do know it involves the Twelve Stars" Celeste speaks up.
"Then isn't not wise for them to participate in the Magus Exam let alone the Aiz Magnificent Magic Games?" Another professor adds on. "Should we even have these events at all due to the increase of activities from the Phantom Order?"
AHM
"Rest assured staff of Aurora Saint Academy The Federation is working on them as we speak. If an event like this were to happen again I will notify them to arrive on the scene." Aisaki says to the teachers.
"With that being said when I checked all professors were in their classes teaching, moreover there would be no way for the perpetrator to be within school walls" Alfred speaks. "I dont want to keep you here now. Just a heads up keep the school safe and most importantly the students safe. And if anyone dares mess with the school-
RATTLE RATTLE RATTLE
The whole room begins to shake from the pressure Alfred gives.
"Meeting over," Alfred says as he sends off the teachers.
"This is some real serious business," Taz says.
"Hmm"
"What is it, Ariana?'
"Am trying to think of the magic each teacher possesses and the probability of them being the culprit." Ariana wonders.
"Professor Randall Deximer can be removed as his magic involves touching the solid surface Headmaster would've been notified" Taz responds.
"Kazarian Kayneth" Celeste speaks.
"Wow, you're quick with it Ms.Carmen." Ariana
"Wouldn't think of him."
"What the Headmaster said is right we were all teaching but what if the person gave the information regarding the barrier before school started."
"Never thought of that," Ariana says.
"You put a lot of thought into it"
Celeste shrugs her shoulders. "Whoever this person may be very familiar with how this school works. Let alone know about the underground passage."
"The real question is how they brought that person in," Taz asks. "Another good one is should we trust The Federation lieutenant in all of this? She stays within that room the majority of the time she's here doing who knows."
Ariana speaks "The obvious choice would be Fillion Drake, Judging by his history with the Dark Gui-"
"I heard my name. What do you all want to discuss?" Fillion Drkae
The three go silent in thought.
"No matter to discuss now? Well lemme tell all something yes its right of you all to suspect me since I've been gone till now. But believe when I say my magic wouldn't be able to pull off that typa of move."
"Fillion were-"
"Now with my history its an unfortunate event that "they" fell under my teaching for what happened. Who knows what made "them" act out this way. That is all I shall see you three later. Good day to you all." Fillion Drake says in a serious tone as he walks way.
"Ugh that left a bad taste in my mouth. It's getting my brain tangled up in endless possibilities" Ariana speaks.
"He was proven not guilty at The Court of Mages" Celeste speaks.
"Alright, hopefully, we can gather more information regarding this matter tomorrow," Taz says as he walks away.
"Yup see you tomorrow," Ariana says as she does a little wave goodbye.
STEP STEP
"It's been a long first day," Celeste says to herself.
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Towards the entrance of the academy.
"Rose, are you alright?" Azalea asks.
"..."
"You sure dont look fine," Lily says.
"Yes, what's wrong?" Bella asks.
"Rose she's asking you a question," Sunneta says as she waves her hands in front of Rose.
Rose shakes her head as if she was day dreaming.
"No am not with that exemption being taken away from me," Rose says with anger in her voice.
"I let you guys down. I let myself down. How could I lose to her? Maybe I should've done this that's why should've started with this" Rose says as she puts her hands on my head as she runs through things that she could've done.
"Rose it wasn't a loss there was no definitive winner, plus you'll get a chance at the Magus Exam" Azalea says.
"Yeah, and you were pretty even when we were watching," Suneeta.
"Also you only used two of your petals, you'll be able to showcase yourselves more during the Exam" Lily says.
"Yes, at least you faired better than us" Bella pointed at herself and Lily.
"Hey, Bella dont put yourself down like that we were facing the student council members and Luna "You guys tried that's all that mattered," Suneeta says.
"We shouldn't use facing the student council as an excuse we could've done better," Rose says. As the other four look down. "I'll beat her next time"
STEP STEP STEP
"It's Albeck Reigns," Lily says.
Albeck passes by the group of pretty girls without even batting an eye.
"So mysterious," Bella says.
"And handsome," Azalea says.
"He beat the Leo star mage today" Suneeta whispers.
"Albeck" Rose speaks out.
She proceeds to walk towards him as he stops and turns in her direction.
The more and more Rose walked closer the more and more she grew smaller. "Nice to meet you am Rose Providence" Rose extends her arm for a handshake. "Nice to meet you," he says in a calm but soft voice.
.....
"Eh this is awkward isn't he going to say something to me? Like, ask me how my day is. Or the fight. Or we are no longer exempt because of it: Rose thinks in her head as she stands looking up at Albeck.
"How was your day?"
"Okay"
"Did you have a good time"
"Alright"
"Was the food good"
"Yeah"
....
"Am not getting anywhere with this conversation. Maybe I should ask him open-ended questions" Rose thinks in her head as her facial expression shows frustration.
"Uh oh, Rose is getting worked up," Azalea says. "Uh oh, crossed arms tapping foot," Suneeta says. "Her body language," Azalea says. "I wonder what she's saying?" Lily questions. "Eh wouldn't worry too much about it she'll be fine," Bella says.
"I heard you beat a Twelve Star today"
Albeck facial expression looks more intrigued.
"Yes finally got him hooked," she says to herself. "So how was-"
"I didn't beat him. He was partially hurt from his previous fight with Valerus Marina. The twelve-star mages are no joke. You fared well against Erielle but ultimately she got the win"
"Did he just say she won but I wasn't even going all out?" Rose thinks.
"If you are concerned about whether you beat a twelve-star mage or not. You look at things the wrong way," Albeck says.
"Huh," Rose says.
"See you" Albeck turns around and walks away.
STEP STEP STEP STEP
"OHH Rose what did you say??" "Give us the details" "Did you ask him out?"
Rose didn't have any words to speak as what Albeck spoke was true. "Why am I concerned about that? Why did he say it the wrong way? Ugh, this is stupid" Rose says.
"C'mon girls let's go home."
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On top of the roof of one of the three buildings.
"Hmm, what an interesting day. Twelve Star Mages. Multiple Fights. And an invasion must be fun. Too bad I was completely overshadowed today. Well I did help escort panicked students to safety. I guess. I'll make my presence felt sooner or later"
[Dragonclad Jericho Pearson]
In the underground waterway of Aurora Saint Academy
STEP STEP
DRIP DRIP
SWOOSH SWISH SWOOSH
"So the traces of this magic ends here" a voice says. "Time to note that down in here. Alright, that should be enough for the report."
The Federation Squad 7 Quarters
"~Oh~, Captain am back with some news for you. I believe that we should discuss them in a meeting at some point in the future"
"Thank you. Aisaki" a female voice says.
"Your welcome. I'll return to summarize all this up when theres more information regarding the Magus Exam."
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Tired as I was on this eventful first day we finally reached our home.
"We're home," my self Erielle and I both said as we entered the doors.
STEP STEP
"Welcome home you two. Home a little early ain't cha" Lila is the first to greet us walking towards us and welcoming us back home. "How was it?" Lila asks.
"Very eventful is a good way to put it. Last period got cancelled due to an emergency facility meeting " my response to Lila as I give a chuckle and nervous expression.
"It was really fun," Erielle says as we both hurry away as we make way for our rooms.
"Hold on you two" Lila says.
We both stop in our tracks.
She slowly walks closer to us grabs both of our cheeks and examines our faces thoroughly.
"Hmm"
"Uh, Mom?" "Lady Lila is something wrong?"
She releases her grip.
"Hmm"
A brief pause.
"Did something happen today?"
Me and Erielle both share a shocked expression on our faces.
"W-what f-fighting on the first day of school that's absurd. We would never do such a thing right Erielle " I say aloud as I shrug Erielle .
"W-wha I mean of course Lady Lila me and Valerus had a great first day of school. Made a couple of friends. No fights involved yup yup" Erielle shakes her head up and down and assures her that nothing happened.
"Did I say anything about fighting"
We both drop our jaws.
"We blew it" as we both put our hands on our heads.
"I knew at least one of you would get into a scuffle." Lila says. "Remember you two am not only just a water mage but a very skilled healing mage as well. Looking at you two up close I could feel another mage's traces of mana. It looks to be healing magic used on you two."
"She can do that? So can other mages trace another magic power as well " I wondered to myself.
"Vincent and Elise would you kindly come to the front please," Lila calls out to them.
Vincent and Elise both arrive.
"Yes Lady Lila" both respond.
"Oh Sir Valerus and Erielle your home," Elise says.
"Your home a little early" Vincent asks. "Did you enjoy your first day?"
We both nod.
"I called you both out here 'cause I noticed something about them Now you two would you kindly explain what happened today?" Lila says as she smiles and tilts her head with her eyes clothes.
"Uhh ha ha" myself and Erielle both chuckle and sigh.
For the next half an hour myself and Erielle with in-depth about what transpired today. Talking about the opening ceremony and Issac's Illusion Magic. Fighting and becoming friends with Ezekiel. Befreidned and meeting the student council. Meeting the other exempt students. Erielle fighting one of them. Erielle s revoked the exemption from the Magus Exam. And lastly the Phantom Orders make their move.
"So they're back on the move again," Lila says.
"Those fiends I will never forgive them for what they've done," Vincent says as he grips his fist.
"Vincent" Elise says as she calms him down by his side.
"As long as you are both okay," Lilas says.
"B-but what about my exemption"
Vincent and Elise walk over to Erielle and hug her.
"We believe in you Erielle . It doesn't matter if the exemption was taken away we know that you will go beyond that and show out in the Magus Exam"
The Agnello family share a moment.
STEP STEP
"Come here Valerus"
Lila hugs me.
"You did great it sounded like you had a lot of fun today. Just letting you know am always proud of you for whatever you accomplish. Your father is as well."
We all head-on with our day and Erielle both rest for a while then dinner arrives. As is well as we what for what happens next tomorrow. With the Magus Exam in a couple of days, we must wait for what happens next.
"What does happen next?" as I dose off into my slumber.
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Capitol City of Oriana Backstreets
Ezekiel and Bianca walk the path.
"It must be cool being an elf huh" Ezekiel says.
"Yeah I guess." Bianca says low energy.
"What did I say something wrong?"
"It just draws unwanted attention to myself that I dont like. I get stares and looks. Sometimes I wish of not being a elf."
"Id say your pretty cool."
Bianca smiles at Ezekiel.
"So what's your magic, heard you pretty strong. " Ezekiel says walking with his hands behind his back.
"Uh nothing amazing just earth magic"
"Oh, cmon dont be like that having the title "Earth Saint" You gotta be something aha hah," Ezekiel says.
"Believe me Ezekiel its nothing too be amazed about"
"There you go again putting yourself down. Didn't Valerus tell you-"
S T E P
The two simultaneously look back.
"Strange I thought I heard a footstep," Ezekiel thought to himself.
"There was a third set of footsteps that I felt from the vibration from the ground. There's no chance that it suddenly vanished."
The two then look at each other.
"Did you hear that as well?" Bianca asks.
"Thought it was just me" Ezekiel says as he takes a fighting stance.
Squeaks
A white mouse runs across the street.
Both of there shoulders drop.
SIGH
A sigh of relief from both.
"Just a mouse," Ezekiel says.
"Must be my imagination," Bianca questions herself.
They both continue to move forward and head home.
A mage drops down from the walls of the back alley like a chameleon emerging from its camouflage. He summons an orb.
"Ms.Snake I found the girl. They thought putting her in the academy would keep her safe." He pauses and listens for a moment ."What the Phantom Order issued a mission. Oh thats excellent it ties with ours. I'll keep a close eye."
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Later on in Farz the eastern section of Aiz, a busy tavern closes up.
A crowd in attendance goes crazy over and popular singer. Likes moths to a flame they all gradually love her and follow her. A beautiful girl with a nightgown sings her heart away.
"Thank you everyone thank you very much for attending tonight's show I hope to see you all again" as she smiled and thanked her audience.
"Magnificent" "A beautiful melody" as the crowd shouts. Others were filled with tears.
The crowd of both men and women follow her around.
𝅘𝅥𝅮You can stop following now𝅘𝅥𝅮 𝅘𝅥𝅮You may now leave. When getting out of this you won't remember what happened here today. Nor will you remember the money you've spent𝅘𝅥𝅮
"Yes," the crowd says simultaneously.
𝅘𝅥𝅮la da da𝅘𝅥𝅮
The crowd then stops acting like that just get snapped out of some sorta of trance and leave the tavern.
The girl exits the stage to the right as her smile fades.
"Ms Le Flore?" the owner of the tavern calls out to the girl as she quickly passes by heading back to her dressing room.
She stops
𝅘𝅥𝅮You will forget this night has happened𝅘𝅥𝅮
𝅘𝅥𝅮la da da𝅘𝅥𝅮
OPEN
SHUT
The door of the dressing room opens and closes shut.
"Ugh, that was a breath of fresh air It was way better being in the meeting with a bunch of downers. Phew another great performance for me. And more Quill for me aha"
♩♩ Mhmm♩♩
MMMM
♩♩mHMM♩♩
The girl hums as she creates a melody.
She changes back into normal clothes as a white mask is resting on her desk.
SQUEAK SQUEAK
"Oh, you've returned" the girl speaks.
SHIFT
"I almost got caught. One of the Deadly Venoms were there as well" The mouse transforms into a young man with white messy hair. Kneeling on one foot.
The girl walks over patting the boys hair as if he was puppy. "Well, almost good job. Your work is done for today. So the Venoms are after the Twelve Stars as well?"
"No they looked to be interested the elf girl." the young man says.
"If I were to guess Phantom is most likely going to be connecting there mission with ours. Whatever I'll just have them play it out and continue to do my thing here."
The girl gives a menacing grin.
[Tay Le Flore] [Phantom Order: Melody]