Getting to know one another

"Bianca Roche the Earth Saint" Faith says.

"So she's one of the mages that flew under the radar?" Eriko 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 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."

"A Dragonclad here that something"

"I thought dragons were extinct," Ezekiel says.

"They are but the Dragonclad are mages who are blessed well I should say that but cursed to have the power of a pure dragon," Eriko 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"

"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?" Eriko says.

STEP STEP STEP

"Hi nice to meet you am-"

"Valerus Marina" Bianca finishes my sentence with her calm and cute voice. "I k-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 got a little annoyed by Ezekiel barging into our conversation "So you Bianca right? The Earth Saint"

"Gosh is that what everyone's been calling me am not that great. It's embarrassing. But it's good am not drawing that much attention to myself."

"Ohh I see. Well nice to make your acquaintance" I extend my arm out.

SHINE

Suddenly a flash of light appears before me.

"Hi am Eriko Agnello nice to meet you. " Eriko says as the beam of light materializes right in front of me before I can greet Bianca. 

"Eriko you were amazing today in both of your matches." Eriko smiles "Why thank you."

I stood there with my hand extended with a smile on my face. "Did she just prevent me from giving her a handshake? 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. "Dont worry man I gotcha with the handshake"

CLAP "There we go" 

I looked at Eriko's expression. "Oh" is an expression that she wore when 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?" Eriko 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 Eriko. "Me and Valerus both live in Kubridge" "Oh so you two must be close," Eriko 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 Eriko'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," Eriko 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 Eriko 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 Eriko and I walk to the Teleportation Zones back to Kubridge.

"So exciting first day right?"

"Yeah, it was" Eriko 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"

Eriko 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" Eriko 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.

VRMM

"Let the meeting commence. " Alfred Dawkins arrives.