"Someone please tell me an dreaming right now" Alex exclaimed in awe as he and Zack stood before the gates of the Platinum tier dorm, standing before them was a building which had multiple floors and it stood majestically and imposing before them as it sight was truly something else, the building was built in a circle as it's architecture was outstanding as the building had a seamless surface, clean lines and fine curves.
"Wake up to reality, Alex this is reality" Zack said with a smirk on his faces as he looked at the building with a smile on his face. Even the gate was made of a crystalline like material, taking a step forward the gate automatically opened by itself and they stepped in.
Stepping into the compound was like taking a step into another world as the compound was filled with grass and trees and pathways were cut through the grass and the pathways were made of polished marble and Alex looked down as he could see his reflection on the polished marble pathway.
There were even benches placed at the sides of the pathway and there was a huge fountain in the compound and some students were seen around, some walking along the pathways or sitting on the benches either chatting or just taking in the view.
Alex and Zack walked towards the entrance of the building as they took in the view before them and getting to the entrance of the building, they were greeted by a sign saying "BOYS DORM".
"So, this is the boy's dorm, Wow" Alex spoke with excitement
He and Zack walked in as the large door automatically sild open.
Standing before a door were Zack and Alex as they looked at the room number on the door and the number on their ID cards.
"I think this is it" said Alex as he looked at the number 203 written on the door. So, they stepped close to the door and then an Al voice sounded.
< to gain access please present your ID cards for a scan> the Al instructed and they both obeyed as they held their ID cards before them and from the top of the door post a scanner sent a laser of light as their Identity cards were scanned including them and then the light from the scanner disappeared.
They were greeted by an amazing sight as the room in front of them was that which screamed luxury, the furniture's in the room had a sleek and luxurious design and the craftmanship was incredible and professional.
The room was large and it was in the shape of a circle, by both sides of the room were king sized beds, two by right and two by the left and a space of about six meters were given between the beds and a drawer placed by the side of each beds and they were already two boys seated on the beds by the left as they seemed busy doing something else but they kept their eyes on Zack and Alex
"I was expecting a double bunker bed, but this, I never imagined anything at this level" Alex says with surprise written all over his face.
"I think that's why it's called Platinum tier" Zack told Alex with a smile.
Forward past the beds there were two round white cushions constructed in a curve, and facing each other from opposite sides which radiated an aura of luxury and comfort and they was a center table between the cushions which looked square in shape but with the edges curved and a flower vase on the table which had colorful interact patterns on it and at the front was a big flat screen HD Tv which was sleek and every gadget in the room was high tech and the same matching color used for most of the things in the room including the room's color was gold and white.
And outside was the balcony which they could see and a huge glass slider separating the balcony from the room section and Alex walked around the room as this type of comfort was a whole new thing for him while Zack walked to the balcony and stood as he could see the vast academy from the balcony as the room was situated on a high floor and the Platinum tier Dorm was located on a hill.
Zack took in the view of the academy as aircrafts soared the skies and the huge hovering platforms housing structures and buildings hovering gentle above the academy and the floating hills in the distance, floating with tranquility as his hair fluttered in the wind.
"Nice view isn't it" a voice came from beside Zack as he was startled and looking by his side was one of the boys who was sitting on the bed a minute ago was now beside him.
"Yeah it's really is a nice view from up here" Zack replied.
"I think this is going to be part of my morning routine from now on" the boy said
"it's a good routine, taking in the view of bright gold academy every morning is going to be an amazing sight not to forget" Zack said to the boy with a smile curved on his lips.
"Yeah" the boy acknowledged Zacks words.
"By the way my name is Levi" Then the boy introduced himself to Zack with a smile on his face. The boy had a blonde ebony hair which was combed neatly and light grey eyes, his eyebrows were neatly groomed and his Jawline was perfectly chiseled as the creator had taken his time to carve his face as his handsomeness was something else and a small pointed nose complemented his handsome face.
"It nice to meet you Levi, well my name is Zack" Zack said to Levi. Looking at Levi one would know he came from a wealthy background as even his skin was smooth and well taken care of.
Levi wore a white polo shirt and ash jogger meant for staying at home and wearing a blue pan slipper.
"Looks like we are all gonna be roommates from now on" Levi said to him and Zack was a little taller than him
"Yeah" Zack replied to him.
"Why don't we go inside and introduce ourselves more properly?" Levi said with a hand gesture and Zack nodded and they went inside as they exited the balcony.
Meanwhile Alex was speaking to himself in disbelief as he inspected the furniture's and gadgets in the room as any gadget he held, he did with great carefulness.
"Looks like this your first time seeing such luxurious living and high tech, right?" the other boy who was sitting on the bed asked as he took his attention from the book in his hand to Alex and at the same time Zack and Levi came in from the balcony and they both heard the Boy's question towards Alex. The boy had a long black hair which reached his shoulder and having deep purple eyes which had an alluring beauty in them and drawing one to look at those eyes with admiration and his eyebrows well-groomed with upmost care and wearing a pair of round glasses.
He had a small nose and a perfect one at that, his handsomeness was elite, he wore a grey T-shirt and a brown short nicker as he was seated on the bed comfortably.
"Yeah this is my first, I never thought I would be able to see such luxury in my entire life based on things that revolved around my life" Alex said in embarrassment.
There was a moment of silence in the room after Alex spoke.
"You deserve this place, for you have proved yourself to be talent and genius from the rest like you, because only geniuses can be here and you are one of them, this is your place so feel at home bro" the boy said with a smile as he adjusted his glasses and Alex was touched as he heard the boy's words.
"He is right, you have already proved yourself to be worthy of the Platinum tier dorm by your ability and talent so just feel free" Levi said to Alex with a smile and Alex almost welled up in emotions
Alex felt silent as he couldn't come up with something to say as looking at the people who were from a rich background but the way they acted and spoke felt so humble that, he had expected them to be like the rest of the kids from powerful and wealthy family backgrounds. But here were these guys putting that logic aside and the same thought ran through Zack's mind he had expected the guy with black shoulder length to talk down on Alex but this was different.
"Hey what's the matter can't talk? well don't worry just take your time" Levi said to Alex as he placed his hand over Alex's shoulder this taking him by great surprise.
"Why don't we all sit down and re-introduce ourselves and get to know each other better since we are gonna be roommates from now on" Levi told everyone.
"I agree with you" the boy on glasses agreed and Zack just nodded, the boy on glasses stood up as he seemed average in height but a bit tall, they all sat on the large cushion and began to re-introduce themselves, first was Levi,
"My full name is Von Levi Aster, it's nice to meet you all" he said his full name
"My Name is Zack Grey" Zack introduced himself but didn't say his last name for some reasons only known by him
"Well…. my...name...is Alex Bale" Alex who had not fully settled into this new reality of his introduced himself as he stammered.
The last was the boy on glasses.
"It's great to meet you all and great also having you has roommates, well my name is Daniel Ken Adrian, am happy to know you all and making acquaintances with you" the Boy on glasses introduced himself.
"Since we have introduced ourselves why don't we know more of each other, were we are from and the rest Huh?" Levi brought forward his thought, Levi seemed like someone who was jovial and wanted everyone to get along with each other.
"I will start off first" Alex immediately spoke up as he had come to terms with his reality.
And they started off as they talked and chatted as they got to know each other and even cracking some jokes along the line till the night came.
Zack laid on his bed as everyone was already fast asleep and he had gotten to know the people he will call his friends and their backgrounds.
He gotten to know Levi, who hails from a family known as the Von family, a family of military strength and power and known for producing generals, commanders and many high-ranking officials in the military. While Daniel came from the Adrian family a family well-honed in the field of science and tech, earning the name tech genius and a family with outstanding geniuses who make a name for themselves and their ability in crafting unparalleled and outstanding gadgets.
"Who would have thought that my roommates and the people I will eventually call friends will be people from such powerful families" Zack said with a smirk.
[Looks like someone has settled into comfort] the system suddenly appeared.
"Ah not you damn system again, without you for entire day, everything was peaceful and now you are out" Zack said as his face held frustration on seeing the system.
[Well you have no choice because you are stuck with me and you need me] the system said with a smug
"How wish I could beat the crap out of you that would have made me feel better"
[Say's a broke dude who tried to rip the system for free Ep]
"____"
"This why I said how I wish I could punch you in the goddamn face" Zack spoke with annoyance as the system was annoying.
[Put your complain aside and get your ass to work boy, because you are gonna need Ep] the system told Zack.
"Oh, about the Ep stuff, you mean killing monsters and gathering their cores"
[Yes] the system replied
"Tomorrow is the assessment of our Abilities and it will be just like the awakening ceremony but different so how do plan on hiding my Ex-rank ability and what did you mean that on one can know my ability and that they will be consequences I don't want to know?" Zack asked the system.
[Worry not about tomorrow I have my way of making your ability not detected] the system replied
"You haven't answered my main question" Zack told the system.
[About that...I can't tell you about it] the system responded.
"Why?" Zack was confused.
[ Nothing]
"_____"
Zack sighed in helplessness as the system was a handful and knowing the system, it won't tell him the reason.
"Since you don't want to tell me, I won't pursue the matter any further, the reasons must be good but one thing you should know is that nothing can be hidden in the dark forever, it must surely come to the light one day" Zack said and the system was silent.
"I guess after tomorrow they will know the family I hail from, whats the use of using a family name when they treat one like a piece of junk, they could discard any time" Zack had a tinge of anger in his facial expression.
"I thought I could never bring myself to have friends anymore after experiencing Zoe's and Ben's 180 degree turn of attitude that day, but here am I already getting along with Levi, Daniel and Alex. I guess my time in the academy will be lively one" Zack smiled as he looked towards the ceiling.
"Mum am still confused of your words saying expect the unexpected, what does that really mean?" Zack could only ask himself
[Just prepare for the unexpected] the system told him.
"I guess you are right because outside the walls and the worlds beyond the and portals so many unexpected things are to come" Zack raised his hand towards the ceiling as he spoke
"My path of reaching the top and taking back my possession has finally begun, I can't wait to see the look on your damn faces, Lyon family" Zack said with a grin as he clenched his fist.
"Lord, this friendship I have made with this guys, I don't really know how its going to be but I think I won't be reaching the top alone" Zack released a sigh as he spoke and taking his view to the balcony as he could see the night sky and very few stars, because light from the city had obscured the view of the stars.
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Back at Spectra City, Zack's Mother is seen seated at the balcony of their one-story apartment, she wore a white night gown as from the gown her body's outline was seen as her curves couldn't be hidden and fair white skin visible too.
She seemed to be in thought as she remembered something and she had Flash back of what had happened after meeting Zack in that state of his after a battle for survival when the blue class Spatial crack disaster struck.
***
Ellora sits by Zack side as he lays on the hospital bed as he was in a coma and standing by the window side was the old man who had also rushed to Zack's Aid with his assistant but she could not be seen with him now.
"At first I thought Lloyd was just saying things until today when I saw the awakening of an X-rank ability with my own eyes" the old man said with a smile visible on his face.
"But why would he awaken in such a dire situation" Ellora said as she caressed the face, of a sleeping Zack.
"Well I don't know how to explain, but what Lloyd your Father-in-law told me was that the awakening orb would not be able to detect and process what kind of ability he has" he said as he took a glance at Ellora who sat by Zack's side.
"And in the end, he awakened an X-rank ability which allows him to manipulate all the elements "She spoke as her eyes never left Zack's face.
"Although I have checked his ability with the special Orb your husband, Grey gave to me, I found out he had more than one ability, not just two but three!!!" he said as his voice carried an emotion of wonder.
"So, this is what it means to have a diamond talent" Ellora said in surprise as she looked at her son with eyes of a loving mother.
"Well his talent should have made it possible but this were the problem arises" the old man spoke with a sigh.
"What problem should that be Mr. Jacob?" Ellora asked him and we get to know his name.
"Well one of the ability, the name of the ability can't be deciphered but it's rank is Ex-rank" Mr,. Jacob said to her
"And the other says hidden ability, and unknown rank which I can't even comprehend what kind of ability he has, we just only know of the All Elemental manipulation that's all" he said with a sigh.
"You mean he has a hidden ability with an unknown rank and the other which we don't know the name, how can this be!!" Ellora said with shock as her eye's widened in disbelief as she heard his words.
"Ellora do you remember when Grey had asked for our help to get him and you out from your world after your father, Duke Vin Del had married you and Grey in secret, since he didn't what you live your life in an unhappy marriage with Prince Valine but instead spend your life in true happiness" He said to her and the mood on her face changed as sadness washed all over her.
"Yes, I remember" She responded in a low tone.
"During the run when we were been chased by the prince and his elite warriors of the kingdom, after you were stuck by an attack from a high level mage as you protected My Son and that brought you to a near death state and Grey was forced to use something to bring you back which had a heavy price and then you were a few weeks pregnant" Mr. Jacob said in a somber mood
"You mean the Draconic gem heart?" She asked.
"Yes" He replied.
"What do you mean by this you have said" she was puzzled.
"What am saying is that the treasure contained the soul of a Draconic Being" He said as his demeanor became dead serious.
"It can't be" Ellora said in shock as fear gripped her as fear was seen on her face for the first time.
"So, what you are insinuating is that...." She could not finish her word as fear had held her
"That Zack's Hidden ability has something to do with the Draconic Gem heart" He dropped the bomb.
"This can't be, wont they be able to track my whereabouts if the hidden ability awakens or what if he loses control" Ellora said with fear.
"That's why Grey went through fire and water to acquire that pendent, because he told me that only the entity which resides in the crystal pendent would be able to suppress the Draconic entity" he pointed to the Pendent hanging around Zack's neck.
"I know your fears Ellora, you don't want their lives to be disrupted by things they know nothing about and your Father's people who won't let you go, that's is why I have to get Zack admitted into Bright Gold Academy, because there I can keep my eyes on him" Mr. Jacob spoke to Ellora.
"I appreciate your help Mr. Jacob for this, thank you so much" She appreciated him.
"No need to thank am doing what needs to be done, because if not of Lloyd I won't be standing here with you today" he let out a light chuckle as he spoke.
"I just hope Father and Mother are all right, they would be happy to meet their grandchildren but with these circumstances surrounding me I guess it's not possible" She said with sadness as tears silently left her eyes.
"Knowing the kind of man your father is, he should be just fine" He said as he looked into the horizon and seeing the setting sun.
"this entity, did grey tell you what it was?" She asked him
"No" he answered.
"Well I have to get going, I don't have much time to spare, in three days he will receive a letter and in the meantime take care of him" Mr. Jacob said his words as he began walking towards the door and exiting the room leaving Ellora inside with an unconscious Zack.
***
Back to the present Zack's Mum sat as numerous thoughts crossed her mind.
"Zack my dear boy, no matter what will come your way I will always be there for you" She said with a firm look in her eyes.
And she took her gaze to the Sky as she could see a myriad of Stars hanging in the sky like dots as a sad feeling crept upon her.
"Grey just, where are you?" She Said as her eyes held the longing for someone to come back.
Far away in a place which did not feel like earth as it's landscape seem rather different as mountains and hills floated above the clouds and the place was filled with large rock formations crafted with time by nature and this rocks were covered in moss and they were huge trees towering towards the sky, taller than some buildings on earth and a battle field comes into view as the bodies of gigantic dragon like creatures were littered on the field and the green earth was soaked with blood.
A man walks towards one of the gigantic dragon like creatures as it staggered backwards as it had deep gashes on its body and having scales all over its body and having long ears, a snout like that of dragon but standing on all fours and having a serpentine like tail covered in scales the difference in size between the man and creature was huge as the creature towered over him, but the man walked forward towards the creature with bravery and they was no ounce of fear in his eyes.
He glared at the creature with a deadly gaze as he approached the wounded beast, in his hand he held a giant sword which he held with ease and it felt like he wasn't even bothered by the size and weight of the blade. The blade was made with a metallic crystalline material which was red and black in color and the blade was covered in the blood of the beasts as the blood dripped from the tip of his blade.
Swinging his blade sideways, the fresh blood leaves his blade and staining the green grass below and the sun light reflects on the blade which gave off a reddish dark metallic luster as it reflected the sun's rays.
The beast growled in pain as the man approached it.
"No matter how many of you come my way, I will clear all you bastards out of my way" the man said as his voice carried no emotion.
The beast looked at the man with rage burning in its eyes and with a mighty draconic roar the beast charged at the man with a speed that didn't seem possible for its huge size.
"Hm, the futile struggle of a dying beast" the man spoke coldly as a deadly smirk curved on his lips and his body began to radiate with an incredible aura which was dark purple in color and his blade brimming with an immense amount of energy and power as a reddish energy swirled around his blade.
Taking a stance, he stood his ground as the draconic beast charged towards him like a raging mountain.
"Roars of Devastation" the man said silently and his deep blue eyes giving off a deadly vibe as they glowed and the energy around his blade and his aura increased, and the energy swirling around his blade wanting to be let free.
With a mighty upper swing of his blade, the energy around his blade busted fought like a raging beast as it had the mirage of a lion like beast and the air rippled fiercely as the attack surge forth in the shape of an arc.
When the beast saw this attack, it's face had an expression of shock, signifying intelligence, there was no time to evade or stop and the beast watched the attack rush forward towards it.
"BOOM"
The ground rumble as the attack landed and dust clouds arose into the air after a few minutes the dust began to settle and the man walked towards were the attack had landed as the dust began to clear.
The scene before the man was a jaw dropping one, as only the half body of the draconic beast could be seen and the area around the beast charred and even a gigantic rock formation behind had been reduced to rubble as the beast eyes were devoid of life and its body charred
The man stood as his dark shoulder length hair fluttered as the wind began to blow, his face in resemblance with Zack but he had beards and a pointed nose. He wore a technological armor suit which didn't look like what should belong to this world.
A man in a technological armor suit walked up to him from behind.
"Lord Grey, we have received intel that the blue wind dragon empire troops will be here in a few minutes" the man said with upmost respect as he bowed his head as he spoke and the man wore a technological armor suit and it had the insignia of the head of a roaring lion and an axe was hung at his back, made with a material unknown and pulsing with energy.
"That's great to known, what about my father?" the man who we now know his name as Grey asks the man.
"He is currently at the capital with his elite personals, meeting the dukes, counts, elite nobles and the king" the man replied sharply.
"The humans of this world have really gone through a lot in the hands of other races, but we will now correct that, find that artifact with the rich energy source and go home" Grey said as he looked at the man who had his head bowed down.
"Major raise your head up" he instructed the man
"Yes, my Lord" the Man obeyed.
"remember when I promised you all that you will see your families" he told the man
"Yes, my Lord, I do remember" The man replied.
"Well I will make sure I keep to that promise" Lord Grey said with a smile to the man.
"Be it whatever my Lord, I will fight by your side till the end" the man said as his eyes burned with firm determination in them and then Grey looked into the distance.
"Then get ready because that time is now" Grey said as in the distance a huge army of thousands charged and winged creatures could be seen and other beasts among the army.
Behind him and the man was an army of a thousand men all wearing technological armor suits and holding guns straight out of science fiction and weapons brimming with power and energy of all kinds and up above in the sky were two gigantic spaceships their silver hue gave off a luster in the sunlight as weapons of mass destruction were set in place and standing among the army were Mechs. The insignia of the head of a roaring lion was engraved on the ships, Mechs and the technological suits of the soldiers.
"Ellora just take patience I will be home soon" he said as he gazed towards the sky filled with floating hills and mountains creating a wonder of beauty.
Set apart in different worlds as both Husband and Wife looked up to the skies, in their eyes the longing to meet someone.