Teenage clatter fills the air as a crowd of students made of teenagers are gathered, as before them standing majestically on an elevated platform was a crystal pillar which emitted all sought of colors, a wonderous sight to behold and the crystal hummed with power, one visible to the naked eyes.
By the right side of the students, seated on a floating platform were numerous teachers, why, they were here to take outstanding students with great talent under their tutelage because as of today was the general awakening day of all those who are eighteen years of age who are fit for awakening.
Standing beside the crystal was a middle-aged Man, he had a Black short hair, deep brown eyes and he was muscular, his finely defined Chest and abs were visible from beneath the shirt, he wore which hugged him tightly. Scanning the crowd of students before him, his eyes held a fierce look and his gaze an intimidating one.
"I welcome you all to the annual awakening ceremony" the man's voice boomed like a loud speaker, he had no mic but his voice sounded like thunder getting the attention of the students.
"Today is a day you all have waiting for so long, a day were you get to embark on a remarkable path and go past the limit of just been ordinary, something made possible when mana was reawakened and granted us a new era of wonders.
In this era fantasies have become real and fiction turned to reality, today you have come of age to be able to join the extraordinary and go beyond your limits because outside the walls lies countless wonder and opportunities out there, only then would you know that the world is a big place filled with countless wonders" the man paused as he walked in front of the crystal pillar and then he continued.
"Today the choice lies in your hands, no matter what level of talent you awaken or power type, you can't soar straight to the top, you must train!. The decision you make here today is your own will and whatever comes after it, get ready to face it and now I declare the awakening ceremony to BEGIN!!!" with a thunderous voice the Man spoke and he left and another man climbed the stage.
The man stood before the crowd of students; his eyes carried a shape gaze as holding in his hands was a tablet.
"Alright everyone when you name is called, step forward" the man spoke sharply.
"Finally, it begins" A boy said with excitement as he threw his hand up in the air.
"Robert, after waiting for so long, finally the moment has come" A boy with black ebony hair and light brown eyes, his skin complexion was light brown and a well outlined jaw with a nose of the right size, he was average in height and had a slender body with a muscular build. He said to the boy beside him.
"You're damn right Dominic" the boy named Robert replied with a smile to boy as his name turns out to be Dominic, the boy named Robert had a black jet hair. Whose hair style was a low fade cut and he had blue eyes. He had a well chiseled jawline with a small pointed nose and he was tall in height, he wore a white polo shirt and a brown jacket leather on with a black jean trouser and a pair of white shoes. Wearing on his neck was a crystal pendent which was crimson red in color.
"John Adrian" the first name was called.
Walking out of the crowd was a boy on glasses whose gaze carried coldness in them as he walked towards the crystal pillar which glowed with an otherworldly energy and coming before the crystal pillar his gaze glued to the crystal pillar before him.
"Place your hand on awakening pillar" the man instructed him and he placed his hand on the crystal pillar before him.
The crystal pillar rumbled a little as the boy placed his hand on it and colors pulsing with intensity and the energy around stirring up.
The colors on the crystal pillar merged into one color which was darkish purple and then a golden orange light surrounded the boy which glowed with radiance and specks of a darkish purple energy danced around him.
From thin air before him, bones from nowhere appeared as they arranged themselves into a skeleton and kneeling before him was an undead solider as from its body emitted a dark purple mist.
Gasps were held in the crowd of students as they saw this manifestation of wonder before them and then man standing on beside the crystal, ran his fingers across the tab he held in his hand.
< Name: John Adrian >
< Age: 18 years >
< Gender: Male >
< Talent: Epic >
< Power type: Necromancy >
A holographic screen was projected above the boy and everyone could see his information, expressions of all kinds were seen on the faces of everyone like surprise, shock and disbelief as they saw his status.
Withdrawing his hand from the crystal pillar, the light around him disappeared and the undead soldier dissipated into thin air, the boy adjusted his glasses as his expression was an unpleased one as he left.
"Next, Vivian Jonah" the man's voice echoed as the next person walked up towards the crystal pillar.
Names after names were called as expressions of all type were shown during the awakening, some happiness, Sadness, extreme joy and relief.
"I guess been the smartest in the entire class, your awakening is gonna be a splendid one, I guess" Dominic told Robert who on hearing his words let out a chuckle.
"You flatter me, bro. but as long as the talent is good and the power style good choosing a profession is no big deal" He replied to Dominic's words.
Then from behind a pair of hands wraps around him, this took him by great surprise as he was startled as something soft pressed against his back.
"Who?" Robert immediately turned back to look at who it was,
"Hi!!, did I startled you" With a big smile on her face the person replied as it was a girl, she had a blonde curly hair and a pair of beautiful blue eyes which resembled a gem of unparalleled beauty, she had a small nose which complemented her face and seductive rosy red lips, her skin was fair and smooth, devoid of any blemish. Her body was on another entirely different level, her curves, her blossoms were something else.
She was a beauty queen; a girl, boys and men will go over their heels for. She wore a pink top whose sleeves were long and a brown skirt which was above her kneels, which revealed her white thighs a little, a true feast for the eyes and she had applied a little makeup which even boosted her beauty more, as a pair of golden earrings dangled from her ears.
"Did I scare you?" the girl smirked as she held him.
"Well of course yeah, you did" Robert replied as he looked at the beauty holding him as so many boys were already staring daggers at him.
"Hello Laura" Dominic smiled as he called her name.
"Oh, Hi Dominic" she replied with a smile.
"So, Robert, isn't the awakening ceremony really a wonder to experience" Laura said to Robert as she held his arm while looking at him sweetly.
"Well I guess, it sure is a wonder" Robert replied with a blush on his face as he could not look straight into her eyes.
"Looks like I gotta give you guys space, because whatever God had put together let no man put asunder" Dominic spoke as he made a funny hand gesture, this prompting Robert and Laura to laugh.
"This boy" Laura chuckled.
"I guess been the most intelligent in our class, your awakening should be extraordinary right?" Laura said with a smile as she winked at him.
"Laura you flatter me so much, how would I know if my awakening would be extraordinary" robert replied as he could not look straight at this beauty in front of him.
"How can you say so, when your grades are the best and your general knowledge is outstanding" she said as she leaned closer on him, this made robert heart beat faster as the floral scent coming from her body penetrated his nostrils.
"Who knows, as far it's a good talent I will be happy" Robert smiled at her as he spoke.
Then suddenly from the crystal pillar a bright golden light erupted towards the sky like a beam and the entire place vibrated , with her hand placed on the crystal was a girl with white hair which was as white as freshly fallen snow and a pair of beautiful green elven eyes which looked like a gem from the heavens.
She had a small pointed nose structured well to fit her and her pink lips which looked soft and tender, she was a fair maiden of untamed beauty as her skin was so smooth and white, a signal of a skin well taken care of and her eye brows were neatly groomed.
Well for her body it was a different version entirely, the outlines of her curves were visible from the cloth she wore and the cloth did its best to keep her blossoms in place as they seemed average in size.
Her beauty was otherworldly, she was like a goddess on earth and around her two elements intertwined and circulated around her as if they were alive, they were fire and ice, the fire was golden in color and the man standing beside the crystal pillar had to stay meters away from her as the hotness and coldness of the elements was not something he could contend with and he ran his hand over his tab.
Everyone was taken aback by such awakening, but the teachers were more shocked because they knew what the golden light meant.
< Name: Lisa Ambrose Tempest >
< Age: 18 years >
< Gender: Female >
< Talent: Immortal >
< Power type: Golden Flame and Ice manipulation >
When everyone saw her information, they had their jaws dropping as their eyes widened in absolute shock.
"Holy Shit!! She awakened an immortal talent" A boy exclaimed with shock written all over his face.
"Someone tell me am not dreaming" a girl had to clean her eyes to make sure she wasn't seeing things, as everyone was stunned and shocked by the girl's awakening.
"That's a talent that's one in a billion" a teacher exclaimed
The faces of Dominic, Robert and Laura was that of shock and surprise as they looked at the girl's info displayed on the holographic screen.
"that's one hell of a talent" Dominic exclaimed with surprise written on his face.
"Her awakening is really one hell of a show" Complemented Robert as his gaze fell on the girl standing before the crystal pillar.
Meanwhile Laura's expression was somewhat different from the others as her expression was something else but it went unnoticed.
Retracting her hand from the crystal pillar and looking at the holographic screen above her, a smile curved on her lips.
"Next, Dominic Vale" Dominic was called next.
"Okay guys I think it's my turn" speaking with a grin on his face, Dominic took a step forward as his eyes where set on the crystal pillar.
"Wish you good luck bro" Robert said to him with a smile.
"You can do this Dominic" Laura cheered for him.
With his hands in his pocket, Dominic strode towards the crystal pillar as many eyes were on him, coming before the crystal pillar which glowed with a multitude of colors, he placed his hand on the pillar before the man could ask him to.
"That's one eager lad" the man said to himself as he looked at Dominic.
In that moment the crystal pillar rumbled and a bright Azure light shot towards the sky from around Dominic but it was not as intense as the golden light but still it was grand, the crystal pillar color changed to a bright gold color.
A swirl of golden energy came before Dominic and the golden energy formed into a knight clad in golden armor and a red cape at his back. Holding firmly in his hand was a golden sword which glowed with an unstoppable radiance.
With a golden light in its eyes, the knight looked at Dominic and the golden sword in its hand suddenly dissolved into golden motes of light and rushed towards Dominic who was in surprise over the events occurring before him.
The motes of golden light entered into Dominic's body through his forehead and a golden aura busted from Dominic's body as his hair floated, the knight nodded and began dissipating into motes of light into the air.
the golden aura resided into Dominic and he opened his eyes as he was still stunned over what had just happened while for the crowd of students and teacher it will be a sight they will never forget.
< Name: Dominic Vale >
< Age: 18 years >
< Gender: Male >
< Talent: Heavenly >
< Power type: Sword Spark energy >
Gasps spread throughout the crowd as they saw Dominic's info on the holographic screen.
"Ayo, the hell!!, that guy has a heavenly talent" someone exclaimed.
"Can't believe that this guy who is ranked among the lowest in class, awakened a heavenly talent" A girl spoke with disbelief on her face.
Meanwhile a wide smile appeared on Dominic's face as he saw his information on the holographic screen.
"he really nailed it" Robert said with a grin as Dominic approached him and Laura.
"Dominic really did it" Laura smiled.
"Robert! I really did it" Dominic spoke with happiness as he came before Robert and Laura.
"You sure did, Dominic" Robert threw his hand over Dominic's shoulder as they celebrated his awakening.
"Laura Aster" Laura was called next.
"Am next guys, so you both wish me good luck" Laura said with a smile as she winked at them.
"Alright we wish you good luck Laura" Robert smiled at Laura.
Laura made her way towards the crystal pillar as she cat-walked and so many attentions was on her especially that of the boys, whose eyes were in for more to see.
Laura came before the pillar and she placed her hand on the crystal pillar and with little hum, a golden orange light glowed with intensity from around Laura and the colors on the crystal pillar merged into a blue color and out of the air lightning sparked all around Laura and her hair floated in a way which looked unreal.
The lightning sparked, and sizzled all around her and with every second there was lightning strike, after two minutes the lightning strikes subsided and Laura removed her hand from the crystal pillar as smile was visible on her face.
< Name: Laura Aster >
< Age: 18 years >
< Gender: Female >
< Talent: Epic >
< Power type: thunder manipulation >
"that's more like it" Laura grinned as she saw her information.
"Damn Laura is a talent" Dominic spoke with surprise on his face.
"or let me say thunder girl" Robert smiled.
On getting to Robert and Dominic, Laura embraced Robert which took him by surprise and he felt her soft blossoms on his chest as she embraced him and that made his face red.
"Robert, I awakened an epic rank talent" Laura beamed with joy as she held Robert who was flustered on her closeness.
Dominic raised his eyebrows multiple times at Robert, a signal of a boy's dream come true.
"____" Robert was lost for words
"How can this guy have such a beauty all to himself" a boy gritted his teeth in anger.
"Life is really unfair to me" another said as the scene was too unbearable for him to watch.
Many boys cursed at Robert who was unaware of their malice towards him as he was in moment of happiness with his friends.
"they are so many good talents among this year's awakeners" A teacher spoke
"I really agree with you, this year's batch is something else" another teacher spoke up
"Robert Osborn" Robert's name echoed loudly as he was called.
"Robert its finally your turn" Laura said to him as she still held him
"I guess it is" Robert replied.
"I can't wait to see what kind of talent you are gonna awaken bro" Dominic said with excitement in his eyes.
"Well I guess am off then, so root for me" Robert said to them with a smile and then he began making his way towards the crystal pillar as his eyes were set on it.
"Robert you got this"
"Make me proud Robert" Dominic and Laura cheered for him
All eyes were on Robert as he walked towards the crystal pillar.
"isn't that guy among the top list in class 5" a girl whispered to a boy beside her.
"Yeah his the one" the boy replied.
Standing before the crystal pillar was Robert as he looked at the crystal pillar standing before him which was emitting colors of all kinds as an otherworldly energy pulsed from it.
"Robert you got this" Robert assured himself and he took a breath in and placed his hand on the crystal pillar, the pillar felt cold as he touched it and he closed his eyes.
The colors on the pillar merged into a red color which was faint and there was a faint white light which glowed from around Robert.
The crowd of students had a look of confusion on their faces as they saw this, it wasn't spectacular neither was it mind blowing it just came and went, even his power type did not manifest.
"What is going on?" Dominic had a look of confusion on his face as he looked at his friend's awakening.
Meanwhile the Man holding the tab had a shocked look on is face as he saw this and when he looked at his tab the expression on his face twisted.
"The Worst talent ever" The Man said to himself and did his thing as he ran his fingers on the tab.
Robert open his eyes as he looked all around him as he felt a little confused.
"It's over already" he said to himself as he didn't feel a anything spectacular during the awakening
< Name: Robert Osborn >
< Age: 18 years >
< Gender: Male >
< Talent: White >
< Power type: Flame manipulation >
When Robert saw his information, his pupils widened in pure shock.
"How… can this be!!" he stammered.
The expressions on the face of everyone was surprise as they saw his information.
"he awakened the worst talent ever"
"Is this what you call an awakening more like an embarrassment" a girl scoffed
"I can't believe he of all people will awaken a trash talent" A boy with spikey orange hair laughed alongside his friends.
"I can't believe he turned out to be trash" A teacher spoke with a disdain
"No this can't be right" Dominic refused to believe what he was seeing.
Laura's expression was something else as she looked at Roberts information displayed boldly on the holographic screen.
"No…No…No…this can't be happening" Robert was in a state of shock as he saw his talent, he refused to believe it was real.
He had awakened the lowest talent which was regarded as a trash talent and the moment of mockery had begun.