2nd Year Classroom Building
"They got attacked?" Faith yells.
Axel removes his glasses and squeezes his temples.
Luna puts her finger against her mouth. "Faith must you be so loud?"
Students suddenly look around the crowded hallway.
VRMM
"Huh I thought I heard Faith?" a student asks.
"Maybe your imagination" another adds.
VRMM VRMM
The council members are now enveloped within translucent room within a separate space that doesnt appear too the rest of the students.
"Its a good thing I applied this. Just in time" Issac says.
"Faith we cant be blurting things outloud it'll negatively affect the student body." Luna says.
"Ohh my bad everyone .Hahaha" Faith nervously says as she scratches her head.
"We have to keep this close lidded as possible until the Headmaster says otherwise" Axel says.
"Tch. How could something like that happen? Not only must we worry about the Phantom Order but now another group?" Issac says with concern.
"How about your sister wouldnt she get involved Issac?" Axel asks.
"Johanna? No she deems our situation not dire. She believes the academy and The Federation would do there job. Having her step in would be a henderence."
"Arent you a bit concerned for her?" Luna asks.
"Concern? Haha if she could she'll wipe out the Phantom Order and Deadly Venoms in mere seconds. She also have a elite guard that follow her around like dogs on a leash. I wouldnt be concerned for her at the slightest but-"
The council members eyes avert to Faith all with concerned and worried looks on there faces.
'What?" Faith exclaims.
"We have to keep you safe" Axel remarks.
Luna goes by here side "Its not to scare you we just want to lose you."
Issac walks around Faith as he looks up and down at her. "You especially need to be with top security,"
"Something wrong? Something on my face?" Faith asks.
"Shall I make clones of you?" Isaac adds.
"Theres no need to go that far." Faith says.
"It can be a added precaution. Maybe consider it." Luna says.
"We'll see" Faith says as she rolls her eyes.
Caesar sits silently in the corner of the box.
"Ceasar nothing?" Axel asks.
"I cant… See. Nothing…. coming too me" Caesar responds with a down expression.
"Hes been telling me recently with everything thats been happening. He wasnt enable to precept it." Issac comments.
Axel walks over to Ceaser. "Dont be down just do what you've been doing."
"You still have our locations with your sand correct" Luna asks.
"Yes… Also a grain of sand….. Should enemies attack... they;ll shield… and alert the rest of us."
"The headmaster should just cancel this Magus Exam until further notice" Faith asks.
"I agree if its causing this much of a ruckus why continue." Issac adds.
"Its tradition but" Axel contemplates.
"Although its a tradition. There has to be a line drawn when lives are in danger." Luna speaks up.
DING DONG DING DONG
"We should get to our classes." Axel says.
"We have to discuss this with the Headmaster" Luna responds.
"Alright." Issac says as he breaks down the barrier.
The council members go there separate ways.
STEP
STEP
"Hmm" Caesar stares and walks towards a corner.
"Ceaser our class is this way" Issac calls.
Caesar stops and turns in the opposite direction walking with Issac.
"Keeping things under wraps huh" The mysterious hooded student emerges from the shadows.
Class 1C
"Such a eventful morning," Bianca thinks to herself as she sits at her seat.
"Hey did you here about Bianca" "Oh really no way?" "Why do you think that happened?" "Maybe its just a made up story?" "Shes an elf maybe its true."
Bianca puts her head down on her desk "Being the only elf attending this academy I have to make a statement that elves are just as powerful too. But I do have some adversaries Valerus Marina, Erielle Agnello, Ezekiel Agnes, Albeck Reigns, Rose Providence, and Jericho Pearson the Dragonclad. Haa" She sighs as she looks out the window. "I guess I really have to t-."
"Your Bianca right?" a female voice asks.
Bianca looks up at the direction of the voice.
"Do you mind having a chat with me for a quick moment?" Rose smiles.
"U-uh sure" Bianca answers.
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Outside the first year classroom building.
"Whats going on with you?" Rose asks.
"W-what I dont know"
"Theres something going on is there? Theres rumors about you being targeted for a kidnapping is it true?"she asks
"W-well"
"Its fine to tell I know someone who could help you." Rose says with sincerity.
Around the corner.
"Well well can you her Lily?"
"Quite Bella your being a loud."
"What are we, security guards?" Sunneta asks.
"Hey I thought you were watching out Azalea ?"
"I was?"
"I never seen Rose this concerned for someone else like that besides us." Lily says,
"She has that side to her" Azalea adds.
"We just barely see it" Sunneta says with her arms behind her head.
"Ugh this is boring Am going too the shopping district" Bella says.
"Am coming with cmon Azalea" Sunneta says.
"Ok"
"Hey your going to just leave me behind?"
"Yup let Rose know where we'll be" Bella waves as the three sisters walk away.
"Tch how could they leave me. Huh when did they get there?"
Moments before.
"So Albeck how bout we team up on this exam?"
"I am fine," Albeck says as he continues to walk ahead of Jericho.
STEP STEP STEP
"If you the brawn I can be the brains" Jericho insists as he catches up to Albeck.
"I already said I am fine. I'll work with any partner I get whether there useful or useless am winning the Magus Exam." Albeck stops. "In fact why are you talking to a fellow competitor Dragonclad knowing the Pearson family I wouldn't think you would ask of assistance. A noble family that is known for being arrogant and being full of themselves."
"My name is Jericho Pearson. Not Dragonclad. The reason I would want to team up I believe it would be beneficial for both of us to make it to the 3rd stage."
"How would that even be possible unless"
Jericho smirks "I know how they place the partners for the 2nd stage. It's based on how you score on the exam. If we both get the same score we should be partnered" he extends his arm out "So how about it?"
"Hmm." Albeck walks toward the opposite direction.
"Albeck where are you going- Bianca."
"Whats going on here?"
Bianca and Rose look towards the direction of the voice.
"Albeck?!" Rose says.
"Everything alright" Jericho catches up to Albeck.
"Jericho?" Bianca says.
"You werent causing any troubles right?" Albeck asks.
"N-no not at all just giving her s-some pep talk." Rose says in a flushed state. "When did they show up?"
Jericho looks at Bianca and raises his left eyebrow.
Bianca smiles as she lightly shrugs her shoulders.
"Hey Rose its time to go the others left already" Lily calls out.
"Oh yeah they left. See you all again. Bianca please let me know." Rose smiles as she walks away.
Albeck walks away.
"What about my plan Albeck? You in?"
"I'll think about it Dragonclad" Albeck says as he walks away.
"When will he say my name properly" Jericho then pauses and looks to the sky. "Well, imma have to beat you all and live up to the Pearson name."
"Jericho are you alright?" Bianca asks.
"Indeed I am fine. I will make him acknowledge me"
"Uhh okay. Whats the plan?"
"Its pretty simple" Jericho says.
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Captial City of Oriana Shopping District
"Wow we just got here that was quick" Bella says.
"What happened Rose?" Sunneta asks.
"Your face is red. Are you sick?" Azalea asks.
"Its nothing. Lets get something to eat." As she walks past the group.
"What happened Lily?" Bella asks.
"Albeck showed up with the Dragonclad Jericho Pearson. She got flustered and wanted to leave"
"Enough of that girls we have to prepare and plan for the Magus Exam" Rose speaks.
"Yeah, we'll do our best Rose" Azalea speaks.
"No matter who we're paired with we'll do fine" Sunneta reassures the group.
"If were paired with each other that would be best" Lily adds.
"If you need me call me Bella says.
Rose nods in agreement "I dont want this to be on me but all of you should try and do your best and who knows maybe all of us can make it to the final stage" Rose says.
"I have to win," Rose says.
Outside the by the Schools entrance
YAWN
"Today was a long day," I say aloud.
"The Magus Exam is not that far away" Ezekiel says.
"You guys took all the notes, right? Remember we have to get passed the first stage of the exam first to get to the fighting." Erielle says as she waves her fingers around as she lectures us.
Although it looks like she is talking to both of us I believe that she was mainly talking to Ezekiel about this.
"Haha," we get a kick out of this.
"The first stage should be by far the easiest," Erielle says.
"But remember what Erielle said expect the unexpected," I tell the two.
"No matter it's just a little test how bad can it be?" Ezekiel says.
"Please dont jinx it"
"Hahaha. You guys worry too much this will be fun and exciting" Ezekiel says as he puts his hands on his hips and laughs.
"Easy for you to say cause you love to fight"
"Indeed I will become the strongest in the school if I have to"
"Not if I beat you to it," I say.
"A challenge?"
"Yes, I will win," I say with confidence and determination.
"Alright, Valerus may the best Mage win" as he extends his arm.
"Ehm, What about me?"
"Alright"
"May the best Mage win" as the three of us create a circle and put our fists together.
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Headmasters Room
Headmaster Alfred Dawkins stands by a window.
"Alfred are you sure that this would work?"
"Yes Kayneth I know about the risk and backlash I receive when this eventually happens. I am ready to accept that."
"This is a risky plan. Is this really what you seen?"
"The risk is high indeed it puts many young mages lives to risk but if its for the sake of the people of Aiz let alone the 4 regions I will do what I must. Have you already sent word too the Federation?" Alfred responds.
"Yes I already relayed a message to them but are you positive that you dont want Lady Johanna from Zellar and The Court of Mages too be involved?"
"She'll have more important things to worry about and she'll be key in our victory in the long run." As he walks around the room. "Everything that am doing is part of my plan I want the young man listening in the shadows to know as well."
"What" Professor Kayneth activates a magic circle.
Headmaster Dawkins raises his hand and shakes his head slowly.
"You listened too there conversation earlier hence why your here in my room. I admire you courage judging from where you from I see why. I know you mean no harm. I know do this to help your people".
"Hes hiding in the shadows Alfred isnt he not Silient Step from the Phantom Order?"
Alfred stares at the shadow. " He has a very unique magic ability this is no Phantom Order member. Out of the Twenty Million Twenty futures, I saw that he is also key to our victory. His magic is able to. Oh wait my apologies, I dont wanna reveal magic just yet. However, young man hiding in the shadows you cannot fight this along you will need help. Revealing yourself to them is key. Now if you can please remove yourself from this conversation."
A shadow figure jumps out of Alfred Dawkins room within a instant.
"I ask again are you sure?" Kayneth asks.
Alfred Dawkins puts his hands on Kayneth's shoulders. "The day will come when you will understand. A couple nights from now something will transpire I will need you to apply the strongest barrier possible. I will take a chance and in my stead you will take lead in this Academy."
With a solemn look, Kayneth smiles, "I wish you luck old friend."
Alfred nods, "just act normal until then you'll know what to do. Now its time to explain too the Council Members there duties and there safeties regarding Faith Alexander and the rest of the Twelve Stars. Ceaser Bellamore I should apologize to him for blocking his visions."
KNOCK KNOCK
"I could've sworn I saw something jump out of the headmaster's room," Luna says behind the door.
"Maybe you're just tired," Faith says.
"Were entering the room now, Headmaster," Axel says
[Overlord of Time: Alfred Dawkins]
UNDISCLOSED LOCATION
"Hmm that old fool finally decided to do something."