Chapter 5: Ugly Reception

*The sounds of hurried clacking can be heard ringing through the corridor. Metallic and leather shoes hitting the linoleum floor as Gar and GoJek rush through the hallway. *BOOM!* "Is there still time in the introduction ceremony?" Professor GoJek says while bursting through the giant wooden doors of the Grand Haven. "Just in time actually." An Older, grey haired woman welcomes them to the front stage of the elaborate hall. "This is our new, honor student. Gar. Come say hello to your new fellow classmates." All eyes follow Gar, as he walks onto the large wooden stage, and up to the Dragon carved podium. "Uh .. hi. Nice to meet you. My name is Gar Siegen. I'm transferring here this year, after being homeschooled. And I hope we can all get along." He feels his face get hot with embarrassment as he walks away. "I hoped I didn't stand out too much." He thinks to himself as he sits down in an empty seat towards the back. *The rest of the students are quiet. There is uncomfortable silence that hangs in the air. All in shock at the handsome prince that walked off the stage.* "Attention. Attention! Now that we're done here. You all have to head down to the dormitory towers and get adjusted to the new living arrangements. Classes shall begin for the new school year tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing how each and every one of you succeed. "" Sepērō et fides"" *She does a two finger salute and the rest of the students repeat what she says and return the salute.*

*Many of them get up to leave with conversations filling the halls. Gar remains seated on the cushioned wooden bench. Silently taking in his new situation while looking down at the roasted turkey legs on the center plates.* "I don't even know where to go, but I'm too hungry to ignore food when it's offered." He says aloud before biting into one of the seasoned turkey legs. "I see you made it. Unfortunately, you left some manners when you fell earlier." The red haired boy from the carriage sits down across from Gar. "My name is Verowen Davenport the 3rd. You'll be hearing it a lot, since I'm the TOP of the class." He flips his hair for dramatic flair. "Yeah, cool. Why are you here right now? I'm kinda busy at the moment.* Gar gestures to the table and his plate of food. *Snap!* Vero snaps his fingers. And a tall, blonde boy behind him swiped the plate to the floor.* **SLAM** Gar slammed his hand into the table. " You don't EVER waste food in front of me! Understand?" Gar says while grabbing the collar of Vero's shirt. "Why? Are you going to eat it down there?" Vero asks, mockingly. "No, you are." Gar kicks his foot out, making Vero fall face-first into the oily mess. "I'll make sure you pay for this! You hear me!" Vero says while being held back by his friend. "Let's break it up here, people." Professor GoJek says while standing in-between Vero and Gar. "Save this enthusiasm for tomorrow's sword sparring matches. You'll have a chance to work out your differences then. Here, Gar. I'll show you the new dormitories." The Professor leads Gar away from the still fuming Vero. "Just you wait, commoner! I'll get you back for humiliating me!" Vero shouts as the two walk away.

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