Chapter two: New beginnings

Chapter 2: New beginnings

After the girl had turned away, Nathan found himself still looking at her, he shook his head and turned away. Leaning on the other side of the cold brick wall. The clock on the top tower of UP.A.B had turned to 8AM and a GONG sound echoed through the courtyard. It wasn't exactly the most pleasant sound you would hear. It sounded like a horror shriek and a dying cat who was drowning in water. The students around, immediately covered their ears, unable to face that horrible, terrible sound. Even the crows nearby flew away from their usual spot and moved to a different lake to feed their thirsty beaks.

As soon as the bell stopped ringing, through the skull-wrapped announcement speaker a high pitched, squeaky voice came in. Everyone put their hands, claws, fins and whatever they had from their ears to listen. "Attention students, welcome to your first day at Unitary Preparatory Academy of Britain. Please, proceed to the gymnasium for orientation. Prefects, make sure the first years don't get lost. I do not want anyone. And i mean, Anyone. Lost. That is all from I, professor Murk Giggles from Worldwide Supernatural class. Dismissed!" The crowd of students erupted immediately into murmurs. Cyra stood at the sidelines fixing her messy bun into a high ponytail. Her hands gently combing through her hair, as she tied it up. While Nathan, still leaning on the wall had a sharp gaze. Scanning the courtyard with wary, yet curious eyes from earlier.

As Cyra finished tying her hair into the ponytail she exhaled in content. Her amber brown eyes swept across the grounds.

She noticed a color pattern between students.

1st years are white and red

2nd years are blue and white

3rd years are green and white

4th years are silver and white.

They also wore the school badge on the left side of their uniform.(The flower of life symbol in the middle with in each section is colors of the elements. Red for fire,blue for water,green for earth and grey for air.)

The top would be a white buttoned shirt, and the pants would be the year color. But the prefects always had a special touch to their uniform, which was a golden name plate on top of the school badge.

She raised her eyebrow in intrigue.

Then she saw a girl who had purple and blue hair, which seemed to be mixed. Tied in pigtails, with bright blue eyes, and a colorful bracelet with a seashell attached to it. Which made a small clinking sound, with every skip and hop she made, as she 'walked' over. The girl squealed excitedly and grabbed Cyra's hand without warning and shook it enthusiastically. "HI! Oh, my, sea ponies! My name is Kimmy Johnson. But everyone calls me Kim! It is so nice to meet you, also a freshman I see, yes I do! Ooh! We are definitely besties for life\~" She said, grinning ear to ear. Cyra found herself smiling awkwardly, unsure whether to shake her hand or let go gently. She mentally told herself to just stay and try and act normal. Though she hardly knew what 'normal' meant to other supernaturals. "Nice to meet you, uh .. Kim." She said softly. "Nice hair." Kim smiled again, wider if that was possible. "Oh! You are SO sweet. Thank you. You know, this is an all natural. Unlike SOME people who think I just dyed it." Kim turned around the gave an accusing glare to a group of other kids. The group turned away quickly and ran to the other side of the courtyard with small steps. Cyra couldn't help but smile faintly at the chaos. Kim caught her smile and her expression changed to 'innocent' to mischievous. "So\~ you don't have your uni, yet?" She asked. Cyra blinked in confusion. "Uh, uni?" Kim rolled her eyes playfully. "Short for uniform, duh." she giggled. Cyra chuckled quietly at her sassy and quirky, demeanor.

Before she could react, Kim threw her the uniform without warning. Nearly making Cyra drop the white buttoned shirt and the red pants and school badge. "Here. You need to change for the orientation." Cyra peeked out from a small opening in the pile. "Thank you." She said with a muffled voice. Kim winked at her and walked away.

Cyra's POV:

Cyra looked around and head inside the nearest bathroom stall and changed. She put her old cloths inside her suitcase and swept her hands over the wrinkles on the shirt. As she stepped out, she followed the other students to the gymnasium. The gymnasium was a sight to see. The fog was on the ceiling with old spider webs and bioluminescent algae stuck in every corner. She looked around for a seat, and the only one left open, was the one next to the mysterious boy(Nathan. But she doesn't know his name yet.) "Seriously? Him?" She thought inside her mind. Her heart raced, her hands twitching slightly. She could feel the connection she had earlier with him again, but her instincts told her to not be near him. She took a deep breath, gathering courage and slowly took steps to the seat.

She placed her things down and sat down beside the boy. Who was leaning back, casually, arms crossed. She couldn't help but notice how his black hair looked as black as ink, and his hazel-brown eyes, seemed to be from another world. She stood up straight and looked in front of her.

Nathan's POV:

As the girl from earlier sat down next to him, he felt a chilling feeling rolling down his spine. He self-consciously run a hand through his hair and glanced at her briefly. He saw how her posture was guarded. Sitting up straight, shoulders back, hands curled up on her lap. He raised his eyebrow slightly. "I don't want to be near her. But why do I feel like I have to know who she is, even if it was dangerous?" He thought to himself quietly. As he looked away, he suddenly felt her gaze on him. His breathing quickened slightly. After she looked away, he looked forward at the front, thinking to himself. "Why do I feel like this? I feel something magnetic to this ... girl. And my instinct is telling me to not get close."

When the murmurs in the student crowd, had put to a stop. In the air a sudden BANG! Echoed through. The smoke from whatever explosion was filled the gymnasium. Making everyone cough. Along with a maniacal laugh and cackle. From the smoke emerged a ghost-like creature who was wearing bright colors, glowing purple eyes with a clown like hat. He had an enormous grin across his face and a mischievous expression, in his bloat figure. He rubbed his hands together and began to speak in rhymes. "Welcome! Students from near and far, let us see for who you are! My name is Poltergeist Pete, yes it's true, and i'm the headmaster of this school!"

The students all laughed and clapped in excitement, confusion and amusement. Nathan couldn't help but smirk slightly. Both in annoyance and with a hint of amusement. Meanwhile, Cyra was still processing what she just saw and just shook her head. As the students quieted down Headmaster Poltergeist Pete clapped his hands. "New year, new faces. New beginnings, new challenges! Now it's time for introductions, teachers show your faces!" Then one by one each teacher came out front.

The first professor was short, had black button sized eyes, sharp fingernails and neat, non-wrinkled clothes. He cleared his throat and spoke in the squeaky voice. "Hello. My name is Professor Murk Giggles. My profession is in Worldwide Supernatural class. You shall hear me in the morning announcements. I will tolerate you. Do not touch my things. That will be all."

Then came another teacher. He was tall, had huge feet and hands, white fur like snow and ancient blue eyes. His voice boomed over the gymnasium. "E'llo! Me name is Professor Ian Yeren. Me teach, History and Lore of the Supernatural. Good luck!" He smiled warmly and sat down. He drank from a water bottle and his eyes widened slightly and he laughed deeply. "Tis' not me bottle!"

The next teacher had fair skin, nature green eyes and silky brown hair. She was wearing clothing made of real nature. Her skirt was made of leaves and vines. "Hello there, younglings! My name is Professor Elowon Nissa. I teach Mythology class and while i do give out homework, most of it will be essays!" She smirked mischievously as the students groaned in protest.

There were three more professors left.

One had a neatly tied up bun, straight posture and striking yellow eyes. She was a centaur, she introduced herself as, Professor Sylvia Horsefoot. Professor of StrangeBiochemistry class.

The other was rather tiny. For she had clear and sparkly fluttery wings attached to her back, shimmering blue eyes and wild blond hair. She introduced herself as, Professor Elm Wood. Professor of Defense and Protection class.

The last teacher was a ghost. He was See through and all black and white. He quietly introduced himself as Professor Casper Wraith. Professor of Languages and Pronounce class.

After all the teachers were introduced the students clapped once more. Excited, nervous, some rebellious to meet their teachers.

Professor Yeren explained of the school history.

UP.A.B was the first supernatural school in the magical world that has any kind of monster inside that's united.(No vampires,witches,wizards,hunters and half humans allowed.)

It is located in the underground of the magical world in London,United Kingdom.

And that the school was found in 1800. They have four years at the school, from the ages of 16\~20 years old.

Some were listening intently. Some taking notes, some trying not to sleep, some excited. Cyra's gaze changed to curiosity as Professor Yeren went on. She had never seen a school like this before. She knew it was very different from the one she was used to in Lightside. Nathan, on the other hand, was still nonchalant but listening intently.

After thirty minutes of speeches from each professor, Professor Wood came up. "Now your dorms! It has specialized for each student based on your supernatural form and your personality and hobbies! Enjoy\~"

The students stood up as the orientation finished and dispersed the gymnasium. Cyra and Nathan were the only ones left. As they stood up to leave, their hands brushed against each other for a moment. And they both felt the magnetic, yet dangerous connection in a spark flowing through their hands. They both immediately pulled away and head in opposite ways to their dorms.

Cyra's POV:

She walked more faster than necessary. A lot has happened for just her 16th birthday. She felt the connection but she couldn't help but think if he felt it too.

Nathan's POV:

He put his hands in his pockets, his head up and high. "That girl... i knew it. I should stay away." He scoffed lightly, not believing at all that he was having .. feelings.

They both leave in their opposite directions. This day, August 6th. Was truly a day no one could ever forget. Chills went down on everyone's spines in some way. But .. in the darkest shadows and in the brightest dawn of daylight .. someone of both sides rises quietly.

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