Wings of Ash

Alfea College

[Ash's theme: Your Blood by AURORA]

  "My parents tell me this is the best school for me. I've yet to see such." I said with a cool tone as I stood in front of the headmistress's desk. My eyes glanced around her office, seeing the shelves piled with old books.

  "I assure you, Alfea is the right match." She stated while flipping through my file. "Our curriculum is built solely to bring out the full potential of our students. Even if they are of old blood." My gaze snapped to her, seeing her looking right at me with a knowing expression on her face.

  "I don't know what you mean by that."

  "Your parents and this school have deep connections. They informed me of your circumstance upon enrollment. Though, even if they hadn't, I would have figured it out given that they are alumni." Dowling then flipped up a page in my file. "Your record shows you have adept control over your magic. I hope you don't plan on....'jumping the gun' in your studies because of it."

  "Control doesn't mean knowledge." I shifted on my feet while sliding my hands into my jacket pockets. "I want to learn all the different magicks within my ability."

  "Your parents said as much. I'm putting you in the first-year classes to go over the basics. You start tomorrow."

  "Wait, the basics?"

  "I want to see for myself what your level of control is. If you are as good as your record claims, it should be no problem for you, yes?"

  "....You're serious?"

  "I am. I understand you've been keeping your identity secret thus far, but Alfea College is no walk in the park. We are dedicated to producing the strongest fairies and Specialists, and our teachings match such dedication. If you wish to transfer to a lesser school, you're more than welcome. However, I cannot guarantee you will have someone of my position helping in keeping your secret hidden."

  "Fine. The basics."

  "Good." Dowling smiled at me while closing the file. "If you don't have any other questions, you can go get settled in your room."

  "I do have one." I said, and she slightly raised her brows to gesture for me to continue. "Are you one of us?" My eyes narrowed.

  "I am not." She chuckled. "I may be old, but I'm not that old."

  "Well, to be technical, neither am I."

  "No, but your parents are." Dowling replied, and I cracked a smile while scoffing.

  "Then I have no more questions."

~

  Unpacking my bags didn't take long seeing as I didn't have much, but the room still felt empty given how spacious it was. I knew there was a greenhouse here and plenty of earth fairies, so I could probably get some plants to fill in some spaces.

  Plants in here might also help make me feel more comfortable in this foreign place. Alfea College may be built in a clearing in the woods, but it wasn't like the mountains back home.

  There was a knock on my door, and my brows furrowed.

  "Hi! I just wanted to say hello to the suitemate. Also wanted to see if you'd be interested in going to the orientation party with us later."

  "....You're rather friendly." I muttered while looking at the young man through my cracked-open door.

  "Oh, right! I'm Vand." He held out his hand in greeting. "Don't ever feel like you can't come out into the common areas. I promise I won't bite."