The Power Academy- Edited Sample

Chapter 4- Edited

Chapter 4

Jasper walked me to the door before backtracking to his own room, wanting to ensure that I made it safely without any other altercations. The discussion began awkwardly as none of us had become acquainted with one another. The group leader read off a list of questions getting to know each other, and we each gave curt answers.

"Now, we know that all of you are experiencing some tensions between dominants right now, how about we all discuss that," the proctor asks as he looks around the room, I and other submissives sit up tensely, unsure how to describe what has been happening the past several hours.

A redhead sighs heavily and relaxes, "I'll go first, I guess, So I haven't made any genuine connections yet, and it's been hard for me. I am not a switch, but being poly, I tend to desire to be in the middle of the quote-on-quote pyramid dynamic. I am excited that the Academy is going to eventually teach me what I need to know to be successful in a dynamic like this, but it's just frustrating that I haven't met anyone yet."

"What kind of dominant are you looking for," The Procter looks down at his paper, "Gemma?"

"Someone relaxed, laid back, able to let me take care of me, but also be there when I need him. I don't want someone who would stop me from flirting, but pursue the same person alongside me."

"Well, Gemma, it sounds like you have a good handle on what you need and want," the monitor comments as he writes some notes down. "Just be patient, and I am confident that the Academy will place you with someone who is quite comfortable with that. Now, would anyone else like to share?" I nod as I sit forward. He gestures towards me to begin and I breathe heavily.

"Okay, so, I'm Kayla, and this entire situation has been insane since the beginning," many of the submissives nods and make remarks as I state that. "I somehow found myself caught between some kind of pissing match between Gregory and Sebastian, and trying to form a connection with Jasper."

"You've gained quite the attention from Sebastian, let's discuss that."

"Well, he says he sees me like a little sister, and I apparently remind him of a submissive he used to pursue. It is nice to have someone to lean on platonically through all of this, but it is really stressful being in the middle of drama this quickly into the start of all of this."

"Now, you said you were forming a connection between Jasper, I believe Knight, talk to us about the kind of dominant you are looking for in all of this."

"So, obviously I am new to all of this, so I am not quite sure. I want someone who is sure of themselves as a dominant, someone who can gently lead me in discovering all of this."

"Do you think someone like a master would be good for you? Someone who is confident in their choices for their submissive?"

"I don't think so, Masters are so aggressive with their desires. From my studies on my own, I think someone like a daddy or a softer dominant would be better for me." The proctor continues to make comments in his notes and then looks up.

"I am very excited for what you will learn and grow in as you study here. I think your perspective on things will truly change while you grow and get to know individuals at the academy," The conversation continues as more and more submissives talk about their experiences so far. We go on for about another hour as more people discuss, with the proctor chiming in constantly. Eventually, the small group time comes to an end, and we are let out for our free time. I walk out of the door with Gemma, wanting to talk to her more, curious about this 'pyramid' dynamic.

We walk out of the room and make our way to the courtyard, the same area I had escaped to after the negative interaction with Greg. I listen to Gemma as she excitedly rambles on about the beauty of the pyramid and the intricacies of how it all works, and I admit I become very intrigued. Eventually, we are joined by Jasper and Sebastian, all enjoying our time to relax before anything crazy happens. I turn to Sebastian as Gemma and Jasper begin talking and getting acquainted.