Ancient Pasts - Tbate

The Disciplinary Committee

Cathan Leywin Pov

Suddenly, I felt the weight on top of me increase several times over as my feet began sinking, the floor around me beginning to crack. He was a deviant capable of manipulating gravity.

My inhuman body, the last gift I got from Miras, made it feel like nothing. Even Arthur would have trouble standing here without mana. I lifted his hand off of my shoulder, my eyes dead set on Theodore.

Did he want to test me?

"Hmph." Feeling the cold, wordless gaze I gave to him, Theodore released his skill and walked away, muttering, "Not bad."

A whistle sounded from the cluster of students. "Cathan has guts. Feyrith crumbled to his knees when Theodore did that to him." Kai snickered from the side.

"Hey, I'm a conjurer, and Cathan is an augmenter! Please do not compare me to brutes like you guys," he lashed out, his face red from embarrassment.

"I didn't even augment myself," I commented under my breath.

"Now, now! I'm excited as to what this semester will bring us! We're going to be a team from now on, guys! We'll get lots of chances to bond and get closer, so look forward to it!" Claire piped up in a cheery voice as she puts her hand out.

"I'm looking forward to it!" Kai put his bandaged hand on top of Claire, his face still a mocking smile.

"Aye! It sounds like we're going to have some interesting times!" Doradrea got on her toes as she put her beefy hand on top of Kai's.

"Haha! Yes! Let's do our best!" Curtis placed his hand in as well, Kathyln wordlessly following suit.

I'd just met everyone, and I was already tired. "I'm sure it'll be a blast," I breathed out while placing my hand on top of Arthur's. Sylvie ran down Arthur's arm and placed her paw in as well.

Theodore put his massive hand on top of Sylvie's and my hand, making the whole circle stumble a step forward. As Theodore gave a silent nod, Claire gave us a big, confident smile and shouted, "To us! To the disciplinary committee!"

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"Before the club rush commences, the student council would like to introduce you to the disciplinary committee of this academy, a group whose job is to resolve and prevent disputes amongst students as well as enforce penalizing measures for troublemakers."

"While the student council's main job is to help the director make sure this academy and the events held run smoothly, this group's job allows them to use magic appropriately to uphold the peace and safety of students, whether against other students or trespassers. Please join me in welcoming the disciplinary committee!" Tessia's voice rang at her last words.

The auditorium filled with applause as we stood onstage. We stood there, shoulders square and hands glued to our sides. I had to admit with people like Curtis with Grawder behind him and Azrael on my shoulder. We were an impressive sight in our color-coordinated uniforms.

While the girls were ogling Arthur, Curtis, and I. Azrael's terrifying horns filled the crowd with awe. Most were from noble families, so seeing a mana beast like Azrael was rare.

As we stood in front of the students of Xyrus on the stage, side by side, we pulled out our knives and held them out in front of us. Unsheathing our blades, we proceeded to do a small, choreographed routine before saluting the crowd.

Claire spoke out on behalf of the disciplinary committee with a short speech before we all headed out towards the back of the stage, leaving the crowd with mixed emotions.