Welcome To The School

10

"What do you think happened?" Eijeh asked. They were walking to their final class of the day, where they'd also be told their dorm room number. Everyone was still pretty shaken up from what they'd been told in Warcraft. A student had been killed. And there was something none of them were telling us. A soft voice shook him out of his thoughts.
"I have no idea, but it must've been horrible." He turned to see — well, partly see — Zia. She was shaking. Actually shaking. There was something about her that made Eijeh want to protect her; although judging from the look on Hayden's face, they didn't feel the same.
"Hey, it'll be fine. It won't happen again. That's what Adira's class is for, right?" He said, trying to comfort the terrified girl.
"I— I guess...But, what if it does? What then, Eijeh?"
Hayden scoffed. "Then we're screwed. C'mon, stop being pathetic."
Eijeh shot them a glare. "Hayden..." He said warningly.
"What? I'm telling the truth. At least Zia would actually have a chance, Ei."
"Oh look. We're here!" Zia intervened. "I should probably go...Bye Eijeh!" She blew him a kiss, for some reason. Then she ran off, and Eijeh saw her wipe her eyes as she did so.

"Call me Naomi." Their new teacher smiled gently. Her voice didn't really have emotion, but it was soft and somehow comforting. "I'm here to teach you how to disguise yourself and deceive others. That's the reason for my existence." A few people muttered, glancing around, confused. What the hell did she mean? Was she that passionate about her work? "Now, shall we begin? Miss Adamos, turn invisible please." Zia nodded nervously and disappeared, one part at a time. "Now, I want you to sneak up on...Hmm. Mr. Alodia, raise your hand." The silver haired oracle did so, scowling.

"Miss, Naomi, whatever. It's Miss Alodia, not Mr."
"I apologise. It's just that on your profile, it says-" Naomi was cut off by the oracle.
"Shut up! Just shut up, will you! It's Miss Alodia, end of story! Why can't you understand?!" Eijeh glanced at Hayden to see their reaction. They were frowning at the teacher.
"Mr. Alodia-"
"MISS! IT'S MISS ALODIA!!! WHY DO NONE OF YOU GET THAT?! I'M NOT A 'HE', OR A 'MR', OR A 'SIR'!! I NEVER HAVE BEEN!! AND I NEVER — NEVER, YOU HEAR ME?! — WILL BE!!" She screamed. Eijeh was surprised to see that there were tears in her eyes.
Naomi remained impassive. "My programming means I call you by the names listed on the bio." So she was an android. Or something like that? That's where all the stuff about her job was her existence and all that came from, then.
Hayden looked as though they wanted to run over to Miss Alodia and hug her, to comfort her. Instead they very calmly — it almost seemed forced — spoke up. "In that case, why don't we change the profiles? But for now, so it doesn't mess with your programming and doesn't hurt Alodia any further, why not just use her last name? Call her Alodia, instead of upsetting her. Same for me. Just call me D'Arque." They bowed. "Agreed?" Alodia nodded with a slight smile among the frustrated tears. Naomi gave a thumbs-up, then continued teaching.

"Miss Adamos, I want you to sneak up on Alodia. Can you do that for me?" A squeak of affirmation came from the general vicinity of Zia. "Alodia, use your powers to find her before she taps you on the shoulder."
Silver haired Alodia glanced round wildly.
"You would of thought she would be able to know where Zia was. You know, with her being an oracle and all." Eijeh muttered to Hayden. "What you did just now was awesome by the way." Hayden grinned.

"Thanks." They raised their voice. "Go on, Alodia!"
Eijeh grinned. "In that case...Come on Zia!!! You got this!!" He cheered. Hayden shot him a (probably) fake glare.

Alodia closed her eyes and slowly turned in a full circle, most likely activating her power, Eijeh thought. He grinned slightly. These classes were crazy but fun. Suddenly, Naomi raised her hand. "Well done, Zia." Zia materialised from next to Alodia, beaming at the praise. Meanwhile, Alodia looked as though she'd been forced to swallow a worm.

Naomi smiled. "Next, I think we will have D'Arque hanging from the ceiling attempting to steal..." She paused and glanced around. "Mr. Ignis' jacket." Everyone froze. How would that go? "D'Arque, you have 15 minutes. You may begin." They grinned. "Hold this, will you?" Hayden handed their coat to a random person nearby. They did as Hayden asked, albeit suprisedly. Something caught Eijeh's eye. It was Alodia, mouthing 'Tonight, 8pm. Sparring match.' He nodded to let her know he'd seen, and went back to preparing for his challenge.

A/N: I'm so sorry for not updating recently, I had to edit/rewrite this chapter so many times-

But it's up now, and I hope you enjoy it!

Love y'all!