Life of Royale Knights

Chapter 6

   I tie my white corset with royal blue accents. I slip my cuffs on followed by my white pants. Then my black heel combat boots follow. Lastly, I slip my dagger into its place resting on my thigh. I slick my hair back into a bun and grab my bag.
    When I get down to the auditorium, it's all decked out in our color decorations. I see the others that are going all gathered in groups. I walk over to a group of guys that seem friendly. "Gryffon," one nods. "You know me?" I ask. "Everyone knows you Gryff," the other says. "I'm Kaden and this is Fox and Brody," the blonde introduces. "You can call me Fallon," I nod. "Nervous?" Brody asks. "No, I'm ready," I smirk. "All personnel report to the auditorium immediately," the headmistress says over the loudspeakers. "It's time," Fox says. We're all rushed onto the platform in lines. We stand with our feet shoulder length apart with our arms at our side. The headmistress walks in front of the stage were all on with a microphone in her hand. "Students, meet your newest battalion. Due to the lack of knights we have chosen our graduating upperclassmen," she applauds us followed by everyone else. Someone whispers something in her ear before she says, "Oh and we also have one special lowerclassman here," she adds. "Miss Whitlock we applaud you for your bravery as youre just starting here with us," she stares at me with too much sympathy. All I can think about is Filipe. My big brother. I see Gwenni crying in the crowd.
   My eyes lock momentarily with Conan's. His eyes are wide with shock as he stares at me. I pull my gaze to Fox, Kaden, and Brody who are clapping for me. I give them a small nod.
"You're sending them to die!" a student screams. "Why are we clapping?" another cries. "Silence students," the headmistress hisses. "We are sending them to defend us before we all die," she snaps. "Would any of you like to say anything?" she asks us staring at me. I walk up quietly and grab the microphone. "Well, I'm Fallon Whitlock for those of you who aren't aware. My older brother Filipe Whitlock died battling against the same people. I'm going to avenge his death whether I end up dead or alive. They're good, but we're better. Even if we fail at least we died trying I guess. I think the headmistress did at least pick me for a good reason...I won't be missed. That being said I promise to give it my all for you all," I say. Fox starts the applause and the headmistress gestures for us to get down and get ready to leave.
  Gwenni runs to me and bear hugs me. "Don't die," she cries. "No promises," I inhale. I look up, and I see Conan. "I have to go," I sigh. "Wait," he steps forward. "I can't," I turn. "Fallon," he says grabbing my wrist and sending waves of warmth through my body. I look up at him. "I'm sorry for what I said. Just come back safe," he says. I turn and leave.