The Arcobaleno

Chapter 3 - The Fortuna Institute of Magic

"So, this is the Fortuna Institute of Magic huh?" Anastasia commented, as she placed her luggage down. "Well, it sure does look grand."

Covering almost three-quarters of a large hill, the school indeed looked much like a castle. It's large design certainly solidified it's image, with 3 separate buildings for academics interconnected by one main building. The institute certainly looked like somewhere people could easily get lost in.

"Well then, I bid you a good year young miss."

Turning around, the girl gave the old chauffeur a fond and thankful smile. "Thank you Alex, have a safe trip home."

With a final bow, the man sharply got in the car and drove of. Heaving a sigh, Anastasia pointed sharply at her luggage before muttering a small spell. Within moments her trunks were being lifted by an invisible breeze, trailing after her as moved towards the school.

Standing by the main gate, she muttered softly to herself. "Now, which way was it to the principal's office again?"

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Hadrian tapped at his desk impatiently, his green eyes trailed on the large clock. Despite the teacher's glares, his face remained impassive, he had more important matters to think about other than how to properly summon objects.

Besides, he probably could do it in his sleep and if he couldn't he'd simply ask his sister to teach him. 

And that brought his thoughts back on the time. She was scheduled to arrive today! He never did understood why she had to wait for a week before joining the institute. But seeing that his sister had no problems about it, he thought that it wasn't too big of a deal.

The shrill 'krings' of the bell, sharply pierced through his thoughts. Hastily shoving his books into his bag he practically leaped out of the class. Racing down the hallways and towards the main gate area.

"Where are you going Hadrian?!" A group of girls screamed in his direction as he rushed past them.

"To greet someone special!"

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Anastasia gave a pleased hum as she kept her eyes on the paper clutched in her hands. Slowly scanning the map that she was given, Anastasia began to make her way towards the institute's main grounds.

The principal had gave her all the necessary information that she would need, her trunks had also been taken to the dorms for her. She was also given the day to familiarize herself with the building before classes tomorrow. He seemed rather amused at seeing her, and Anastasia would bet her entire room that he knew her habits of getting lost despite only meeting her today.

Currently, due to the map held in her hands, she was having no problems navigating through the massive halls. However, she wasn't sure how she would be able to find her way to classes tomorrow without it.

Too engrossed in the map, Anastasia was completely unaware that she was heading straight for another student. The two collided with a soft 'oomph' from the girl, and grey eyes shut to brace for the fall. However when the impact never came, Anastasia began to slowly open her eyes once more. 

Blinking, Anastasia found herself staring into warm sea-green. Warm hands were on her back to help keep her off the ground while her own hands were clutched tightly on broad shoulders, the map crumpled against fabric. Slowly, both of them seemed to come to a realization and hurried to untangle themselves.

"Are you okay?" The boy questioned, genuine concern in his eyes.

"Ah, yes. I'm fine, thank you." Anastasia replied, blushing lightly in embarrassment.