Lovely Sword

Episode 3- Leaving Home

:The screen opens to a shower room as the sound of water was heard running in one of the stalls. Leifu was seen in the stall, nude and washing her body of the blood from the defeated gnolls just a few hours ago. She rinsed her face under the running water as flashbacks occur through her mind of what transpired after the examination. Gavin was seen standing in front of the line of successful entry students. Parents were with each student as Thomas stood next to Leifu. Her hands still had blood on them:

Gavin- Congratulations to you all. You were the chosen ones that surpassed your exams and have been accepted into the Falia School of Arts and Magic. The next six years of your lives will be both difficult and enlightening. The future of Falia and Elva lies with what you do next. From this point forward, you will address your instructors as "Master" or "Mistress".

:Peter was seen between his parents while Celes stood alone at the far left end of the row of students:

Gavin- You will all have two days to collect your belongings, from home, and report to your dormitories. Failure to do so will be considered abandonment and your tenure in the academy will be short lived. Am I clear?

Students- Yes, Headmaster.

:Gavin smiles, nods to his students and leaves. The students then begin to file out of the lobby as Leifu looked down at Thomas. Thomas looked at Leifu's hands and wept:

Thomas- Oh, Leifu...This is exactly what I was worried about...

Leifu- Hmm? What do you mean, father?

Thomas- You just killed three beasts with your bare hands...I told you not to let your anger—

Leifu- It was that or I would have been killed...!

:Leifu clinched her fists as Thomas gasped at her tone of voice. He then looked down and sighed:

Thomas- I'm sorry, Leifu...I'll head back to Arkah and gather your things..

:Thomas turns and leaves as Leifu gulped and reached out to her leaving father. She then walked over to a nearby sink and washed her hands. Peter was seen leaving with his parents while Celes looked around as if trying to find someone:

Celes- Mom still isn't here...I really need to find her...

:Leifu finished washing her hands and turned the water off. Emilio, Olivia and Hellios were seen walking down the hall. Hellios blinked and looked at Leifu. Leifu looked at him as the three instructors stop in front of her:

Emilio- You're that giant...

Leifu- ...

Olivia- A fine display of barbaric might, giant. Though it takes more than strength to win an actual battle...

Leifu- M-My name is Leifu...not "Giant".

Hellios- Leifu, do not talk back to your superiors.

:Leifu looked at Hellios as he gave a stern look at her. She then sulked her head down and nods:

Olivia- Watch out for this one, Hellios. She's like a volcano. Calm on the outside, bubbling with violent rage on the inside.

:Emilio chuckles as Olivia and Emilio leave. Hellios stayed and stared at Leifu. Leifu clinched her fists and looked at Hellios with an annoyed expression:

Leifu- ...What!

Hellios- You're from Arkah, right?

Leifu- Yes...

Hellios- Go into the girls washroom and shower. You smell of gnoll blood.

Leifu- Grrr...

Hellios- After that, we'll go to Arkah to grab your belongings.