CoDeNaMe

Chapter 1: Unity

The green lands of my nation shows its peace as you see it from above. Trees are swaying as the wind passes by the whole nation of Exco-Magicka. The people of this town, laughing peacefully and sharing their love all around, walk along the sideways while the cars and trucks roar their engines, making the noise that fills the air. I am just here, looking outside the window, thinking how the heck would I pass my final examinations without even studying or reviewing the lessons my professor taught me.

"Blake!" my mother shouted at me, making my heart tremble in shock.

Yes. My name is Blake, with Panzer as my last name. I am living here since 2002, and has been 10 years since we left our cabin in the forest of Paschel.

"Mother! Why?" I asked.

"What time is it?! Have you reviewed your lessons," then she went inside my room, "and are you sure that you'll pass the exams?"

"Yes mother." Lying is my expertise. I've been lying and making their minds believe in everything I say.

My mother then walked outside in disappointment. I think she already knows that I'm lying, eh? I started packing my things up. Notebooks, ballpoint pens and papers are all I need for the examination. I'm sure that I'll pass it even though I did not read anything about school. I have survived almost any tests that teachers have given me with this kind of activity. I almost thought anytime I will fail.

"I'm going out! See you soon mom!" I shouted, while rushing to the door.

"Okay sweetie, take care while I..." As soon as I walk outside the door, those words from her fade with our distances increasing every second.

The sun is shining so bright. It does not feel so hot since everything around me is so gloomy. The people inside are very happy. Families are united and they are enjoying each of the company they have with their neighbors. Things are really great from here. Regression of my decisions are just fantasies inside my head. Yep, never have regretted anything in here.

Minutes have passed by and I can smell the ambiance of the school and hear the chattering of the students not having their classes early at this time. That reminded me of checking my watch to see what time is it. It's 8:30 in the morning! I'm freaking late!

I hurriedly ran towards the building. It will take me like a thousand steps to successfully climb up to my room. The height of this building really is exhausting. I wish the department would place an elevator for convenience.

"...now, open your books at Page 46." a familiar voice resounded on my head as I open the door. I hastily crouched, hoping that my teacher will not see me sneaking up on his class.

"Mr. Panzer! You are late again!" Mrs. Cruz shouted. Her voice rang to the ears of everyone inside. Luckily, the glasses have high resistances to sounds so neighboring rooms will not be affected by her shout.

She knew why I am late. She knew that I walk like a turtle and enjoy the view and not realizing the time. It's like a practice that I can never remove from my life.

Mrs. Cruz walked around the room and checked every seat if they are organized and free from any cheating material. She even adjusted the chair of one of my classmates to be slightly moved away from each other.

"Alright class, you know the rules. No cheating. Eyes in front facing the blackboard. Finish the test under the given time. Good luck children." Mrs. Cruz said.

My thoughts are flying up in the air until Mrs. Cruz handed over my test papers. It felt like my soul went back inside my physical body.

"Time. Starts. Now." she said.