He never wanted to go to battle school, but it was his mother's wish. She saved up for years to buy his way into the Redmont Battle school, in hopes of seeing her son become a respected knight. He turned out to be anything but respected. After a few incidents his second year, he was kicked out of battle school and banned from the villages surrounding Redmont. His two best friends were exiled with him, as they went on a journey outside the only place they had ever known. Never to see his mother again, he was caught up with thieves and bandits, wondering where his next meal would come from. His name, Jerome. (Rangers Apprentice Fanfic) Disclaimer: Rangers Apprentice belongs to John Flanagan, but please don't steal my idea.