Today the tournament starts and today is also the day we all get to meet the new Headmaster. We were all on edge since no one knew who they'd be paired up with, they draw at random unless you have a partner your magic has already chosen. The tournament tests each contestants ability's in many different trials that last for one week and two days, and then at the end, the winners are given a chance to join a high mage as their assistants if they find that we are good enough we are then sent on missions outside of the capital if we are needed. It excites me to think about such a title it was something I had dreamed of as a child but didn't think I could ever have this opportunity I didn't think much about it till I was accepted into the Academy. Now that I have a few goals in mind it helped me gain more confidence in myself and motivate myself to push me further not only has this school changed me but it's helping me take control of what used to be mine. I sat at my desk tapping my finger until Kirito flicks my forehead, still stuck in my daze I shake my head and look up at him.
" what? "
He smirks and hands me a paper, I read over it and my eyes sparkle, it was a letter requesting a conference with myself, Kirito, Suzaku, Shun, and Headmaster Shoachen. To discuss future plans for the Academy. It was signed by President Akita Wang himself and secretary Kira Zamora. I looked back up at Kirito who was smirking proudly.
" Kirito how come we were invited as well? "
my question seemed to agitate him and he looked as if he'd been wronged
" what do you doubt your teammate that much? "
I shook my head innocently
" No no, it's not like that I just never expected something like this! Why do students get to come along for a meeting to discuss the future of the Academy? Isn't this way too important to send people such as us? We're still students! "
He scratches the back of his head oddly before looking away.
" well? "
I am again tilting my head but he just walks away.
" Hey! Why are you just walking away from me! "
I stood up to walk after him but Naiomi grabs ahold of my wrist.
" Yuki there you are! Guess what!! I found my partner! "
I felt genuinely happy for her and stop my pursuit on Kirito to talk with her.
" Congratulations girl! Who's the lucky gal or guy?"
She smiles and then points to Kana who was walking towards us. I nearly face palmed into the floor but kept a happy smile for Naiomi's sake.
( I feel like this is going to end badly...)
I quickly come up with an excuse to leave and leave the two of them to chat for I didn't want to cause any problems for Naiomi.
-The afternoon-
Once everyone was partnered up either by drawing names or by one's magic all 850 contestants were asked to wait for their turns with the audience after receiving 1 random number per duo team. Kirito and I received number 26 so that would put us on the third day's second match. The tournament is set for one week and 2 days to see who's in the top 53 placements for semi-finals, whoever got the same number as us will also be our opponent When 2v2 starts. Once our numbers were chosen it was set in the systems and distributed on large plasma screens that were mounted to the walls in the halls, I scanned for mine and Kirito names and then looked who we were up against.
( Violet Hong and Bai Linus. I haven't heard of these names I wonder who they are...maybe I should as Naiomi! )
I scan the crowd of people looking all over for Naiomi but was unable to locate her, I looked around in different areas of the arena finally finding her talking with Kana. They looked very happy talking to each other. I approached with some hesitation and tapped Naiomi on her shoulder, she turns around and looks even more cheerful.
" Yuki! I was just about to go look for you! Kana and I got number 7 what about you? "
I hold up my number for her to see completely forgetting my question from earlier and Kanas face darkened but she stayed silent as Naiomi and I talked, I spot Kadachi make his way up to us with an unknown male in round glasses, he looked rather nervous standing beside the well built and buffer out Kadachi. He had his light blond hair covering his face as he occupied himself with a gadget he Held in his hands. He periodically looked up around him as he followed Kadachi once they stopped beside us Kana looked up at Kadachi cheerfully and grabbed his arm leaning on him.
" Oh Hello Lord Kadachi! It's a pleasure to see you! "
I wanted to barf at the sight of her two-faced self, And I wasn't the only one. Kadachi sneered and pushes her off of him with little care.
" Don't touch me..."
I couldn't help but giggle a little bit and cover my mouth with my hand trying to contain it, Kana quickly shoots me a death glare and then looks back at Kadachi with shinning eyes trying to get in his good graces.
" Lord Kadachi what number did your team receive?"
He rolls his eyes and turns away from her to look at me her mouth drops wide open and her eyes looked as if she could kill with her stare.
( oh boy...)
I thought to myself.
" Hey, Yuki what number did Kirito and you receive? "
Kana's face grew even darker realizing she was being ignored By Kadachi who began talking to me instead. I take this chance to piss her off even more.
" 26 what about you? "
He flashes his number proudly.
" Number 7! Looks like our match will be today. "
I wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry what a coincidence that Naiomi will have to go up against Kadachi. I don't care much for Kana but Naiomi's has her work cut out for her. Kana quickly took this chance to interrupt.
" What a coincidence Lord Kadachi we are number 7 as well! It looks like we'll be up against each other!"
Her smile has a hint of deviousness behind it and Kadachi shrugs at her words.
" well now I know I can win this one no problem! Later Yuki! "
I wave as he leaves and Kana disappears without another word to Naiomi and I Looking like she was raging with anger.
#Confident Man