Luke stood before the class of Junior Years. They all looked at him,their eyes shining with a hint of pleasure.
"Students,welcome our new classmate,Luke. He will be joining us for our classes,"Lady Meredith said,"Luke,say hello to your classmates."
Luke looked around at his new classmates. They were about twelve of them,and they all looked to be High Elves,since Alberic had described the High Elves as having long silver hair and golden eyes,while they waited for Lady Meredith to come and pick him up from Alberic's office to their classroom.
"Hello,folks!"Luke beamed.
A Third Year,amongst First and Second Years,was not something you would have fun with.The students giggled at the boy who stood before them.
"Quiet!"Lady Meredith demanded,"and don't be so rude to not give our new classmate a reply."
"Hi, Luke!!"the students forced a reply.
"You are very welcome to our class, Luke.Please,grab a book from the shelf and get seated!!"Lady Meredith said.
Luke sat down,beside a beautiful looking girl,who looked to be a Second Year.Her long silver hair was tied in the same style Luke tied his.Some strands of it plaited into twin locks. She smiled when Luke sat beside her.
"Hi,"Luke greeted, pulling out the seat,so he could get seated."Hi,"the girl smiled,"I'm Ciscra Silverdale." She offered him a handshake.Luke flashed her a smile,"Lucas Gray Archer," he shook her hand, gently."Give me your attention,Mr.Archer."they heard Lady Meredith calling."Sorry, ma'am!!"Luke said.
Luke sat in silence as Lady Meredith went on to preach the gospel about manipulation.She had greyish hair,tied in a perm on her head and was clad in long white robes.Luke had looked into her haggard black eyes and seen that she was really old.
Lady Meredith talked about the kinds of manipulation,which were Photokinesis, Umbrakinesis and Necromancy.She mentioned other abilities to manipulate the forces of nature, including Pyrokinesis, Hydrokinesis,Aerokinesis, Geokinesis and so many more.But she didn't dwell on telling them the kinds of manipulation.She instead went on to teach about Photokinesis,the ability to manipulate light, leaving out Umbrakinesis.
This one was common among the High Elves, who were the largest number in her class.Infact,they all were High Elves.
Luke didn't really pay attention to what she was saying,since his mind was so lost somewhere.He was busy observing the classroom,which was no more than a tiny auditorium.He only zapped out of his thoughts to hear Lady Meredith say,"By tomorrow,each and every one of you must have discovered and read about ways of manipulating light.There are multiple books in the library that will tell you more about this."
"You haven't taken any notes,I see."a familiar voice caught his ears as they left their class.
"I don't have any books on me,"Luke turned around only to meet Ciscra's golden eyes.She was waltzing towards him.Ciscra,in the school uniform,looked pretty striking but not striking enough for Luke to desire.She didn't look the kind that Luke would easily fall for.
"Well...you can always read through mine,"she smiled."No thanks,"Luke suddenly remembered he had mentorship lessons to catch up with."Why not?"Ciscra asked."I'm sorry,but I have lessons to catch up with."Luke said,turning around to leave.He realized just then,it was nearing noon.He immediately strode over to where he hoped the lessons were going on.
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"Where is Luke?" Eric asked,as they got dressed in the armory."Probably still with Professor Alberic,"Clement said,putting on his leather sabatons."I don't think so,"Enoc said.
"Well, wherever he is,"somebody said,"he better not be late for my lessons."
Standing in the doorway was Lord Albion.He was already dressed in his shining bronze armour.He had a belt,which held two swords,tied around his waist.He held his helmet under his elbow.
"Morning,Lord Albion!"Enoc beamed,with happiness."Be quick to get dressed,"Lord Albion said,"and meet me at the Imladrin Circle." With that,he turned and left.
"The Imladrin Circle!What is that?"Enoc asked, a hint of sarcasm in his voice.
"It is a stone circle in the woods,"a familiar voice gave him his reply.
"Oh.Hey,Ash.Has it never been so good to see you?"Enoc beamed.
Asralyn was standing in the doorway of their locker room,her hands crossed over her chest.She was clad in some sort of shining emerald armour.You could think it was translucent.
"Didn't your momma ever teach you about privacy?"Eric asked.That earned him a kick on the calf."Ouch!"he howled,"why would you do that?"Asralyn glared at him,"Learn some manners!!"
Soon,the four, together with Rohan,Robin and Krysmis were walking towards the woods,towards the Imladrin Circle.On their way,they met Auburn.
"Hey,Aubie.Where is Luke?"Enoc asked."In Professor Alberic's office.I overheard them talking about giving Luke extra lessons," Auburn said.
"Uh..oh!! Someone's gonna be in trouble with Lord Albion."Robin said, sardonically.
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Luke stopped in the enormous hallway, trying to figure out where his fellow mentees could be. He was sure they had already left for their training but couldn't find out where they had been to.
"Are you looking for something?"a rough said, behind him.
"Oh,yes.I am looking for....." Luke stopped when he saw who was standing behind him.It was Lord Archer[Dermetris] from the Choosing.He probably was here to punish Luke for not choosing him.
Clad in long black leather-like robes,Lord Dermetris looked very horrifying.He had long silver hair and cold midnight black eyes,unlike the High Elves from Luke's class.He looked as menacing as ever.
Despite sharing names,Luke felt their was something that made them alike.Something like a father-son relationship or something more than that.Lord Archer omitted that father-like aura that made Luke almost stop breathing.The two looked pretty much alike, facially.Luke thought he saw himself in Lord Archer's face.
"I..I..I am looking for Lord Albion,"Luke stuttered, trying hard to avoid Lord Archer's melting gaze.
"Look for the Imladrin Circle,young man!"Lord Archer said,as coldly as could be.