" I can't believe they brought the old method back ..." Julia said to Malcom as she joined him in the podium to speak to the students.
" It's how we met...." Malcom said. "You were a rebel and I was an instructor..."
Julia smiled as Malcom took stage. He had an authoritative energy. It's like he was born for the stage. Heck all vampires did.
" We are sorry to wake you up this early but due to the recent developments we have made some adjustments to your learning..." Malcom stated off as murmurs spread among the students.
" How was your date?" Judy leaned over to Danny.
" I'll tell you but not now..." Danny said.
Harley stepped on the dias and took out a long scroll.
" We are going to be here all day..." Luke leaned in to Macy..
" We have grouped you to enhance your abilities into four categories..." Harley started off." The astutes, the intrepids , the empathetic and the pioneers...."
Murmurs grew louder as everyone looked at each other in confusion.
" We have done this to involve you more in defending those like us. The gifted. Each category has its own specific task and captain. ..."
As soon as Harley finished four seniors stepped forward with Harry being among them . No surprise there.
" Now listen as I call out your groups and line up behind your captain. Tiffany..."
A blonde girl dressed in a flowing black short dress stepped forward.
" I thought we all had the same uniform..." Henry asked eying her down .
" Well she is a top senior and has some privilege. Plus each captain is dressed differently..." Macy responded as she took in Harry's black leather pants with side pockets. His black shirt complementing the look.
" She is the leader of the empathetic category so if you here your name line up behind her...." Harley said as she began reading out names." Fiona Martin, Ashlyn Harris, Danny Waider..."
Danny walked up and lined up behind Tiffany.
"I think they made a mistake..." Henry whispered over to Judy and she smiled.
Tiffany and her team soon left and Harley looked up to the large number of students left and sighed.
" Ryan..." A tall guy with crimson hair stepped up." He leads the astute. Now listen up. Din Tai, Tyra Sanchez, Macy Williams..."
Macy waved to her friends and stepped up behind Ryan. She looked over to Harry but he didn't even twitch. She saw him looking to his father's eyes.
" And Henry Garrett..." Harley read out the last name.
" Now I think they made a mistake..." Judy said to Luke and they both laughed.
Ryan marched off and not able to resist the urge, Macy brushed her hand over Harry's back as they walked by.
" Jenny Zaden step up! She's the leader of the intrepids ..."
" Wait isn't that you're sister ..." Luke whispered over Judy. She nodded as Harley began reading out the names. " Judy Zaden..."
" Bye!" Judy said to Luke as she joined the rest behind her sister and they soon left just like the rest.
" The rest of you are with the pioneers...with Harry Hernandez..."
******
" Listen up!" Edna called out in the Reign hall. " All astutes welcome . This will be your new class...."
Henry and Macy faced each other. There were rows of seats and were all inclined with Edna at the very bottom. Macy felt that cold chill and instantly knew he was there.
' Looking for me ' Chase's voice rang out in her head.
" I need to talk to you..." Macy said under her breath.
' oh we will have a chat but you have to find me' . Chase said.
" Newbies at the bottom and the rest follow ..." Edna said and everyone hurriedly took their place. Macy and Henry took the last row next to the second years.
" Now listen up. This crew consist of some of the most intelligent people we have. Intelligent doesn't mean books it means logic..." Edna stated." Now we can't go fighting without knowing our enemy..."
Macy scanned the room and spotted Chase at the very last row at the corner. Typical he fits a shadows description perfectly. Macy thought to herself.
" Now to do that we need to start learning everything we know about Zayira and who better than an insider to help out..." Edna said and Chase walked down the steps like some God.
" Show off " Henry said.
" He is not our enemy but is here to help and as smart people we know he's our best shot to understand the shadows..." Edna said." Care for an introduction...?"
Chase smiled. " Well I think I made myself know with my entrance but all I have to say is ... Be. Careful. " He stressed out the last part looking at Macy.
" I'm so fucked..." Macy said to Henry.
" I know ..." Henry said and Macy rolled her eyes as Chase walked up to his seat at the back.
' You invite me and now you're scared ?' Chase said teasingly .
" I'm not scared..." Macy said cleaning her teeth and fist . She could feel the amusement in his face