Rekka was exercising on the training ground. Flashbacks of yesterday filled his mind. He wanted to figure out a solution, but there was none. When he threw fireballs, he noticed Whitebolt. Rekka waved his hand and Whitebolt walked up to him.
-Here. – He handed out some clothes – This is your school uniform.
Rekka quickly grabbed it and looked at it in awe.
-Why didn’t you hold back yesterday? – Asked Whitebolt.
-I… - Rekka was nervous – For a second, I lost hold of myself and…
-Were you able to turn back to normal? – Whitebolt was serious.
-Yes.
Whitebolt sighed and turned around.
-Listen, I have closed my eyes towards you going berserk, but this time is different. Everyone know about you now.
-What? – Rekka was anxious and confused.
-Your battle is the talk of the town now. “The kid Maya warned us is now entering the Battle Academy with a storm!”. This was the headline of today’s newspaper.
Rekka was astonished. He was kind of happy.
-That’s your uniform. It’s has golden stripes. – Said Whitebolt – The Battle Academy has it’s students divided in five categories: Colorless, Green is for students that have 1000 PL, Blue is for 5000PL, Red for 10.000 PL and Golden are top 10 students. – Whitebolt sighed again – Imagine the reaction of a newcomer already having Golden.
He then walked off. Rekka wasn’t sad, he was happy and excited. He quickly tried out his uniform. It was white with golden buttons and stipes on the shoulders. It had a golden tie and black trousers. Rekka couldn’t fix his tie, but the uniform was a perfect fit. He imagined himself tomorrow walking up in these clothes. After, he put on his normal clothes and continued training.
The next day came. Rekka woke up early and was pumped up. He quickly put on his uniform and got ready. He ran downstairs and a maid helped him fix his tie.
-The uniform looks great on you. – She said and kindly smiled.
Rekka ate breakfast and ran towards the exit. Whitebolt was waiting for him. He was leaning on a wall.
-Don’t forget about these. – He handed out a leather bag.
Curious Rekka looked inside and saw school books.
-Thanks! – He said.
-Good luck out there. – Whitebolt smiled.
Rekka dashed towards the city. He noticed more people were looking at him. He just brushed it off. Rekka met his friends on the way. Kaito and Maeko were wearing Colorless uniforms, but Sora was wearing Green. They were walking and singing together. Rekka joined them.
-Whoa, you already have a Golden? – Kaito was amazed.
Maeko smiled and Sora looked a little bit jealous.
-Congratulations, but don’t gate too cozy. – Sora grinned – I’m going to catch up to you soon.
Rekka looked back with a competitive look.
-Is something going on between them? – Kaito whispered to Maeko.
-I don’t know. – Maeko whispered back.
At last, they arrived at the Battle Academy gates. They looked around and saw kids running around, enjoying themselves. Unexpectedly, swarm of students ran to him.
-Are you Rekka?
-You’re already Golden?
-Show us your sword!
Rekka got anxious. He started to run away. The kids were left in confusion and his friends explained to them that he was socially awkward.
-He’s that strong and can’t talk to people?
-Weird.
The crowd dismantled. Rekka stopped when he noticed he got away.
-What do they want from me? – He remembered Whitebolts word – It’s okay, I just have to keep calm.
He took out a sheet from his bag.
-Class number 1-A. I’M IN THE MAIN CLASS?
In this school, the colors were in the same classes. That meant he wouldn’t be with his friends. He was sad, but there was nothing he could do.
-At least I can meet them during recess.
He navigated throughout the academy, trying to avoid crowds. He finally made it to A class building. It was bigger and more luxurious than the other buildings. There are six main buildings. Green, Blue, Red, the training grounds, cafeteria and the battle arena. Rekka entered and after getting lost for ten minutes, found his class. He opened the door and awkwardly smiled. A kid in sunglasses looked at him in shock and fear.
-REKKA? – He said and stood up.
-Umm, do I know you? – Quietly said Rekka.
The kid walked up to him and removed his sunglasses. Rekka looked at him closely. Suddenly he saw flashbacks of when he was berserk, and the same boy pleading for mercy.
-Noriko?
-What are you doing here? – Noriko was irritated – I’m Red and he is already Golden? – He thought.
-I came here to umm… This is my class. – Rekka was nervous.
-This isn’t even your class! Now go away from here! – Noriko raised his tone, but inside he was more scared that Rekka.
-Sorry. – Said Rekka and left – He still is the same. – He sighed and continued navigating.
He was looking on the map when he bumped into someone. He looked up and saw she was Golden too.
-Sorry! I wasn’t looking. – Rekka awkwardly giggled.
A short girl fixed her glasses.
-It’s okay, we all make mistakes. Where is your class?
-It’s 1-A. I’m lost around here. – Rekka put his hand behind his neck and awkwardly giggled.
-Let me help. Follow me. – She said and walked off.
Rekka slowly followed, but arrived in the same class with Noriko.
-What brings you here again? – Said Noriko with an irritated voice.
-He is our classmate. – Said the girl and looked at Noriko with terrifying eyes.
-Oh Ichika, sorry, hehe. – Noriko suddenly sat down and took a normal students position.
-Who is she? – Thought Rekka – How are we in the same class? I’m younger that you all.
-Because your Golden. Despite your age, because of your powers, you are already put in 3rd grade.
-3rd!? – Rekka was shocked.
The bell rang. Students ran in the classroom. There were all reds, expect one boy. He walked to Ichika and tried to hug her.
-Ichika, what brings you so ea… - Ichika punched him and he fell down on the ground – So mean…
The students around giggled and sat down in their seats.
-Shut up Ren, the class started. – Ichika and sat down too.
-You’re like always. – Said Ren and brushed off dust – You must be the new kid! – He said and moved his hand – I’m Ren Tanaka, nice to meet you.
Confused Rekka shook his hand.
-My name is Asahi Rekka. Nice to meet you too.
Ren smiled and walked away. A teacher walked in. She was a tall, attractive woman wearing a black suit.
-Sit down everyone, the class is starting.
Rekka stared at her beauty, then snapped out of it and quickly found an empty seat to get ready for the class.