It only took a split-second decision to change the world forever. Gone were the beautiful days lounging at the Academy with little worries like grades or being popular. Even fighting for my life was a breeze compared to the muddy reality that was war. Warm, soft beds and hot meals were a long forgotten memory, just like rooms filled with laughter and private dorms. Camped in a clearing in the forest with hammocks and leaking tents, there was no such thing as personal or private. It was never quiet, never peaceful. Adults moved around me like shadows and shades, always on the go, but never really there. I heard whispers of plans and rumours of solutions, but nobody shared those with us. After all, we were just students. Unfortunate and unlucky to have met Commander Folk and Ormslang at the
