shining furies

chapter 3 (Kate POV)

“Attention!!! all new students are to head to the auditorium for Orientation!!” a voice blasts through the speakers, waking everyone up .

I groan as I wake up and check the time .it's seven o'clock in the morning. I try to understand what is going on as I see my roommate already dressed.

I jerked up and hurriedly prepared as I head to the auditorium. I arrive at the auditorium and few minutes later the door is shut behind me . I sigh in relief .

“ you have to keep an appointment no matter who is involved” Miss Gemma walk to the stage and starts her speech

“Good day students, for those who arrived today,I am Gemma Arterton. I will list few of the rules and regulations of the school, the rest of which you can read in the school manual. No student is allowed to resort to physical violence no matter what . No student is allowed to leave without appropriate permission.No student is…..“ I zone out as we have gone through this rules before.

I glance at the boy standing near the principal. He was wearing a tight brown leather pants with a black crop top and black heels his hair is dyed blue , complimenting his blue ipad.

Has he always been there? Who is he?. I glance at him curiously. perhaps he could feel my gaze but he raises his head briefly and stares in my direction.

I hurriedly look away with my heart beating fast.

what is going on? I have never been scared of anyone before.

“ …you may all proceed to your various classes. Good luck “ the principal said,breaking me from my thoughts.

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Everyone starts walking in pairs ,already forming groups with the higher one percent or trying to be a lackey to any of them . pftttt,.As I head to class, I couldn't help but notice the hallway was unusually quiet though everyone was trying to find their classes it was still calm unlike how it was back in highschool I guess one of the rules is no noise in the hallway .I look around the hallway and see each door has bold letters written on all the doors I finally find class D which is the class in my admission letter.

"your meant to use your card " a blonde haired girl said as I tried to open the door.

"umm thanks?" I replied while opening the door with the card .

each student is given a card upon entry with only one word written on it blazier it's seen as a means of identification for students I don't know how they do it but the card just looks the same as everyone else's to me .

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I enter the class while I trying to look around to find where to sit only to discover that the class setting isn't your usual setting , with a large mahogany table at the center with fifteen chairs all around I find a place and sit down and see the blonde haired girl who helped me with the door earlier sitting across me I nodded as a sign of greeting and she responded with a smile few minutes later I also see the guy who challenged the principal earlier with his friends all seated well this is going to be an interesting year.

"sorry I am late " a tiny voice says

I turn to recognize the girl who asked the principal questions earlier too . what an interesting class I have here. soon the lecturer steps in and starts teaching .

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As the teacher was about to start ,a guy comes in roughly dressed but still looking proud.He ran his long slender fingers through his dark brown hair which complimented his brown bag. His lips looked soft and pilable under his defined nose and his well chiseled face suggested a great atheletic build under his T-shirt.

“sorry I got lost” Snickers could be heard from corners of the class .

He ignored the them and sat down.After the class was over, Leo Anchoe,one of the already known wealthy one percent walked up to him

“ hey wierdo “ the guy looked up to him and ignored him

“hey!!!,I am talking to you “ leo yelled

“ what do you want?“ The guy replied him in an irritating voice

“ what family are you from?“ Leo asked him arrogantly

“ none of your business,” he replied as he walks away from the class .

Leo clenched his fist in anger and yelled”I will deal with you punk!!!“ . Leo has a small frame compared to guys of this age seems that's why he is always upset ,he looks so basic that you won't spot him in a crowd as a son of a wealthy family.

I smiled as I looked at the guy who shut him up with interest ,does he know who the Anchoes family is ? Or is he just brave or stupid?. I look at where Leo and his friends gathered as they try to cheer him up .

The Tires ,Sullivan's,the Anchoes are the top one percent in Rankings of wealth. most people who came to this school are trying to get at least an aqcuintance with one of the three family . The Tires family are number one in ranking and are the top dealers in armoury and ammonition. They have monopoly over the ammonition market for seven generations. The Sullivan family are number two in rankings. They are the owners of the Sullivan group for three generations.the Anchoe family have a strong monopoly in the cosmetic and wine buisness for two generations . These three families are known as the one percent. But then ,all that is irrelevant in the academy .

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I walk to the cafeteria and sit at the lower floor of the cafeteria as much as the school tries to make make everyone on equal setting , students subconsciously respect those from the three families and leave the upper floor of the cafeteria for them .

Suddenly the guy who stood with the principal during the orientation walked into the cafeteria. “hello everyone my name is Oliver, if anyone is interested in joining the student council , we meet in the auditorium after class” he said.

“Yo fag!!! “ A voice from the upper floor yelled and all attention turned to the third floor.

Leo smirked with his hands crossed waiting for Oliver to react . Oliver smirked and ignored him

“that will be all everyone” he concluded and walked away .

suddenly jack Sullivan, the heir to the Sullivan family scoffed loudly.

“it seems the Anchoe family has a habit of making a fool of themselves, thinking the academy is the same as the outside world”.

“ You….“ Leo tried to retort but kept quiet ,

“as I thought coward “jack said.

Jack glanced at him then stood facing everyone and said loudly” I will be hosting a party this weekend in my dorm ,entry fee is a bottle of expensive wine “ . He winked and turned around and left .

jack was your typical loud third generation heir but unlike Leo he is known for his cunning behavior ,it was heard he even killed someone but his family covered it up for him , nobody knows how true it is.

Leo was left shaking with anger

“what are you all looking at huh!!!!!“ He yelled .

well someone has serious anger issues pftt. As I tried to finally enjoy my sandwich.

“hello can you move you are blocking the light “ a pretty girl with blonde hair and pink pins said.

I turned to see my roommate. I couldn't believe she could clean up this nice. she looked really ordinary last time I saw her .did she change the colour of her hair overnight?

I turned and said “ hello , we stay in the same room” “I know “ she coldly replied .okay, that could have been worse

“ I am Lisa “ she said in barely a whisper .

I looked up and smiled. maybe she just doesn't talk much .

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Each student is expected to join a club upon entry. I walk to the chess department as it's a club I am fairly good at .The walls and floors are like a chess board the room is large and spacious with few pieces of furnitures with tables with chairs and a timer on each side of a different groups gather to play . I see Lisa at the far end of the hall Playing chess with herself and smiling . Is she that good?

I walk to where I am meant to register and write my name. I look around and find out the club is empty. . I sigh , well that's not an encouraging start and look for a partner to play with. After one round, I stand up and go outside to get some air.

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I see Lisa on the balcony and go join her .we stay silent for thirty minutes then just as I was about to head inside, Lisa said

“ isn't it beautiful? People I mean, so easy to manipulate and play with,so vulnerable especially when they believe you can offer them help”

I stop in my tracks and turn to see a slight smile on her lips which quickly vanished as soon as it came making me wonder if I was seeing things .

"ummm Lisa? , what are you talking about?"

I asked her

"it's nothing "she replied me coldly and walks back into the club room .

what the hell!!! is she bipolar or something? and what's with all this talk about manipulation.best to stay away from her to avoid trouble.

hope I make it past this year without drama.