The Curse of Love and Magic

[ZeAwesomeOne]

The sun climbed up the horizon as a new day began. Astrid, filled with the emotions of joy, nervousness, and little bit a fear, started her morning training. It was simple basic stuff. She could do most of this in her sleep by now, but she decided just to do a warm up today. After all, today was her first day of school and she didn't want to be late. She did a quick jog around the block, a few Tai Chi and Shooto routines, and then some sword and archery practice. Ignisfera, her prized weapon and friend, helped her with that by taking shape in her two forms of a bow and sword. Astrid hurried through these, already a master at both by the age seventeen. Mother would not be exactly happy with her not taking her early morning train as seriously as she normally did, but she really couldn't wait. Finally, a chance to be some what normal. Astrid had been home school, with combination to her training to be a strong Caster. She longed for change, to be able to go out and do something without worrying about combat training between subjects. She finished her training and quickly got into the shower. She scrubbed off her morning sweat, being extra careful around a few healing wounds from her last battle. Not wanting to wait any longer, she jumped out of the shower and dried off quickly. She didn't even do anything to her hair. She practically skipped to her room and pulled it out from her closet. Her uniform. Laying it on her bed, she pulled out somethings to wear underneath. Astrid had been waiting all week to wear this uniform. She put on each item one at a time, taking time after each item to look at herself in her full length mirror. Once the uniform was completely on, she stared at herself. The uniform was cute, very cliche, but cute. She continued to look herself, turning, looking at different angles, when there was a knock on her door. "Come in," she said, the tone of happiness obvious in her voice. Her mother entered the room.

"Good morning, Astrid. How is going? Did you get your-" she started but Astrid cut her off.

"Mother, look at this uniform. It's so adorable. I can't wait to see all the other people in theirs. I bet it look just as cool on them." Astrid continued to admire on herself.

"Astrid, remember what I said." her mother said walking up to her. She grabbed Astrid's shoulders to stop her from moving and had her look into the mirror. "One day, you are going to have to make a choice, and this choice will be something could change everything that we know. You will know when this choice will have to be made. And you know no matter the cost, you must make the right one. Nothing can change that. I'm letting you go to school with others because I believe you. That no matter what you do, no matter what kind of friends you make, you will make the right choice." Astrid's smile faded into a serious frown.

"I understand, Mother." she said softly, casting her eyes down to her feet.

"Good," her mother replied and headed out of the room. "Come along, dear. We will pick something up for breakfast on our way to your school." She left and closed the door behind her. Astrid sighed. What a morning mood kill. She look back up at herself, still looking adorable in her uniform. It was a little sad that she would have to avoid trying to make to many friends. She would die for someone to talk to about her life, the pressure she was under. Someone that cared for her and worried when she when to fight the demons of the night. Someone to love her. But she couldn't do that. She would risk both her's and their life. She needed to hurry or she was going to be late for class. She brushed her hair in haste, packed her bag, and head out after her mother to start off to school.......

[Captain Bravo]

It was strange really, at the time all he could think about was the madeleine’s that his mother used to bake. It’s not like they were anything special, but the ones his mother made were always incredible. Walking into the kitchen after finishing school, a bowl in the middle of the dining table, full of the little sponge cakes, waiting just for him and his little sister. Those days were long since gone though, he hadn’t even seen his mother in years, let alone the madeleine’s that she made. Ever since that day, life had gone from bad to worse, leading all the way up to this morning. It wasn’t an unusual one; on the contrary, he was used to this sort of thing now.

The bullies had always been careful, they never hit him in the face, they concentrated on his stomach and chest, that way, and if they got in trouble they knew straight away that he had ratted them out. Personally, he always thought bullies were just meatheads, idiots, morons, scum of the earth. But that was only when it came to lessons, outside of school, on the streets, they were smart. He didn’t attend school much, but because of his father’s influence, the issue wasn’t a big one where the school was concerned. This didn’t go over too well with the ‘bigger’, ‘meaner’ kids in his year. The ones you’d always find smoking just off of the school property during lunch, the ones who liked to skip school but didn’t want to get expelled. And so there he was, victim of yet another session of ‘boxing practice’.

18 and just a shell. Apathetic and unconcerned with anyone else. All but his sister, she’d left with their mother all those years again, the only reason he still lived was to see her again. But what was left of him for her to give a damn about? He picked himself from off of the floor and collected his school jacket. He shrugged it on and walked out from the alley, out onto the busy streets. Today was the first day of his last year at school, if he didn’t at least attend school today, then he’d have to suffer another lecture from his father.

Standing amongst the busy crowds he ran his hand through his short, bedhead ‘styled’, black hair and sighed. The clock on the nearby shop alerted him to the fact that school would be starting soon. With a somewhat forced attitude he walked toward the campus. Within minutes he was at the entrance to the grounds, he wondered if anyone would remember him. Or if anyone cared. Why did he even care? Everyone in school knew what he was like, who his father was, how he was bullied. People just generally kept clear of him, keeping themselves out of trouble.

[ZeAwesomeOne]

Astrid tapped on the leather interior of her mother's black 2012 Maybach 57S. Her family wasn't exactly a rich family, but their definitely not middle class. Most of their funding came from supporters, other Caster families who heard about Astrid and sent funds to help. It also helped that her father was a doctor at the local hospital. Astrid didn't care for these riches. It was nice always having updates to her training room but, that was about everything she needed. The uniform she was wearing as probably the only skirt she had. Fighting in them was a silly idea.

The car stop in front of the gates of the school. The large back gate stood open, welcoming all the student onto it's grounds. Stableway was a pretty nice looking school. From the gate, a long paved walk up lead up to the main building. It was old but kept in good condition. Astrid pulled up her strap of her messenger bag and open the door to the car. Her mother stopped before she could get out. "Remember, Astrid, try to stay out of trouble." she said, showing concerned.

"I'll try, Mother." she said, unable to hold back her smile. Her mother was about to object but Astrid slid out the car and shut the down before she could hear it. She waved to her mother, who just gave up and waved back. Astrid turned to face the gate as her mother drove way. this was really it. She was was finally going to school. Taking in a deep breath, she took a step forward....

As she walked up to main building, she watched a few student as they went about. Some reunited with old friends, talking about their summers and how the other was doing. New student gathered, looking for fellow classmates or older friends to help them find out where they need to be. There was also some scary folk, leaning of the sides of the building, just staring at the crowds of teens. They didn't look very friendly. Astrid took a note not to mess with them. Bells chimed telling student to get to classes. Astrid followed the flow students, not quite sure where to go......

A few minutes pasted and most of the students were in their respective class rooms. Astrid was still looking of the head office. She had to confirm the fact she was hear and finish filling out some paperwork. Getting a little anxious, she walked slowly, peering into every window in every door to see it was the office....

(Sorry for the delay! It finals week over here and I had some huge papers due)

[Captain Bravo]

The school grounds were mostly empty with most of the students already gathered in their classrooms socialising. To be on the safe side he thought that he would walk a little slower to the classroom to limit the time he had to spend with his fellow classmates. With the chiming of the bell for first period the lone schoolboy strolled through the main entrance. He navigated through the hallways toward his classroom after swapping some books at his locker.

As he neared the classrooms he noticed a strange girl staring through the windows and looking somewhat lost. He would have ignored her and just gone to class, but she was currently looking into the one he belonged too. He couldn’t help but notice that she didn’t belong in the 3rd year section; she looked far younger than his peers. “This is the 3rd year section, are you a new 1st?” He said in a quiet and slurred sort of way. He waited for her to turn around before he offered more information. “1st years are further down the hall… Or, if you want the head office that’s near the other side of the campus. Good luck.” He tried to leave but, he wasn’t sure if she had fully understood what he said, or maybe just didn’t care, but she stared rather blankly at him. He sighed quite loudly, on purpose. “Do you even know your way around the campus yet?” This was becoming a bit of a hassle, he just wanted to get the day over with, not help the ‘new kid’.

He stared into his class window and saw that his teacher was already present, and by the looks of it he was already doing the role call. He noticed his empty seat at the back of the class next to the window and wished to be in it. As he wished, it seemed like the girl was ready to talk to him.


(Sorry it's not too long, was just trying to get the ball rolling and couldn't think of much to do up to meeting your character.)

[ZeAwesomeOne]

Astrid jumped a little at the new voice. She braced herself, as if she was being attacked but calmed down when she noticed the boy standing before her. He looked a little sloppy. He looked like he rolled out of bed. His uniform seem out of place too. He spoke to her, asking if she was a new 1st year, and he told that the office was on the other side of the campus. "Really? I am that far away? Awwwww, so much for being able to attend my first class." she said pouting slightly. She glanced into the window of the class room again and crossed her arms. She went back to looking a the boy. Why wasn't he in class? From what she saw through the window, if he was a student, then he should be in his classroom by now. The boy spoke again, asking her if she knew her way around campus. Astrid laughed sheepishly, "Heh heh, I guess I should have ask of a tour of the school before decided to attend here, huh?" She uncrossed her arms and scratched the back of her head. "Well, if it's not too much trouble. Any way a girl can get some help finding the main office? It seem like you are late to class already, might as well have an excuse. Right?" she said with a smile. The boy didn't seem like he really wanted to help her but she didn't think it would hurt to ask. Heck maybe she could make a friend in the process. Who knows?

(I am so sorry this is soooooo late! If you don't want to continue that is fine with me, just let me know.)