Allen was sitting next to the window, looking out as the sun rose. Azure was leaning against his shoulder, dozing as they rode along. They had woken up early in order to take the bus to school. Their mother had been passed out on the couch, a few bottles resting on the floor beside her. Allen had gently covered her with a blanket before they left. Seeing as they didn't own a car the twins were forced to take the bus. Allen noticed the scenery change and he straightened slightly as the school came into view. He gently shook his sister's shoulder and pointed. She blinked her eyes open, rubbing them slightly before she smiled and looked at her brother. "Ready to do this?" She asked him. [i][b]As ready as I'll ever be.[/b][/i] He signed to her with a small smile. 

She stood and he followed after her as the bus stopped about a block from the school. They gathered their things and started out, the sun hidden by the buildings. They reached the school in about five minutes and stepped through the gates. Allen observed the students waving happily at their parents and he turned away with a pang, following his sister as they walked to the doors. They handed their luggage off to student staff and went inside. 

They listened to the principals voice then did as instructed as they made their way to the main hall. Azure and Allen shared a look, clasped hands and struggled through the crowd to reach the notice board. After a few moments of struggle they eventually reached it and quickly scanned their eyes over it so they could get out of the crowd. Allen's eyes widened when he saw they were in separate sections and he looked at his sister. They had never been separated before. [i]Ever[/i]. She gave him a weak smile as she tugged him out of the crowd and towards the auditorium. "It will be okay. We'll manage. We've always done it before." She told her brother softly. He nodded as they stepped inside the auditorium, cool air washing over them.

They stayed in the back, the soft piano music drifting around them. They watched as a man ascended to the stage, the twins watching as he spoke to them to take their seats. Seeing as they already had, they waited for the man to begin speaking. The auditorium was loud and they could see students greeting each other and chatting but the twins remained to themselves, quietly signing to each other.