Benjamin did not particularly enjoy architecture (staring at buildings for hours is pretty dull), but the incredible size and beauty of the academy castle left him open-mouthed. This was his first day at the academy, and his heart was pounding with excitement. He now knew that he belonged here. [i]Maybe I'll make some friends here![/i] 

After being led into the academy with the rest of the first years, a good-looking girl that appeared to be a bit older than himself approached the group of first years and introduced herself as Erin De Rosiere. She said she was a third year student and started explaining how the academy works. Suddenly, a loud alarm sounded, cutting her off. [i]A fire?[/i] Erin didn't look frightened or startled by it, so he guessed it was not a fire. "I’m really sorry about this, you have two options here," announced Erin, "One, you can join the hunt and get in some practice. Or two, you can look around the Academy & meet some of the students who aren't hunting at the moment. Either way, meet me back at this very spot before the lunch bell!” [i]A hunt is going on? Does that mean there is a daemon on the academy grounds?[/i] Whatever the case, Benjamin decided it would be best to follow Erin, when all of a sudden a loud bang rang out from behind him. Benjamin spun around, looking for the source of the noise. It wasn't hard to guess what had made the noise. A red horse was standing in the middle of the hall, next to a well built boy who looked also a bit older than him. [i]Awesome.[/i] Benjamin turned back to follow Erin, but she seemed to have disappeared. [i]Oh well. I guess I better follow horse dude instead.[/i] But horse dude was already seated on his horse, and Benjamin realized there is no way he could keep up with horse. [i]Unless...[/i] 

Benjamin reached into his pocket and took out a smooth, black pebble. He set it on the ground quickly, and within a second the black pebble morphed into a large, winged black wolf. [i]Velvelia. Follow the boy on horseback.[/i] Benjamin climbed on to Velvelia's back. [i]It is good to see you Ben.[/i] thought Velvelia to Benjamin, and took off. 

As they rushed out the main door, Benjamin heard someone speaking a language that he didn't recognize. He looked back and got a brief look at the boy and his two daemons before they vanished from sight. [i]Don't let the the boy on the horse notice we're trailing him. I don't think he would appreciate that.[/i] Velvelia let out a small growl of acknowledgement. That would not be a challenge for her. 

After some time, the boy on horseback met up with the girl who had instructed Benjamin and his fellow first graders. [i]Erin, right?[/i] Soon after, another boy joined the band. They seemed to be having a good time, and Benjamin thought maybe it was time to show himself, but then decided against it. [i]Not yet. I don't think they will welcome the idea that I have been following them this whole time.[/i]