Chastity gritted her teeth and reluctantly sat down. When Violetta asked if there anyone had questions, she mumbled under her breath. "Just all the ones I said a second ago." Chastity had never gotten along with teachers, and this was the most she had ever tried before. It looked like she was doomed to be one of the class rebels again, but this class was so small, she feared she would be all alone, and she desperately wanted to have friends, especially if the teacher was going to be out to get her like all the ones before.

Jack was not understanding this at all. Magic? Mages? Wizards? Okay he was on something. He had to be. There was no way this could be true. He looked at the woman but stayed very quiet since he did not want to break this illusion. He knew that he needed this to get away from everything. So he just listened. He knew he wanted to be part of the exploration team since he did not do very good sitting down.

Lady Violetta smiled and spoke warmly at the students for she will probably will overwhelm them today with so much information.

"I will start with Chasity. Your first question which you thought, is how do I know your name.. I can read minds because I have Mental Telepathy. Now for the nest questions that you asked. Yes, I want to teach everyone that I can how to use magic. The End goal is to have enough students who are willing to stay here and populate this world as well as to explore it. I expect each of you to do your very best in classes and to use your magic for a positive influence whether or not you choose to stay here or go back to Earth. Yes there are rules here. The sky is the limit as to what you could do but it is limited to what you are willing to do. You could be a mayor and install your own laws in your own city one day. You will be here as long as it takes to give you a good education and not be a menace to society. You may visit Earth from time to time but you can no longer use any electronic devices from Earth because we have a different energy source. More on that later on.

We are in a parallel galaxy. You will learn more later on. And the answer is all of you have enough of a Magical Core inside of each of you to get through the Painting. Does this answer everything, Chasity?" Lady Violetta spoke quickly as she glanced around the room.

Ayaka walked over to the stairs with both her pets and Roisin walking with her. "I'm going to guess that she would be in the lecture hall." She asked the staircase to take her to that floor and snuck in to see that yes there were new students and Lady Violetta was now giving them their orientation so she stood at the back of the room to listen not wanting to disrupt anything. She hoped she hadn't done so already.

Roisin followed suit and standing in the back with Ayaka and her pets. She knew that Dante would be able to sense them there and they did not need to really listen to the lecture since they had already been through it. She also knew that they could text to each other to amuse themselves or do something on their PLTs which were updated not too long ago.

As soon as Lady Violetta mentioned reading minds, Chastity started to get pissed. It only got worse when she said 'You will be here as long as it takes to give you a good education and not be a menace to society.' Chastity knew she was talking about her, there was no point in just thinking things anymore, so she let all her anger come out, saying "I'm ready to stop being a 'menace to society' when your society isn't so f**ked up! My thoughts were the only thing I could have just to myself, being able to keep things to myself, believe it or not, kept me out of a lot of trouble. For example, right now, I wouldn't normally say any of this, but why not, cause you would hear it anyway! You may read my mind but you don't know me, you c**k s***king wh**e b***h. I would normally only say stuff like that to my friends as a way to vent, because they loved this sh*t. But, if you did know me, you would know that I had a job and was liked by my superiors and my coworkers, it was a crumby job, but I liked keeping busy. Productive member of society and all that sh*t. Yeah, I did a lot of illegal crap because my friends did, but I was going to put all that behind me when I moved away from that sh*t hole. Because this a** hole, wants to get better from what I am now. You could say I was turned into a real piece of sh*t, but that was only because I was in the Devil's A** Hole. So, you want help me, fix me? Fine, but if you want to take away all my freedom and civil rights to do it. Well then, F**k you." She put up both her middle fingers to finish up.

Chastity had said that with sincerity but also in the rage of the moment, she hadn't really thought about what she would say, because if she had tried Lady Violette would have heard it already. All she knew was that reading someone's mind was wrong and immoral, a funny thing to hear from a satanist, but she had morals and beliefs you wouldn't at first expect from her. She might be strong willed and up front about them, but she was only trying to do what she thought was right. Chastity actually loved america for all it's freedom, even if it wasn't perfect, it had the right idea. Freedom was the most important thing to her, because she felt that her parents always gave her so little, and all she wanted to do was be free from them. I guess I got that wish granted, she thought. Except this place I am in now seems to have no real freedom at all, maybe I should have stayed and tried to bring it on the right path. But now Lady Violetta is just going to throw me out, and I don't blame her. She sighed, got up and went out the doors back to the lawn. But she realized she didn't have any way to leave. She slumped down on the ground. "Oh, Gawd. What did I do?" She said and then laid down and start sobbing quietly into the grass. What if Violetta doesn't even send me home? Maybe she'll send me away to some prison, I did just admit to illegal acts, if she didn't just do it out of payback. She could of course just kill me, run away kid gone missing, isn't exactly going to stir the cops. Not that they would be able to do anything. Suddenly she thought of a worse fate, oh f**k what if she did send me home. I would rather die.

Lady Violetta sadly shook her head as she followed Chasity out to the fall where she was sobbing her heart out.

"Chasity, if you are done sobbing and ready to listen to what I have to say then sit up and listen. Even if you are not ready to listen, I am going to tell you at least one thing.
No one else here knew what you were thinking but myself. Now if you wish to stay and study, come back inside. If you don't want to learn how to use your magic properly, then I will send you home without your magical core. The choice is yours to make as well as many other choices."

Chastity wiped her tears away, and took a deep breath trying to regain herself.

Ugh, here I am acting like a big baby, when I'm supposed to be this big tough rebel. But seriously, you speak as if I should trust you with my thoughts, and I guess in a way, with this you have proven yourself a little, but understand that I've trusted people before and it's always gone poorly. I'm kind of sick of it, so I'm sorry but I'm going to have to be wary around you, at least for a while. I hope you understand I'm not just trying to be contrary and against you. But yes, I would like to learn how to use magic properly especially if I eventually get to learn how to stop someone from reading my mind if I don't want them to.

Chastity had thought that to Violetta instead of saying anything, she felt it might be better that way, so that Violetta knew that she was sincere. She tried to stay composed and be her normal strong willed self, life had been so crazy and bad lately that it was hard for her to not want to just give up on trying to remain calm and rational through everthing. She took another breath stood up and went back inside to her seat. "I'll be staying." She said to the other kids, trying to sound strong and indignant, but it was just a guise so that they would still see her as tough. To Lady Violetta she thought, I really am sorry, I was a little emotional there.

Madison looked at the girl who had just exploded with violence. Keep tabs on her, Maddie. She seems to have serious problems, and if the magic we end up learning is dangerous, well... Just don't get on her bad side. She hoped that Violet wasn't listening in on her inner monologue, but there wasn't anything she could do about it.

Ayaka was a little taken aback by the scene Chastity was making. Sure the whole thing is overwhelming at first but to act like that? Wonder if she just needs a friend here? she thought kind of worried about Chastity. She glanced over at Roisin, then at Dante to see if they had some kind of reaction to Chastity's outburst. She soon walked back in the room announcing that she was staying here. Rikami barked and wanted to walk up to Chastity to see if she was ok. "Stop that Rikami," Ayaka whispered to the frost wolf. The whole scene scared the kitten a little. Ayaka had to hold on to her so she didn't run and hide thinking that she hadn't had the chance to think of a name for her yet so she decided to start thinking of one while waiting for the orientation to be over.

Jack was not in the mood for this. He was taking the magic thing rather well. This chick however was not at all taking this. He was just watching the girl basically have a meltdown in front of everyone. "Hurrah! She has stopped. " He said not amused by it. He tried to keep his emotions to himself. "So we gonna move on?" He asked making it seem he was calm but he was bit on the inside.

Chastity heard the boy behind her say 'Hurrah! She has stopped.' Chastity turned around and stared at him with an icy glare, leaned in close and in a quiet and serous manner she said "I'll let you know when I've stopped, you punk a**ed b***h." Even though she kind of just poured her heart out, and he was mocking her for it. She wasn't mad at him, she should have never done it in the first place, and if she were in his place she would have done the same thing. No, she said that to put him in his place, beneath her.

Here she was, doing it again. Chastity was having such a hard time not falling back into the ways of her past.

Thinking on a name for her new firecat, Ayaka barely heard what Jack said or noticed that Chastity had whispered something to him. She stood there petting her cat until a name finally popped into her head. She immediately sent a text to Roisin stating that she decided to name the cat 'Kasako'. She didn't want to start talking just because there's a scene going on at the moment since she knew Lady Violetta will quickly deal with the situation.

He finally figured it out. Something about that girl was so familiar... It was hard to remember, but he recalled seeing her on the first day of school sitting all by herself. He remembered how she started to change bit by bit, and started hanging out with some of the kids everyone labeled as degenerates. He kept trying to work up the courage to talk to her back then, but whenever he tried, he stuttered and got tongue tied so badly that he'd just run away. The fact that she was so... intimidating didn't help anything either. What would he say to her? He knew nothing about her and didn't know what to say about it, but at the same time, he wondered if that shy girl was still in there somewhere. He wondered what made her change.

Snapping out of his tangent train of thought, he turned his attention back to what Lady Violet said. according to her, there were practically infinite possibilities here in whatever world this was... He began to contemplate how much could be achieved in a world like this, fidgeting in his chair as his imagination ran away with him while he waited for their new teacher to return.

Avanhelsing said
Jack was not in the mood for this. He was taking the magic thing rather well. This chick however was not at all taking this. He was just watching the girl basically have a meltdown in front of everyone. "Hurrah! She has stopped. " He said not amused by it. He tried to keep his emotions to himself. "So we gonna move on?" He asked making it seem he was calm but he was bit on the inside.

RpgKitten said
Chastity heard the boy behind her say 'Hurrah! She has stopped.' Chastity turned around and stared at him with an icy glare, leaned in close and in a quiet and serous manner she said "I'll let you know when I've stopped, you punk a**ed b***h." Even though she kind of just poured her heart out, and he was mocking her for it. She wasn't mad at him, she should have never done it in the first place, and if she were in his place she would have done the same thing. No, she said that to put him in his place, beneath her.Here she was, doing it again. Chastity was having such a hard time not falling back into the ways of her past.

Dante turned towards both of the new students and activated his cursed eye, "will you both be quiet please There's a time and place for this and now is not the time." He said examining there auras.

Palantine was disappointed to find that neither any of the second year students had brought luggage nor had any claimed a room by marking it with the paper and sellotape he left on a table conveniently nearby. He opened the door of every room and found them all just as pristine as he left them yesterday.

Over the holiday he spent all his time relaxing, now he was overflowing with energy. It was frustrating seeing there was nothing to do. So he decided to introduce himself to the students. He knocked on the lecture room door and folded a white handkerchief over his left arm neatly. he ran his right hand through his grey hair, sweeping it back behind his ears. And he opened the door.

He stood straight and tall in front of a room full of students, all their eyes bore into him. First years surprised, and second years recognizing. There were a few students with different emotions. He presumed those would be the ones with constantly dirty rooms. He walked next to Lady Violetta, "Good day lady, may I offer refreshments to you and the students?"

Balthazar said
Palantine was disappointed to find that neither any of the second year students had brought luggage nor had any claimed a room by marking it with the paper and sellotape he left on a table conveniently nearby. He opened the door of every room and found them all just as pristine as he left them yesterday. Over the holiday he spent all his time relaxing, now he was overflowing with energy. It was frustrating seeing there was nothing to do. So he decided to introduce himself to the students. He knocked on the lecture room door and folded a white handkerchief over his left arm neatly. he ran his right hand through his grey hair, sweeping it back behind his ears. And he opened the door. He stood straight and tall in front of a room full of students, all their eyes bore into him. First years surprised, and second years recognizing. There were a few students with different emotions. He presumed those would be the ones with constantly dirty rooms. He walked next to Lady Violetta, "Good day lady, may I offer refreshments to you and the students?"

Dante turned his head toward the butler, "Get me a goblet of water please."

~I only read your mind to see what kind of condition you were in and did the same with other students when they first came. I rarely use that power but you will learn how to read minds as well as control as to who reads your own mind. There are spells blocking certian things and reading minds are forbidden until your third year.~

Once they were back in the lecture Hall, she spoke to the whole class.

"Jack, that was uncalled for. Some are more sensitive to the first teleportation than others. I do not want any kind of dissing among us. Everyone that came today is on the same level as Chasity. " Lady Violetta sternly reprimanded all of the students just in case someone else was thinking of doing something that she consider inappropriate.

"Yes please, Palantine. Students this Palantine who is the butler. He will see to all of your household needs. He will serve us something while we calm down. I think that I will do the lecture then we can focus on why you are here.

Again, welcome to Caldwell’s Academy of Magical Talent. Everyone find a desk to sit at near the front, please. You are few students who are strong enough to make it through the Picture. You have a magic core that can make you great Wizards and even Mages in the future. Your Magic Core will be your main tool in this Academy. There are other tools that you will learn to use as well.
You will become interesting people who will travel this new world and explore the other land masses. A few will stay home and be part of The Academy Island. I will need a Governor and an Archives Specialist to help me with my job. There will be more jobs as more students show up.
Are there any questions that I may answer for anyone?” Lady Violetta asked knowing that there will be many questions floating through there heads but who will be brave enough to ask?

“I want to speak a bit on Magic and its uses. I want each of you to listen to this carefully.
Magic is a tool that can be used for good or evil or anywhere in between. The magic user must be aware of what he or she is doing and why. There are consequences to using magic. Consequences can be devastating if the magic user is not aware of all of the effects of the magic that is being used.



“The Entrance Area has 3 rooms. The Infirmary, a spare office and my Office. The Front doors will allow you to come and go during certain times and since they are Sentient like the other doors, They will recognize your Aura. Each block of rooms is enclosed for a reason. The reason is for the protection of young pets that will be with you frequently throughout the day. “ Lady Violetta began as she drew with her Basic Wand.







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Your wand and PLTs are part of your equipment. You need to take care of both of them. You will have more equipment given to you as you take more classes. Here is the way that you should take care of your equipment.

Keep all of your equipment clean in the proper manner.

Store your equipment properly, whether it is in a storage closet, shelf, desk, book bag or in your equipment belt.

If it happens to need mending, contact me. I will help you mend your equipment if it needs it. If you run out of the proper cleaner, contact me. Do not use the wrong cleaner or it may harm your equipment. You have a special cabinet to store your cleaning solutions in which is located in your own room.

One last thing I want you to remember is that these items can only be used on MC- which is Magical Current, not AC which stands for Alternating Current or DC which is Direct Current. Any questions before we go to lunch?” Lady Violetta spoke as she finished her lecture.

"Certainly young Master. Students, we also have cold drinks, coffee, cappuccino, tea and fruit juices of all kinds. You need only ask. Students, I also ask that during the term to please leave a note in your rooms in the morning of what you shall like for lunch. you may request breakfast and dinner from me directly as well as tea and brunch.

Lady Violetta, am I preparing an evening meal or shall you eat at the diner tonight?"

Palantine bowed slightly to the student who had spoken and spoke formally and graciously.

KindledBeast said
Dante turned towards both of the new students and activated his cursed eye, "will you both be quiet please There's a time and place for this and now is not the time." He said examining there auras.

Chastity smiled, and said "Quite right." She then turned towards Violetta, curious as to what she would say. The way she dealt with Jack, Chastity was very surprised. She had never known any teachers to be like that, they all didn't care, or were oblivious to, what people said or did to her. Of course, they didn't have to, her friends always dealt with anyone to mess with someone in their group. She used to feel bad for the kids they passed judgment on, even when it was her that particular kid had done something to. At first she didn't want anyone to get hurt because of her. The first kid that had messed with her, Abigail had poisoned him and he was sick for days, Chastity felt so guilty. But more and more she had become ridged and didn't care about others outside her friends, the same way no one other than the group cared for her, until they all left and then there really was no who cared for her in any way, good or bad.

Chastity smirked when she heard they had a butler, she had always wondered how the better half lived, one of the satanists had a butler, and tons of money and would often be the one to buy the drugs and other things for the group. Everyone did what they could for the group, they all watched out for each other, it was everyone else that had to worry. When Lady Violetta asked if anyone had questions Chastity stayed quiet. She thought that she would probably have plenty of time to figure things out, and she had probably caused enough trouble for one day.

She grabbed the three boxes and did as she was told, when she got to the form she put:

Desired Name: Satanic Warmaster Chastity Styne

Student / Citizen Rank: Newb, but I'll be 1337 soon enough.

Age: Not so sweet 16

Gender: Not a dude.

Talents: (your first 3 magic types which you are born with) Well let me just check my birth certificate... Oh, strange it's not there.

Skills you have acquired: I could make a joke here, but I'll just leave it to your imaginations.

Certificates you have acquired: Ditto

Interested Career: Don't know yet.

She figured she'd change it if she needed to, but she hadn't answered anything inaccurately. When Violetta was done talking and had asked again if anyone had questions, this time she said. "Are we allowed to decorate our rooms, more than just the colors and crap? And Palastine, you got any Monster energy drinks? That stuff is the sh- err, I just mean that it's good stuff." Chastity decided to hold off on the cursing when around the teacher.

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James ducked behind cover just in time for a grenade to go off. He peeked back around and quickly took care of the two men who threw it. Two more to the long list of kills, he thought to himself, he didn't like this part of his job, he preferred saving people, not damning them. He pressed the button on his radio and spoke into it. "Black Mage, report!" after a second a voice responded back saying. "This is Cue Ball, Black Mage is MIA, and the rest of us are cornered in sir, go on without us, continue the mission." James slammed his fist against the wall, Black Mage was his closest friend. To the slim man beside him, he said "Hawk, We are not losing anyone else, understand? Now, you ready for some thrilling heroics?" Hawk just beamed and said "Yes Sir!" James hit the button again. "That's a negative Cue Ball, we're coming into get you. Just hold them off until we can get there." They moved from cover to cover, taking down enemies on the way.

He and Hawk finally reached the building his men were in, there were two groups of soldiers outside with machine guns, they were laughing. Both him and hawk pulled the pin on a grenade and tossed them in the middle of the enemy men. Two explosions later and the path was clear, they immediately rushed in looking for the others. At the doorway was the body of an African American soldier with two bullets in his head, it was Black Mage. James said a quick prayer for him and then moved on. Finally behind some cover, were the guys he was looking for, a huge bald behemoth of a man stood up and gave James a giant hug, and said. "White Mage, you glorious bastard, I was sure we were done for sure." James was getting crushed, but he managed to get out and smiling he started to say. "Not on my wa- LOOK OUT!" A grenade had been thrown about five meters in front of them, White Mage, with all his might pushed Cue Ball back behind cover. Right after he did, the grenade exploded, he was thrown back onto the ground. Everything was blurry and his ears were ringing, he could feel immense pain in his right shoulder, he looked over to see it was only a shoulder, his arm was gone. James ripped off a piece of his clothing, wrapped it around the wound and tied it awkwardly using his left hand and teeth. Cue Ball had looked at him with concern and then went after the men who threw the grenade. James looked at the ground in front of him, surprised to see an unscathed painting in the wreckage.

Blood loss, must be hallucinating, he thought. Still, he felt the urge to pull it closer with his remaining hand, but when he touched it, he felt himself being dragged into the painting and then he felt the sensation of falling. Finally he hit extremely soft ground, and knowledge just suddenly rushed him. He felt like he had spent years studying magic and yet he learned it all in a few moments. After a second he reacted quickly to this discovery and thought, Let's see if this knowledge is good for anything. James put his hand on his shoulder and he caused the wound to close up, leaving a stump, a process that would normally take a great deal longer. He stood up and with the healing he started to feel much better, suddenly the thought of knowing magic hit him. This was incredible, he wondered just what he could do with it. He grabbed his gun and transmuted it into a metal arm, and then attached it to his amputated shoulder. He was able to make it so he could control the metal arm with his thoughts, he could still only do basic things with it right now, like move it up and down, and wiggle fingers. But he knew that with time he would be able to make it do much more. What is this amazing place, he wondered.