Everly Castle
First day
“Do you think this will really help?”
Everly and Mystic slowly walked towards Bloodmoon Castle with quizzical looks on their faces. She was happy to be away from the life she had been living, but it also scared her to be there as well. It was new and she had no idea what she was in store for her.
“It is better than what was happening at home with your maker. “ the wolf hybrid said, glancing up at her owner briefly before growling at a girl who was walking too close to them. Everly looked down at her and smiled lightly. “Be nice, they’re just walking...” She said with a nudge in the animal’s direction. “And I know, you’re right. I needed to be away from Summer. The more time I spend with her the more I’m confused.”
A brief image of Summer flashed through her mind then. Her blond hair and bright smile, but as quickly as that image of her came, the image of Lydia with claw mark across her face came. Ever shook the thought from her mind as they entered the door to the castle. A sigh broke through her lips when she realized how many people were there. She hadn’t put herself in a crowd so big in a very long time. The only comforting thought was that most of the others were probably feeling the exact same thing. Keeping that in mind, she began following the large line of people to the table with school representatives.
“Good evening, I’m Professor Tallet. Name and registration packet, please.” The red headed woman behind the table said as Everly approached. She handed the woman the forms and looked down to the wolf hybrid next to her.
“Is she going to be a problem?” Ev asked.
Professor Tallet looked down the hybrid for a moment. Her head tilted to the side and an animal like look came to her eyes as they stared at each other. No,” Tallet said after a moment, breaking her eyes away from the wolf and letting her smile return. “I’m sure we are even more prone to bite than her. Here is you’re class schedule and your dorm room details. Head down the hall and to the right, into the main assembly room. Our headmasters would like to greet everyone.”
Everly took the papers from her and offered a small smile in return before following the woman’s instructions. She found a seat towards the back of the room and settled in, letting Mystic sit just in front of her protectively. It took a while for everything to start, but after some time she watched as several people took the small stage in the front of the room. She assumed they were teachers because most of them were dressed up all proper, though one woman with black hair and scars on her neck looked barely put together. The three buttons at the top of her untucked shirt was undone and a tie hung loosely around her neck. She leaned against the podium with her arms crossed and a irritated look on her face.
“She looks fun.” Everly said, nodding in the woman’s direction. Mystic followed her gaze and groaned slightly.
“Indeed.” the wolf replied just as a well-dressed man stepped forward on the stage.
“Greetings students. I’m Hadrianus Nightsbane, headmaster here at Bloodmoon Castle.” He his sharp blue eyes looked over at the woman next to him.
“And I’m Hava Lucianus, also headmaster here.” Hava said, glaring over at Adrian, who continued on with his speech.
“We are very happy to have you all here and are very excited to teach you how to be the creatures you are. I know this is different and being in the same place as our once upon a time enemies is hard, but it is here I ask you to put aside your feelings for one another so we can help you through the hardest time of your existence. There are no sides here, we are all the same, all equals...”
“Fighting amongst one another outside the training room will not be tolerated.” This time is was Haven that spoke. “Accidents will happen, we know that is a given, but altercations with each other simply over being a vampire or a werewolf will not be allowed. “ Hava looked towards Adrian to continue on for her.
“Now that that part is over, let me introduce you to your teachers during your time here.” Adrian walked up to a man with longer blond hair and placed a hand on his shoulder. “This is Eric Black, he will be helping you werewolves how to be human again.” He moves on to the red headed woman next to Eric, who had been checking students in earlier. “Saraphina Tallet here will be teaching you Pack Life. Asa Cormier, will be teaching the vampires how to be human. Jadis Prior will be teaching proper feeding techniques. Elijah Farrow will be teaching students how to shift quickly and properly. Anna Grey is over Hypnosis technique, and Hava and I will be teaching self-defense and the history of our races."
Adrian walked all the way down the line of teachers until finally coming to stand by Haven once more. “All of your instructors are here to help you learn. Don’t be afraid to ask us any questions you might have, we only bite on occasion.” He looked over at the older werewolf, who was far from amused.
“Anyway, we will wrap this up so you can all settle in. Again welcome. Get your bearings and make yourselves at home. Classes start tomorrow evening, we shall see you then.” He flashed one last beautiful smile before walking off stage with the other professors.
“Well that,” Everly said, looking down at Mystic as everyone start to disperse from the giant room. “Shall we find out what poor soul is rooming with us?”
