What seemed like one hundred people, with ages ranging from elementary school to the college level had gathered in a large auditorium. Their eyes were all glued toward the stage in the front of the room, which was decorated in typical kabuki theatre fashion. Their expressions ranged from excitement, to fear, and sorrow as they looked on, awaiting for an unknown event to transpire. Finally, after what seemed like ten hours to the restless bodies that continuously shifted their rears in the cushioned, snow colored chairs, a man appeared on stage. Something about him gave off a strong, educated and wise vibe; he appeared as if he was always searching for a way to better understand the world. He was dressed in a fully buttoned, white dress shirt with a black tie. The tie had "A + teacher" splattered upon the bottom with red ink. To go along with his outfit, he wore a pair of night colored slacks with matching shoes. His hair was neatly trimmed and cut low, but even that didn't hide the streaks of gray going through his sandy-blonde hair.
"Good evening, and welcome to the newcomers orientation for the fall semester, here at Axis Mundi Academy." He was quite the eloquent speaker, and even the few first graders in the room fell silent once he started talking. The speaker quickly adjusted his silver-brimmed glasses, and let his steel colored eyes scan the audience, before continuing. "We come from many different backgrounds, but every student here has one thing in common. And that unique trait is that each of our parents was one of the gods and goddesses of the Japanese mythology. Because you all are here, partaking this glorious view on the tropical paradise that is Hawaii, it means you have directly or indirectly been "claimed" by your parent. This school has been created for two reasons. The first is, of course, for educational purposes. We teach from first grade to college in this facility with a wide selection of staff. And to help you relate, all of the instructors here are demigods themselves. They know all too well what it means to struggle with a demigod's dyslexia and ADD. We also educate on ourselves; we learn what it is to be a demigod, we learn to use our abilities and other various things. "He stopped to catch his breath and allow the new students to process the information.
"And our second reason is to train you all in the art of combat. Being a demigod means you will constantly be tested by monsters, and possibly even other demigods. And without the proper training, you will die. It is our job to make sure that doesn't happen. Now, moving on. You will be staying in dorm rooms with your demigod brethren. That means that they are your brothers and sisters, so I advise you against dating them, not that it hasn't awkwardly happened in the past. If you feel the need to date, you should do so with someone from a different dorm building. "
A few people laughed at this comment, while others began to scan the room for people with similar physical features. "The elementary school, and middle school age group will be paired up, during most hours of the day when classes aren't taking place, to make sure our precious little ones stay safe. Otherwise, as long as you follow the rules, you will have relatively free reign during your stay. And for those ofyou wandering, you will rarely see me around after this day. But I am Tenjin, owner and headmaster at this school. Yes, I am aware that many of you are my own children. No, I will not play favorites. The pursuit of education has no short cuts, and the only way to further yourself among the path is by advancing what you know, not who you know. Besides, I am a very busy man. I do apologize in advance however. My final word is this; occasionally, you may be chosen to do missions of varying difficulty. This is divine intervention, and you will have little control over it. You must do what you are told, or else. Keep that little tidbit in mind. With that, all I have left to say is that I hope you enjoy your stay here at the A.M.A.