Ch)1: Why Bother?
Today was Jim's first day at the Academy. He had no idea what was in store for him. All Jim could think of was if he would fit in or not. The Intustellar Academy was so big when he saw it while being dropped off. Then he decided to gather up his courage and get enrolled.
Once he was inside, Jim saw a huge lines of students in front of four desks. One of them was for the first years, and that was the one Jim walked to. "Next", the alien woman said,"Give me your hand". Jim obeyed. The women took out a small object with a needle at the tip.
"This is so for when you get into trouble we can identify you by your fingerprint". With that the alien inserted the needle into Jim's finger. He winced at the sudden pain that sent shivers up his arm. "Next", said the woman motioning for the next student.
Next up was his room key. Jim stepped into another line for the first years. "What's your name, young man?", said a bird-like man.
"James Hawkins", Jim said. He had to use his real name because if he said 'Jim', he probably would've been out of formality. Plus that's the name that Captain Amelia used in the recommendation letter.
"Ah, yes. I've heard many great things about you Mr. Hawkins. Stellar performance is expected. I should expect it, yes?", said the man.
"Yes, sir", Jim said with a smile.
"Good lad. Here's your key. You are in the dorms in the west wing, room 45", he said. Jim took the key noding.
While looking for his room, some of the other boys in Jim's dorm were looking at him with death looks. Jim caught one of the conversations saying, "Hey look, it's that Wonderboy from the Treasure Planet junk." Jim was quite discouraged by this and wanted nothing to do with these pushovers.
Jim finally reached his room without beating someone up like he would've done for insulting him. The Intustellar Academy is the big leagues. He can't screw up here. Jim scanned the room getting used to it as much as possible because he was going to be there a while.
As soon as Jim walked in he would find a window at the other side of the room. One bed was in the top right corner and the other was in the top left corner. Both beds had a nightstand next to it. To the left of the room, there was a bathroom with one sink, shower, and toilet. On both sides of the entrance there were drawers. Jim took a deep breath and thought let's do this. He started unpacking all his belongings. Jim put stuff on top and in the drawer.
Jim decided to take a look around the campus when he was done. Just before Jim could touch the doorknob, it began to move. Jim gasped and stepped back. Then a human boy walked into the room. This boy had blonde hair that covered his left eye (like the Beiber swish), his eyes were a piercing blue that sent sent shivers down Jim's spine, and he had fair skin. "Um, are you James Hawkins?", the boy asked.
"Call me Jim", Jim said.
"Well in that case, my name is Lücus You can call me Luke. I'm your roomate for the year", said Luke smiling. Jim smiled back.
"So", Jim began,"Do you wanna come with me to explore the campus?"
"Can't. I have to unpack, but it's almost lunchtime. I'll meet you at the cafeteria", Luke said.
"Okay. See you there." Jim was starting to think this school was a labyrinth. He actually got lost a couple times. He looked at a clock in one of the halls and noticed that it was almost lunch time. So Jim worked his way through the empty halls all alone. Or so he thought.
All of a sudden, someone came from behind and grabbed Jim. His arms were held at a death grip behind his back. Jim cried out in pain as his arm was pushed further upwards, at the point of breaking. Then, another student walked in front of Jim menacingly. "So. You're the famous James Hawkins, huh? The one who found Treasure Planet and lived to tell the tale", said the boy.
"What do you want?", Jim spat.
"I don't wish to receive something, James. I wish to strip you of your fame".
"What fame?"
The boy paused, "You don't know who I am do you?"
"Considering your personality I'm glad I don't", Jim said with a grin on his face. The boy's smile turned into a frown. He then sent his fist straight into Jim's stomach.
"Ugh!" Jim let out a grunt as they let him fall to the floor.
"Better think twice before you insult me, Slim Jim", said the boy chuckling. Jim gasped at his nickname. He found out who was out to get him.
Back at Jim's highschool, there was this kid named Robert who bullied Jim. Robert called Jim 'Slim Jim' because his clothes were bigger than his body. Therefore, giving Jim a wimpy, skinny, and scrawny reputation. In reality, Jim was quite strong. Seeing Robert and how disgusting he was, in return, he call him Rob the Slob. Robert's new nickname didn't help much with the bullying. It went from name calling to beating the crud out of Jim.
Jim wanted to come to the Academy and worry about becoming a Captain. Now that his worst enemy is here, he has two things to worry about. Jim wanted these four years at the Intustellar Academy to be an amazing expirience. Now he can't have that expirience. As he got up from the floor he thought why bother?