Chapter one:
The sweltering summer heat still lingered in the morning air as a new school day dawned on the Saint Pigeonations campus. It was the start of the fall semester at the well-known institution for gifted children, the early hours of dawn were filled with livelihood as new and old faces flooded the capacious hallways. Among the new crop of students, a certain brunette could be distinguished from the rest due to her frantic running; fifteen year old Tsubaki Nanase made her way towards the school courtyard in search of her childhood friend Kyo Tachibana. Although the summer still maintained dominance in the weather, the yellowish-green leaves of the surrounding trees began to transform into their crimson shade for the nearing autumn. Petit quince trees decorated the courtyard as their pink blooms began to fall onto the cobbled ground.
"Come on Kyo we're going to be late!" Tsubaki's small protest rang from the Iron Gate at the courtyard's entrance. She strode over to the drowsy-looking red head who retorted "Tsubaki-Chan you keep on over reacting." Kyo yawned out as she found herself once again being dragged away by her best friend. She scuttled along behind her swift footed companion, each of her steps reflecting her state of lethargy. Bursting through the pallid front doors, the two students attempted to disguise their uncouth actions. Kyo demurred as Tsubaki sprinted forward, "You worry too much Tsubaki. The bell isn't even supposed to ring unti-" her small objection was interrupted by the resonant chimes of the St. Pigeonation bells. The maroon haired girl felt the sullen glare of her friends sapphire eyes and forbore from any further comments. "Great we're going to be late on our first day" the brunette commented with obvious indignation.
Tsubaki glanced down at her schedule and read out their homeroom address. "Class 2-3" the pair glanced around and noticed immediately that they were nowhere near their destination. Oh god what are we going to do? Both of them thought simultaneously. Just as Kyo was about to suggest a thought to the shorter girl she felt Tsubaki's hand firmly grasp her wrist and drag her in another direction.
"Tsubaki what are you doing!"
"I think it's this way. Just follow me."
Without any further hesitation Kyo trailed behind her long chocolate brown hair. After speed walking their way through the mazes of hallways both girls managed to find their destination and with seven minutes of homeroom to spare. Two pairs of nervous eyes stared at the metallic handle on the room door. "Well better late than never." Tsubaki stated quietly as she slowly pushed Kyo's body in front of her own in an attempt to shield herself from impending embarrassment. "I think you should open the door Kyo."
"What do you mean I should go first?! You were the one who slept in this morning."
"What does that have to do with anything?"
The red-head groaned in defeat as she reached out to grasp the door's frigid handle and slowly unlocked it. The crisp clicking of the opening door resonated throughout the now empty corridors and both of them held their breath.